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The Laughing Monk Restaurant in Strete, Dartmouth
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The Laughing Monk Restaurant in Strete
Restaurant Rating
Rating: 4.0/5
(10 votes cast)
Accepted Payment Cards
Awards
1 AA Rosette. Taste of the West Gold Award 2009.:
Strete
Dartmouth
TQ6 0RN
Tel: 01803 770639
Proprietor: Ben and Jackie Handley
Head Chef: Ben Handley
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.
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.
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Children's Play Area:
No
Disabled Facilities:
Yes
Wheel Chair Access:
Yes
Parking:
Parking outside
Smoking Area:
No
Accommodation:
None available
Facts
Capacity:
Dining room for 60
Wine List:
Good selection of old and new world wine to accompany every dish.
Functions:
Functions can be catered for, please call the restaurant to discuss your requirements.
Price Range:
Prices from £5.50 for the South Coast Mackerel starter to £16.95 for the Aune Valley Rib Eye Steak.
Menu Summary:
Modern English menu cooking with Local Devon Produce.
Vegetarian Options:
Try the Goats Cheese Brulee with sweet Pickled Pears and Parmesan Crostini.
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.
