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Discover the best restaurants on the Yorkshire Coast holiday cottages

Discover the best restaurants on the Yorkshire Coast

Ed 22 October 2013

Not a lot of people know this, but Yorkshire has one of the largest concentrations of top restaurants and eateries in the country, with more Michelin stars than anywhere outside of London. Impressive stuff isn’t it?

But it’s that not surprising given the abundance of top quality local produce, from the lambs of Nidderdale to the pheasants of the North York Moors, not forgetting of course the seafood. Blessed with a gloriously long coastline, it’s inevitable that some of Yorkshire’s best restaurants can be found on the coast.

Take a look at Gorgeous Cottages guide to the best restaurants on the Yorkshire Coast and browse nearby cottages now.

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The Best Restaurants on the Yorkshire Coast

The Endeavour, Staithes

Interior of The Endeavour seafood restaurant in Staithes, YorkshireImage: @ruth1987

 Tucked away off the beaten track in the picturesque fishing village of Staithes, the curious but wonderful seafood restaurant Endeavour is a real find. Recommended by the Good Food Guide and Hardens, as well as the Sunday Times, declaring it to be one of the top 3 fish restaurants in the UK, it has a rustic, intimate atmosphere. The restaurant is currently operating as a pop-up, so get in touch with them to find out their latest visitor.


The Fox and Hounds, Goldsborough

Beer garden at the Fox and Hounds pub in Goldsborough, YorkshireImage: @foxhoundsgoldsborough

Hidden away in the countryside overlooking the sea between Sandsend and Runswick Bay, this absolute find of a gastropub is all too easy to miss. In the relatively short time that The Fox and Hounds has been open in its current guise, it has managed to collect a host of heavyweight accolades and fans. The menu is top notch, with local organic produce lovingly crafted into superb dishes. Sunday lunch is a must!


The White Horse & Griffin, Whitby

The White Horse and Griffin historic pub in Whitby, YorkshireImage: @yorkshire_pudding

Although the White Horse and Griffin is in the perfect location in the centre of town, it’s easy to saunter past it. Found on Church Street on the east side of Whitby towards the Abbey Steps, the candle-lit traditional interior and well-stocked oyster menu make it the perfect venue for a romantic tryst. As well a fantastic ‘Power Breakfast’ option with optional Bucks Fizz and Bloody Mary to soothe any morning after effects, the main menu has a great selection of seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes.      


Estbek House, Sandsend

Just a few miles north of Whitby in the stunning coastal village of Sandsend, Estbek House is an award-winning restaurant set in a stylish Georgian building close to the seafront. Everything about this restaurant-with-rooms is done well: the charming bar where you can enjoy a glass of bubbles pre-dinner, the snug dining room upstairs, the comprehensive wine list and the attentive service throughout. To top it all, the food is rather fabulous too, and it's the Yorkshire coast's only Two AA Rosette restaurant.

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The Marine, Whitby

The Marine Hotel and Restaurant in Whitby, YorkshireImage: @themarinewhitby

The brassiere-style restaurant in this boutique hotel has an enviable location on Marine Parade overlooking the harbour. The Marine's innovative brunch menu has a mouth-watering array of gorgeous treats, like the chorizo and black pudding or classic eggs Benedict.  Most afternoons you’ll find someone tinkling away on the house piano, providing the ideal soundtrack to a lazy, indulgent lunch. With an equally impressive drinks menu including some rather tasty cocktails, it’s hard to drag yourself away. 


Plenty of lovely options for lunch and dinner above and certainly enough to keep you fuelled for a week. Stay at one of our luxury cottages on the Yorkshire coast and visit as many as you can!

Disclaimer: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information at the time of writing, please ensure you check carefully before making any decisions based on the contents within this article.

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