The Dolphin

The Dolphin on The Quay in Ilfracombe is a refurbished harbourside restaurant and takeaway with direct views over the fishing boats and the Damien Hirst Verity statue. The dining room features model boats, a fish tank and naval memorabilia — a setting that complements a menu built around proper fish and chips, steaks and seafood chowder. Reviewers describe fish that is golden-battered and flaky, with generous fillets and proper chips. The restaurant is dog-friendly and family-friendly, with high chairs and free WiFi, and it is fully licensed. A takeaway window serves those who prefer to eat on the quayside. The Quay is Ilfracombe's most photographed and visited area, and The Dolphin benefits from that position.