The Breakwater Bistro

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  ·2 months ago

  “You come to this place to enjoy the view that comes with the food. Definitely pleasant views here especially on a sunny day like today. Naturally fish and chips comes to mind whenever we’re by the seaside. The chips was outstanding, the tartare sauce was good and also the mushy peas and thats about it. The fish did look fabulous but unfortunately didnt taste of anything. Not even a hint of fishyness. It did smell of fish but no taste whatsoever. We have to add so much salt and vinegar just for it to taste of something. We also smothered it with tartare sauce to somehow make it palatable but no. Its an expensive £19 per plate of pretty but sad tasting miserable forgettable dish. Disappointing is the word. On the menu it says Brixham battered fish of the day but it wasnt good, not even close to ok. The views and the service was good thats about it. All in all not impressed and not going back and recommended.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Had lunch here with my girlfriends first day of our 5 day holiday and whilst the service was good, really lovely and friendly front of house staff and my pics of the food look good, unfortunately that is where it ends... I had the mussels and frites £24 for exceptional mussels BUT the white wine and cream sauce was by far the worst I have ever tasted! Infact it had so much chicken bullion in it that it tasted like a "knor" chicken noodle soup from the packet (the powdered kind) served with cheap skin on frozen chips £24... The scallops also of good quality but cooked using Garlic Puree... absolutely awful taste, nasty! Why why would you not use fresh garlic? Why would you use cheap nasty garlic puree with such lovely ingredients??? Especially when you are charging £28, which was also served with cheap skin on frozen chips... Dauphinois potatoes well lets just say cheesy potatoes because that's what they were nuked within an inch of life... with a bottle of wine costing over £30 and a pot of tea I paid over £130 for a very disappointing lunch!!!! Which I would have happily paid for had a little more effort and love gone into the cooking... ALL THE GEAR BUT NO IDEA!!! 😞”

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• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “Wow, will definitely visit again! Absolutely gorgeous food, especially the sea bass special, cooked on coals maybe? Stunning. And when my mum had a medical episode, staff were so incredibly helpful & accommodating, they couldn't possibly have made us feel any more welcome & looked after. Thank you ever so much, wonderful team, wonderful views, incredible food, 👌👌👌”

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• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “Lovely meal. Pleasant helpful staff. Food very nice however wanting the healthy option I think £17 for a piece of quiche and a few salad leaves and crisps is abit steep. My husbands burger was well worth the £19 though. We will definitely be back but I will pick something more value for money of the menu. Views great. Food great and staff.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “Worth going just for the sunsets. Lovely food, plenty of gluten free options. Friendly and helpful staff.”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “Idyllic situation. Next to the beach. Easy to park but much better to walk from Brixham harbour. Pleasant service. Lovely food, views to die for”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “We found this little gem on our morning walk today (Brixham Pirate Festival 2026). We only popped in for a quick bite to eat and we were very pleasantly surprised. The food was amazing and definitely the best breakfast food we have had so far within Torbay. I stepped out of my comfort zone from ordering the usual traditional breakfast and went for the smashed avocado on toast and it was the bomb!!! The views from the table was beautiful and complimented our food. We will definitely go back with friends and family to try out the main menu. Thank you to all the staff that were so friendly and helpful.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “Fantastic location Seaview on the beach. Great local seafood and decent menu at affordable price. Banging breakfast baps and coffee! Great service and friendly staff. Recommend.”

• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “Warm welcoming atmosphere. All staff were fantastic! We went for breakfast and it was delicious. The viewing from our table was incredible. We were only in Brixham for a week's and we are so glad we didn't miss out on this experience.”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “The Breakwater Bistro is an absolute gem of British dining. The fish arrives encased in a light, golden batter—crisp, delicate, and utterly flawless—enveloping the freshest, most flavourful fillet one could hope for. Each bite is a masterclass in balance: a whisper of the sea, encased in perfection. The chips, too, are a triumph: beautifully crisp on the outside, fluffy within, and seasoned with just the right touch. Service here is exemplary—warm, attentive, and effortlessly professional. My partner and I travelled over 200 miles for what we had been promised was the finest fish and chips in the United Kingdom, and The Breakwater Bistro did not disappoint. Indeed, it exceeded all expectations. And then came dessert, which elevated the experience even further. The waffles were warm, soft, and gently crisp at the edges, a perfect canvas for indulgence. I savoured the Terry’s Chocolate Orange creation—an exquisite balance of rich cocoa and zesty citrus—while my partner delighted in the Strawberry Meringue, a symphony of airy crunch, ripe fruit, and silky cream. Both were exemplary, executed with finesse and presented with an elegance that transformed classic comfort into culinary artistry. A true delight from start to finish, and unquestionably worthy of every mile travelled. The Breakwater Bistro is highly recommended to anyone in pursuit of the very best Britain has to offer.”

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