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Jon Hunt says: Some good food and drink venues in Somerset, needs more advertising
Katarina Sveder-Cain says: Matthew’s food is exciting, beautifully presented but most of all truly delicious! We always feel welcome when we go to The Wild Garlic and Nailsworth is lucky to have such a nice restaurant!
Katarina Sveder-Cain says: Our first time at The Wild Garlic and hopefully not our last! Very attentive and genuine service and the food absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. A lovely atmosphere, so all in all a first class experience.
Katarina Sveder-Cain says: The above comment was actually posted by my father-in-law Richard Cain 
nij says: Tanners restaurant has always proved time and time again to be the place for fantastic food,service and great ambiance.Keep up the great service thanks
Marie Hudson says: Tapenades is a class restaurant with fabulous food in a small town. We are really lucky. Venison with a chocolate sauce and the best white chocolate cheesecake ever. The husband and wife team run a tight ship, so standards of service (just like the food) are high, with a warm and friendly welcome and easy atmosphere. A must visit for anyone in East Cornwall.
neil wilson says: I’ve been to Tanners perhaps once a year when visiting Plymouth over the past six years and have always had a fantastic experience. The food and service is better than many one star venues I’ve visited, it makes the trip worthwhile.
Jenny Adolphus says: Seagrass and Lee Childs are real gems in the lovely seaside town of St Ives. The food is amazing and the staff and service is first class. We visited twic i a weeks holiday sa we were so impressed first time. Can’t wait to go back again next September hen we are down in St Ives again.
Antony Raymont says: Rock Salt is a proper hidden gem in Plymouth. Food is amazing and a nice relaxed friendly setting. Simply brilliant!
Sinead Hanks says: The Quay Bakery in Fowey This bakery makes everything by hand, daily, on-site. This is much needed in Fowey, where there are many clothes and trinket shops, which close in winter! This is open all year round, and with a range of bread, ciabattas and cakes smells like heaven!
evie says: Vote the muset Bristol with Jethro Lawrence
Frome Baby says: I vote Divas cafe, Frome, delicious food, great coffee, fantastic team.
sarah says: Go to the Flying Pickle in Tiverton for fab deli products. I go every week for a wonderful Mocha coffee and the atmosphere.
Ben’s Cornish Kitchen serves the best food in any West Cornwall restaurant! If you haven’t visited yet then you must visit as soon as you can.
Mike Roberts says: Bens Cornish Kitchen in Marazion , produces Food of such freshness with skill and a friendly smile that you need look no further when in this part ofCornwall , when you want a relaxing meal. Book ahead ,do not be disappointed.
Joff Day says: The thing I like about Ben’s Cornish Kitchen is the understated way that Ben produces such outstanding food. Chef Ben Prior is not afraid to push the boundaries for those who want something a bit different – which is what I usually ask for. With a great wine list and many available by the glass, I’m not stuck with one bottle for the whole meal.
If you haven’t been, I highly recommend it!
Heidi Stenhouse says: Totally agree with Mike Roberts and Joff Day! I totally LOVE Ben’s Cornish Kitchen. The food, wine, ambience and general welcoming air makes for restaurant perfection. Visited last week from Dorset – and soooo worth the 360mile round trip!!! 
Linda Grant says: The Quay Bakery in Fowey. A one man shop baking superb bread and the best Bakewell tart in the world.
Terri Bunn says: amazing combination of flavours in every dish I have eaten at Seagrass Restaurant, St. Ives, Cornwall. Lovely ambience, friendly staff with good knowledge of dishes and ingredients.
freddie lowe says: After just 3 years OLIVERS restaurant, high street, falmouth, has established a discerning clientele of regular diners,who in these present resessionary times fill this welcoming small dining room night after night. A real tribute to an imaginative and proffesional chef and a most proficient hostess. Without doubt the BEST IN THE WEST.
Sue Parriss says: We had excellent food and service at Oliver’s in Falmouth Cornwall. They went out of their way to please, always with a smile and interaction with us all. Highly recomend.
Helen Fletcher says: An evening to remember. Excellent Food, service and ambience. Unpretentious surroundings – a restaurant to return to again and again. Oliver’s is the place to be seen at!
Beth Hastings says: The Ferryboat Inn, Helford Passage, Cornwall. Just had an amazing Raostie here and totally recommend it. The staff were extremely friendly and the setting absolutely beautiful…..get on down there!!
Discerning diners says: Just had an excellent lunch at Olivers in Falmouth High St. You would have to travel a long way to beat this.
barry hayward says: Had a fantastic sunday roast and excellent service at the Ferryboat Inn, Helford passage with my sister in law from Australia what a great advertisement for Cornwall.
The Harbour in Port Isaac. Fantastic food, amazing staff, fab wine, lovely location, definately going there again soon!
Nickie Cheetham says: Wild Garlic in Nailsworth is an absolutely amazing restuarant. We went for the first time last Friday and are now really looking forward to going again on New Years Eve. We are so glad that we have found it and am sure we will visit again and again.
Hans habeeb says: One of the best modern Indian dining in UK. Being a regular customer at the mint room which provides food with fresh and variety style of cooking, blended with spices which reminds me of the real Indian flavours. Innovative,eyes catching presentation makes the mint room head chef MamrejKhan one of the most fine talented chef in south west,thank u
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DUNCAN SMAILES says: HAVING LIVED AND WORKED IN ST IVES OFF AND ON OVER ALOT OF YEARS i CONSIDER SEAGRASS BY FAR THE BEST EVER I HAVE COME ACCROSS IN THE WHOLE SOUTH WEST AND THAT INCLUDES ALBA PORTHMINSTER CAFE AND ALL OTHER PRETENDERS i LOOK FOREWARD TO YOUR FIRST MICH STAR
GOOD LUCK DUNCAN SMAILES
Jayne says: I have eaten here and enjoyed fabulous food and wine its always consistant. The whole experience of Ben’s! What can I say, but try it.
Mike Roberts says: Bens Cornish Kitchen remains the Eating destination to head for when in the Marazion area.. Ben combines totally fresh ingredients with a flair and skill that produces Food of the highest quality. Do not delay get yourself down there and enjoy the experience.
J. Gilson says: Sea grass Restaurant for me was a most pleasant experience friendly welcome great service good food and value for money
Bradley says: Bens Cornish Kitchen all the way. <3
I’d love it if you could take a moment to have a look at my blog http://www.countrywoodsmoke.com and if you like what you see then please consider voting for my blog in the food blogger category.
Cheers
Marcus
Sally howells says: Good luck Sarah xxx
tony redondo says: If you want really good food served in a relaxed Cornish setting then Ben’s Cornish Kitchen does the job. Local, seasonal produce, cooked with great imagination, flair and technnique.
Amy says: Woods cafe is amazing
Sarah says: Rocksalt Cafe in Plymouth – a hidden jem! Always have wonderful food and warm service – it’s excellent!
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robyn says: Ben’s Cornish Kitchen what a lovely place to spend an evening enjoying great food cooked with passion and sipping on fine wine. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone in a heartbeat.
Nicola says: Kernow Sausage Company – amazing sausages!!
Thank you all who voted to enable The Cheese Press to be shortlisted. As a new business I am very pleased to be shortlisted with such eminent company and I would be grateful for your future votes and show your support for our fine local products. Good luck to all shortlisted
ann jakic says: Seagrass and the chef Lee Groves food is amazing, the staff and service are 1st class. Can’t wait to go back again next year when we are down in St Ives again.
claire brenchley says: fishermans arms great food lovely atmosphere great staff very welcoming
At Dine-amics when fairly new to recruitment, Emily Knight has been a great help all things Bristol. She can make a negative sound positive. A champion to the cause for any food based business, and anyone who wants to eat out.
Well Done to Martin at Fisherman’s Arms Barbican Plymouth for making the final – simply the best….
Chaz says: When trying to vote It say I CAN’T …. my partner had a vote and I can not because I am logging on line with same IP address…. How BAD is that….
FM_Admin says: We understand that this is frustrating for you, but we felt that this was the only way that we could prevent cheating and ensure a fair result. Thank you for supporting the awards. Best wishes, the Food team
URSULA.LUGG says: BENS CORNISH KITCHEN IS THE PLACE TO BE.LOVELY FOOD. FRIENDLY STAFF AND A GREAT ATMOSPHERE A GREAT PLACE TO GO
simon baber says: The Seatrout Inn cannot be faulted, the staff are friendly and attentive,the rooms are very comfortable.
The food is of a very high standard and varied.
SSB says: St Kew Inn to win, amazing food and service!
Anne Poore says: At the Sea Trout Inn at Staverton. Totness.
the food is 1st class, the hand drawn beers are excellent and the ambiance of the Inn is just so enjoyable.
Top marks to Jason, Sam & the team for all their hard work in making our visit a marvelous experience and when we return to this beautiful part of the country, the Sea Trout Inn is top of our list for future visits.
Anne and Phil Poore
carol hunt says: The Sea Trout Inn was faultless in every way and they made it look so easy – always putting the customer first and with a smile. Would highly recommend to anyone – i overheard a fellow customer saying it was the best meal he had ever had!
kaye hewitt says: great food , great team and a great place to stay
asif says: Bristol Bites is the best food blog, great work Emily Knight
Sylvia and Ray Duley says: Great food and great pub …The Sea Trout
mark smith says: the sea trout inn is just about perfect, a rare find of knowledgeable, friendly staff great food cooked to perfection, and comfortable accomodation, we were made to feel like we known them for years within one night. It was just great to trundle down from our room for sumptious dinner and drinks spend the rest of the night in the bar cosied up infront of the log burner and trundle back upstairs to our room suitably saciated.
Chris Hancox says: We chose the Sea Trout at random becuase it was close to Dartmoor and Totness and Dartmouth. What a hidden gem!
Heather and Michael Hall says: We visited Bens Cornish Kitchen in Marazion together with 2 friends a few days ago and enjoyed a fantastic meal at this small restaurant. The food was excellent and the service first class. A friendly, warm and welcoming atmosphere in its contempory setting.
Jenny Adolphus says: I just love everything about Seagrass and Lee’s cooking. Have just booked to come to St Ives next September and Seagrass will be the first restaurant we go to.
Marc says: Fishermans Arms offers superb local food. Certainly deserves the short listing. A great pub as too, well worth a visit
Woods Cafe – Cardingham Woods. I just have to tell everyone about it. Wonderul food, fabulous setting and amazing people.
Robin and Pat says: Very good food Fine place to stay superb staff What more can we say!
Mike Bulley says: Woods Cafe, Cardinham Woods,
Great great grub after a great walk in a great location. If you go try the winter ploughman’s – amazing!! Oh and also Brownies to die for!!
Rebecca Harris says: Rocksalt – Plymouth
Serves the most amazing food in the area in a relaxed atmosphere providing top notch cuisine at reasonable prices. There are lots of good restaurants in Plymouth but this currently is providing the most cutting edge food and I’m pleased to see it nominated.
mike brown says: The Cheese Press in Torquay has the best local cheese i have ever tasted and together with a warm welcome make it a pleasure to shop in. Keep it up, you are doing Devon proud.
Thank you Mike for your kind words. It is a pleasure to be supplying fine local products and I am glad you enjoyed your cheeses
Mary Terrett says: The Sea Trout is excellent in all respects,
Well run by friendly, enthusiastic efficent owners and team. Wonderful ambiance, comfortable attractive rooms and delicious food. All this set in a very attractive part of the country. We are looking forward to spending the New Year there.
Fiona Riches says: Voted for Cafe-ODE, amazing place in Shaldon, definitely check it out!
Annie Bramwell says: Had dinner recently at the Ferry Boat. Lovely fresh fish, I enjoyed the fresh squid starter with chilli jelly – that had a real kick to it. My hubby had the fish & chips (haddock) and said it was beautiful, fresh, light batter and a good portion. Very nice unobtrusive staff, friendly atmosphere and beautiful old pub to boot – what’s not to like.
Frances Brian says: We have eaten at the fisher men’s arms in Plymouth on many occasions and it has always been a wonderful night the food has always been excellent and the service impeccable. The friendly banter and excellent choice of fine wine and good food is the best we have found in Plymouth
Ben Prior says: Just like to say thank you to everyone who has voted for the restaurant and the kind words that have been posted. Completely blown away by the whole thing we will continue to do our best to make every meal as good as we can. Thank you so much Ben & the team.
John Freeland says: Sadly not being an employee but an employer I can not afford to go to these places but just as a treat enjoy a good glass of Orchard Pig Cider once in a while
Anna Savage says: Rocksalt has the perfect formula. Intimate, friendly and informal with bubbly staff and fabulous food. Today I had the most beautiful salad adorned with edible flowers which tasted even better than it looked. Having visited on several occasions, the food is consistently of a high standard both in presentation and taste and the chef deserves to be recognised.
Ed Marquis says: Relish, Wadebridge to win!
Rozel Ridgway says: If you haven’t visited yet then you are missing out on a real treat. Cafe ODE is such a wonderful place to eat and meet with friends. A yummy menu for adults and kids, lovely friendly staff and along with ODE Dining, Shaldon really does have fantastic places to eat, drink and enjoy! Well done to all the team in making this so special.
John Fortey says: It is quite difficult to get into Olliver’s in Falmouth because it is so popular, and this in a small town with at least 10 other, good, restaurants. As a”pleb” I enjoy a good meal but have wondered at the TV chefs who discuss the individual tastes of food. I know why now. At Oliver’s you can’t help it. Have never had better.
joy eva says: The Ferryboat Inn Helford Cornwall lovely food, fantastic location, good service and food. Will definately be sampling again!!
John says: Fisherman’s Arms in Plymouth is a hidden gem. Consistently excellent food served with prompt and friendly service. There are also some outstanding beers.
Colin Miles says: We’ve been going to The Sea Trout Inn for some years now – it suit us. A great location, friendly, efficient staff and owners who have put a lot of effort into presenting comfortable, tastefully decorated accomodation over the last few years. Add the tempting menu and the experience is complete.
sharon says: All I can say the service at The Fishermans Arms was fantastic and such a friendly and welcoming pub which is hidden away but what a find. The service is always with a smile and made myself and my party very welcome. And manage to book my xmas party there too. The food is great and the open fire very welcoming.
rose says: The Fishermans Arms in Plymouth is hard to beat. Great food time after time. Well worth a visit
sue and robert says: 3rd visit to The Sea Trout,Staverton – such an unspoilt part of the country – and so relaxing with very friendly staff,excellent food and fantastic walks.
Karen Skinner says: The Sea Trout Inn – It is hard to find these days a place that truly gives you everything, Great food, great staff, great customer service and great prices. Well you will find all of this and more at the Sea Trout Inn. A perfect little gem in Staverton, with a wonderful ambiance and open fires. Looking forward to my visit to this sanctuary in 3 weeks time for my perfect get away.
L Kevern says: The Sea Trout Inn is a great place, we visit many times a year and always have a warm welcome, excellent locally sourced food,clean comfortable accomodation all in a very beautiful part of the country.Sam and Jason are good hosts and nothing is too much trouble for the friendly staff.
Kate Foster says: The Sea Trout Inn has a warm welcoming atmosphere, fabulous food and wonderful rooms. Will definantly go back for a vist.
Christopher Firth says: Olivers The Eatery is a great place to eat. You are always made so welcome and the food is superb.
Samantha Price says: Thank you all for your comments and your votes. It makes everything so worthwhile and we and our staff are so proud to be part of this nomination. Everyone in this industry work so hard to give their customers the best and there is nothing more satisfying than people being so pleased that they come back and take the time to cast their vote. Good luck to all. Sam & Jason @ The Sea Trout Inn
paul says: The Sea Trout Inn. It’s like staying friends, only better.
Sue Lauder says: We have stayed at the Sea Trout many times over the last 10 years and love the friendly atmosphere, comfortable rooms and excellent food.
Graham says: The Fishermans Arms, Plymouth offers consistently excellent food in cozy surroundings by friendly and welcoming staff.
The Magdalen Chapter in Exeter, surely the most exiting hotel and restaurant for many a year.
Patrick & Helen says: Fisherman’s Arms in Plymouth – all that you would want from a local, with fantastic food and service.
Brian Hicks says: We visit the Sea Trout every Sunday for a wonderful roast lunch. Boycie, our Papillon loves it there as well. Janet and Brian Hicks.
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Beryl says: We visit the Sea Trout every Monday. We usually choose from their ‘specials’ menu. Excellent food, superb presentation and always a warm welcome. Ken and Beryl.
Cicely says: Bens Cornish Kitchen,Marazion – visited recently. Enjoyed a warm welcome and superb meal. Nothing was too much trouble. Looking forward to showing off our `find` to friends and family.
Rosie says: Ben’s Cornish Kitchen in Cornwall is lovely. Great food and great people! Vote for them!!
susan shafer says: Both Ben’s Kitchen and Victoria Inn are excellent places to eat
michael says: Fishermans arms Plymouth is just fantastic
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Maria Grundström says: We visited The Sea Trout Inn this summer. The food was excellent, with fresh lokal ingredients in their dishes. /Maria
DAvid Brain says: Visited the Fishermans Arms again last night and as always got a wonderful reception and exellent food, faultless.
Steve & Jo Hunter says: Salt Rock Cafe Plymouth does it for me every time. One of those little gems that keeps producing fantastic food consistently.
Ludivine ROY says: Lovely, nice and cosy restaurant is THE HARBOUR, to Port Isaac! Great menus made by a great person! I did love it!
PatrickHF says: After 6 months in Falmouth, I can vouch that Oliver’s Eatery is consistently excellent. And having been spoiled for several years in central London, this is really the only place here to come near that level of quality. Shame they are not open Sunday’s!
wendy royle says: Although Rocksalt is in category of cafe I believe it should have the status of a first class restaurant which surpasses the standard/ reputation of River cottage Canteen. Wendy Royle.
LAURA says: The Fishermans Arms Plymouth.
The Best Posh Fish and Chips Ever!!
tony and sharon says: Ben’s Cornish kitchen
Marazion
This place is a hidden gem, the food is fantastic and the quality is up to Michelin star standard. With local produce and the fresh sea catch of the day you can’t go wrong. For starters I had the Seared Falmouth Scallops with cauliflower and cumin puree, Moroccan caramel, apple match sticks, curry oil. It was simply a delight to the taste buds, the favours really complimented each other and you got plenty of scallops. For the mains I went for the Pan roasted Cod fillet with picked girolles, leeks and smoked pancetta, surf clam beurre blanc, sauteed potatoes. The size of the portion was huge and those sweet surf clams contrasted lovely to the smokey pancetta. For dessert I opted for Toby’s selection of miniature dessert’s which I shared with my wife, well one can’t be to greedy and she did eat the lion’s share. All this was accompanied by a glass or two Camel valley pinot noir rose brut, the best in the UK, what a wonderful evening.
Fantastic restaurant with great friendly service
good quality food fresh local produce
Jenny says: Fantastic classic food with a contemporary twist in a comfy and relaxed atmosphere. Staff are friendly and knowledgable, nothing is too much trouble!
Congratulations Rock Salt Cafe on reaching the short list. Well deserved!!
janet says: The Fishermans Arm Plymouth
What can one say Everything is Excellent Food! staff! pub!oh & chef of course for the Fantastic food & very good ales Thankyou All!!
dave jones says: Oliver’s Eatery in Falmouth is quite simply outstanding.Nothing more needs to be said.
Siobhan Gabriel says: No contest…. Oliver’s Eatery in Falmouth is the absolute best! Great food, brilliant staff and. fantastic choices of wines…!!
Tomáš Brutar says: Martyn & Paulin, Fishermans arms Barbican. Simply excellent and amazing
Joy Hunt says: Just looooovvveee Marshfield Farm Ice Cream!!
Flavours to die for!!
Sooo tasty!!!!
The Cheese Press is a recently opened shop in St. Marychurch Torquay Devon specialising in fine local products mostly from Devon. They have a great selection of cheeses and already has established a good local following a great shop in a lovely part of Torquay