Part of any seaside holiday is deciding where to eat. We live nearby and have our favourites, and we have checked what we can online. This guide covers fish and chips, pubs, takeaways and cafés around Paignton and Beverley Bay. It is not a review site, so we have not scored anything, and we have deliberately left out prices because they change. Opening hours shorten in winter, so always check before setting off.
Fish and chips
Scoff's Fish & Chips, 23 Torbay Road, in Paignton town centre, is our local favourite. We think of it as legendary, and it is known for its crispy coated chips. It has also been featured in a video on Michael Barrymore's YouTube channel. Online listings in 2026 gave winter hours of around 11am to 6pm Monday to Thursday and 11am to 7pm Friday and Saturday, but those can change, so check before you go. A good plan is to take your food to the seafront and eat it with a view, although remember that gulls are bold, so keep a hand over your chips.
Brixham is the working fishing port of Torbay, so it is a natural place for fresh fish. We have not eaten at enough places there to recommend a specific one with confidence, so we suggest walking the harbour and checking recent reviews.
Pubs and bars
- The Waterside Inn, 128 Dartmouth Road, Goodrington, at the bottom of the hill from the park, is a Greene King pub in the Flaming Grill style. It is a nice, reasonably priced option run by a great couple, and it is good for a cheaper meal out and drinks. The pub's website lists steaks, burgers and mixed grills, and there is a beer garden. Check hours and menu before you go.
- Saltwater Kitchen, Terrace & Bar on Beverley Bay is seasonal, with live sport, pool, shuffleboard, table football, interactive darts and a dog-friendly terrace. It does not need a pass. See our facilities guide.
- Starlight Bar at Beverley Park has evening entertainment, but it needs a pass, which is an optional extra bought at reception.
Steak and a challenge
Cattlemans Steakhouse, 343-347 Totnes Road, Paignton, is our pick if you fancy an eating challenge or just a very good steak. Its own website lists food challenges (mixed grill, burger and steak). We will not repeat sizes here. Look at their site, and book ahead for busy evenings.
Takeaways
Alan's Cantonese Takeaway, 109 Dartmouth Road, Goodrington, is a good option for a night in. Beverley Park also lists a takeaway called The Catch and a restaurant called Jetty, and a Boulevard Café. These are seasonal and we have not confirmed their current hours, so ask at reception.
Cafés and daytime food
- Goodrington Sands has a beach café, so you can pick up a hot drink and a snack.
- The Guardhouse Café at Berry Head, Brixham, is open daily 9am to 4pm at the time of writing and is a nice stop on a cliff walk. See walks and wildlife.
- Many attractions, including Paignton Zoo, Kents Cavern and Greenway, have their own cafés. Check their websites.
Eating at the caravan
Self-catering is one of the best things about a caravan. The kitchen has a full-size oven, a full-size fridge freezer, a microwave, an air fryer and a toaster, and there is a dining table for four. Buy basics from the shop on site or from supermarkets in Paignton, including the Co-op at Hookhills. Our packing list suggests which kitchen extras to bring. Plan a mix: a few caravan dinners, a pub meal and one takeaway night.
With dogs
The Saltwater Kitchen terrace is dog friendly. Elsewhere, ask before you sit down. See the dog-friendly guide for more.
With children
Fish and chips on the seafront and a café stop at the beach are the easy wins. Pubs with a grill menu, such as the Waterside Inn, are straightforward with families, though we suggest phoning ahead on busy evenings. For wet weather, see our rainy-day ideas.
A few practical notes
- Opening hours change with the season and school holidays.
- Bookings can be needed on summer weekends, even for casual places.
- Tell staff about allergies before ordering.
- Take cash and a card; do not assume both are accepted everywhere.
Our honest summary
We have personal recommendations for Scoff's, the Waterside Inn and Cattlemans, and we have listed others from park and tourism information. We are not food critics, and we are not affiliated with any of these places. If you find a favourite we have missed, we would love to hear about it. When you are ready to plan your stay, the button below shows live availability on UK Caravans 4 Hire.
Opening times, prices, seasonal dates and rules change. Please check with each attraction, venue or the park before you travel. This is a privately owned caravan guide, not an official park or tourism site.