Elephant Torquay

Awards

MICHELIN Guide

One star restaurant, 2024

All Michelin stars in Torquay All Michelin stars in United Kingdom All 1 star Michelin in Torquay All 1 star Michelin in United Kingdom

OAD

European Classical Restaurants 2023, Recommended

All OAD European Classical in Torquay All OAD European Classical in United Kingdom

Restaurant Ranking

Restaurant Ranking 2023, #3027

All Restaurant Ranking in Torquay All Restaurant Ranking in United Kingdom

Chef

Simon Hulstone

Cuisine

Modern British

• 2022
• 2016

Dinner at The Elephant Restaurant by Simon Hulstone

on 27 Dec 2022

by Neil A. Chef

Orkney Scallop, Fragrant Thai Green Cream, Chicken Wing, BBQ Hen of the Woods
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Brixham Crab, Ponzu Mayo, Crispy Shiso Leaf, Pickled
Kohlrabi
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Yeasted Cauliflower Cream, Brown Shrimp, Spiced
Chick Peas
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Dinner at ⭐️ The Elephant in Torquay. It was nice to meet @hulstone Simon Hulstone and unexpectedly discover this gem in Torquay while there being drowned and set on fire during my STCW95 refresher courses 🔥 🚿 👨‍🚒 🛥 (it’s a yacht safety course thing)
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Michelin... More

Orkney Scallop, Fragrant Thai Green Cream, Chicken Wing, BBQ Hen of the Woods
.
Brixham Crab, Ponzu Mayo, Crispy Shiso Leaf, Pickled
Kohlrabi
.
Yeasted Cauliflower Cream, Brown Shrimp, Spiced
Chick Peas
.
Dinner at ⭐️ The Elephant in Torquay. It was nice to meet @hulstone Simon Hulstone and unexpectedly discover this gem in Torquay while there being drowned and set on fire during my STCW95 refresher courses 🔥 🚿 👨‍🚒 🛥 (it’s a yacht safety course thing)
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Michelin Guide - ⭐️
OAD -
W50B -
Best Chef Awards -
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6 / 10

Meal at The Elephant

on 26 Oct 2016

by Richard Bagnold

As I continue my journey of starred venues across the whole of the UK, I found myself here which revealed exceptional value for money. No only was a set menu available in the evening (rare for a Michelin starred (2017) restaurant) but the kids menu at £6.95 for a squash, main course and ice cream is by the best value for money option for children I think I have seen in any establishment with or without a notable accolade. Sadly, for this occasion, I struggled to see why this venue had a Michelin... More

As I continue my journey of starred venues across the whole of the UK, I found myself here which revealed exceptional value for money. No only was a set menu available in the evening (rare for a Michelin starred (2017) restaurant) but the kids menu at £6.95 for a squash, main course and ice cream is by the best value for money option for children I think I have seen in any establishment with or without a notable accolade. Sadly, for this occasion, I struggled to see why this venue had a Michelin star.

Food on the whole was well presented and I could see this effort but sadly I did think overall that this was not the strongest of Michelin starred venues I have been to based on the toughness of my pork, the lack of flavour and cream within the dauphinoise potatoes and the subtleness of the crab dish. On the plus side, the scallop dish was a hit with those at the table and the lemon tart was perfectly warmed and textured with a lovely flavour. The service was attentive throughout and it was very good of the team to accommodate our late arrival so gracefully.

This is quite a modern looking restaurant with some fantastic menu options, but I would say with a very generous accolade when comparing to some non-starred venues that I consider to be easily on an equal par.

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