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.

Fish & chips lived up to the hype. Tried the haddock and cod-both were delicious. Hand cut chips…read morecooked to perfection. Service was fast and friendly.

Great freshly cooked Fish and Chips... Been here a view times now.. If I wanted to be picky I would…read moresay decor is outdated... But it's clean and tidy. Coffee was not the best hence only four stars... I was there for Fish though and that you just can't fault.

If want a place that sells the most fantastic fish and chips, come here…read more Ok so the interior is a little basic and dated but it's clean and comfy and always absolutely heaving! Excellent, freshly cooked portions of fish and chips as well as other treats on the menu which go well with a good cup of tea. However, the only negative is the leaky metal teapots but to be fair, you'll quickly oversee that when you try the food.

Had breakfast here after staying in a self catering apartment. Prices are very reasonable and the…read morefood was excellent. The staff are really friendly and work well together. We all had a full English and there was not one trace of grease on the plate, amazing. I just wish we had another evening in Whitby to sample the very attractive evening menu. The owners should be proud. Great place.

Our second visit, seamlessly booked by the wonders of the internet. Hopes were high, as the…read moreprevious meal had been so full of flavour. Initial signs were good, efficient friendly service and a lively atmosphere. We were shown to our table in the same small room at the back where we had previously been at Christmas, this time it contained a lot more tables to cater for the bank holiday crowd, felt a bit more like a canteen because of it. We chose two fish dishes, as that's what the Marine is known for, sadly no seafood burger on the menu this time. We went for the spiced hake in a ginger and coconut sauce, and the lemon sole with prawns, and lemon and parsley butter. No significant vegetables to speak off with them, so we ordered two side orders (bane of my life!) of mixed leaves and chips. The small bowl of leaves with a little bottle of dressing, was not worth the £2.95 extra, the chips did pep up both dishes though. As for the main dishes, the hake's gentle flavour was swamped by the spiciness of the ample sauce it came in, a shame. The lemon sole lacked any real flavour too and much of the sauce it needed to give it flavour. So disappointed, both dishes weren't cheap either. Maybe we caught it on an off day, or maybe it was the choice of dishes, either way we won't be rushing back. I thought this visit would increase the Marine to a solid 5, but sadly its gone down to a 3, mainly only because of the wonderfulness of the Seafood Burger, on our previous visit.

Fish alright...chips are not crispy at all. Hard to pour out all the sauce and pork so stiff.read more

unusual fish pie with boiled egg in it was very tasty, but the scampi tails were just frozen…read morescampi. chips were reheated and rubbery, so all in all disappointing and overpriced.

This is a famed restaurant in Scarborough with a fantastic menu and specials list. There are lots…read moreof unusual fish and meat dishes here - think venison pasta and fish names you need to google. Ultimately, I thought the food was a little disappointing at this price point, but that may be personal taste as I found everything a little over sauced, which might not be an issue for others. Also, despite taking advice on the menu, I ended up with two very similar fish for boyh starter and main, so I suggest going for more of a contrast. The people here are very welcoming, and I would definitely go back if in Scarborough again.

This is a classic throwback to another world. Its a tiny restaurant by comparison to many of the…read moremore modern places you'll find - only a couple of small rooms - and its not for everyone. The prices are more than you might expect to pay at a seaside restaurant (although still very reasonable) But this is no regular kind of seaside restaurant - a well kept secret which is worth every penny. Its a rarity for scarborough to have a place which has won awards and been recommended by respected reviewing bodies - Lanterna has been recommended by Which and won the official Italian restaurant of the Year Award. To back this up, testimonials from satisfied customers line the walls. A family run restaurant, service is friendly and never rushed. The food is magnificent. The wine list is extensive and authentic. The desserts are fantastic. Its not a place to visit as an everday experience, but as a treat, its unmissable. Remember to book in advance though - its only a small (around 30 seater) restaurant and is only open for a few hours per day.

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

This is one of three restaurants owned by Andrew Pern- a Michelin star chef for another one of his…read morerestaurants called Star Inn at Harem which is in Helmsley. His third restaurant is in York: Star Inn the City. It is important to keep this in mind when going to The Star Inn the Harbour- it is a seaside restaurant catering to tourists who want a quick bite of fish and chips, but it also has a reputation at stake. We went for the fish and chips- although my husband doesn't like fried fish so he got the grilled fish of the day which was Hike and it was fabulous- perfectly cooked and presented (see the photo). We shared an order of Mashed Peas which were perfectly seasoned. I got the fish and chips and it was delicious- served with malt vinegar and tartar sauce. I wouldn't get it on a regular basis- too heavy for me- but being on vacation in England, I had to try it at least once and this is the place to try it!!

What a disappointment when you have visited the Star Inn at Harome before!…read moreCertainly: a stunning location, the old tourist informtation perfectly converted into a pleasant restaurant with marvellous views across the harbour to Whitby Abbey and St. Mary´s. A welcoming friendly service, but that`s all of it. OK, the oysters were fresh, but what can you do wrong on oysters? The brill wallowed on a completely off-tasting brown sauce, which seems to be a undiluted 1:1 mixture of soy sauce and vinegar in which worm-like soaky noodles were paddling (looks a bit like fried bosse intestine in China). Yellow tuna (a member on the red list of Greenpeace; that much to local fish!) finished with anchovis, olives and pickled mini cobs, ruining the original taste of the fish completely. And for what reason "Maris Piper" is highlighted as their potato variety of choice: its the most common grown ordinary mass variety in the UK but also one of the most susceptible potato varieties to being eaten by slugs. What`s positive: after complaining, they did not charge for the fish anymore! Well done, but no second chance!

First time in the area visiting my niece and her husband. We came here for my birthday dinner…read more Since we had a reservation, we didn't have to wait and were seated right away. The restaurant did get loud as more people came in but not too much that you have to shout while talking. We started with some drinks and I had a gin cocktail which was very good. I settled on the king prawn and crayfish tagliatelle whoch was served with a whole prawn on top. Overall, the food was good but definitely could have used some additional seasoning. I would dine here again if I lived here.

We had the most amazing meal and service from Isaac and Anne - we were super impressed! we only had…read moreone night in Scarborough and wow was it great being looked after by these two and being served amazing food. A***