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"!!!

Rated #1 in lonely planet. Great fish. Fantastic boxes and big cues. So must be good. Worth eating…read moreif a little bit pricy. They have inside dining which is even more crowded with big wait times.

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.

I have been round Whitby and tried most of the fish and chips shops and this is by far the best for…read morevalue and quality. £6.50 for jumbo cod/haddock and chips and mushy peas ,it was the biggest piece of fish I had ever been served. Amazingly fresh and nicer than both trenchers and magpies in my honest opinion. Staff were really friendly and the owner even fried me a small piece of haddock at no extra cost to see which I prefereed. Its only open for lunch on Friday and saturday and not open at all on Sunday and Monday a true sign of a good chippy is when they can choose to open! There is ample seating outside and inside at no extra cost. You just need to find this holy grail of chippys.

Stopped here for take away fish and chips during a busy summer season. Fish and chips were brill,…read moreserved in sort of folding tray which kept them hot til found somewhere to sit. Also offers eat in/outside facility.

Stopped in Whitby last week and had a very tight schedule. They got us a table right away and sent…read morea waitress over to take our order, giving us priority for food. The fish and chips were excellent! probably the best we have had. The cod was fresh, a generously sized portion, and the batter was crispy and tasty. the chips were also very good. This was a really fabulous experience - not one single thing could have been done bette - and I highly recommend them.

Pros + It's a must-try thing to get fish n chips in Whitby,…read moreand you can take it down to the pier for the full experience + The fish is VERY fresh from Iceland Cons - It's WAY too greasy. It's nearly dripping oil and you feel dirty afterwards - Tarter sauce is an extra 25p per packet - Cash only (for takeaway) I'm glad I went and tried it, but I certainly wouldn't say this was the best Fish N Chips I've had. It was a cool 'local' experience however to take out and eat on the pier and the water.

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

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.

Modern and clean restaurant with friendly staff. good location in the old town. Very busy with…read moretables being cleaned quickly after use. Pleased to see an old favourite on the drinks menu - dandelion and burdock! An excellent accompaniment to cod and chips. Fish and chips are beautiful. Perfectly cooked.

Fresh as can be. Medium portion is. HUGE. But just chuff it down anyway. Staff very quick. Great…read morelocation if you get a window seat. Very consistent. Batter a bit unsubstantial if that makes sense but. Good and hot had a corona with my haddock and chips very nice accomp not sure about the old dandelion and burdock ?

Whitby institution as seen on Tony Robinson's Coast To Coast and home of the Whitby Lemon Bun;…read moreprices are amazing and so is the service and providence even. It was a must for me as a tourist to Whitby to see this establishment and to try a Whitby Lemon Bun and eat mine just like Tony Robinson did on TV when he showed viewers how the locals ate theirs.

I've not dined in the tea room, but have purchased tea cakes and biscuits from this location. And,…read morethey are wonderful! All the ingredients are top quality and the proof was in the eating. I think the next visit to Whitby will include a visit to the tea room (and more takeaway purchases as well. They have a website to order various foodstuffs including hampers, cakes, preserves, tea & coffee and gift certificates.

We had the Whitby scampi and vegetarian Hawaiian burger. Everything came out piping hot and was…read moredelicious! It was very busy as it was 27 December but only had a short wait to be seated and service was very good!

Enjoyed the fish and chips. Fresh fried and good value if you just want a small portion.read more

We ordered the lunch specials: crab sandwich and the fish + chips. The food was decent. The fish…read morewas nice and crispy with a generous portion of potatoes. The crab sandwich lacked flavor, but had a lot of crab meat which was nice. It comes with a side of chips and salad. The service was fast and there were a lot of tables open! 3 stars for a solid, average meal. Not very memorable, But if you need a quick bite indoors, this is a good place!

I'm not one to leave a bad review so the four stars is for the locale & excellent fish & chips…read more Nice selection of adult beverages and the Cosmo was good. Avoid the crab sandwich, it left a lot to be desired. Service was just kind of meh.... Everyone was super nice & pleasant but service was below average. I would go again, but not until I've tried some of the other 27 fish & chip places in town.