They definitely deserve the well-earned title of "World's Best Fish and Chips"! My family and I…read moretravel to Whitby several times a year to visit family and have to stop here for lunch. The proof is that the line to enter the restaurant is around the corner and you can smell the food from down the street. To top it all off, they have Theakston's Old Peculiar and it's one of my favorite beers so that's a nice way to complete a meal. I don't know if you can tell already but I'll definitely be back.

We went 5 years ago and it was great, we went this week and my cod was awful, barely edible…read more Pablo's haddock was much better. Mushy pas good, gravy - ew. Service, the guys and gals are busy so its polite but not chatty. Overall, not bad but the sheer volume means there has to be some hits and misses.

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.

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.

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

Good pub menu. Only three Ales but good quality. Food was very good quality though would have…read morepreferred a bit more. Service excellent and polite Management seemed on top of their game. The ambience and surroundings were very comfortable. Great viewed out the back. Only drawback is its attractive to families with attendant risk of screaming babies which is a blight. On the plus side very dog friendly.

A lovely location and a ton of activities for children and also an event venue…read more All of these above areas save our experience from hitting a lower score. With two children, a baby and a toddler the food was 45 minutes in waiting. This is highly unacceptable and on a day were there was not a full house either. When the food did come it was of an above average standard but we were more focused on wolfing the meal down in shifts in order to control the children. I score four stars as this could be a one off and for others without the challenges of wee ones then one might say it was relaxed.

The Pier Inn is a very nice, dog-friendly pub near the Whitby Pier - located in a historic, listed…read morebuilding. The beer selection is decent, there are always a few real, hand-pumped ales on in addition to the usual roster of British and international lagers. The menu is typical for local, British pub grub, and the Jumbo Cod I had (twice!) was both excellent and truly "jumbo" - best fish & chips I had in quite a while: the batter was crunchy and tasty, the chips well-cooked - even the mushy peas are edible (and not as much of a sludge as they usually are!) And at just UKP 9.95 I think the value is excellent, too. Drinks prices are moderate, the bar staff friendly and helpful, the décor clean and consumer-friendly. Just be aware that there will be a lot of dogs at this place, and some will be wailing while you're eating.

A tastefully restored listed building very close to the harbour, the beach, the Abbey and the town…read morecentre. There are eight en suite rooms and a cottage which sleeps up to four all with the usual amenities. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the public bar is a delight to sit in and there is a choice of four cask real ales, constantly changing as well as the usual keg beers. There are daily specials for meals as well as the all-day breakfast, snacks and sandwiches. At weekends, there is live entertainment, usually covers bands or similar (Friday and Saturday nights).

Overpriced, overcooked fish - I have eaten in many of Whitby's eateries and this is, honestly, the…read moreworst. Whoever fillets the fish takes a very novel approach, turning one fillet in to two quite thin slices, attached together at one end; the fish frier then cooks them for as long as a thick fillet would take. I will never go again. There are some truly great places to eat fish and chips in Whitby, but anyone unfortunate enough to eat their first ever Whitby Fish & Chips at Hudson's will probably be put off for life. The one positive was the staff, very friendly & professional - however we weren't eating them. My advice for anyone going to eat in Whitby and wanting to enjoy first class Whitby Fish & Chips would be to go to Mr Chips, over the swing bridge & follow the road round to the right, you'll see it on your left, or wait in line at The Magpie - it's very well worth it - the main thing would be to avoid Hudson's

My wife and I went to Whitby last year on two occasions and found the food here fantastic on both…read morevisits. The first time we went my wife had Lobster Thermador and I had Fish and Chips and both meals were great and the service second to none. The second time my wife had Mussels and I had Salmon Fishcakes (Handmade) and again it was great. We are planning going again if we are on holiday in the area.

Their cakes are great- but almost a little more style than substance- there always used to be an…read moreopinion that some of the staff had a bit of an attitude- which I did experience, but so many good reviews and time passed, time for another go- and it was a bit of the same again. I will try again, because I do think it's worth it, and I had caught them on a very rainy day!!

Adorable little cafe on church street. The staff was…read morefriendly and helpful and they had a gluten free chocolate cake for the hubby! Everything was delicious and the second floor cafe was decorated in good taste and very welcoming.

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.