Seafood is our main business and we base our menus on the best local and regional produce we can lay our hands on. Much comes from the South Devon markets, although local fishermen provide us with sea bass, lemon soles, hand-dived scallops and much more besides. Oysters are from Bigbury Bay and we buy our mussels from Brixham.

We are particularly proud of our fresh lobsters and crabs, which are delivered live from the waters of Start Bay, and can go ‘from pot to plate’ within a few hours. Away from the sea, locals provide us with wild rabbits, pheasants and other game, we have good links with local farms and butchers for any meat we require, and our West Country cheeses are from the top-rated supplier in the area. Our repertoire changes with the seasons, but particular dishes also vary depending on availability. The menu listed below outlines some of what we are serving at the moment.

Winter Menu Sample

Starters

Bigbury Bay Oysters (4) on ice served with shallot vinegar

Spicy Singapore Chilli Start Bay Spider Crab Bisque

Seared Bay Scallops with braised puy lentils and Pedro Xieminez syrup

Slow roasted Confit of Duck on braised red cabbage with burnt orange sauce

Moules Mariniere; Brixham Mussels steamed in white wine, garlic, cream and herbs

Moodul Date, orange and roquefort salad with toasted pine kernels

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Mains

Deep fried Haddock/Plaice in beer batter served with chips and homemade tartar sauce

Roast Cod 'Spanish Style' on a chorizo, pepper and potato stew

Fillets of Sea Bream on braised fennel with crispy pancetta and an apple and vanilla syrup

Fillet of Wild Sea Bass on ginger and spring onion with thai shellfish broth

Pan-fried fillet of Halibut on a roasted pepper and aubergine ragout with baby caper cream

Wing of Skate with brown shrimps and beurre noisette

Char-grilled Rib-eye Steak with cafe de Paris butter, mushrooms and chips

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Desserts

Traditional Sticky toffee pudding served with toffee sauce and vanilla ice-cream

Warm chocolate tart with clotted cream and eau de vie cherries

Saffron pannacotta with warm spiced dried fruit compote

Selection of West-Country cheeses

Summer Menu Sample

Kings Arm's Fish Soup with rouille, saffron and gruyere

Salad of Dived Scallops with garden rhubarb

Local sautéed squid from the bay with garlic, chilli and parsley

Foie Gras and Chicken Liver Parfait with Gwertzraminer jelly

Grilled Sardines with spicy piquant tomato sauce

Carpaccio of Beef with strawberry Gazpacho

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Deep Fried Haddock/Plaice in beer batter served with chips and homemade tartar sauce

Fillet of Sea Beam with braised fennel, crispy pancetta and an apple and vanilla syrup

Whole start Bay Crab (In shell) with salad and minted new potatoes

Roast Loin of Cod with a pecan and maple crust with poached pears and chive butter broth

Fillets of John Dory on saffron mash with roasted pepper and soy

Grilled Lemon Sole with minted peas and serrano ham

Rack of Lamb with aubergine cannelloni, fondant potato and hawthorn and rosemary jus

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Glazed Lemon Tart with creme fraiche and candied peel

Garden Lavender and Honey Creme Brulee with almond touilles

Champagne Summer fruit Jelly served with vanilla ice-cream

Selection of West-country Cheeses

Prices

Starters £6-£9

Mains £10-£21

Desserts £6-£8