I am sorry I cannot see why people are going on about the outside, this restaurant is in a lovely setting with the river outside with swans and ducks sailing by, in the evening it is all lit up, on the night we was there they had Morris dancers on the green, the food and the service was excellent, we were a group of 11 people and everyone said how wonderful the food was, the cost was very reasonable and the staff couldn't do enough for us, the owner of the restaurant was very nice and helpful, please if ever you are in Dawlish visit this restaurant you will not be disappointed