Whitby straddles two sides of the River Esk offering the seaside town’s greatest highlight the incredible Whitby Harbour. Due to the fantastic views this offers, it’s no surprise that visitors look for restaurants that offer fantastic views. So, we’ve deep-dived into Whitby’s vast culinary scene to give you the top Whitby restaurants with a view overlooking the quaint fishing town. From seafood spots to modern food offerings a unique experience on your next visit.
1. The Marine Bar & Restaurant
The Marine bar describes themself as having relaxed seaside charm in Whitby. It offers fantastic views of Whitby Abbey, that’s if you can take your eyes away from the venue itself, which is incredible decorated including the artwork on the outside of the building as well.
The menu consists of a range of seafood starters such as scallops, fish cakes, Marine Gravalax, which is cured in house. The mains includes a range of fish offerings such as Moules Frittes sea trout, seafood linguini, crab linguini and more. They also offering a rack of lamb, steak and supreme chicken for those not wanting anything fishy. The Marine Hotel, 13 Marine Parade, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3PR
2. The Fisherman’s Wife – Whitby Restaurants With A View
The Fisherman’s Wife is an amazing fish & chips spot in Whitby with some of the best sea views on the bay. And, with 50 years of experience you know your getting some of the finest and freshest produce in the UK.
The restaurants crab and lobster are caught daily from local Whitby waters with meat supplied locally from Radford’s award-winning butchers in Sleights. If you’re looking for some of the finest fish & chips in Whitby then make sure you give this a go on your next trip. The Fisherman’s Wife, Khyber Pass, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO21 3PZ
3. Abbey Wharf
Looking out towards Whitby’s famous East and West Piers, Abbey Wharf is a wonderful place to dine or go for a drink if you’re wanting to take in the most beautiful views Whitby has to offer.
Along with serving delicious seafood,the Whitby restaurant also serves up a range or traditional beers, wine and spirits along with a range of world beers. Feeling fruity? They have cocktails freshly shacken bar the bar staff. Abbey Wharf Restaurant, Market Place, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4DD
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4. Quayside
Those red roofs of Whitby’s fish town look even better when your dining on award-winning fish and chips with a glass of vino in one of the seaside towns most popular restaurants. Quayside serves proper Yorkshire fish and chips and is proud of Britain’s 150 plus years of heritage when it comes to the nation’s favourite dish.
Also on the menu along with the fish & chips is a delicious gourmet burger, a classic steak and ale pie, and a jumbo battered sausage and chips with a huge list of sides including the classic homemade mushy peas, gravy and curry sauce.
5. The Moon and Sixpence – Whitby Restaurants With View
Another one of the Whitby restaurants found along the harbour, the stylish The Moon and Sixpence restaurant and bar in Whitby is a fantastic place to meet up for drinks and food in town whilst enjoying great views of Whitby.
The modern bar which serves up a range of beers, ciders and wines is perfect for sunny days in Whitby, North Yorkshire and one on our bucket list for our next visit to the seaside town. The Moon and Sixpence, Marine Parade, Whitby YO21 3PR
There are many more places to eat in Whitby that have fantastic views, but these are some that we’d highly recommend. The best part of Whitby to us sometimes is grabbing some fish & chips and going to sit on one of the benches along the harbour – then your view is wherever you choose to park yourself up.
6. The Magpie Cafe, Whitby Restaurants
An institution in Whitby, not only does The Magpie Cafe serve up tasty fish & chips, but it also offers some fantastic dishes and wines as well. You can enjoy mussels, and Magpie’s fish pie, and you can also create your own grilled seafood and meat platter.
Mainly known for its fantastic fish and chips, if you’re wanting the classic seaside treat then you may as well have the best and Magpie Cafe is just that. The Magpie Cafe, 14 Pier Rd, Whitby YO21 3PU
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