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Review by Liz C (6 June 2009)
We were driving around looking for a beach front restaurant. Something that did not serve fish and chips and all day breakfast. A family of four, youngest being 7, were made very welcome and the food was fantastic. I am a non-meat eater and asked if I could have a selection of starters. All were great, especially the king prawns. Will make sure I re-visit.
Review by Ben & Liz (24 April 2009)
We have been visiting Salcombe and The Winking Prawn for nearly 6 years now and love the restaurant so much that we held our wedding reception there nearly 3 years ago - it was a brilliant evening and all our guests loved both the food and the venue. Mark and his team never fail to make us feel welcome and the food has only been perfect. We hope to move to the area next year and cannot wait for it to become our 'local' restaurant.
Review by Amy (30 October 2008)
The winking prawn is amazing and I love it. Every time I go to Devon that’s the place I eat at. The atmosphere is great and the hosts are so welcoming. They serve fantastic food, the best popcorn shrimp I’ve ever tasted. If you visit Salcombe anytime soon The Winking Prawn is the restaurant to eat at.
Review by Joanna (12 April 2008)
We went there on a sunny Thursday and it was warm enough to sit outside. The prawns were fabulous and well presented; it was good to see some locally sourced cheese on the menu. This restaurant is in an ideal location and the place was full when we visited. We will be back in early June.
Review by Emma (25 February 2008)
Wow! What else can I say - I have just come back from a weekend in the truly beautiful Salcombe, and had the total fine dining experience at this lovely restaurant by the sea. It offers exquisite food, and beautiful views, and the staff are lovely - what else could a lady ask for? Needless to say, I shall be returning and would strongly advice anyone else, who has the fortune to be nearby, to do so too.
Review by Ben Aldous (21 February 2008)
Every time I go to the Winking Prawn, I feel like Royalty - the friendly and professional staff constantly look after you. The food is always fantastic and I wish I lived closer so I could eat there more often.
Review by Graham Burton (17 February 2008)
It's difficult to find words to describe this restaurant – it’s fantastic. With young children, it is sometimes difficult to find places to take them - where they are welcomed and encouraged to play and have fun. This is such a family friendly place. The staff are so warm and friendly, and nothing seems to be too much trouble. It is also refreshing to have such a good menu. Gone are the chicken nuggets and burgers and in place there is a selection of homemade, fresh meals and snacks that are extremely tasty and good value. This restaurant makes you feel like you are on holiday. In the evenings, the hospitality does not stop. The menu caters for all tastes and budgets, and once again, the quality of the food is outstanding. This is a place to relax for a romantic evening, meet groups of friends, make new friends or catch a glimpse of a TV celebrity as they unwind. This is the place for all. It has no airs or graces, just refreshing honesty. I can't recommend this place enough. This is the best of British.
Review by Ruby (16 February 2008)
Ode to the Winking Prawn:
Oh How We Love The Winking Prawn
We Would Sit There And Eat till Dawn
RH’s Comment Was Ridiculous
The Food At The Prawn Is Always Meticulous
Its Is a Perfect Place For Old And Young Alike
You Can Even Ride There On Your Bike
Winking Prawn Is The Perfect Spot
And Everyone Loves it a lot a lot!
Review by Keith (16 February 2008)
If you've never been to Salcombe before then I can whole-heartedly recommend The Winking Prawn as it is truly one of the south coast's best kept secrets. My partner and I dined there last summer and both the food and the atmosphere was beyond reproach. We only spent the weekend in Salcombe and had originally planned to sample some other local fare, but once we had spent the evening there we simply had to repeat the experience on the second night. Located just outside of the small town right by the beach the restaurant is as impeccable as the locale where it sits.
Review by Rob Aldous, Poole Dorset (14 February 2008)
I find the review by RH very interesting. I do not consider myself a holiday maker but I do earn my money just as hard as anyone else and spend it in many fine restaurants of which I firmly place the this one within the select few of my 'special places' for special times.
I wish Jane and Mark all the best because that is exactly what you get there.
Review by Alexander Meyer (14 February 2008)
I don't normally write reviews for restaurants but I felt compelled to add my opinion of The Winking Prawn following a recent staff social that my colleagues and I attended. From the outset and throughout, the service was never less than exceptional. The food was delicious, delivered promptly and fantastic value. I know I speak for my entire group when I commend the friendly and professional staff for the fantastic atmosphere that they clearly work hard to cultivate. Relaxed and hospitable, the entire event was one that I shall remember fondly and I recommend this superb restaurant to all.
Review by Aubrey (13 February 2008)
I have been to many reasturants in my time and I feel the winking prawn stands high above all. The food is always fresh and delicious and I particularly enjoyed my chips - for dinner, my wife had a dover sole for the first time and loved it, it was cooked beautifuly and the waiterss was happy to show her how to eat it which was very amusing! It is a wonderful place, the waiting staff are always at hand and never fail to be polite and welcoming, and the picturesque location was superb. I will definitely return in the summer, specially for the chips and ice cream.
Review by Annabelle (13 February 2008)
Surely there can't be two Winking Prawns in such a small town? I am a regular visitor to "The Prawn" and I can honestly say I have never had a less than fabulous evening! So much so, that I confess that although I visit Salcombe on a regular basis, I have never eaten an evening meal in any other restaurant there. The staff are fantastic, nothing is too much trouble. The setting is beautiful and the restaurant is well run, relaxed and comfortable. The food is simple, beautifully presented and delicious.
Whenever I am in town I always make a beeline for The Winking Prawn, and I am never disappointed. Team Prawn you rock!
Review by Arrabella Gordon Meyer (13 February 2008)
I feel it only appropriate to give The Winking Prawn the credit it deserves. The staff are friendly - they make time for us every single visit, they know our children and make a fuss over us. It is an outstanding family business - the daughter Lucy is outstanding with her customer service and always on hand. They don't ever protest to be a full cordon bleu restaurant, it's simple good food, and the restaurant out of season, is full of locals. They don’t close there doors to customers out of season. Summer is also perfect when two or up to twenty of us have dined in the garden with the simple steak and prawn Barbie which I love!
Review by Mark (14 November 2007)
I would recommend the Winking Prawn to all. Never have I been so welcomed in to by any other restaurant. We had lunch and decided to stay around until dinner on the off chance they had a free space, and they did. The food is exceptional and the waiting staff personable, and always on hand, to hand you the fancy dress when required. The beer is fantastic and all food was fresh and immaculately presented. Just go!
Review by Pippa (8 March 2007)
Nights at The Winking Prawn usually end late and result in a monster hangover. The food is fantastic and the overall atmosphere will delight both young and old, thanks to a jam packed dressing up box. Leave your ego at the door and join in the fun - I guarantee that neither the food nor the ambiance will disappoint.
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