Rockfish and Mitch Tonks are bywords for quality fish in Devon. Just one of seafood guru Mitch Tonk’s shoal of Rockfish’s around the county, this cool canal-side restaurant has a beach-shack vibe by day, and by night becomes a glowing amber jewel. So good for families, couples and work meetings alike.

Muddy loves the comfy lagoon-blue bench seating, the bustling view of the galley kitchen and most of all, the fabulous daily-changing range of freshly-caught Brixham fishies.

Kids will love to watch the river life literally swanning by and the free Ocean Protector Pack with stickers, pencils and ocean-based colouring activities to keep them busy.

Highlights include their own team-selected Xarello wine; bottomless chips; a carafe of free still or sparkling water with your meal; sliding doors out onto the quay which peel back in summer; fresh fish caught locally available daily and a great knowledge of what’s on the menu from the waiting staff. And it’s dog-friendly provided you abide by the paws on the floor policy.

It’s just a fifteen minute jaunt downhill from the city centre, or park in one of two car parks opposite the piazza. The quayside location is perfectly placed for walks or bike-rides along the flat, boat and paddle-board hire and under-arch shopping across the river.