The Bistro at Browns — Restaurant in South Hams

We had dinner here this evening, selecting the fish of the day (haddock with a chorizo crumb served with potatoes and charred little gem lettuce) and the ricotta and mushroom tortellini.

Whilst the concepts for both were good, and we found them okay, the execution for the price was rather lacking.

The haddock was slightly overcooked and so was chewy rather than melt in the mouth and was placed on top of the potatoes and a very wilted and greasy charred lettuce. The dish had far far too much oil, the plate was swimming.

The tortellini had great flavour and the pasta itself was nicely cooked but the ricotta was grainy and swimming in the watery sauce it had created from splitting.

Both dishes lacked anything in the way of vegetables and there was no side salad or vegetables available to order on the menu.

Whilst the service was fine I would describe it as a...

cant believe it’s not busier, so less stars for atmosphere , but went with another couple so ok. Immaculately clean, tastefully decorated and food delicious. Had goats cheese starter, perfectly warm, followed by venison served pink with roasted veg, absolutely delicious, hubby had sea bass which was really fresh. Wine lovely, staff friendly, so worth 500 m walk off the main front. Small menu but perfectly executed. Thank you for...

Browns made our special occasion a night to remember for our mums birthday with delicious food, a great selection of wines and Gins and great background music. The staff were very hospitable and warming and couldn’t do enough for us. Highly recommend. We...