South Devon Crab
Is regarded as some of the best in the world and its stocks are plentiful and sustainably fished. there are plenty of fantastic restaurants, cafes and pubs to try this local produce.
The cream tea
Involving scones, jam and clotted cream, is a local speciality which is thought to have originated from tavistock over a thousand years ago (http://www.bbc.co.uk/devo...) neighbouring counties also claim it; in many countries, however, this combination is known as devonshire tea. it is also popular in cornwall with the only real difference being the order in which it is spread. in devon the preferred method is cream first then the jam, whereas in cornwall it is the other way around (http://bakingforbritain.b...)
The pasty
A filled pastry case differing from a pie in that it is made by placing the filling on a flat pastry shape, usually a circle, and folding it to wrap the filling, crimping the edge to form a seal. the result is a raised semicircular package. the traditional pasty is filled with beef, sliced potato, turnip or swede also known as a rutabaga and onion and then baked. the origins of the pasty are hotly contested between devon and cornwall with both sides claiming the fame. either way, the pasty is a traditional west country recipe and is worth trying if you are visiting.
A useful foodies site for Devon is located here (http://www.lovetheflavour...)