The Anchorstone Cafe

We were lucky enough to get a walk in table for 3 at the bar seats, the restaurant was fully booked for lunch. We were very glad they could accommodate us, the menu is on the blackboards as you walk in.
We got the haddock and chips, the red mullet caught our eye so we ordered that and half a pint of prawns. The food was fantastic, we highly recommend the red mullet - it was cooked perfectly and seasoned lightly. The haddock and chips was also great, though a touch on the expensive side.
If you're in the area, definitely stop by for lunch. I'd recommend booking ahead if possible, it's very popular.

We also came back the following day and tried a few other dishes. We got the black bream, scallops, haddock and chips again and fresh oysters. All were fantastic.

Super tasty fresh seafood, all written up on specials boards which make it feel as though it's based on the catch of the day or what can be caught locally. I had the prawn cocktail and my partner had the crab tart, both with a tasty garden salad and potato salad, Definitely worth a visit!

We enjoyed delicious meals of black bream & half shell scallops at a table for 2 on the terrace. It's a really lovely spot.
I would also have enjoyed a coffee, but we were told the table was booked out again & and there wasn't time.
On leaving the area by boat 15 minutes later we could see our table was still free .....

Amazing location with spectacular views, especially if you get a table for 2 on the balcony overlooking the River Dart. The food was fabulous, my wife particularly enjoyed the huge cracked crab salad.

Beautiful cafe, beautiful views, beautiful food. Lucky to get a table as they’re so busy.

Had a lovely meal for 7 of us whilst here. Make sure you request an outside table as we were stuck inside. Great seafood.

Had lunch here today after exploring the village. Food was fresh, hot & delicious and served by attentive friendly staff. Ingredients were top quality and well presented. Menu was varied but mainly aimed at seafood. Highly recommended and we will return.

Relaxed restaurant with superb menu choices. The view is hard to beat with activity on the river always interesting. Portions are impressively large. Advance booking is advisable, but the crabs were the highlight. Go for the crab tart if you aren't into extracting crab meat. It does take practise. Finger bowls might have been useful, but it was hugely entertaining to watch first timers...oh yes, you might want to bring safety goggles (for flying crab shell).

Gorgeous location with lovely staff and nice food. I was delighted that they were happy to adapt some of the dishes to make them vegan rather than vegetarian. It could be really useful if they could put vegan available on the menu. But I really appreciate them having vegan options. The vegan carrot cake was particularly lovely even though it wasn’t on the menu. Definitely something to add to the regular desert menu!

Gorgeous location with some of the best seafood ever eaten! Staff, food, location all on point. Definitely book your place well in advance, it's incredibly popular!

The BEST whitebait I've ever had the pleasure of trying!

We came at a particularly busy time, plus in a mini heatwave and the staff were swamped, you could see how busy they were, but they were incredible and so friendly!

We had the most gorgeous lunch here a few weeks ago. Everyone loved their mains and desserts, gorgeous views and attentive staff. We felt very lucky with the sun shining too - perfect lunch.

We were super lucky to get in here as it was absolutely heaving! Thank god we did, because the food was utterly delicious. I have to admit, I don't think I've ever had such a brilliant prawn cocktail! And such a gorgeous village too, highly recommend

Some of the best seafood I've ever eaten. Scratch that THE BEST seafood I've ever eaten.

Beautiful views over the estuary, great service, relaxed vibe and did I mention the food?

If you're in or around Dittisham, go there now what are you waiting for?

If you're in Dartmouth catch the ferry to Dittisham.

If you're anywhere else, get in car and drive there right now.

We will miss this place everyday until we return.

Went as a party of 15. Great views of dittisham. Friendly and helpful staff, most of the party had fish pie. Which looked fabulous. I chose the stuffed peppers. Worth the visit will definitely recommend a visit.

I was pretty excited to realise I hadn’t reviewed this place. It remains our absolute favourite place in Devon, and - along with Rockfish - the only place we never miss when we’re visiting. The service is really wonderful, especially considering the absolute crush of people who come everyday. The location is awesome (NB: BOOK IN ADVANCE) and the food is simply superb. They were awesome with our new baby too. Bonus! ALSO, next time we’ll definitely try the water Taxi from Dartmouth! Number in the picture attached. ❤🦀❤🦀❤

Always a wonderful meal, takeaway or sit in! Staff are always welcoming and helpful and you can’t beat the view. Highly recommend!

Good food, good service in a delightful position over looking the River Dart. Menu mainly sea food locally sourced.

Lovely piece of line caught sea bass and a slice of frangipani tart for lunch; having just walked from Dartmouth. Good service with a smile. My kind of place!

Lovely seafood and friendly staff. The fish was so fresh and the mussels where amazing. We will be back.

A delightful lunch today.. Delicious fresh food, attentive warm service, glorious location. Will be back soon