Short answer: Brixham is a working port, so the fish is the point. Rockfish on the quay serves what came in that morning. The Prince William looks over the fleet and the Old Market House has the best outdoor space.
Brixham is a working fishing port rather than a resort with boats in it. The fleet lands through the year and the market operates daily, which means the fish on your plate is genuinely that morning's and the quality holds up in February as well as July.
Rockfish on the fish quay, serving what came in that morning. It is the obvious choice and it earns it.
A harbourside pub looking straight over the working port, with a big outdoor area and daily specials. Dog friendly, and good value.
A brewery pub in a prime spot on the quay with plenty of outdoor seating and local ingredients. Exceptional on gluten-free, and plenty of indoor space when the weather turns.
Brixham Cafe on the quay does freshly cooked breakfasts, fish and chips and good coffee, cheaply. Closed Sundays, and opening can be seasonal. The Breakwater Bistro is open nine to nine with the best breakfast view in Brixham.
Smugglers up Church Hill does steaks with an open kitchen — a good place to be on a cold evening, and away from the harbour crowds.
The Guardhouse Café at Berry Head is rated as highly as the free nature reserve it sits in, and both take dogs.
Devon's good rooms are small rooms. Book at weekends and always for Sunday lunch, and ring rather than trusting a booking form out of season.
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