Top 10 Best restaurants in Minehead
Food and food culture are essential parts of the Minehead experience, and any visit to the town wouldn't be complete without sampling its restaurants.
In this list of the best restaurants in Minehead, we've curated a collection of top-quality establishments that won't break the bank but will still provide you with excellent food and service. With everything from fish and chips to French favourites on offer, there's something for everyone here! Best of all, our brilliant base at Doniford Bay Holiday Park is close by for a lovely Somerset stay.
1. The Wheelhouse Restaurant
Cuisine: British
Address: 27 The Avenue, Minehead TA24 5AY
Sitting at the heart of Minehead, a nine-minute walk from the town centre, The Wheelhouse Restaurant is a darling to locals and repeat visitors alike. It offers delicious home-cooked food with both vegan and children's menu options. There's something for everyone!
You can enjoy your fresh hot meal from the restaurant's outside seating area as you soak in all of the stunning street views, or there's free Wi-Fi to keep you engaged on your socials. The Wheelhouse Restaurant doesn't intend to leave out anyone from experiencing their delicacies, offering only a 2-hour maximum for reservations.
2. Jenny's Cafe and Restaurant
Cuisine: American, British
Address: 6 The Avenue, Minehead TA24 5UQ
The Avenue never stops giving the best of Minehead, and Jenny's is another one of the best restaurants in Minehead. Only a three-minute drive from Minehead town centre, this pristine place has a lot to offer. The food looks great, smells great, and tastes great - not just because it was made well but also because of its fresh ingredients. There's an indoor and outdoor seating area for those who want to have their meal while enjoying the street views.
Jenny's restaurant is open all week! Their website has a great ordering system, and you can get your food delivered to your Haven accommodation too.
3. Apple Tree Tea Rooms
Cuisine: Cafe
Address: 29 The Avenue, Minehead TA24 5AY
When you think of the best cafes in Minehead, think of Apple Tree Tea Rooms. This dog-friendly restaurant is a favourite for locals and tourists alike. Open Wednesday-Sunday, it serves up some of the best light meals and cakes on this side of Somerset. Their homemade cream tea, in particular, is to die for.
Apple Tree Tea Rooms' interior is colourfully designed, adding to the friendly atmosphere. There's a beautiful tea garden to the rear and a front sitting area with perfect views.
4. Portside Diner
Cuisine: British
Address: 43 Quay Street, Minehead TA24 5UL
Right along Quay Street, overlooking the harbour sits another Minehead gem - the Portside Diner. It is a seafront, dog-friendly restaurant and cafe, offering mouth-watering breakfast and lunch dishes with options for vegetarians.
You can choose from a set menu or opt for your own fresh meal from the specials board behind the counter. The prices are affordable, and the service is attentive and friendly!
5. Echo Beach Cafe
Cuisine: British - vegan specials
Address: Quay St, Minehead TA24 5UL
This top-rated vegan-friendly restaurant is located along the harbour. Its menu consists of a variety of teas, coffee, and homemade soups and dishes ranging from breakfasts to vegan burgers and snacks.
Its range of ice cream offerings also includes special guest flavours and a special scoop for your pup. With a relaxing atmosphere and the best harbour view, Echo Beach Cafe is the perfect spot for a healthy breakfast.
6. Cafe Bar 21
Cuisine: British
Address: 21 The Avenue, Minehead TA24 5AY
This is, without a doubt, one of the best English restaurants in Minehead. From the beautiful rear seating area to the comfy front with perfect street views, Cafe Bar 21 is definitely worth a visit. It has friendly staff, a broad vegan-inclusive menu and a rich range of drinks to choose from at the bar.
Cafe Bar 21 keeps its guests entertained with regular live music performances. The bar also includes several pool tables in case you want to relax with a beer and play a game of pool.
7. Alcombe Tandoori
Cuisine: Indian
Address: 67 Alcombe Road, Minehead TA24 6BD
Situated approximately a four-minute drive from Minehead's town centre and a five-minute walk from Alcombe Park, Alcombe Tandoori is your go-to Indian restaurant in Minehead. This ravishing restaurant offers a host of Indian cuisines coupled with chef's recommendations, signature dishes, and specials with a dash of English influence.
Alcombe Tandoori has been serving Minehead residents since 1996, and over the years, it has become a staple for so many!
8. Fausto's
Cuisine: Italian
Address: 16 Parks Street, Minehead TA24 5NQ
For fresh, tasty, and authentic Italian dishes in Minehead, this is the place to be. Fausto's offers a comprehensive menu with reasonably priced meals, fine wines and beers. They also offer a takeaway and home delivery menu for pizzas and pasta.
9. Passioni Italiane
Cuisine: Italian
Address: 3A Holloway Street, Minehead TA24 5NP
Sitting right across from Fausto's is this top-rated Italian restaurant that everyone seems to be talking about. They offer up tasty home-cooked dishes, including vegan and gluten-free options. Judging by the infinite positive reviews, it's safe to say that the food experience here belies the restaurant's small size!
10. Seaview Takeaway
Cuisine: Fish & Chips
Address: Warren Rd, Minehead TA24 5BG
This takeaway restaurant has the best fish and chips in town. With a dynamic menu offering, it serves a range of different cuisines, from veggie burgers to hot dogs. They also have gluten-free options and special offers for children's meals too! This is one among the very few spots that are open all week, which is always a bonus.
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Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL. We may receive commission from the finance provider if you enter into an agreement with them.
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Let2offset is a contractual lettings product that offers eligible owners a guaranteed letting income at a preferential rate (calculated each year) in exchange for a stipulated number of letting breaks. It also allows eligible owners to pay their site fees and receive their letting income in 12 equal monthly instalments; the monthly site fee amount charged by Haven will be after deduction of the letting income.
‘Make no site fee payments when using Let2offset until 2031’ is available at 33 Haven parks excluding Burnham, Cardigan View, Far Grange, Garreg Wen, Lydstep Beach, Riviere Sands and Seaview. The letting income received will vary by make, model and location. The monthly site fee payment does not include running costs e.g. utilities, rates & insurance.
“Make no site fee payments when using Let2offset until 2031” is applicable to new and existing customer purchases of new Atlas Sahara 3 Bed or equivalent or superior grade holiday home purchases made through Haven where customers have also signed up to Haven’s Let2offset contract. It is not applicable to private sales and cannot be used in conjunction with our free Site Fee promotion. It is available across 40% of eligible Parks and applies when letting a new Atlas Sahara 3 Bed holiday home (or equivalent or superior grade for 15 weeks.
An example of how “Make no site fee payments when using Let2offset until 2031” operates under Let2offset is the purchase of an Atlas Sahara 3 Bed holiday home at Primrose Valley with a monthly site fee of £585.00 (includes purchasing discount of £45) and monthly letting income of £803.67. The monthly difference equates to £218.67, which will be credited to the owner's account. Both letting income and site fees are subject to yearly pricing reviews and the monthly site fee costs and letting income shown in the example are based on 2024 figures.
Modelled assumptions on expected annual site fee and letting income charges over the 7-year lettable life of the Atlas Sahara 3 Bed indicate that under Let2offset it is anticipated that these customers will continue to receive a monthly credit during this period, however, this is not guaranteed. The modelled assumptions are based on the historical performance of Haven over the past 5 years of trading.
Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times.
Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL. We may receive commission from the finance provider if you enter into an agreement with them.