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The Elephant Restaurant, Torquay, Devon
Award-winning

The Elephant Restaurant

4.9
4.9
2758 Reviews
£41 and over
Modern European

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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

  • Location
    3 - 4 Beacon Terrace, Torquay, Devon TQ1 2BH
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2023
  • Phone number
    01803 200044
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–1:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Simon Hulstone

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 2,758 people are saying

The Elephant Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Devon

    Best Overall

  • Devon

    Best Food

  • Devon

    Best Service

  • Devon

    Best Ambiance

  • Devon

    Best Value

  • Devon

    Good for business meals

  • 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 is celebrated for its "amazing food and exceptional service." Diners appreciate the "five star food," "beautiful presentation," and "wonderful atmosphere." The tasting menu, particularly with wine pairings, is often highlighted as "outstanding." It's considered "the best restaurant in Torbay" and offers "excellent value for a Michelin star experience."

2,758 Reviews

  1. Tracey VIP

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, attentive service without being in your face, this was our 2nd visit and will certainly go back again. Perfect for celebrating those special occasions!

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  2. Amanda

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the set lunch and the food was exquisite. Small portions but ample. (No space for a dessert!) Lovely room and very pleasant staff, attentive but not in our faces too much. A very enjoyable experience and we will be back.

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  3. Darren

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing lunch excellent food as always service is exceptional the staff are all so knowledgeable and helpful.

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  4. Helen

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect evening from start to finish. Ratings say it all. Highly recommend.

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  5. chrg

    London13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food choice options. Excellent wine, champagne and service

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  6. Kirsty

    Nottingham1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was nothing short of amazing! The whole experience was incredible. We did the evening tasting menu for my partners 40th birthday celebration. We are both turning 40 this year and have always wanted to try one, going to a Michelin star restaurant is on our bucket list too. We couldn’t have chosen any where better. The staff were incredible, the food outstanding and we loved design of the whole restaurant it was beautiful. We felt very welcome and we ease, thank you!

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  7. Pamela

    Yorkshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the set lunch menu... I love short menus! The food was colourful, tasty and beautiful to look at. The Beetroot Samosas are mini works of art. The staff are warmly welcoming, not intrusive and obviously well-trained in the fine art of service... (a rarity these days, sadly) and much appreciated. We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch and will return.

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  8. Nicholas

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and wine was obviously fantastic, but also rhe service was top class. Thanks ro all the team.

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  9. Caroline

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had been recommended to try The Elephant and we weren’t disappointed. Lovely ambience, friendly and helpful staff. Had requested a gluten free meal when booking and that was accommodated easily. We went for the 3 course lunch menu at £39.95 there were 2choices for each course. My husband had belly pork lasagna which he professed quite delicious, I had beetroot ravioli with goats cheese. Fabulous taste and texture. We followed with skrie cod and creedy duck breast. All delicious topped off with tansy tart and a rhubarb pud. Wines available by the glass with a good selection. Will be returning.

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  10. David

    Devon15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    New menu, same delightful food sensations with great wine pairing. Fabulous value for this quality of food!

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FAQs

The Elephant Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 2758 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 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
  • Phone number
    01803 200044
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–1:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Simon Hulstone
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