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

The River Shack

4.7
4.7
984 Reviews
£25 and under
Contemporary British
Mill Hill, Totnes, Devon TQ9 6RD

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
8:00 PM
Booked 6 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 984 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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984 Reviews
  1. Nick

    Devon3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outdoor lovely setting. Quick pizzas, blankets and hot water bottles for the oldies, Burger to sort out the ravenous teenager… what’s not to like.

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  2. Nicole

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favourite place. Great food, great host and fabulous venue

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  3. Lisa

    Devon1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We come here at least once or twice a year when we're staying on a campsite nearby.I always book in advance and we bring our dogs with us which is a good. We sit outside which is also undercover as well if the weather is a little sketchy. The service is good with a minimal amount of waiting time and occasionally having to ask for cutlery or sauces but otherwise it's very good with a nice atmosphere and good choice of menu for both the meat eaters and the vegetarians and any other dietary requirements are catered for. I would definitely recommend The Rivershack.

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  4. Christopher

    Devon2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A very enjoyable experience and the food very good - a little different from the norm.

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  5. Tracy

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great setting with a superb breakfast served with attentive staff!

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  6. Janette

    Devon2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve never been disappointed with our visits to The River Shack and today was no exception. Excellent in every aspect as usual and Will is the perfect host and has brilliant staff too.

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  7. Phil

    Devon2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasant experience to come to the Shack whether it’s for coffee, lunch or dinner!

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  8. Hilary

    Gloucestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love our Friday evenings here ❤️so relaxing after a long drive down. Food and staff were excellent as always ❤️

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Linda

    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Great host and rest of staff. Fabulous setting

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  10. Michaela

    Devon5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely setting, amazing food, excellent friendly service and a stunning moon. Little gem of a place.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

The River Shack is rated 4.7 stars by 984 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The River Shack

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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