The second time we have visited, and it was as good this time as last. The atmosphere was excellent, being able to talk to other tables. The service from Andy and his team is informal but professional. The food was excellent, particularly the Hake with asparagus and anchovy butter. My wife's only grumble was there that there was not chocolate... More

Had a very special Wedding Anniversary with my husband . . . and four of our closest friends . . . on Saturday 5th May. I'd sent an email at 8.30 that morning to ask if I could order lobster for the evening and although I was actually too late for my request to be fulfilled I was very impressed... More

As a surprise birthday meal we booked into Bensons whilst on holiday in Appledore. Lovely atmosphere and we were impressed by the very helpful and knowledgeable owner. We had a delicious meal, a great bottle of champagne and a really excellent dessert wine recommended by the owner and enjoyed by all of us including my 18 year old lager drinking... More

As an Easter gift, I took my husband to Bensons, we had the last available table, it was fab, salmon starters followed by "posh pasties" - Beef Wellington - it was lovely, shared an amazing chocolate torte for pud, far too rich for one, wine reasonably priced, perfect setting, excellent service and always with a smile and the food was... More

We decided to pop out for dinner for our anniversary and were lucky to book a table at short notice. This was a first visit to Bensons and we decided to eat early so at 7pm we were the first diners to arrive but the restaurant soon filled up. We had an excellent meal in delightful surroundings with a homely... More

Bensons is a delightful restuarant, specialising in fresh fish. It is a good eating experience, not that cheap, but around £20 a head for dinner, dessert and wine was well worth it.

My wife and I visit Bensons once a month as a regular treat, usually with a couple of friends and always to attend the not to be missed pudding night, the evening starts with a light course, choice of fish or meat done in various sauces served with vegetables, once consumed the puddings are served, three hot and three cold... More

What a fantastic find, we booked on the basis of reviews here and were very warmly welcomed by a lovely gentleman (Andy -who wasn't at all grumpy!) when we arrived. The restaurant is cosy but perfectly formed and the food is to die for. We had fish lovers and meat lovers in our group of 4 and all of us... More

We found bensons to be a small, friendly, welcoming restaurant on the quayside in the beautiful devonshire village of appledore. The proprieter was a very friendly yet professional host who immediately made us feel at home in the cosy surroundings that bensons offers. the waitress was very nice and knew exactly what to do, and when to do it. The... More