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The Laughing Monk Restaurant in Strete, Dartmouth - Devon

The Laughing Monk Restaurant in Strete
Strete
Dartmouth
TQ6 0RN
Tel: 01803 770639
Restaurant Website

Award wining Chef Ben Handley and wife Jackie relocated to Dartmouth to realize a life long dream and have been handsomely rewarded with an AA Rosette and Gold Taste of the West award. Passionate about great food and good service there's a real personal approach and some cracking modern British menus. Maximum flavour, minimum fuss is the order of the day with the Laughing Monk Seafood Mixed Grill an absolute standout.

Proprietors	Ben and Jackie Handley
Chefs	Ben Handley

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Facilities

Smoking Policy	No smoking.
Disabled Facilities	Yes
Wheel Chair Access	Yes
Child Friendly	Families are welcome with children's portions available.

Parking	Parking outside
Vegetarian Options	Try the Goats Cheese Brulee with sweet Pickled Pears and Parmesan Crostini.
Accommodation	None available

Facts

Opening Hours	Winter opening times are 6.30pm-9.00pm Monday to Saturday. Summer opening times are from 5.00pm-9.00pm. Monday to Saturday
Restaurant Capacity	Dining room for 60
Price	Prices from £5.50 for the South Coast Mackerel starter to £16.95 for the Aune Valley Rib Eye Steak.
Payment Options	Credit cards and cash
Awards	1 AA Rosette. Taste of the West Gold Award 2009.
Recommendations	Good Food Guide Recommended
Wine List	Good selection of old and new world wine to accompany every dish.
Sample Dish	The Laughing Monk Seafood mixed grill, char grilled rib-eye steaks, 8 hour braised shoulder of lamb, free-range chickens and crispy belly pork can all be found on the menu.
Functions	Functions can be catered for, please call the restaurant to discuss your requirements.
Menu	Modern English menu cooking with Local Devon Produce.
Special Deals	5-10-5 "Early supper Menu" between 6.30pm and 7.30pm
How to find us	Find us on the coast road between Dartmouth and Torcross.

Further Details

The only restaurant in the village of Strete, a pretty village just a short drive from Dartmouth should suit Ben and Jackie Handley very well. This husband and wife team have over 40 years of experience between them which has paid off with a Rosette for outstanding food and a Taste of the West Gold award to their credit for 2009. Ben understands flavours and combinations through his 20 years of working in busy kitchens around the country and has won 2 AA Rosette's on more than one occasion. Wife Jackie is no stranger to Front of House duties or restaurant management and has brought all that experience to bear at the Laughing Monk. A social, welcoming approach combine with fresh locally sourced food cooked simply and to perfection has made the Laughing Monk hard to beat.