Top Foodie Hotspots in Devon & Dorset

Any holiday near the coast demands at least one fresh seafood platter with a view to match. Chef Mark Hix saw his restaurant empire collapse as Covid struck, but he retrenched to his Dorset roots and clung onto this pearl, perfectly poised in the historic town of Lyme Regis. Secure a window-side table to soak up sweeping views of the bay, which provides so much of the menu. Get your fix of Dorset crab, Brownsea island oysters or Dover sole on the bone, invariably accompanied by a locally foraged garnish.