Moores' Restaurant & Rooms

Expect a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere at this small homely restaurant a few miles from the coast, with crisp white linen, soft music, flowers and two big windows overseeing the village creating a sense of occasion without a hint of pretension. Fresh, local produce is used as much as possible, and dishes are notable for their clear flavours and neat presentation. The style might be labelled modern British, but it absorbs some wide-ranging ideas. Thus, ham hock (local of course) and lentil soup may appear next to crisp soft-shelled crab with vegetable julienne infused with teriyaki, followed by haunch steak of venison with redcurrant jus, or fillet of turbot with lime-scented rice and a stir-fry of prawns and pak choi. To finish, the savoury of tooth could choose a platter of West Country cheeses with onion and pineapple chutney, while dessert lovers might go for Baileys-flavoured bread-and-butter pudding.