The Duck Dive
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About The Duck Dive
The Duck Dive is a restaurant at 30 Caen St in Braunton, North Devon, next to the river. Duck anchors the breakfast menu, with a duck breakfast and duck pancakes served as part of the morning offering. The kitchen works from a small menu built on locally sourced ingredients, and a Sunday roast comes with a selection of vegetables. Dogs are welcome, so the restaurant works for a meal out with a pet.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention burgers, full english breakfast, sharing board and riverside outdoor seating.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention burgers, full english breakfast, sharing board and riverside outdoor seating.
Customer Review Summary
The burger draws the most praise, with several diners calling it one of the best they have had, and one adds a sharing board, chicken wings and tenderstem broccoli. Breakfast comes close behind, with scrambled egg on granary toast, American style pancakes, a hearty full English and duck pancakes, all described as good portions and good value. The roast with a great selection of vegetables, sticky toffee pudding, and a brownie and lemon posset rich enough to share also get mentions, and the vegetarian courses are called especially good. Reviewers describe friendly, helpful staff and a lovely outside area next to the river, with cover in parts for wet weather. The one complaint comes from a breakfast where butter for the toast and cutlery never arrived and sugar for the coffees had to be requested. One family noted there was no kids menu, though flat breads, hummus, chips and ice cream were greedily eaten. Diners also recall the chef's pork scratchings and a birthday shot brought to the table.
Customer Review Summary
The burger draws the most praise, with several diners calling it one of the best they have had, and one adds a sharing board, chicken wings and tenderstem broccoli. Breakfast comes close behind, with scrambled egg on granary toast, American style pancakes, a hearty full English and duck pancakes, all described as good portions and good value. The roast with a great selection of vegetables, sticky toffee pudding, and a brownie and lemon posset rich enough to share also get mentions, and the vegetarian courses are called especially good. Reviewers describe friendly, helpful staff and a lovely outside area next to the river, with cover in parts for wet weather. The one complaint comes from a breakfast where butter for the toast and cutlery never arrived and sugar for the coffees had to be requested. One family noted there was no kids menu, though flat breads, hummus, chips and ice cream were greedily eaten. Diners also recall the chef's pork scratchings and a birthday shot brought to the table.
Featured reviews
- Jack Heart
“Jack was an absolute star and credit to the organisation. Professional, friendly and helpful and from someone who was in the trade for 15 years, very nice to see people taking it seriously while still being outgoing and making you feel at home. The burger was one of the best I’ve had outside my own kitchen. 10/10 and will definitely be back when passing through again.”
- Colm Claire
“Stopped by on our way back from the beach and it was all round excellent! The burger was the best I've had in a long time and we also had a sharing board. The chicken wings were top notch and the tenderstem broccoli delicious. The brownie and lemon posset were really tasty and rich so can easily be shared. Staff were really helpful and attentive. The music playlist was amazing, love a bit of MGMT! We will definitely be back the next time we're in the area!”
- Richard Hylton
“Didn't book, just turned up. Really nice food. Good service. Small menu of good quality food.”
- Stacey Vallins
“Really good breakfast, however we wasn't given butter for the toast. Cutlery was missing/not given, had to ask for sugar for the coffee's. So service was a little lacking, but not bad. Lovely spot in Braunton, next to the river too. Would definitely come again.”
- Louise Goodger
“I really like it here, the food is lovely and really well cooked. The outside area next to the river is lovely on a warm day and has a cover in parts outside if it is wet. The staff are really helpful and friendly. Highly recommend for lunch.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Small but lively restaurant in the heart of Braunton, North Devon. Serving high quality, locally sourced food in a casual and relaxed atmosphere.”
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Popular for breakfast
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Offerings· 10
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Parking· 1
- Paid parking lot
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Dining options· 6
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Highlights· 5
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Restaurants near The Duck Dive
- Squires4.73,1670.2 mi£10–20Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
fish and chips, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Taste Space5.01084.1 mi£10–20
smash burgers, beef chilli nachos, pulled pork loaded fries
- The Pelican4.61,7834.6 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
fish and chips, burger with coleslaw, grilled salmon prawn salad
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Duck DiveOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.8126 | — | £20–30 | burgers, full english breakfast, sharing board |
| SquiresVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.73,167 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | fish and chips, mushy peas, curry sauce |
| Taste Space | 5.0108 | 4.1 mi | £10–20 | smash burgers, beef chilli nachos, pulled pork loaded fries |
| The PelicanOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.61,783 | 4.6 mi | £10–20 | fish and chips, burger with coleslaw, grilled salmon prawn salad |
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