Simply brilliant. My first time, my husbands second. Lovely eclectic decor, wonder service and…read moregreat food. I had seafood starter of mussels in linguini and main course halibut and both fixed to perfection.

Very good quality food, very expensive. Been there three…read moretimes to the dismay of my bank account. I'm not much of a seafood fan so I have avoided the signature dishes. I enjoyed the wood pidgin and the steak was just right. The decoration is pretty querky but I like it and the service is good. When I go though I often feel sorry for people who are at tables near the entrance as it's all rather cramped when people arrive. One of my visits was in a party of 12 so we booked a room upstairs and it was very cosy and quite novel.

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

Well well well. What to say. I LOVE this place and it is always on the top of my agenda when I…read morevisit home. Nothing beats coming home to the North East than a load of freshly caught fish from the North Sea. Actually, let me rephrase that...Latimers used to be a small family run fish business where you could only buy what was caught the night before but now it has expanded and you can buy a whole array of fish. Fishing just off the coast still takes place though - so don't be disheartened. You can ask which fish has been caught locally. Apart from the really friendly staff, who are extremely knowledgeable about all of their fish (including how to cook it, what would taste nice with it etc) the shop and cafe is laid out in a welcoming way. You can either buy your fish from the counter to take away or sit in and try one of their delicious platters....Look at my photo of the crab platter (which was 14 pound!!!). It was incredible. This place is an absolute must for all fish lovers.

Visited Latimers recently whilst enjoying the wonderful NE Coastline…read more This place is really quite special and is very attractively laid out with a great variety of fresh fish and lovely fayre. It has a Cafe, but this is closed at the moment, what a shame! My Mother spent a small fortune and we all agreed that everything was lovely and fresh as well as tasty and impressive. We were robbed though, the prices were well over the top and the place was somewhat pretentious. A couple of mentions on TV and in the Press have clearly gone to ones head! worth a visit if you are feeling rich we felt(

Attended: 5/4/17…read more Food Standard Agency Rating: 5/5. A very basic setting inside, but it fits the bill. Talking of the bill, there was an automatic 10% added, and there were only four of us. This is now becoming a de facto American style, and I'm not happy with this general mood. However, I didn't pay the bill, so it was left up to them. Total, with the service charge, £121.00. I tried to have the Mussel Platter, but they are already prepared and I didn't want the cheese... So had off the specials' board: King prawns in garlic butter. We asked for some bread to soak up the juices, and they provided. Also asked if wanted the black pepper, and this came at the same time as the request.... Good. Again, I ate off the board, and had the Halibut. Cooked to perfection, and, as recall, a reasonable price for the huge chunk on the plate. Asked if we wanted the black pepper, but this we had to wait, for her to complete an amusing chat with the chef en route.... Had a pint of: Lindeboom 5.0% £4.20 Food great, staff able to laugh..... Would I go again/ Yes. Would I take off points for the minor niggles, not really.

I found this hard to believe, but seafood restaurants are actually few and far between in Newcastle…read more! The big mussel came well recommended so when visiting for a friends birthday and she strangely decided that seafood would be the ideal pre-lash dinner, we happily obliged ! It has an interesting decor, the tables and chairs aren't really up to much, and the place setting could only be described as school lunch esque (paper place mats, bent cutlery). In fact, if you didn't look up you could easily convince yourself you were in your local primary school lunch hall. However, if you are able to look above waist height, you realise that it actually has a fairly interesting decor albeit a little dark, with an open kitchen and mezzanine floor above. They offer a Cheaper lunch menu and also have a great range of seafood on the main menu interspersed with offers, all for a very reasonable price. We opted for starters, I had scallops which were cooked very well. They came with a sweet potato purée which complimented nicely. A friend had fresh homemade calamari which had a crispy coating and the squid was not chewy or overcooked. We also decided to have some oysters. I don't know why. Oysters are terrible! They really are an acquired taste and it depends on whether you cook them plain or with some kind of topping, or if you steam or even grill them. The ones at big mussel pretty much come as they are from the ocean, with a slice of lemon on the side. I was definitely not a fan, but they were a popular dish that evening as many people around us were enjoying them, so I can only assume they were cooked well! I had a seafood linguine for my main, which, although the seafood was varied and fresh, didn't actually have much flavour. The seafood and pasta were cooked well, but I was expecting a stronger tomato base which unfortunately was not delivered. It was very watery and flavourless which didn't appeal at all! One of our party absolutely hates seafood and they didn't have the most extensive menu to cater for her.. she ended up with a roast chicken dinner that made me reminisce of the school dining hall again... Overall it was a good evening and we had a good laugh but I probably wouldn't go back. If you are really into your shellfish, they have a great selection and have good deals on buckets of steamed mussels which might be worth the trip, but if you don't like seafood, don't go to a seafood restaurant. Simples !

This is the type of place you only see in movies and think there's no way it exits in real life. So…read morepicturesque it's insane. Everything from the ambiance on a cold winter day to the food was amazing. The soundtrack that was playing tied everything together and the intimate seating adds to the experience. Everything was fresh and tasted amazing. The langoustines were the star of the show, and I wish we had had a full dinner here but were going somewhere else and just needed something small to hold us over. This place will live in my head rent-free for the rest of my life.

First of all, we have been waiting for food for lunch for over an hour and a half. We came down…read moreand our drinks were brought right away. But from what I've been witnessing, only the people that had bookings are served right away. Walk ins, like us, just have to wait and wait and wait. There is no way any food coming out of this grill kitchen could change my mind about giving this place a 2 star rating.

This has been on my hit list for a while now - the Parlour is tucked away off the beaten track just…read moreoff the A19 en-route to Alnmouth it's not an easy place to stumble past. With plenty of spacious seating on the patio and tucked away in little corners of the garden we found a lovely little table for 3 in the sunshine. For winter months they have 2 main buildings and 2 out-houses which are very pretty and well decorated inside. Post-birthday night out I was a little worse for wear and ready for a full English and a good cup of tea unfortunately the breakfast cut off point is at 11.30 however I wasn't too disappointed as the rest of the menu left plenty of tantalizing options for me to choose from! The waitress came over to take our orders and helped me choose between 2 dishes that I was torn over. The drinks service was a little slow but the food was timey and the presentation on all the dishes was amazing! My Dad opted for a seafood platter, which came with smoked salmon, crayfish, cockles, mackerel and crab slaw all served with sourdough bread, hollandaise and aioli sauces - seafood heaven! My Mum went for the lamb and goats cheese burger that was divine! The lamb was cooked to perfection with it being pink in the middle and served with a yummy mint yogurt dip and sun-dried tomatoes. I was stuck between the club sandwich and BBQ pulled pork open sandwich. On recommendation I went for the pork, which was served, on sourdough toast with melted Monterey cheese - heaven! I was having food-envy looking at the lamb burger but was not in anyway disappointed with my pork. Finishing off our meal with the Parlour's specialty - ice creams all round! I have a new found love for the homemade lemon meringue cone... There is so many flavours including apple pie and the originals too - its an ice cream lovers heaven! Our leisurely lunch here was fab and they are also promoting the "Super Club" on the 18th of July that is a diner's paradise! With three courses plus their homemade ice cream at £25 a head it doesn't break the bank either. This place was definitely worth the 20-minute drive and I will be back to try their dinner menu!

Great little stop. We only stopped for coffee and cake but the food looked delicious! The Afternoon…read moreTea was calling to me.. but unfortunately we already had a packed lunch in the car ;) But I did manage to have a lovely soya latte and slice of a sticky toffee cake! It was a really yummy cake! The sitting rooms were so cute, we were in the garden shed , and there was the main room, and the ice cream parlour and outdoor sitting. A really well done place, with layout and set up. Sometimes tea shops along the high way have a whole room full of junk they are trying to sell to you and then cramped sitting. But not here I think I saw a few cute things for sale but mostly they were focused on their food and I was told famous ice cream! Well done for keeping the place about whats most important... the food! Friendly service and tasty treats. It was a bit slow because they were super packed and under staff. The waiter apologised for the wait and said someone had called in ill! I can only rate it on the cake and coffee because I didn't eat anything there but I imagine it would be good .

I gave this 2 stars because the hostess and the server Ella was very nice. We had the Surf and Turf…read morespecial. Simply said, turf it to the curb. Steak over cooked and shrimp was sub par.

5-star brunch. Haven't had the chance to try dinner. The "Loch Fyne Breakfast" consists of a…read moresampling of a number of traditional Scottish breakfast items. If you haven't tried traditional haggis, you are missing out on an excellent, slightly peppery, dish. As good as the "LFB" was, it lacked kippered herring - an all time favorite of mine, so I ordered some as a side. Two beautifully fried fish arrived. Nicely salty, very flavorful and with a squeeze of lemon, perfect. They bring back memories of my father frying them up as a special treat when I was a kid. Highly recommended for brunch.

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.

Awesome food great service. Will I return Absolutely Been a…read moreColeman fan on trips home but my Cousin lives near by. The line at the to go told me she'd booked a great choice. Fish and chips this good plus beer - will I return - AB SO LUTELY

Traveling by cruise ship stopping in Newcastle UK. Wanted to try authentic English fish and chips…read more We were not disappointed. We shared this meals and it was plentiful. Very hot. The fish was made to order. Flaky and flavorful. Fries were great and loved the tartar sauce. Yummy.

We are visiting my cousin and her family in New Castle. Im…read moreoriginally from Latin America and my husband is Polish. We live in the USA and love Hibashi. We decided to bring everyone to this place that I found on Yelp. We sat down and they took our drink order. Normally my husband and I prefer natural drinks over soda. (Orange juice, tea, lemonade). I heard someone order lemonade so when it was my turn I ordered the same and then my husband who was next to me ordered one as well. When the drinks arrive we both get soda: a Sprite. Then they explained to me that in UK there is no such thing as lemonade (fresh water, lemon juice, sugar) but Sprite, the soda has completely replaced the natural drink. I explained to the lady the confusion. Told her we were visiting UK and this was our first experience ever in a UK restaurant. Explained what lemonade was in the US and asked if she could exchange both our drinks to coke. If We were going to have a fountain drink we prefer coke and did not like sprite. She came back again with our Sprites explaining how they had already come out of the fountain sprayer and they could not sell them to anyone else. We had to consume them. I asked my family if we could just leave and go somewhere else where customer service was existant and they were fine so I got up, paid our drink tab and we all left to a really good restaurant. I will write a good review about it. The manager/owner of this place is so xxxxxx that he lost 11 patrons just because he wouldn't exchange 2 sprites for 2 cokes. They were not even can or bottle. The guy was pouring them out from that fountain hose looking thing. I bet the cost is pennies. Not smart at all I understand the confusion and how I should have research how words differ here. However, customer satisfaction is global. Im not giving any restaurant a penny more of my money if they cant even change a sprite for a coke. Especially because there was a good reason why. It wasnt that we changed our mind. I explained we were foreigners and for us lemonade is lemons, water, sugar. This guy didnt care about his buisness (lost 11 patrons and possible later referrals plus a bad yelp review) Did not care about his city, New Castle (our fist experience in NC) Did not care about how tourists view his country as a whole. If he is the manager, he should get fired. If he owns the place they should close it down for bad service!!!

I was recommended this place by a friend. Me and my girlfriend went and it was lush!…read moreHas to be tried at least once. If you are up near Newcastle, get over