Rockfish Dartmouth

Rockfish Dartmouth

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Important dog policy note: Rockfish operates a 'Paws on the Floor' policy: dogs must stay on the floor on a lead, and water is served outside only. No feeding dogs inside the restaurant.

The original Rockfish, opened in 2010 on Dartmouth’s South Embankment with the River Dart out the window. Dogs are welcome inside and out under the chain’s ‘Paws on the Floor’ policy: stay on a lead, no feeding at the table, water on request outside. The menu is locally landed fish cooked to order. Hours change with the seasons, so check before you go.

The facts

Cuisine
Sustainably caught local fish and shellfish, simply prepared and cooked to order. Daily specials from the Brixham fleet landings.
Opening hours
Open daily 12pm to 9pm (year-round hours per the venue page; some seasonal variation may apply).
Price band
£££
Booking required
Yes
Parking
No on-site parking. On-street on the South Embankment (2 hour limit in summer). Old Market Car Park (free, except Tue/Fri market days). Mayors Avenue and Dartmouth Castle car parks are run by South Hams District Council. Dartmouth Park and Ride runs Easter to end of October.
Postcode
TQ6 9BH
Dog policy
Dogs are welcome indoors and outdoors under Rockfish's 'Paws on the Floor' policy: dogs must stay on the floor on a lead and not be fed inside. Water is served outside on request.
Indoor dogs
Yes
Dogs welcome
Please contact venue
Price guide: £ budget · ££ moderate · £££ premium · ££££ fine dining

For your dog

  • Water bowls

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