Best restaurants in Whitby

Hearty Gallic classics are the order of the day at this cosy French bistro, nestled away in the heart of the town. Head here for a romantic dinner out and pick out a special bottle from the extensive wine list.

Run by husband-and-wife team Nigel and Elaine Pulling, this handsome 19th-century coaching inn has everything you’d want from a country pub: a roaring fire, a range of local ales, and a crowd-pleasing yet creative Modern-European menu to boot.

Drive five minutes out of Whitby to the idyllic village of Sandsend and you’ll find Estbek House, a fine dining restaurant with rooms, which serves a daily changing menu inspired by the seasons alongside an extensive wine list.

Housed in a historic building which used to be a bath house for local fishermen, Quayside is run by the Fusco family, who have been on the fish and chips business since the 1950s. This means you can be certain of crisp batter and fluffy chips.

This charming restaurant and coffee shop serves food right through the day both inside and in its quiet outdoor area. Head here at weekends for bottomless brunch or treat yourself and a friend to one of Sanders Yard’s tempting Prosecco platters.

Boasting wonderful views of Whitby’s harbour, Harry’s Lounge is as much about the bar as it is about the seafood-heavy menu. Get here early to sample some of fantastic cocktails and mocktails on offer before you eat.

Part of beautiful The Mallyan Spout Hotel, Valley View is an elegant restaurant serving a menu of contemporary European dishes alongside an extensive by-the-glass wine list. Be sure to leave space for one of the kitchen’s tempting puds here.

Booking is essential at this traditional country inn a short drive out of Whitby, which offers an a la carte menu throughout the day. The menu at The Fox & Hound changes regularly depending what is available from local suppliers.

Believe it or not, this charming pub in Saltburn-by-the-Sea is located so close to the harbour that it’s been washed away three times in the past! Head here for classic pub grub with a pint of Yorkshire’s finest Black Sheep ale.

This laidback restaurant at the gorgeous Raithwaite Estate overlooks the gardens and serves a menu of classic French dishes with the odd modern twist. Expect delights such as a hake Kiev with lemon beurre blanc followed by a cinnamon doughnut.

There are only six tables inside this incredibly intimate restaurant, which means getting a reservation can be tricky, but if you manage to, you’ll be treated to contemporary British dishes that inventively showcase local produce.

Based a short drive out of town, The Stables at Whitby is the place to go for a traditional country pub experience complete with generous plates of pub grub. Expect dishes like steak and ale pie, and hearty roasts at weekends.

Popular among Whitby locals and tourists alike, Trenchers has earnt itself reputation for its fantastic fish and chips, which is served throughout the day both inside the restaurant and from a small takeaway hatch for those in a rush.

Undeniably the most famous chippie in town, if not the whole of Yorkshire, people flock from all over the country to try the fish and chips at The Magpie Café. Choose from haddock cod, and more unusual options like woof.