Poopdeck Restaurant

Making your way up the stairs into the cosy warmth of the Poopdeck Restaurant is like walking into a party. Hostess Anne likes to create an animated atmosphere and will go to great lengths to make sure your night goes with a swing.

Sitting comfortably on the quay at Brixham harbour, this is the ideal place to sample some of the freshest fish the South West has to offer. The Poopdeck's hot shellfish platter tops the bill - a mountain of lobster, crevettes, crab, scallops, king prawns, mussels and oysters. It's so popular, people travel from miles around just for the experience.

Also a must is the selection of seasonal Brixham fish - served simply grilled and amazing value at £15.50. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. The menu is vast, just like the portions; monkfish, scallops and king prawns are flamed in whisky and finished with cream; sea bass comes baked with a crust of crab, coriander and lime. You can also just ask for whatever you fancy - less cream, more tomatoes? No problem. Hold the mussels? Consider it done.

Grab a seat facing the kitchen and watch chef Tony Butler work his magic. Or you could book early and get a window seat overlooking the harbour, for a truly spectacular evening