Dine

A Bite By The Sea

Dining at The Imperial Torquay

From all‑day dining to afternoon tea, The Imperial Torquay offers a variety of ways to eat and drink by the sea. Enjoy relaxed restaurant dishes, classic favourites and drinks served in settings that reflect the hotel’s coastal position.

Afternoon Tea at The Imperial Torquay

A Timeless Tradition

Afternoon tea at The Imperial Torquay is a relaxed way to enjoy the seafront setting. Expect a selection of sandwiches, scones and cakes, served with tea and, if you wish, a glass of something sparkling.

All Day Dining

Palm Court and Lounge Bar

Relax, unwind and take in the breathtaking views of Torquay Bay with a drink in hand in the vintage, coastal-themed bar serving a variety of soft drinks, wines and spirits alongside a seasonal selection of light bites available all day.

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At the heart of the hotel is the restaurant, with breath-taking, panoramic views across Torbay and the South Devon coastline. For a lighter bite or Afternoon Tea, sit back in the Palm Court Bar and Lounge taking in the sun-soaked sea views.

At the heart of the hotel is the restaurant, with breathtaking, panoramic views across Torbay and the South Devon coastline. Breakfast is served in the Regatta Restaurant.  When evening falls, our Dinner Menu offers a delicious culinary journey, focusing on fresh, local produce and flavour to create exciting, modern dishes.

Dinner, Monday–Saturday | 6.30pm – 9.00pm
2-courses £34.95  | 3-courses £39.95

STARTERS

Soup of the day

Smoked Salmon & Squid Crisps

Avocado, Greek yoghurt, pickled apple, yuzu dressing

Chicken Liver Brulée

Caramelized onion, sourdough bread

Ham Hock Terrine

Piccalilli, garlic focaccia

Beetroot & Goat Cheese

Pickled apple, linseed tuile, black garlic ketchup

Charred Asparagus

Pickled egg, pesto

MAINS

Hake

Carrot puree, pickled carrot, roasted carrots, shrimp cream

Lamb Rump

Aubergine miso, peppers, courgette & honey dressing

Slow-cooked Beef Cheek

Fondant potato, crispy kale, celeriac puree, horseradish

Grilled Fillet of Sea Bream

Creamy mussel chowder, asparagus, peas

Homity Pie

Herb salad, chantenay carrots

Wild Mushroom Ravioli

Parmesan, tarragon

10oz Rib-eye Steak

Mushroom, grilled tomato, bearnaise sauce & triple-cooked chips (£15 supplement)  

SIDES

£4.50

Double Gloucester, cauliflower cheese

Wilted spinach, garlic, butter

Fine beans, Parmesan

Mashed Potato

Triple-cooked chips

DESSERTS

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Salted caramel sauce, clotted cream ice-cream  

Passion Fruit Parfait

Mango, coconut, lime  

Lemon Posset

Raspberry sorbet, candy orange  

Chocolate Delice

Honeycomb, honeycomb ice cream  

Ice-creams & Sorbets

A selection of ice-creams and sorbets

Selection of Paxton & Whitfield Cheeses

Newby tea or coffee & petits fours

£4.95

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