River Exe Cafe

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  Gary Evans

  ·2 months ago

  “What a treat. Book well in advance to avoid disappointment. Taking the dedicated water taxi makes your arrival seem extra special. The food was very tasty and beautifully presented. I can't think of a better way to spend a summers evening.”

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  CLUBTAN Exeter

  ·2 months ago

  “40th birthday done right. 🎂🥂🎉 Celebrating with my favourite people, fresh seafood, the most beautiful sunset, and a stunning view at River Exe Café. 🌅🦀🦐🦪 Good food, great company, and memories I'll never forget. Everything was perfect. Thank you 🙏❤️”

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  Marina Krywalski

  ·2 months ago

  “Visited here for a birthday treat. Fantastic experience with the water taxi to travel to/from the restaurant then sitting on the floating restaurant with gorgeous 360degree views. Excellent setting and service. All the fish dishes were very good, particularly the hot fish platter. The vegetarian options could be improved. Both the cauliflower steak and the red Thai curry (the only 2 main choices) were both underwhelming and disappointing for our 2 vegetarian guests. A hot summers day didnt really warrant a curry, something more imaginative like vegetable tart, summer salad etc would have been more welcome. Overall a lovely day and nice to know there is also the option of getting the water taxi over for a drink/light bite.”

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  Michael South

  ·3 months ago

  “Superb lunch on a gloriously sunny day. Setting speaks for itself, food was first class and matched by genuinely friendly and efficient staff. Will definitely return with friends for a night out/lunchtime treat to remember, at a truly special location.”

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  Martin Mills

  ·4 months ago

  “Great restaurant in the middle of the Exe. Fairy small menu, with well cooked food. With the water taxi time slots, you have a fixed 2hrs, and they spread it out well to cover that time.”

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  Andy Johnson

  ·5 months ago

  “A great experience with excellent food. Everything worked well and I’m glad we finally got to come here. Very early booking is recommended!”

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  Alexandra Boobyer

  ·5 months ago

  “Visited on Saturday 2nd May 2026. Just excellent. I cannot fault anything (apart from maybe being a bit chilly, but that can't be helped when it's early May, crappy weather and you're on a boat!). The service was superb. The atmosphere was lovely. The food was just out of this world. Seriously good, and amazing portion sizes (a rarity these days). I would go back in a heartbeat.”

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  Del “Somerset83” Ellis

  ·1 year ago

  “Long awaited Birthday celebrations. Food was delicious & fresh. Staff were friendly & attentive. Lovely experience from start to finish. Nice touch with the blankets as it can get chilly if the wind is up. The only thing that would have made it extra special to us, is if there was either a crab or lobster Mac n cheese side option on the menu. And we would love to see Lobster Thermadore on the menu as an option at some point. Other than that, yes it's a little pricey but you pay for what you get. Water Taxi service operated well & made it an adventure. Great experience all-round. Fresh, tasty locally sourced food that was seasoned & cooked to perfection. Can't wait to return. Thank you ♥️”

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  Anais Thorn

  ·1 year ago

  “Absolutely exceptional experience. Puffin Water Taxis were great and on time. We were welcomed on board the restaurant and looked after so well. The food was delicious. We had the squid to start as well as the vegan onion bhaji. Both beautiful. My partner then had the seafood platter and I had the vegan curry. All really good portions and tastef so fresh. We had cocktails and coffee, also superb. Everything runs smoothly and the water taxi comes back for you two hours after they've dropped you off. Parking is just a short distance from the collection point. All in all, a really excellent experience. Thank you! X”

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  Julia

  ·1 year ago

  “We loved the whole experience. We had got a last minute table for our wedding anniversary and it was wonderful! It was great from the moment we got picked up by the river taxi and then greeted at the restaurant. The food was so good and the service was wonderful too. My husbands fish and chips were huge but amazing! If you can get a table I recommend you go😀.”

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