The Courtyard Bistro

Very nice food, well worth waiting for. Restaurant is small and on a busy night can get extremely hot and loud. Decor doesn't do the Chef or her food justice, looking like a small countryside coffee shop but the food is really good and the barman/co-owner is very nice to chat to whilst having a drink at the bar before going to your table. If you find yourself in South Molton, make sure you try Dawn's Stumbles, even booking a week in advance. I don't think you'll be disappointed. I'm not every time I go, when I'm in the area on business.

The roast was very tasty just like home n the service very friendly will defo go again. Xx

4.9 is closer to 5 than 4.5 so it's FIVE stars from me! I have walked past this restaurant (with rooms) oodles of times but have never wandered in for a meal BUT last night it was either there or a bowl of Cornflakes! The welcome was generous and the dining room is warm and cosy. The service is efficient and friendly ... and VERY accommodating ... Ordered Thai green curry ... and I went a bit off-kilter - a well done chop, the jus that they create for the lamb, chips and vegetables! Both meals were pretty, pretty good! I particularly enjoyed the cheesy-parsnips ... and the jus! Perfection would have been a bread roll (I may have omitted to order this) and Heinz Ketchup (imitators just won't do!). The other vegetables were prepared beautifully. I didn't order a dessert as I was stuffed! Next time ... It was not too dear (even with wine and a Corona) ... and is definitely now a "once a month" treat destination. Lovely!