Saturday, September 25, 2010

French Restaurants in Torquay

The Orchid Restaurant

The Orchid Restaurant is situated on Torbay Road and is known for its sea front view. The cuisines offered are French and seafood. The Orchid Restaurant is one of the best French restaurants in Torquay. The restaurant remains open for most of the week. The only two days of the week when the restaurant remains closed are Sundays and Mondays. The timings are very convenient too. During the day, you can visit the restaurant any time between 12:30 p.m. and 14:30 p.m. In the evenings, you can dine at the restaurant at any time between 19:00 p.m. to 21:30 p.m. The Orchid Restaurant is a family restaurant that offers the best French cuisine in the region. The average price of a lunch meal in the Orchid Restaurant is £32.00 and the average price for a dinner meal is £50.00. You must bring your family to the Orchid Restaurant during your Torquay holidays. If you are enjoying your holidays in Dorset, spend a day in Torquay and enjoy a delicious meal at the Orchid Restaurant. The menus offered in the Orchid Restaurant are Le Menu special, a table d'hôte, and a la carte. The starters range from smoked duck hazelnut salad with lime and foie gras ballotine, to toasted sesame, carpaccio of tuna, and celeriac remoulade. Some of the main course items include braised oxtail, Devon beef fillet, and wild mushroom tortellini. The desserts are simply mouth watering. Surely, you would not want to miss out on cointreau mousse served with a praline biscuit, iced white chocolate and port wine reduction. The wine list of this restaurant is very impressive.

La Provence

La Provence is among the leading French restaurants in Torquay. The restaurant is fairly intimate and small. The cuisine is French and is worth a try. La Provence is located on Babbacombe Road and can be easily spotted. The seating capacity is not great but very comfortable. The ambience of the restaurant is very friendly and welcoming. The wine list isn't fantastic but good enough to satisfy customers. The restaurant is open all week so whether you are enjoying holidays in Dorset, or spending time with your family during your Torquay holidays, a meal at La Provence is something you simply cannot miss.