Far and away the best restaurant in Scarborough. This is how food should be done, the chef is a…read moremaster. We have been here 5 times now and we have still yet to find fault with any of the food. The menus are always seasonal however they sometimes lack a vegetarian option (though they will happily make you something on request). I would be stunned if there is anywhere else in the Scarborough area that can do a Sunday Lunch as good as this place, it's a little off the beaten track but well worth a visit if you are ever in the area. Nothing is overlooked, the meat is cooked to request, the vegetables are never overlooked and are as much of a star on the plate as the meat/fish. All dishes are well presented without being too pretentious. After your meal I recommend having coffee in the convervatory, usually served with hand made chocolates. A delightful place, which should be filled to the brim with expectant diners, sadly i've never seen this place full and it fully deserves to be!

Middle of nowhere, casual dress, Michelin-starred…read more My husband and I went out of our way to eat and stay here. Was it worth the 3 hour journey from London (2-hr train ride, 1-hr by car) to make our reservation from 6-months earlier? Absolutely. Courses are small, but plenty. Staff are immensely courteous and thoughtful (they made a custom menu for our dietary needs and even had the chefs sign it before we left). And the setting couldn't be more idyllic. I'd suggest getting the wine pairing as it really completes the meal. Go ahead and stay the night as breakfast is included the next day. Just make sure to work out your travel from the train station to the restaurant. It really is out in the sticks.

An absolutely fantastic experience enhanced by the charming and beautiful countryside that The…read moreBlack Swan at Oldstead is nestled within - an area that I wouldn't have visited otherwise but am grateful for having done so. Make sure to make a small detour to Kilburn to see The Kilburn White Horse which stands firmly in the hillside. The Black Swan is a beautiful picturesque old pub full of warmth and charm. Upon arrival you are welcomed into the bar area for aperitifs where a log fire crackles and glows. Make sure to notice the Robert Thompson mouse carved into the bar. Great selection of small batch gins - I enjoyed a glass of Sir Robin of Locksley from Sheffield with tonic. Amuse bouche are served here before moving upstairs to the restaurant. The Smoked Eel and Apple Tartlets were light and well balanced in their flavours whilst the Chicken Dumpling was rich, satisfying and would sit well on the finest of dim sum plates in Hong Kong. The restaurant is more modern in decoration with an "open kitchen" where some of the dishes are prepared with a clear artistic love and attention to detail. Service is friendly, knowledgeable and attentive without being intrusive. Good selection of wines for most palates and wallets. I had the 10 course tasting menu which, at £85, felt like a bargain compared to the price of Michelin starred food in major cities. To start, a Mussel with Oyster Leaf canapé - so perfectly decorated that it felt wrong to eat it, but so tasty. Next up Langoustine with Caramelised Whey, served like a lollipop with a twig to hold it with - lovely textures and cooked to perfection. Venison Tartare followed - a small dish but rich in flavour and beautifully prepared and decorated. Sour Bread and Sour Butter was distinctive and a good filler in preparation for the main courses. The Monkfish with Asparagus and Onion, although delicious, was probably the weakest dish. The sauce tasted like heavy sweet soy sauce and was a bit overpowering in its saltiness for the delicate flavour of the fish. Still very enjoyable though. The Slowly Cooked Crapaudine Beetroot was the star of the menu. Cooked in beef fat (I believe), the beetroot takes on a heavier composition and is chewy and almost glutinous with all of the accompanying decorations providing broad and bold flavours. Absolutely fantastic! Scallop Cured with Rhubarb was another standout with the smoothness of the slightly charred scallops countering the tartness of the rhubarb, all tied together with a rich and balanced sauce. Herb-Fed Chicken with Wild Garlic from this Year and Last was another amazing creation with a blanket over the chicken in the form of a garlic leaf. The chicken was more warm than hot but extremely tasty. The first dessert was ice cream (or iced yoghurt?) Lollipops which were wonderfully innovative with their unique flavours. The Sheep's Milk with Douglas Fir Oil was also an memorable dessert with natural tastes of the season. The final dessert, served with coffee was Cake made from Artichoke, Chicory Root and Thyme. The combination worked well although the chicory root (?) was slightly bitter. A great end to a fantastic meal and experience. For most who visit The Black Swan at Oldstead, a significant journey will be involved but don't let that put you off...It's well worth the effort and will be one of those great food experiences.

The Poachers barn at Osgodby is our favorite bar and restaurant. The poachers is located in the…read morevillage centre with easy access from all directions. The new bypass which has taken the constant traffic flow away from the area makes it all the better for a quiet drink in the beer garden or the outside tables. The Poachers offers more than just a drink, it is a traditional place, and a place you feel welcome. Richard the landlord is your host and one of the friendly faces behind the bar. The Poachers is a family bar with menus for all tastes. Update 1/1/10 The Poachers New year party was not to be missed, A personal welcome from the Landlord to us and our friends. Inside the early revellers had taken our favourite seats but it turned out to be a bonus on our part, the large restaurant had been turned into a buffet / disco / karaoke and we found a suitable table. The FREE buffet was endless, every time a tray emptied another one appeared. A good selection to choose from, and both hot cold food was available. For all you Motorhome owners who want a safe stop off for the night the Poachers allows this service. A large hard standing area at the rear is the ideal solution. In summary, give it a try you wont be disappointed. Dave, Debb, Dora.

Lovely family orientated pub which serves good, fresh, wholesome food. Nothing is too much trouble…read more Warm and cosy. Would recommend but watch for the Landlord.. he bites!!!!

The food was amazing, wonderful service from all of the staff. Love the outlay of the restaurant…read more Highly recommend..

Dear Fox Hole. I have to tell you that in our 21 days visiting in England your food was the best we…read morehad! I can't stop thinking about and wanting your garlic mushrooms in cream sauce! It was heavily! My husband raves about the chicken & brie sandwich he had. The chicken melted in his mouth and was a perfect sandwich. In addition to great food the location and ambience was so pleasant. We wished we could had eaten at the Fox Hole a few more times. It was such a pleasure to discover your quaint and yummy place. Thank you. Debbie

We've holidayed in Cayton Bay for two years in a row now, and we've really enjoyed coming to The…read moreTow Bar with the kids for scrummy food and fun times. A pretty traditional British pub, the Tow Bar serves the usual array of pub drinks at a fairly reasonable price. As well as the inside of the pub itself, there's a large conservatory overlooking the beer garden, which has plenty of seating, a covered area for smokers to stay dry, and a fab wooden play area with climbing frame, bridge, swings and slides to keep the kids amused. As for food, there isn't a massive selection of food, but there'll be something for most people to enjoy, and on the whole it's really tasty. I had the homemade lasagne on my last visit and it was great. Main courses are around the £7 mark. Of course there's also a kids menu with the usual suspects like chicken nuggets, fish fingers and burgers. The service is really friendly and the atmos is good. There are lots of entertainment nights on, including karaoke, cabaret acts and bands, alas we didn't stay long enough to experience any of those. If we holiday in Cayton Bay again (which we most probably will) we'll definitely return

Great pub, upstairs from bottle shop. Friendly staff, maybe best atmosphere in all of York! Don't…read moremiss this gem!

This place was a little hard to find. Look for the liquor store on the ground floor that says…read more"trembling madness" on the window. Pub is upstairs. Pub was fairly cool. Saw some reviews saying something about a Harry Potter vibe, but I didn't get that at all. It has some cool elements, but definitely did not live up to those expectations. Had a nice beer selection on tap. And prices were quite reasonable. Ended up picking up a few interesting beers on my way out.

Cozy Samuel Smith pub on the waterfront in Scarborough…read more Maybe I am biased because I think that the independent Samuel Smith Brewery (from Tadcaster, Yorkshire - not too far from this place) has only GOOD beers on offer. I've never tasted a Sam Smith's that I did not like - although they mostly aren't real ales. But The Golden Ball is a very friendly Sam Smith pub with a pleasant view over the harbour of Scarborough, the landlady is also helpful and nice to talk to. Don't expect any stylistic flourishes as far as the decor and furniture are concerned, but it isn't grimy or grubby either. A typical British small town pub if you ask me. The building though is on the cute side. The bar room towards the harbour is rather small: 14, 16 people - it's packed. But there is a larger area towards the back - only the view is not as nice. Samuel Smith beers are very competitively priced, especially in this area: Their most expensive beer, the Pure Brewed Lager, which costs £ 4.24 at one of my favorite pubs in London, The Chandos opposite the National Portrait Gallery, is just £ 2.92 here! All the other beers are similarly low in price. The Golden Ball is not a place to while away a whole afternoon (maybe!), but it certainly is a good pub to pop in for an hour.

See my review for the Harbour Bar, it's exactly the same pub. Another name. And bizarrely the name…read morethat's actually displayed.

My wife and I came up to scalby manor on Tuesday lunchtime we gadxa voucher and when we got there…read morethe place was full the nan on the door asked us if we had a booking to which I said no he said bearcwith me a moment and off he went a moment later came back he said follow me a couple had just left and we could have there table he cleared and wiped it for us such a nice man he gad a ribbon on about his hearing just wanted to say we will be back and just to say hope that man is still there credit to scalby manor

Scalby Manor re-opened late last year, having rebranded itself as a Crown Carvery. The building is…read moreis an old Victorian Manor House set in countryside just to the north of Scarborough. The food is pretty good - generally speaking, in places like this you know what you're going to get, and it doesnt disappoint in that respect. The carvery is pretty good value -daily carvery with choice of usually three roast meats, a choice of vegetables, new British potatoes & accompaniments for only £3.50 per person. Or Sunday £6.50. On top of this theres always a vegetarian ption and a childrens menu. They have a decent wine list too, as well as a range of beers on draught and bottled, and soft drinks and spirits as you might expect. Having recently been totally refurbished it looks fresh, clean and tidy inside. Its a family friendly venue, and has an outdoor play area for the kids. Worth a visit.