*This meal was complementary of Meat 59, yet all thoughts and opinions are honest and my own* 

A while back I set myself a mission to find some of Exeter's Best Breakfasts. One of the contenders for this was Meat 59, one of Exeter's popular burger restaurants. We had a delicious breakfast there, and couldn't wait to try out their evening menu.

Meat 59 has restaurants in Exeter, Newton Abbott and Torquay, and is one of the few true independent eateries left in Exeter. They pride themselves on sourcing as much local produce as possible from within the Devon and surrounding areas, and hand mix and press all their patties.

Located on Magdallen road in Exeter, it is a tardis inside! There is a lovely conservatory area to sit in, and plenty of seating. There is a really nice vibe inside, with some great tunes playing in the background to set the tone.

The menu has a large selection of burgers and toppings, from chicken to beef. Each month they also have a special, bespoke burger with different fillings and toppings. 

Whether you are looking for a traditional burger or something a little more adventurous, there is plenty to choose from.

I went for a 'Fricken Chicken' which is Panko breadcrumbed Grana Padano chicken breast, wild rocket, garlic mayo. My boyfriend chose Alabama Slammer - Southern spiced crispy chicken, M59 special mayo, gem lettuce, red jalapeños, Mexican style chilli cheddar and homemade barbecue sauce.

Both chicken patties were cooked perfectly, were crispy on the outside and succulent in the middle. There was plenty of sauce/mayo, and the portions were huge! The rolls were deliciously light and fluffy, and held each handful together.

We decided to share a side dish, thanks to the great portion sizes, and couldn't resist the sound of the 'filthy fries'- slow roast BBQ Devon pulled pork & cheese! Chunky, crispy fries that literally were loaded over the top. It was the ultimate BBQ, cheesy stack!

Meat 59 is an excellent evening out, and a great place to have a dinner date. There is a great atmosphere, a high standard of food and drink, great service, and most importantly of all, a great, local independent that we should all support.

Food ***** Service ***** Atmosphere *****

*This meal was complementary of Harry's, yet all thoughts and opinions are honest and my own* 

When people ask me for recommendations of where to eat, somewhere that I always suggest is Harry's Restaurant in Exeter.

For 20 years Harry's restaurant and Harry's Grill Bar reigned supreme in Exeter, but towards the end of 2015 Harry's grill bar was no more, and Harry's restaurant took over the popular Harry's name.  

The restaurant is situated on Longbrook Street and provides a relaxing and friendly atmosphere to dine in. I couldn't really explain Harry's restaurant as 1 particular culinary style because there is such a vast menu with lot's of options. Whether you fancy a Mexican dish, burger or nibbles, cocktails, milk shakes, or even breakfast, Harry's has something on the menu for you.

They recently underwent a refurbishment, which has given so much extra space and light to the restaurant.

After the success of my Exeter's Best Breakfast search, I decided to look for Devon's Best Dinner Dates. Scored on the service, atmosphere and food.

Harry's has long been a favourite of ours, so we decided to have some items from the menu that we haven't tried before. For starters my boyfriend went for half a rack of BBQ ribs, and I chose whipped goats cheese on toast with walnuts, truffle oil and honey.

My boyfriend said the ribs were he best he had ever tasted, and the meat literally fell off the bone. They meat had a rich, smoky BBQ flavour and melted in the mouth.

My started was incredible, and one I would definitely try again. The balance of the flavour between the goats cheese, truffle oil and honey was a perfect blend of sweet and savoury. The crunch from the toast and walnuts complemented the smooth, whipped goats cheese.

For main I had the Harry's Lasagne, with salad and garlic bread. The lasagne was so perfectly cooked, with a rich meat ragu, lasagne sheets and cheesy bechamel sauce. There was a generous side serving of salad, and the garlic bread is honestly one of the best I have ever tasted!

My boyfriend had a Cheese and Bacon burger with no salad or sauce (he's fussy!), and