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Upper Deck Bistro

Tapas • Paignton
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4.4/5
(01803) 390006 Channel View Boutique Hotel, 8 Marine Parade, Preston, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2NU (01803)3…Show
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Fabulous sea views and tapas done the Devon way in Torbay. Adults only.
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About Upper Deck Bistro

The Upper Deck Bistro is a relaxed 'bistro-style' restaurant with a fab beachside location at the Channel View Boutique Hotel in Paignton. The large outdoor terrace and expansive windows offer panoramic sea views out over Torbay and the seasonally changing menu features a great selection of Devon-style tapas and small plates. There’s also a choice of local beers, ciders and soft drinks together with an eclectic wine list. Takeaway available too. The Upper Deck Bistro is an adults only venue so you can chill, kick back and watch the world go by in style.

Sugarvine
4.4
Food 4.4/5
Service 4.5/5
Atmosphere 4.4/5
Value for Money 4.3/5
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Mon 17:30 - 21:30 —
Tue 17:30 - 21:30 —
Wed 17:30 - 21:30 —
Thu 17:30 - 21:30 —
Fri 17:30 - 21:30 —
Sat 15:30 - 21:30 —
Sun closed
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5.0
Samantha Collman
Amazing food as always, the service is exceptional as are the views. To sum up Perfect. Will definitely be back again. Thank you
5.0
Marc
My partner and I have been to Upper Deck Bistro a few times now over the past couple of years, and it's our favourite place to eat out in the local Torbay area. The selection of food is quite varied and that's saying something when you consider that we are both vegan. All vegetarian/vegan options are clearly labelled and there are options across all areas, which feels great. We're used and accept that typically we'll only have a small selection at restaurants, but we don't get that feeling here at all. I know that every trip here is going to really satisfy my cravings for good food, and the portion sizes are perfect to completely fill you from their recommended three dishes per person. The starters and drink offerings are great, too, which together with the meal (and maybe a brownie too) is all I could ask for. The staff are really kind too, and we've only ever been treated respectfully and politely. Finally, the view across the bay is amazing. Whether the weather is good and you're on the balcony, or if it's a bit cold and you're in the conservatory, you have some great views to dine along with. I look forward to coming here again. .. And to comment on another review I read, the toilet is labelled the "Poop Deck" , which is clearly a ship pun :)
1.0
Jane
I went here with my daughter over the weekend and honestly we would not recommend it. To get in you have to ring a bell, as nobody was waiting for us and we were told they "don't want to disturb the hotel guests". The man who answered the door wasn't very welcoming, and despite our booking clearly stating this was a birthday celebration, he didn't acknowledge it at all. The wine was nice, and very expensive, but served in some sort of ludicrously oversized glasses. The tapas was really overpriced : we paid £18 for a small, dry, brown cut-up piece of pitta bread, a tiny bowl of hummus and dip, a few dry olives, and some almonds that were nice but were whisked away half eaten the moment we asked for the bill. To cap it off, you aren't even allowed to use the bathroom inside the hotel. Instead you're sent out to a wooden shack labelled the "poop room", which hardly added to the really nice, posh drink experience we had been hoping for. Not the experience we wanted, and not one we'd repeat.
4.5
Neil Golding
We were served by a very friendly waiter who was very efficient.
Robert Parmee
Thoroughly enjoyed our early evening meal at the Upper Deck. The food was delicious, beautifully prepared and cooked, and it was lovely to sit on the terrace overlooking the bay. My only criticism was with the chairs which were really hard and uncomfortable - I desperately needed a cushion! We will return but we will sit inside on the paddad seats.
Steven Griffiths
Great Food and Service, hidden gem
Carole
Lovely setting on the terrace with stunning sea views. Tapas selections included many standard dishes but several more unusual choices plus daily specials. All tasted lovely & freshly cooked. Friendly service & helpful tips given for our ferry trip across to Brixham the following day. A great find !
5.0
Victoria Firth
Upper Deck Bistro comes highly rated on Google and it absolutely didn't disappoint. The location is wonderful - in a fairly quiet location but with beautiful sea views. We both felt very welcomed and looked after. The food was heavenly - plenty of meat and vegetarian options, which is great. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Paignton.
5.0
John & Kay
Very much an impulse booking having looked at the sample menu online so happy to get in early evening. Nice venue positioned at the quieter [north] end of Preston, great balcony seating [we had the weather for it!] Attentive and friendly service from Peter and fantastic food from Ruth! Some different tapas options, all of which we enjoyed, especially as the calamari was a delight [rice flour!] pollo rebodazo has an addictive dressing and the cauilflower was a taste explosion. We will be back!
4.3
Angela
Lovely setting with sea views, we would like to have sat on the terrace but it was too windy! The food was very tasty, a good selection of dishes. We had 4 plates between the two of us plus some bread (very nice) which we found ample. The dessert menu was very small, could have done with more choice but we were too full anyway!
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