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Perched on the rolling Devon hillside, a short stroll up from Shaldon, you’ll find the award-winning Bucket & Spade. Jaw-dropping sea views, a vibrant atmosphere, and a delicious, carefully curated menu have made The Bucket & Spade a hit amongst the local community and visitors alike. The restaurant champions local producers, and its imaginative take on favourites uses the best local ingredients. With gluten-free and vegan options available, there’s bound to be something to tempt everyone. Choose between the cosy indoor area or the roof terrace, a suntrap even in the cooler months, for a dose of sea air and al fresco dining with some of the best views of the coast as your backdrop. There’s a…
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Sunday lunch at the Bucket & Spade never disappoints. My vegetarian roast was stunning, with lots of variety and everything was lovely and hot. As always, the staff were friendly and helpful. I will definitely be going back.
Date of visit: October 2023
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Outstanding food variety and quality, locally sourced.
Excellent service.
Very good space and seating inside and when the weather is good the patio and its views are panoramic.
Date of visit: August 2023
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A pleasant venue with a lovely view, and my sister did enjoy her pancakes and maple syrup, but found the £3 charge for adding bacon a bit expensive. Unfortunately, though, my poached eggs had an unpleasant vinegar taste, the toast was cold, not buttered, and...was also slightly burnt. Very disappointing.More
Date of visit: October 2023
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Fab breakfast, good vegetarian choices lovely view of the Teign Estuary, good service strongly recommended.
Date of visit: September 2023
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Fantastic smoked duck, peach and walnut salad! Loads on plate to fill you up. Lovely service from Lucy.
Great view and clean and spotless.
Date of visit: September 2023
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Not been in for a while however everything was excellent. Great service between both girls front of house. It was a good atmosphere as well. Starters , mains and drinks were really really good. We will be back
Date of visit: September 2023
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It was a very wet morning and we were struggling with what to do in the last few days of the hols. Needed some food so we alighted at this cafe. A very good find. Recommended by vegetarian friends, the menu caters for veggies and...vegans as well so we were well served. Good mocha - and they do vary - good coffee too. My London family are pretty unimpressed with coffee offerings outside of London but this place was apparently ‘decent’. Clean, great service, friendly.
Would be lovely on a clear day but the sea mist spoilt the view so must return and the lunch menu looks really very good.More
Date of visit: August 2023
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Not only excellent food but the staff were brilliant. Very helpful and friendly, always attentive and respectful.
Food always looks delicious and tastes superb.
Highly recommend
Date of visit: August 2023
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Wonderful place. Beautiful surrounds and very clean. Spacious restaurant and pleasant staff who can’t do enough for their customers. Kids loved it and luckily the sun was out so we had our coffee on the balcony.
Highly recommended.
Also a special mention to the manager...Rachel. She really had the personal touch and went above and beyond to ensure everything went perfectly, and even got the kids some drawing stuff for the kids. Thanks Rach. 😀More
Date of visit: August 2023
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Visited while on holiday with my family to get the kids eat free deal. The food was beautifully cooked and the view from the terrace is amazing. We walked from Shaldon with our kids which is possible by walking along the top of the botanic...garden’s and golf course. Would recommend.More
Date of visit: July 2023
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This is one of our families favourite places to go. Always have lovely food, clean and beautiful surroundings along with friendly staff who always make sure you have everything you need. The views are stunning and there is always plenty of free parking. Highly recommend...as this is one of the best family and dog friendly places to go around. 😊More
Date of visit: July 2023
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We have visited as a family several times, the Bucket and spade never disappoints. Great menu with something for everyone. The burgers are amazing. Friendly, attentive staff and stunning views! 5*
Date of visit: August 2023
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Came here as recommended by a friend for an evening meal with my two children and partner, was a lovely experience, really friendly staff and very helpful. Myself being gluten free it's sometimes hard for restaurants to cater for me however this was not the...case at the bucket and spade the staff were very helpful and knowledgeable and there was an excellent choice for me to choose from. Food was amazing and I'll definetly be coming back!!! Highly reccomend!More
Date of visit: August 2023
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Booked a table for 4 at 10:30 for breakfast, as two of us arrived we were hurried to order as they stop serving at 11, which we thought was unnecessary. The frankly rude waitress then only brought out 2 sets of cutlery for our booking...of 4, so we had to ask for more. We then had to go in to order which was fine but we’re told we couldn’t have scrambled eggs. And all 4 fry ups were missing black pudding which is on the menu. Just generally a rude waitress who made us feel rushed and like a nuisance, in a quiet restaurant, which isn’t what you want when you spend over £60 on breakfast. A shame given how nice the location is, and the food was also good. Maybe she was having a bad day!
The other waitress was very helpful and pointed us in the direction of a coastal walk. Shame about the dark haired one.More
Date of visit: August 2023
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So looking forward to enjoying a breakfast this morning but despite arriving on the cusp of 11.30 told breakfast no longer available
We have been recommended this venue by multiple individuals! Maybe we caught them just on a bad day. If it was me I...would have said breakfast is usually up to 11.30 but as it’s just the two of you please come through. That’s what great service should look likeMore
Date of visit: August 2023
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