The Bay Abbey Crescent Menu
Welcome to The Bay Abbey Crescent, an extraordinary dining destination nestled at 1 Abbey Crescent in Torquay. This family-run café and restaurant offers not only stunning views but also an inviting atmosphere that captivates every guest.
Customers rave about the delectable dishes, including a standout Sunday roast that is described as a "warm hug" for the soul. The roast beef is tender, accompanied by golden Yorkshire puddings that seem to float on air. Patrons also enjoy corn-fed chicken paired with mushroom and truffle linguini, and refreshing craft beers that perfectly complement the flavors.
The attentive staff, led by the personable owner, ensures a memorable experience, whether you're there for a casual lunch or a special event. As one guest shared, it’s the ideal spot for any occasion, where ambrosial dishes meet exceptional hospitality.
SOMETHING TO START
BUFFALO MOZZARELLA, HERITAGE TOMATO, BASIL FOCACCIA BREAD
ATLANTIC PRAWNS & AVOCADO COCKTAIL, MARIE ROSE SAUCE
CORIANDER HUMMUS, ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND POMEGRANATE AND CORIANDER CRESS & HAZELNUT DUKKAH
SHARING FOCACCIA
CRISPY SALT AND PEPPER SQUID, GARLIC MAYO
GAMBAS, TIGER PRAWNS, CHILLI, OLIVE OIL, AND SMOKED PAPRIKA
FOUR GARLIC SHELL ON KING PRAWNS, LEMON BUTTER AND FOCACCIA
SMALL MUSSELS, DEVON CIDER AND CREAM WITH CRUSTY BREAD
BAY SCALLOP OF THE DAY
FRESHLY MADE SOUP OF THE DAY
BUFFALO MOZZARELLA
HERITAGE TOMATO, BASIL FOCACCIA BREAD (MI, G)
ATLANTIC PRAWNS & AVOCADO COCKTAIL
MARIE ROSE SAUCE (CR, E, MU)
CORIANDER HUMMUS
FOCACCIA AND CORIANDER CRESS & HAZELNUT DUKKAH (G, SE, N)
CRISPY SALT AND PEPPER SQUID
GARLIC MAYO (MO, G, E)
GAMBAS
SMALL MUSSELS
GARLIC, SHALLOTS, WHITE WINE, PARSLEY AND CREAM WITH CRUSTY BREAD (MO, MI, G, SU)
BAY SCALLOPS
GARLIC BUTTER (MO, MI)
8OZ STEAK BURGER
WITH CARAMELISED RED ONION JAM, DILL GHERKIN, BEEF TOMATO, SKIN-ON FRIES & COLESLAW
MOVING MOUNTAIN BURGER
WITH CARAMELISED RED ONION JAM, DILL GHERKIN, BEEF TOMATO, SKIN-ON FRIES, AND COLESLAW (V) (VG)
CAJUN CHICKEN BURGER
WITH CARAMELISED RED ONION JAM, DILL GHERKIN, BEEF TOMATO, SKIN-ON FRIES & COLESLAW
PAN FRIED SEA BASS
SAMPHIRE, CRAB, MASH AND SAUCE VIERGE
ROAST CORN-FED CHICKEN BREAST
CORN PUREE, WILD MUSHROOMS, NEW POTATOES & RED WINE SAUCE
10 OZ PORK CUTLET BASTE IN HONEY & TRUFFLE
WILD MUSHROOMS, VINE TOMATOES AND SKIN ON FRIES
POACHED PLAICE FILLETS AND TIGER PRAWNS
THAI INFUSED BROTH, ASIAN VEGETABLES AND RICE NOODLES
ROAST RUMP OF LAMB
SWEET POTATO GNOCCHI, SPRING PEAS, WILD MUSHROOMS AND AGED PARMESAN
SRI LANKAN VEGETABLE CHICKPEA CURRY
COCONUT RICE, POPPADOM (V) & (VG)
COTE DE BOEUF
WILD MUSHROOMS, VINE TOMATOES, NEW POTATOES, PEPPERCORN SAUCE, BLUE CHEESE SAUCE & ONION RINGS WEDGE SALAD - FOR 2 PEOPLE
10 OZ RIBEYE STEAK
WILD MUSHROOMS, VINE TOMATOES AND SKIN ON FRIES
LARGE MUSSELS
DEVON CIDER AND CREAM WITH CRUSTY BREAD
10 OZ PORK CUTLET
BASTE IN HONEY & TRUFFLE, WILD MUSHROOMS, VINE TOMATOES AND SKIN ON FRIES (MU, SU)
HERB CRUSTED HAKE
TOMATO FONDUE, CREAMED LEEKS, SAFFRON POTATOES, AND LOBSTER SAUCE (F, M, E,S U)