The Glorious Oyster

Fantastic little tropical shack round the corner from the beach at Instow. Staff are all really friendly and the atmosphere is great.
Good selection of food and drink, and the fish finger sandwich is the best I've ever had.
Dog and family friendly.
Highly recommend and will definitely return.

A fantastic place to eat. The food was delicious. We had oysters, mussels, the curry and a fish finger sandwich. The oysters and mussels were very fresh. The curry was superb and the fish finger sandwich was outstanding. The staff were very friendly and happy. They made me and my family feel very welcome. We will definitely return.

If you visit Instow you MUST visit the Glorious Oyster, visited a few times now and loved it every time. Oysters are huge and fresh as can be. Crab sandwich is divine. Dog friendly and he even had a doggy ice-cream.

Feels like we were in a tropical place. Amazing staff and oysters to die for. Really good rose too. Fabulous job guys

A small fish shack oasis tucked round the corner of Instow that honestly serves the best meals in the area. On top of that the service was extremely fast and they cater for gluten free. A must visit if you're near Instow.

This was sourced by my younger sister, who found an absolute gem. For mid October, the weather was AMAZING and only added to our experience. The staff were super friendly and helpful. The menu changes constantly and everything was very fresh.

We had enjoyed crab rolls and lobster bisque. We ordered a side of cockles and whelks. Cockles were lovely and the whelks were HUGE, a little chewy. Lobster bisque didn’t topple the Santa Barbra lobster bisque, but was very delicious. The crab meat was enjoyable with more brown than white meat.

Overall, the experience baroque and quirky.

Top Tip: don’t sit near the road. The dust from the cars makes things crunchy.

Lovely staff, very dog friendly with lots of water bowls and dog treats! Lots of home baked goodies. Delicious fresh food!! Highly recommend

This is the BEST place. I can’t believe I haven’t been before. Lived in the area as a child and back all the time but had never got this far down Instow.

Lovely setting, lovely service.
Glass of wine and a huge crab sandwich, total £17.50 - perfect lunch!

Outdoor seating, with a canopy to avoid any drizzle.
Dog and bicycle friendly.

Love oysters do had to go... Took away a dozen unshucked ones and had em for me tea.
They kindly gave me a selection of sauces and a lemon too.
Oysters were sealed with ice to kip them cold for the journey great service a with a smile....

Loved it. We only had time for coffee and cake as the weather was changing. Victoria sponge to die for...was delicious. The menu looked great and other food smelled divine. Lovely setting and friendly staff. Best cafe in town

Absolutely delightful spot that we stopped off at after a long cycle ride. Terrific coffee and alcohol selection, but the star of the show was the food. My wife's houmous salad was great, coming with flatbread and pickled salad. I had an absolutely wonderful fresh oyster and a top Sri Lankans fish curry, which was deceptively filling and incredibly flavoursome. The best meal we've had this week in all of Devon, and a lovely atmosphere to the place too; you feel like you've discovered a local gem with the nicest staff around.

This Rustic Seafood Beach shack serves an Award winning seasonal Menu.
Local Oyster, Devon Crab, Appledore Mussels, local ice cream , homemade cakes and local cakes, Bude Roasted Sabian's Coffee and much more.
With Local Produce and Substainability at the heart of its ethos.
Tucked into the Sand dunes of Ìnstow Devon, with plent of outside seating, parking and further parking a stroll away. Happy helpful Staff, fully Licenced bar and takeaways options.

Amazing 🤩.. Crab so fresh and worth every penny.. everything locally supplied great menu.. beer & wine served chilled atmosphere 🏖

As it says in the name of the bar, Glorious! I ordered the dressed crab with salad, really fresh tasting crab and salad, highly recommended 👌

A brilliant little seafood hut serving lots of locally sourced produce deliciously. It’s very easy to find as it’s in the car park as you come into Instow before the beach.

Amazing sea side restaurant nearly the beach. It's actually protected from the winds and in an ideal location (next to the dunes). They are serving both drinks and food. The menu is very fresh and updated often. The crab burger was amazing and very tasty. You can feel that the product quality was top notch. As a side, you can eat cockles with vinegar - which are also very good. I would definitely recommend this place for any sea food lover. Terrace is also a great plus when the sun is shinning.

A great cafe serving seafood specials, cakes and other treats. The oysters were really big, and very enjoyable. The sauvignon blanc was only passable, but it was a shaded spot close to the beach and a lovely place to start our evening.

tl;dr - a glorious, outdoor-only shack serving the very best seafood in north Devon.

There are lots of average places to eat in north Devon, particularly in the tourist areas. But step away from them and you find gems like the Glorious Oyster. Wonderful menu of fresh seafood including crab, oysters and local fish. Small children’s menu but they have plenty of high chairs and a range of toys to keep little ones entertained.

All food comes from local suppliers (full list on a blackboard) including the great coffee. Service is very quick, and the portions were generous although there are few side dishes - don’t come here expecting fish and chips.

Definitely worth seeking out. Check on social media if they’re open though!

Tunes on the Dunes, organised by Glourious Oyster. Two gorgeous evenings out linking up, dancing or chilling was fab.. Come and meet some lovely folk who just want to share the vibe. Better than a Hockings ice-cream. 😎

Lovely hidden gem were discovered on Google for places to eat in Instow. Great value for money, local produce ethos and good customer service. The crab sandwich was unreal!