Venus Cafe in South Hams

I'm leaving one star for the view alone otherwise zero. Pay a fiver for the privilege to park in the empty car park of the restaurant you want to eat at. Then over £40 for a basic breakfast for a family of 4. The sausage and bacon was barely cooked. In fact, I didn't risk the sausage. It was stone cold. Butter was solid, trying to spread it snapped my compostable fork. I get and respect the eco friendly ethos but I've eaten 10× Better food at macdonalds. The girl who served us was lovely but seemed embarrassed when we queried the extortionate cost. This place is a less than average greasy spoon with a highstreetbistro price and ego. Rubbish coffee too.

The portions are tiny, the prices are high and everything tasted pretty awful.. we had burger, sausages and fish and chips and could hardly finish as it tasted horrible..

Absolute hole. Strong smell of grease, the floor consisted of dirty tiles covered in food and crumbs. The tables have names and words carved into them like 90s school tables with dirty, rusted bases. Made the daft decision to eat here after the pics on the internet advertised it as a potential wedding venue 😂. Burger was dry and burnt with the taste and texture indistinguishable from its stale bun. Also you'd think you can't go wrong with a cheese toastie... you'd be wrong. (see picture). Actually considered booking a wedding here but upon seeing the place, it doesn't even function properly as a greasy spoon cafe, let alone a wedding venue. Staff were friendly and offered us a free flapjack when they finally noticed that the food was barely edible but we turned it down as more awful food didn't seem like a good idea. A refund would have been better and would have saved it from this review. Total cost of a burnt cheese toastie, tasteless burger in a stale bun, 1 cup of luke-warm French fries and two cans of drink with accompanying dirty glasses- £19.98. If an exceptionally high tide dragged this place into the sea, it would actually improve it.

It’s always great to find a stunning quiet view and with a bonus of an outstanding Cafe….Venus on Blackpool sands….near Dartmouth simply excelled…..it surpassed our expectation with outstanding food…matched with the best possible service from Adrian and his delightful partner. So good we enjoyed their fayre on three occasions whilst staying at THE COTTAGES at BLACKADON FARM at MOORHAVEN….(a five star venue)..so it doesn’t get any better…both are matched for excellence!

Lovely beach cafe, had lunch which was a cut above the usual beach cafe fare (and cooked to order but quickly). Bought some cake to take home and it was the nicest cake I've eaten for a long long time. Good eco friendly packaging too

A nice cafe with a beach shop on situated at the top of the beach. The prices are high as expected due to the location and queue's in the summer can be long. The kayak and paddle board hiring was reasonable though.

I present to you… the £5 chicken Caesar wrap. Returning it to the kiosk the kind staff said there was simply nothing that could be done and I was left to eat the bare tortilla wrap wishing I’d chosen something else. The prawn tacos were delicious but the wait was over an hour on a Monday lunchtime.

A great place to eat out for vegans - although rather pricey as you would expect for a beach cafe.We had a couple of bags of chips and vegan ice cream and they sell both Ben and Jerry's chocolate and brownie ice cream and also a vegan ice cream in a cone that is gluten free too.Massive queues but to be expected on such a beautiful day.

This has to be one of the best locations in the country for a cafe. In winter it is quiet and spectacular and open almost every day.All the food is fresh, and local. The management is exceptionally environmental aware, hence the slightly higher prices. With a view like that from a responsible management, it is simple joy.

Wow. First day on holiday. Short loop walk from Stoke Fleming to Blackpool Sands via beautiful Mill Lane , back via coast path, Old Road and visit the Lovingly kept Church yard . Venus Cafe : Polite, efficient Staff. Plenty of tables and seating outside with views of the Sea. Classic burger 🍔☺️ oh Yes..... .made with local beef , substantial, succulent and tasty on a fresh, floury , quality bun. Nicely grilled tomato, non greasy slaw. The best burger I've ever eaten and I'm an old so & so of 58. I wasn't expecting such a good burger but this was gourmet quality. My Wife was delighted with a snack of cheesy chips , both washed down with beautifully kept draught San Miguel. Not cheap but I would rather pay a couple of quid extra and eat something of quality than be disappointed. Also, I am glad to support a local business in these troubled times and sincerely hope that Venus Cafe more than makes up for the last year. Thank you to the Staff for providing such a good experience for your Customers. Very clean area, no litter . Toilets on site were clean too. Top marks all round.