Salcombe, Boatswain Brasserie

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Ten months later I still feel motivated to say a good word about this establishment since this is where I had my best meal of a 3 week west country cruise during summer 2008.

Tis an informal 2 story eating establishment that was fully booked mid week when the private school family types had flocked to Salcombe but the State schools had not yet started their summer break.

Foodwise I'd say it was modern Euro pub cuisine and under priced considering the quality. Service was friendly though a bit erratic. It would be fair to mention the restaurant was running at 100% table occupancy and they had squeezed us in at short notice.

Directions: From the main landing pontoon in Salcombe, when you meet the shore high street, turn right then after about 40m (from memory) turn left into a courtyard type alleyway where you will find Boatswain's on the right.

7 Russell Court
Fore Street
Salcombe
TQ8 8BS

Foodie warning: I am not one, so don't pin high hopes on my remarks if you have a particularly discerning palette or fat wallet.
 
My favourite place in Salcombe. If you need changes to the menu, Chris will do her best unless they are heaving. Do not accept the table near the dumb waiter on the ground floor unless you are happy for a constant flow of staff carrying dirty plates which are stacked in view.
Kings Arms is also pretty good.
 
We had the best fish and chips for a long time in Salcombe a few weeks back on a rainy friday night, cant remember the name of the place but its on the corner at the start of the high street just up from the fishmongers.
 
jonjo said:
Ten months later I still feel motivated to say a good word about this establishment since this is where I had my best meal of a 3 week west country cruise during summer 2008.

Tis an informal 2 story eating establishment that was fully booked mid week when the private school family types had flocked to Salcombe but the State schools had not yet started their summer break.

Foodwise I'd say it was modern Euro pub cuisine and under priced considering the quality. Service was friendly though a bit erratic. It would be fair to mention the restaurant was running at 100% table occupancy and they had squeezed us in at short notice.

Directions: From the main landing pontoon in Salcombe, when you meet the shore high street, turn right then after about 40m (from memory) turn left into a courtyard type alleyway where you will find Boatswain's on the right.

7 Russell Court
Fore Street
Salcombe
TQ8 8BS

Foodie warning: I am not one, so don't pin high hopes on my remarks if you have a particularly discerning palette or fat wallet.
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we went to thier opening night and a few times since, glad to hear they are doing well
 
Boatswain is run by amateurs

It is fine having young staff to work in your restaurant, but if there is raw food served, then the owner should come and discuss with the customer. The service we received was great, but when there was a problem with some raw food the poor young waitress was left to deal with the awkward situation. The owner tried to serve full price for the food whilst staying upstairs out of view. We disagreed as the meal they served was not cooked, the poor waitress was almost in tears, yet still the owner did not care and left disgruntled customers and a disheartened waitress. Clearly the owner does not care.
 
We ate there last summer when we were on holiday in Salcombe. We liked the atmosphere and the food, though we had to wait a fair time for it - perhaps they're understaffed - but I'd still recommend the place. The person that I took to be the Manager was much in evidence all evening.

I note that this is "bobwilson's" first post. Interesting subject to choose for one's debut, no? ;)
 
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