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The Elephant Restaurant, Torquay, Devon
Award-winning

The Elephant Restaurant

4.8
4.8
2698 Reviews
£41 and over
Modern European
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The Elephant Restaurant

4.8
£41 and over
Modern European
Torquay

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2 people
19:30
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
Welcome to The Elephant Restaurant
The Elephant is a bright, informal restaurant which is situated near the beautiful Torbay harbour. It was the first restaurant in Torquay to be awarded a Michelin star which it maintains today. We aim to source all our ingredients locally and sustainably, many from our dedicated farm in Brixham.

Run by chef proprietor, Simon Hulstone and his wife Katy. Food is cooked by a talented team of chefs and served by friendly, professional team of staff.

Due to the style of cooking we cannot produce dairy free menus & therefore cannot provide vegan options.

A deposit is required to make reservations on special days of the year, on our special events, or for tables of 6 or more. This is paid over the phone by calling 01803 200044.

Children's menu is only available at lunch for ages 10 and under.

Tasting menu only available in the evening unless requested via phone in advance.


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern European
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00–13:30 Dinner Wed–Sat 18:30–20:30
  • Phone number
    01803 200044
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Simon Hulstone

What 2,698 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Devon

    Best Overall

  • Devon

    Best Food

  • Devon

    Best Service

  • Devon

    Best Ambience

  • Devon

    Best Value

  • Devon

    Innovative

  • Devon

    Great for fine wines

  • Devon

    Romantic

  • Devon

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Elephant Restaurant in Torquay offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "attentive" service. Guests frequently praise the "outstanding" tasting menus and the creative presentation of dishes. This Michelin-starred venue is celebrated for its relaxed atmosphere, making it perfect for special occasions or a delightful meal by the harbor.

2,698 Reviews
  1. Pete

    Devon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    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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  2. helen

    Devon

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    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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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Devon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    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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  4. Tim

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    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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  5. Warren

    Devon

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 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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  6. Charlie

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 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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  7. Marion

    Dorset

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 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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  8. Sian

    Devon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 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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  9. Ian

    Devon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 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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  10. Ann

    Devon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 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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FAQs

The Elephant Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 2698 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of The Elephant Restaurant restaurant

The Elephant Restaurant

4.8
£41 and over
Modern European
Torquay

Make a booking

2 people
19:30
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for The Elephant Restaurant

3 - 4 Beacon Terrace, Torquay, Devon TQ1 2BH

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
  • Area
    Torquay
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00–13:30 Dinner Wed–Sat 18:30–20:30
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Nearest bus stop Victoria Parade
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Simon Hulstone
  • Additional
    Beer, Wine
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