The Elephant Restaurant

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   Pete

   Devon

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   So, having a Michelin star, gives a restaurant an obvious credence, so when I wanted to take a special someone somewhere special, this was the obvious choice. We booked about 2 months in advance using OpenTable which was effortless and waited for the big day. We hyped it up so much in our heads so when the day finally arrived, we were positively buzzing. Neither of us had been before and so were very much looking forward to it. From the second we walked in the door, the experience was like everything we had hyped in our heads and so much more. The service was exemplary, the location and setting were beautiful but didn't feel formal or stuffy in anyway, it was all very relaxed. We were given the most beautiful sourdough bread and butters to start which just kicked off the next 2 hours of the most incredible food I have ever eaten. Every single mouthful was the best food I have ever eaten. Every mouthful was savoured and enjoyed before taking the next. The staff were attentive but never intrusive and every single one was friendly and knowledgeable. To say I would recommend The Elephant would be the literal understatement of the year. If you get the chance, I guarantee you will not be disappointed. Is it more expensive on the face of it than other places in the bay? Yes it is BUT you cannot compare them. For what may possibly the best meal you ever experience, it is a small price to pay..
   

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   helen

   Devon

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   The service was very slow to start - we waited over 10 mins for initial drinks.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Devon

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fabulous tasting menu with wine flight at lunch today. Staff were efficient and very friendly and the food outstanding. Amazing value for money too.
   

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   Tim

   London

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is a fantastic food experience in a lovely building with great staff. We go for a treat quite often. The flavours that the chef team get into beautifully presented food is astonishing. Well done team.
   

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   Warren

   Devon

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 23, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Guests close to me were loud. One guest had a voice like a public address system and another guest kept giggling like Mutley from Catch the Pigeon/Wacky Races The food and service however were both magnificent. It’s pricey but well worth it on the odd occasion
   

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   Charlie

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 23, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I take my mother here for her birthday every year for the tasting menu and we are never disappointed. The food is exceptional and the flavours are so carefully considered. The wines are beautiful and the knowledge the staff have about the food and wine is exemplary.
   

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   Marion

   Dorset

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on November 22, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Another fantastic experience of excellent food and very attentive, knowlegeable staff. This is our second time dining here. last year for my daughters birthday and this year as we knew we were going to be in the area. Thank you to all the amazing staff. Simon, you should be so proud of them and the food you produce.
   

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   Sian

   Devon

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 22, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Our first visit to The Elephant and it was more than we had imagined. Great atmosphere, incredibly attentive staff and the most amazing food. We can't wait to return.
   

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   Ian

   Devon

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 16, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely restaurant in every aspect, food, staff, atmosphere, service, will return next time we’re in Torquay
   

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    Ann

    Devon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The food was excellent and the service was first class. The staff were very friendly and extremely helpful, would definitely recommend and will definitely be going back for more
    

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