Superb place. Great food and a fabulous atmoshere! The burger was outstanding and there was a good…read moreselection of wines. It probably helped with the ambiance for me that my ancestors lived in this building in the 1890s!

What a great little find. Located right in the harbour we were lucky that the evening was warm and…read morewe moseyed up at the right time to catch a table - as later many had their drinks stood on the pavement it got so busy! We treated ourselves (we were on our hols so why not) to some oysters with our drinks. Everything was beautifully presented, but not in an in your face I'm so fancy way, just classy and laid back. The waiter was super friendly and chilled out. I'd be back to Whitby, and the moon and sixpence, in a heartbeat.

The Magpie Café is our favorite place to eat in Whitby. The food is always delicious, and the fish…read moreand chips are absolutely amazing. While they're famous for their fish and chips, the menu offers a huge selection of dishes, so there's something for everyone. I may be a bit sentimental about the Magpie because it was my grandmother's favorite restaurant. Every visit brings back wonderful memories, which makes dining here even more special. The staff is always friendly, welcoming, and attentive, helping to make every meal a great experience. One piece of advice: try to make a reservation if you can, as it's a very popular spot and can get quite busy, especially during peak times. It's well worth planning ahead. For us, the Magpie is more than just a restaurant--it's a Whitby tradition. Great food, wonderful staff, and years of happy memories keep us coming back every time we visit.

That is not even a 5- or 6- star restaurant, I would give them 7 stars if I could. That was the…read moreabsolute best, most delicious, freshest seafood we had in a very long time. The ambiance was awesome, the service was excellent and super friendly. The food came out perfect and in the right time and in the right order. The quality and the taste of each dish was truly impressive - literally, perfect! I also personally like this kind of places - higher-end, great food, well trained and friendly service, but not uptight. We enjoyed a delicious meal and truly sophisticated dishes while feeling relaxed and having fun. All I can say is "thank you for the unforgettable experience"!!!

Humble pie n mash is one of the most memorable food experiences we had on our trip to England. We…read morevisited this cute little place with family that came from Australia (we came from the US). We were all starving and had to wait maybe only 15 minutes for a table, and the wait was certainly worth it. The menu is limited, as they only serve meat pies (with two veggie pie options- one vegan and one vegetarian). Your pie comes with mashed potato and either peas or mashed peas. The pies are quite large and they're so delectable. Best meat pies we had on the trip. The portions of potatoes and peas are generous, too. What really brings the experience to the next level, though, are the dishes the pies are served in and the music playing in the background. It creates an "old timey" experience that is the perfect touch. I will be dreaming of those pies, and would highly recommend that anyone in the area go here. It's a MUST.

They had the most beautiful pies and desserts! We had great service and lovely atmosphere. I highly…read morerecommend this place. We had the steak pie and the goat cheese and veg pie, both delicious.

Traditional, tasty and scorching hot fish 'n' chips served here…read more This place was busy, including a placid mid afternoon hen do party, but the service was quick and the wait for food was short. I really enjoyed the cod and chips I had. Lovely crispy chips and a yummy battered fresh piece of fish. The only problem was waiting for my fish 'n' chips to cool down slightly so I could gobble them up.

One of the best meals we've had in the UK. Everything is fresh and creative. Decent wine…read moreselection and an unbelievable gin selection (101 varieties to be exact). The sandwiches are perfect. From the roast beef to the egg mayonnaise to my favorite, the crab. World class cappuccinos and desserts, as well. You're welcome to dine on the patio, which permits dogs, or in the lovely dining room.

We wandered into Whitby, already enchanted by this quintessential English seaside town. Enamored as…read morewe were, the feeling grew exponentially when we opened the door of the White Horse and Griffin, greeted by the cheery bell, and were met with one of the most amazing experiences we'd collectively had in our far-reaching travels. Dinner was an ambient, gastronomical delight(my partner states the Surf&Turf is his new "death-row" meal). Not enough good can be said about the coach house, the food, and incredible staff. We will be back here.

We've eaten lunch here several times and have always enjoyed it…read more It's nice to see some seafood options other than just fish and chips (although their fish and chips are really good). Get a table by the window, order and bottle of wine or a beer and try one or two of the daily specials. Recommended

Usually I don't like fish but this time cod and chips is really delicious…read more Also luckily we got a sea view table. Did worth 30min queuing. Many local people eat regularly in this restaurant. "Best fish and chips" as they recommended

OM NOM NOM. OM NOM…read moreNOM NOM NOM. OM NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM. The soft and yielding pigeon breast on crisply fried smooth black pudding exploded into sweet dark matter in my mouth. And I did moan. The luciously rich duck danced a fruity sexual tango with the cherry and Marsala sauce on my tongue. And I did groan. The perfectly ripe raspberries dissolved into a piquant jam atop the quivering chocolate cheescake and smeared my palate with pupil engorging delight. And I did very nearly re-enact that scene from When Harry Met Sally. May I also point out that at this point the rather loosely fitted dress I was wearing slipped off both my shoulders and fully exposed the entirety of my chest. And I did not care. In fact, it was entirely apt......I had been UNDRESSED BY FOOD. A tiny little restaurant serving only 20 covers a night in the heart of Whitby's Old Town. Book there. Go there. With someone you love. And look into their eyes all night as you share perfect food, perfect wine, perfect service and perfect romance. *Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh*

Just out of the centre of Whitby is the highly acclaimed Ditto Restaurant, which serves only 20…read morecovers on the five nights it is open. Your table is yours for the evening, which means you don't feel at all rushed. The restaurant has a relaxed and opulent feel to it, with all tables having ample space between them. There is a well-stocked bar and an impressive range of wine on offer too. The menu is seasonal and is a set price for two or three courses (£25 and £30 respectively). No extras, your vegetables and sides are all included. The menu is not vast but has a good range of dishes to suit all palettes. Complimentary fresh bread with salted butter and home-made houmous was a nice start to the meal. We opted for the main/dessert option, so which one of the tempting main courses do you go for? The choices were beef, belly pork, pan-fried gnocchi, a shallot tartin and the two we eventually plumped for the fish of the day and the chicken thigh in a truffle cream sauce. Both dishes were outstanding, so full of flavour, the Coley was beautifully cooked, with a crisp skin on a fricassee of peas, broad beans and prawns, with pea mayonnaise and fabulously crispy chips; every mouthful was an absolute marvel! My wife had the equally impressive, chicken thigh with a crispy skin, dauphinoise potatoes, salted celeriac and strips of apple in a rich creamy truffle sauce. All accompanied with side orders of new potatoes, carrots, swede, as well as broccoli and mange tout with toasted pine nuts. The best two main courses we have had for a long time! The local Black Sheep Ale was a perfect accompaniment to the dish too, earthy and sweet. The desserts were a choice of four, but one stood out over all the others, a dark chocolate parfait, dusted with honeycomb and a nut praline, accompanied by a refreshingly strong passion fruit ice cream on a crushed biscuit base. Too often, after a stunning main course, desserts fade quickly from the memory. However, this was as impressive as the mains; all the flavours complimented each other perfectly, to give a wonderful end to a fantastic meal. Would we come again? In a heartbeat! Outstanding food in classy surroundings, great service and the sultry sounds of Lana Del Rey punctuating the air, it doesn't get much better.

Fantastic little place in Whitby-serves food from Central & Latin America, along with a handful of…read morehomemade American favourites. We chose the Costa Rican dishes, which were lovely and flavoursome. The nachos we ordered weren't great, but the hot wings were terrific. When we mentioned this to the waiter, he passed our comments on to the chef, who gave us free desserts to compensate. They'd only opened the night before, and were getting through a few teething pains. Have no doubt they'll get this sorted & merit 5 stars. The chef mentioned his plan is to include food from 12 Central & Latin American countries. Currently:Caribbean, Peru, Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico & a few from the US. They also allow dogs in the separate dining room at the top of the stairs-perfect for us, as we wanted something beyond a pub meal whilst we were travelling with our dog.

This is a food stand on the harbour front. There's 2 other Magpies nearby, one a cafe, the other a…read morechippy. This serves various types of seafood with chips. Or salad if you're feeling in need of a balanced diet. They serve dressed crab and lobster at "market price", which I didn't enquire about. Street Food, a term so in vogue it's almost passé. This obviously is Street food as it's cooked on a stand on the street and eaten on said street. Or you could go to the harbour front with benches and bandstand just a few more steps onwards towards the sea. I got scampy and chips with a can of Shaw's cloudy lemonade for just over a fiver. The scampy and chips were tasty, crispy and fresh. Plus of course they taste even better with a sea breeze. I would be happy to return and repeat. * *while wearing more sunscreen.