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Man Fridays Seafood Restaurant

22 Victoria Parade, Torquay TQ1 2BB, England
01803 296416
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Ranked #18 of 173 restaurants in Torquay
Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Bristol
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

We had been recommended by our Hotel owner that this restaurant was his favourite in Torquay. We had had a busy day watching All Blacks and then The Lions so we were really late getting to Man Friday's and we hadn't booked. I really was amazed when we were told they could still fit us in! Wow were we glad... More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

We came here entirely by chance so we were incredibly lucky to find this wonderful place. We had a table with a view of the harbour at sunset, and the atmosphere inside is also lovely. The owner (?) let us know that several items on the menu were not available - obviously this depends on what fish come in that... More

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Derbyshire
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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Booked table a while ago for our visit last Thurs , it was a special occasion - my 50th so asked for a nice table with a view . Got there early which was no prob to the young waitress , table was fabulous - right at window with a pretty view of the harbour . We decided to skip... More

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Crawley
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

Thank you for fitting us in on a busy Sunday Bank Holiday evening - we enjoyed an excellent lobster thermidor - delicious - will definitely revisit when next in Torquay !!

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

had the shelfish platter for two, was absolute perfection, huge portion contained every kind of shellfish including lobster, also had other fish, came wth bread 3 typres of potato salad and vegetables, could not fault, lovely view.

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Preston, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

We have been staying in Torquay for our two week holiday for the last ten years and have eaten here at least 4 times each year. We ate here on our fourth occasion last August the evening before we were leaving and had a less than regular experience. The food did not live up to the usual standards we have... More

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reggata, Manager at Man Fridays Seafood Restaurant, responded to this review
29 May 2013

I have just been on the telphone to my shellfish suppliers , imagine their suprise when I informed them that for the past 90 years in business they has been farming , marketing and packaging the wrong product!! must sign off now , as I have to stop the chef putting his head in the gas oven. More

Derby, United Kingdom
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48 reviews 48 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

This is our second time to Man Fridays, we arrive on Sunday early evening, for start everything seems fine, after 30 minutes later the restaurant became busy, there is only one poor waitress to take an order. There is a man seems not too interest come to serve us. Between main course to dessert we were wait about 45 minutes!!... More

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Paignton, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

We visited Man Fridays last year and looked forward to another visit. This time rather than fighting for seats we had a choice - there was only one customer. Linen napkins had given way to paper ones. The wine we selected had not been chilled. Mussels were overwhelmed by the cream sauce. No complaints about the fish, though. My partner's... More

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Gloucester, United Kingdom
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

We were looking for a good restaurant selling fresh local fish - and this was exactly what we wanted. No reservation (those these are recommended), we had a fantastic meal (lemon sole and Turbot). Staff were very friendly and the service was prompt and courteous. We booked a return visit before we left

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Taunton, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

The most Amazing view. The food portions were good with Large plates of food and veg. It's not at the upper end of the scale in terms of quality or service but the view made up for it.

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