# The Spice Merchant, Watchet — Reviews & Opening Hours > The Spice Merchant — Indian Restaurant in Watchet with a 3/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.5/5 from 449 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/somerset/restaurants/the-spice-merchant (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Indian Restaurant # The Spice Merchant Watchet, Somerset [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5142593715611869033&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Dean Coulson](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/117379181078647661057) **In short:** The Spice Merchant is an Indian restaurant in Somerset, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 449 Google reviews, with a 3/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 7 October 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Spice Merchant The Spice Merchant is an Indian restaurant on Market Street in Watchet. The menu includes vegetarian options alongside its curries and other dishes. Portion sizes are generous. The restaurant is suitable for groups and accepts bookings. Staff are noted for friendly and accommodating service. The restaurant holds a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [The Spice Merchant's own website](https://spicemerchantwatchet.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 5:00 – 11:00 PM **Tuesday** 5:00 – 11:00 PM **Wednesday** 5:00 – 11:00 PM **Thursday** 5:00 – 11:00 PM **Friday** 5:00 – 11:00 PM **Saturday** 5:00 – 11:00 PM **Sunday** 5:00 – 11:00 PM ## What's nearby - The Star Inn next door - Pebbles Tavern next door - Hellikers Cafe next door - Watchet Harbour Marina 300m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this Indian restaurant's delicious and fresh food, with many highlighting the generous portion sizes and variety of dishes, including vegetarian options. They also mention the friendly and accommodating staff, who provide excellent service. Guests appreciate the reasonable prices and the clean, uncluttered restaurant atmosphere. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (449 reviews) **Dogs allowed** No **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 3 out of 5 – Generally satisfactory **Destination** Somerset Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1807955). [More restaurants in Somerset](https://staycation.co.uk/somerset/restaurants) ★ 4.5 (449 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £20 – £30 [Visit official website](https://spicemerchantwatchet.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01984 634500](tel:01984634500) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Somerset **Plus Code** 9C3R5MM9+34 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Somerset Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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