Dining - Exeter | ArrivalGuides.com

DiningGuide was updated: 30 mai 2025

Exeter benefits from being both close to the sea and surrounded by rich agricultural countryside producing fantastic seafood, meat and vegetables right in its own back yard. Not only this, but its long history as a European trading port means there are plenty of international options available when it comes to dining choices.

Wagamama

An excellent Japanese chain restaurant specialising in noodles, with communal tables and outdoor seating when the weather permits.

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On The Waterfront

Popular eatery on the waterfront set within a series of brick caverns. There is a terrace on the outside, and the food fuses American and Mediterranean favourites such as ribs, giant pizzas, pasta and burgers.

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Yo! Sushi

Recently opened in Princesshay shopping centre, YO! Sushi brings its unique Japanese dining experience to Exeter, offering an exciting array of over 90 dishes. Inside the stylishly decorated surroundings, you can choose to sit at comfy booth seats or on stools arranged around the “kaiten” conveyor belt where you can watch the expertly trained ‘kitchen ninjas’ slice, dice, wrap and roll the freshest ingredients in front of your very eyes.

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Double Locks

Waterside public house and restaurant situated next to one of the country's oldest shipping canals. Music and other events held in high season. Managed by Youngs Brewery.

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The Olive Tree Restaurant

Located at the Queens Court Hotel in a quiet leafy square, half way between Exeter Cathedral and Exeter University campus, the stylish Olive Tree Restaurant is only a short walk from the city centre. The modern English menu uses fresh seasonal Devon produce and is regularly changed. Private parties, conferences and weddings of up to 75 can be held in the air-conditioned Redvers Suite.

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The Salutation Inn

Fine Dining Restaurant, GlassHouse and Accommodation set in the heart of Topsham, close to Exeter in Devon. The restaurant at The Salutation Inn offers a choice of three tasting menus, using some of the finest ingredients from such businesses as Greendale Farm, Celtic Sea Fare, Ritters, Richards and Country Cheeses.

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Jack in the Green Inn

A well travelled and rosy cheeked rugby aficionado running one of Devon’s most exciting freehouses – irresistible! Both restaurant and pub, the Jack oozes honesty, panache and that rare four letter word – CARE. Hungry diners travel from far and wide for a very warm welcome and interior free of modern day standardisation. Seasonality comes through in every dish. Ruby Red beef, Berkshire pigs from Talaton and Pole Dorset lamb from Whimple - all get the star treatment.

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Herbies

Bijou popular vegetarian restaurant making imaginative use of quality organic and locally sourced produce. Make sure to save room for their special desserts.

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Zizzi

Situated on Gandy street, just off the main high street. Zizzi provides a lovely open plan dining area which can be used to accommodate parties and families of all sizes. Dine al fresco with an outdoor dining area for sunny weather.

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The Huntsman Inn

The Huntsman Inn, built in 1564, is an ancient, Grade 2 Listed, thatched Pub with bags of character, situated in the heart of Ide village on the outskirts of Exeter Devon. Owner Mark Cooper has striven to produce an award-winning restaurant, with his talented chef Adam Lewis. The food you will feast on here will be a step above the normal pub grub menu. Ingredients are locally sourced wherever possible from the country’s tastiest food basket, the South West of England.

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Samuel Jones Craft Ale & Smokehouse

Set in a former bonded warehouse on the quayside which was built by Samuel Jones, Exeter's former mayor and wine merchant, offers relaxed, barbecue and smokehouse inspired dining along with an extensive range of craft beers.

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The Cosy Club

Cosy Club Exeter takes the meaning of the word ‘quirky’ to a different level; the bar is inspired by an operating table and is illuminated with surgical lighting whilst the walls are adorned with oil paintings, taxidermy, anatomical charts, and Eastern Bloc propaganda. Added to which is the usual eclectic mix of reclaimed furniture, opulent Victorian lampshades and original 1960’s Concorde hangar lights and there you have it. The building is split down the middle with the bar to your left as you enter and the restaurant filling the right hand side of the building. There’s also a terrace cantilevered off the back of the building where you’ll be able to enjoy the sunshine during the summer months.

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The Imperial

This Wetherspoon pub was previously the Imperial Hotel, from 1923 until 1994. The Imperial had been converted from Elmfield House, built in 1810 for the County Surveyor James Green. The Orangery was added by Dr William Buller Henderson, who purchased the property in 1897.

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