Honeymoon Restaurant

You'll find Honeymoon tucked away on The Strand, right in the heart of town, and it's the kind of place locals actually return to—which tells you something. Walk in and you're met with straightforward, no-nonsense Chinese cooking that doesn't try to be anything it isn't. The menu's familiar territory: crispy duck, fragrant fried rice, the classics done properly. With a solid 4.2-star rating from 128 reviews, it's clear that Barnstaple has warmed to this spot. It's reliably good rather than showy, which is exactly what works on a Tuesday night when you can't be bothered cooking.