Aby's

Aby's is a family-run restaurant on the Esplanade in Exmouth, right on the seafront, built around a format that's more generous than a standard cafe - a cooked buffet breakfast, a full carvery, and a fresh salad bar all running alongside the regular menu. It's set up for people who want to eat well without fussing over a la carte choices, and it draws a steady mix of locals and holidaymakers because of it.

The kitchen makes its food from scratch, and regulars keep coming back for the full English breakfast, a homemade lasagne, and scones baked on site. Dine-in, outdoor seating and takeaway are all available, and it also caters for events, which says something about how much food the kitchen is used to turning out. With sea views from the tables and prices that stay reasonable for the portion sizes, it's built a loyal following along this stretch of the Exmouth seafront.