The Fig Tree @ 36

This charming family bistro near Royal William Yard enjoys a sterling reputation with locals and visitors alike.

Head chef Ryan Marsland’s dishes are a celebration of Devon’s fruitful land and sea, including compilations like beef cheek arancini with roast tomato sauce, parmesan and onion; and Cornish pork belly with brown-butter potato terrine.

The line-up changes daily, but guests will discover a leaning towards French cooking in the likes of fish stew packed with local pollock, monkfish, mussels, whiting and langoustine, served with potatoes, greens and roast garlic aioli.

A keenly priced lunch menu and a Trust the Chef menu on Wednesday and Thursday are fabulous ways to delve into The Fig Tree experience – the latter removing the decision fatigue that’s so often the by-product of a tempting menu.

If the forecast is favourable, book one of the tables under the fig tree in the garden and kick off an alfresco supper with cocktails, plump olives and homemade bread. The restaurant is tucked away on a residential street a short walk from Royal William Yard and perfect for a post-lunch stroll along the harbour.

Trencherman’s tip

A takeaway menu, available day and night, offers indulgent delights including focaccia sandwiches, mussels and risotto.