About The Dolphin Restaurant
The Dolphin Restaurant sits on Ilfracombe's quay and serves fish and chips alongside other seafood. The batter is crispy, the fish flaky, and portions are generous. Gluten-free and vegan options are available. The restaurant holds a five-star food hygiene rating.
The restaurant takes bookings, welcomes children and groups, and allows dogs. Staff are reported to be friendly and attentive. Some diners have noted that the batter can be heavy relative to the fish.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
What's nearby
- Lynbay next door
- Roly's Fudge Pantry next door
- Ilfracombe Yacht Club next door
- The Ilfracombe Aquarium next door
- Ilfracombe Harbour 100m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Diners like this restaurant's delicious fish and chips, with many praising the crispy batter, flaky fish, and generous portions, including excellent gluten-free and vegan options. They also highlight the friendly and attentive staff, the clean atmosphere, and the good value for money.
Some reviews mention the fish can be mostly batter.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.0 / 5 (1,051 reviews)
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- Devon
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.