As you will see when you take the mouthwatering tour of the menus for The Vanilla Pod there is something for everyone.

For the person wanting a quick snack or something more filling in the middle of the day we have the luncheon menu. This has a wide choice of food, ideal for those wanting a bite whilst shopping or on a day out. If you call the restaurant before you come giving an approximate eating time then the chef will have your food ready upon your arrival.

The evening menus reflect the more relaxed atmosphere.  However if you want to arrange for a pre theatre dinner - perhaps for that special occasion - then again advise the chef before your arrival of your choice of food and arrival time, and again it will be prepared to coincide with your needs.

For that relaxed, nowhere to go in a hurry evening, then the menu will no doubt stimulate your taste buds. The starters, will make your mouth water...the pate, the Chicken liver parfait or the Brie parcel...No,...perhaps the Scallops or the Thai Crab Cakes...It's just so hard to make up your mind!!  For the main, will it be The pork tenderloin, or perhaps the seared rib eye steak, no the venison, or maybe a little of the duck, Perhaps you fancy a nautical experience - the locally caught fresh fish option board makes the decision no easier.  Be sure to ask to see it.  Eventually the decision is made, sit back and indulge in excellence

No visit to the Vanilla Pod is complete without tasting one of Ian's award winning desserts.  I know many have given up on desserts in an attempt to keep the pounds away, however, this will be the visit where you will throw all caution to the wind and just 'indulge'.  Will it be the Tangy passion fruit bavarois, or the brandy snap baskets with berries and homemade ice cream, or my favourite the raspberry shortbread tower.  Of course for those without a sweet tooth (I do sympathise) there is cheese & biscuits. The cheese is local westcountry cheese.  Being a stilton fan myself I was surprised and delighted to find that Devon Blue was such a great cheese. Why not try it if you haven't before. What about coffee and a brandy? or a liqueur.

The Vanilla Pod - A night to remember most certainly.