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Outdoor waterside seating at The River Shack - The River Shack, Totnes, Devon

The River Shack

4.8 (994)
£25 and under
Contemporary British
Mill Hill, Totnes, Devon TQ9 6RD

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
At The River Shack we are not interested in fuss or formalities, we simply want to provide you with delicious food and drink in a relaxed and beautiful setting.

You can dine right by the waters edge on sunny days, shelter in our waterside marquee on rainy ones, or relax by our log burner inside on the cooler days.

The views in themselves are worth the trip, but wait until you try the food! Our menus are creative, seasonal, rustic and delicious.

Along with the rest of our fantastic team, we look forward to meeting you down at the creek!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Café, Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed, Sun 9:30 am–4:00 pm Thu–Sat 9:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Char Buckland
  • Neighborhood
    Paignton
  • Parking details
    Parking available on site at £5/day. Spaces can be limited on sunny peak days so make sure to arrive early.
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • PIZZA NIGHT

    Apr 4, 2025 - Sep 12, 2025
    Thursday night is Pizza night at The River Shack! Come and sit by the water, cosied up by the fire in the marquee or inside the restaurant and enjoy our delicious wood fired pizzas.
    PIZZA NIGHT Photo

What 994 people are saying

The River Shack reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The River Shack is a delightful gem with "amazing pizzas" and a "friendly team" that enhances special occasions. Enjoy relaxed dining amidst "superb scenery" with quick service and innovative dishes like the lamb and fig hotpot. Its picturesque setting, accommodating staff, and diverse menu make it a must-visit on the South Coast.
994 Reviews
  1. Alexandra

    Bath1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous location by the River Dart in Stoke Gabriel. The food and setting couldn't be more perfect on a sunny bank holiday, but it's the service and staff which take this relaxed bolt hole to another level. Park for £6 in the car park in adjoining field, Walk, SUP, catch crabs, couldn't recommend it highly enough.

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  2. Seana VIP

    London10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful location, friendly team and wonderful food. Always a pleasure to return to the River Shack. Their pizzas are the best !

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  3. Lucy

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing pizzas, and Will went above and beyond to give my friend the best birthday. With a free glass of fizz, hot water bottles and blankets when it got cold (and a candle in her dessert!) many thanks, we will be back

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  4. Susan

    Essex2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful staff. Relaxed easy dining. Superb scenery.

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  5. charlotte

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely family lunch sitting outside in the sunshine. Excellent food and service.

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  6. Nicky

    Devon104 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food at River Shack has always been good. It was very busy on Bank Holiday Monday and pretty breezy sitting outside. The staff worked very hard to keep up with everybody and our desserts got a bit forgotten at the end. The special lamb and fig hotpot was good as well as the pizzas which came quickly as done on the outside oven. If you get the tides right you can take a smaller boat up to the pontoon which we did after mooring on a Visitors Mooring in the main river outside.

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  7. Vikki

    Birmingham3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, incredible atmosphere and great service, this really is hidden gem, love the place and love coming back, you really must try it if your in the area, so highly recommended, one of my favourite places on the South Coast ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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  8. Melanie

    Devon2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, fantastic view , friendly people. A wonderful lunch!

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  9. CARL

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    💯 % need to go here. We went on a Thursday for pizza and otnwas amazing. Def recommend 👌

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  10. Carl

    Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a lovely setting and venue and the food was great. We both really enjoyed ourselves and will be back. The weather helped loads as it was stunning 🤩

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The River Shack is rated 4.8 stars by 994 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
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Mill Hill, Totnes, Devon TQ9 6RD

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Paignton
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed, Sun 9:30 am–4:00 pm Thu–Sat 9:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Café, Afternoon Tea
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking available on site at £5/day. Spaces can be limited on sunny peak days so make sure to arrive early.
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Char Buckland
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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