A PLACE WORTH KNOWING
A seafood table right beside the Dart
A small, seasonal riverside café in Dittisham, with boats, seafood and a terrace above the water.
At the bottom of Manor Street, Anchorstone Café looks out over one of the prettiest stretches of the Dart. The family-run café has indoor tables and a riverside terrace, with a seafood-led lunch menu that makes a long, slow stop feel like a sensible plan. Boats drift through the view and the Dittisham pontoon is immediately beside it. You could combine lunch with a ferry outing, provided you check the operator’s timetable and conditions first. Arriving on foot from the village car park is the least complicated approach: the last hill is steep and narrow. This is a seasonal place, so ring ahead for both a table and confirmation that the café is open on your chosen date.
The lovely little details
- Family-run, seasonal seafood café.
- Tables overlooking the River Dart.
- Beside Dittisham’s pontoon.
SOMETHING TO LOOK OUT FOR
Build lunch around the river
Allow time to enjoy the waterside terrace, and check ferry options if you want to extend the outing beyond Dittisham.
From the venueTHE USEFUL LITTLE DETAILS
Make a little plan.
Getting there
The venue recommends parking in the village car park off The Level and walking down Manor Street. The final road is steep and narrow; do not drive onto the foreshore without checking tides and access.
Before you set off
Reserve by phone on 01803 722365. The café explicitly does not accept reservations by email, Facebook or Instagram. Confirm seasonal opening before travelling.
Seasonal opening
The café publishes seasonal opening updates; call for your intended date.
Check the detailsFerry connection
The café sits beside the pontoon used for crossings towards Greenway; check ferry operation separately.
Check the detailsFinal approach
Park above the waterfront and walk down, following the venue’s advice.
Check the detailsDetails checked 24 October 2026. Opening times, menus and access arrangements can change; confirm anything essential directly before travelling.
About this feature & our sources
This is an editorial discovery, researched from the venue’s own information and any visitor sources linked here. It is not a paid partnership or a first-hand review. Individual visitor tips reflect that person’s experience; they are not a live rating or a promise about your visit.
- Anchorstone Café · official website ↗
- Anchorstone Café · directions and ferry setting ↗
- Anchorstone Café · seasonal opening and bookings ↗
- Tripadvisor · Anchorstone Café guest reviews ↗
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