A fourteenth-century thatched inn on the Lynmouth harbourfront, the Rising Sun is the most characterful eating option in the village. The menu leans toward classic British pub food elevated with local ingredients — Exmoor lamb, West Country cheeses, fish from nearby boats. The harbour-facing dining room has low beams and a fireplace; in summer the terrace outside is the obvious choice.
R. D. Blackmore, who wrote Lorna Doone, is said to have stayed here, and the hotel trades pleasantly on that connection. Prices are at the upper end for the area but not unreasonable for the setting. Booking ahead for dinner is sensible in July and August.