Pubs, restaurants & takeaways
Restaurants and Pubs
Visitors are spoilt for choice in Scarborough when it comes to food as there’s a wealth of eateries ranging from casual diners and fish and chips to Michelin Star restaurants. Here’s just a few we recommend but if anyone has any other favourites please let us know.
Local area
In the nearby vicinity there’s a range of great little cafes, ethnic restaurants and several takeaways which include Pizza Hut, Fish and Chips, Flames Pizza and Chinese takeaway located on Ramshill Road just a three-minute walk away where you’ll also find a Sainsbury’s and Costcutter, Post Office, Pharmacy, two bakeries (including Dahlia Bakery which offers homemade cakes and fancies), and other independent shops. Just go out of the rear entrance and turn left away from the sea.
Cafés and Restaurants Nearby
Tuscany Too
If you turn right from the front entrance of the Penthouse and then left when you get to Filey Road, you’ll find Tuscany Too a short walk up the hill. It’s a lovely, award winning restaurant that serves Italian, Mediterranean, and Vegetarian friendly food with a cosy and relaxed atmosphere and nice terrace to sit out on, weather permitting.
6 Filey Road, YO11 2SD Tel: 01723 355900
Ikitchen Chinese Restaurant
Opposite Sainsbury’s on Ramshill Road, minutes from the apartment, Ikitchen is mainly a takeaway Chinese but you can eat in too. Extensive range of vegetarian and vegan options, fresh flavours, clean, with good service.
29 Ramshill Road, YO11 2LW Tel: 01723 351234
The Coffee Cup
A cheerful café with seating outside on pavement as well as inside, great for a morning coffee or you can take drinks and food away if you prefer. Opening hours are Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu and Fri 7am to 2.30pm and Sat, Sun 7am to 2pm.
On opposite side of road from Sainsbury’s a bit further down towards town.
7 Ramshill Road YO11 2LN 07807
Dahlia Bakery
We can’t recommend this independent bakery high enough! Just round the corner on Ramshill Road more or less opposite Sainsbury’s, there’s no sit-down café but it sells delicious sandwiches, toastie ciabattas, snacks, home baked pastries, cakes, fancies, and breads. Also, takeaway coffee and drinks.
The Highlander
Overlooking the South Bay, just five-minute walk from The Spa, this comfortable Scottish themed, tartan carpeted pub and restaurant has superb views over the sea. They offer an excellent Sunday carvery with reasonable prices. Serves good quality food with good portions.
15-16 Esplanade, YO11 2AF Tel: 01723 365627
Crown Spa Hotel
The Crown Spa 4-star hotel is perfect if you’re looking for something a bit special for an evening meal but it’s also a good choice for informal light bites, morning coffee or afternoon tea. It boasts stylish surroundings with listed architecture and a stunning sea view. Renowned for its quality cuisine the ‘Taste’ restaurant is located within the hotel and offers a blend of European and tasty, traditional Yorkshire cuisine in a modern, contemporary setting. Separate dining sections allow intimate dining, smart or formal. Dinner is served from 18.00 to 21.30 and needs to be pre-booked.
There’s also the Taste Café Bar open from 11.00 to 23.00 for lighter meals, sandwiches, pasta, pizza, wraps, tapas, coffee, afternoon tea or an evening aperitif. Booking in advance for afternoon tea is advised.
Turn left out of front door and walk to sea front and take a left again. The Esplanade, YO11 2AG Tel: 01723 357400
Farrer’s Bar and Brasserie
This popular restaurant is based at the Spa just a short walk or ride down the Cliff Lift which you can catch from South Cliff Esplanade at the end of the road towards the sea. It serves up Gastropub British favourites (including fish finger sandwiches) with a spectacular view over the sea, and in stormy weather the waves breaking over the sea walls adds to the drama. There’s a fabulous selection of locally sourced food at reasonable prices. Farrer’s is open for breakfast, lunch, and evening meal including pre-show dining, or just a drink after a stroll along the beach front. Dog friendly.
Scarborough Spa South Bay, YO11 2HD Tel: 01723 357860
The Clock Café
The famous Clock Café is situated just above the Spa and is just a short walk down through the Italian Gardens from the lift down to South Bay. The freshly baked scones are highly recommended, and you can enjoy homely fare here with panoramic views over the sea. The café is open when the flag is flying.
The Spa, YO11 2HD Tel: 01723 500390
The Chapel House
Situated on the corner of Ramshill Road, The Chapel House is a relatively new restaurant, bar and hotel in an elegant building that dates from 1850, with its own Pre-Raphaelite chapel. Renovated to a high standard the bar and restaurant is open to non-residents for high quality dining overseen by the French chef. There’s also a pleasant place to sit outside from where you can watch the world go by.
28 Ramshill Rd YO11 2QF Tel: 01723 503145
Fish
The Lookout on the Pier
A fish restaurant with a difference. Opening at 6.30 for fishermen, food is offered all day including traditional English breakfast, or try oysters and vodka perhaps? Delicious fish and chips is available, but the emphasis is mainly local seafood of really good quality, lobster, crawfish plates and crab salads are popular choices plus the famous Fish Chowder. Staff are professional and attentive. Easy to find, well sign posted on the pier, but you’ll have to navigate some stairs. There are fabulous views of boats and castle. Pet friendly.
West Pier YO11 1PD, Tel: 01723 351000 Open 6.30 am to 7pm.
The Golden Grid Fish Restaurant
If you want a bit of nostalgia, look no further than the Golden Grid established in 1883 where waiting team are smartly turned out. With superb views over the harbour and south beach, there’s plenty of room, excellent fish and chips served with tea and white bread of course (alcoholic drinks are available too) and speciality lobster and seafood purchased direct from Scarborough and Whitby fish markets. The restaurant has won many awards over the years including one from Les Routiers.
4 Sandside YO11 1PE Tel: 01723 360922
Lifeboat Fish and Chip Cafe
A café serving seafood and great fish and chips with yummy scraps (scrapings, scribbles, scrumps, gribblings or scrunchions, depending on which part of the UK you’re from), with tea made in a pot (as it should be!).
76 Eastborough YO11 1NJ Tel: 01723 372612
The Famous Fish Pan
Pleasant décor and comfortable atmosphere for fish and chips, mushy peas, scampi, curry sauce, meat pies, wine etc with window seats upstairs and a sea view. Kids’ meals available. Great service and friendly staff.
28 Forshore Road YO11 1PB Tel: 01723 371299
Papa’s Fish and Chips, Scarborough Seafront
Fantastic venue and location on the seafront. Award winning fish and chips, fully licensed restaurant, and takeaway.
22 Foreshore Road YO11 1PB Tel: 01723 658954
Winking Willy’s Famous Fish and Chip Shop and Cafe
The fish couldn’t be fresher as it’s all purchased from the Fish Market opposite. Fresh, prime quality Cod, Haddock, Plaice, Skate, Monk Fish and Lemon Sole available. Fish is steamed not fried for added health benefits, but just as tasty.
9-10 Sandside YO11 1PE Tel: 01723 378240
Italian Restaurants
Ask Italian Restaurant
Authentic Italian fare in a prime location in the South Bay overlooking the harbour with panoramic views, a terrace and balcony. A great place for families to eat. Click and Collect, Call and Collect and Deliveroo are available.
North Wharf, South Bay, Sandside, Scarborough YO11 1PP Tel: 01723 507575
Pomodoro Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria
We thoroughly recommend this cosy Italian bistro. It offers authentic Italian/Sicilian cuisine with pizza, pasta dishes with lots of delicious choices for mains including lobster and crab, created by an Alba-born chef. The décor is basic but there’s a great atmosphere and chefs rolling out and baking pizzas in the restaurant. It’s usually pretty busy. Takeaway available.
24-25 Newborough YO11 1NA Tel: 01723 507336
Gianni’s
Italian longstanding, family run dining room with Venetian themed function room and a chic bar area.
12 Victoria Road, Scarborough YO11 1SB Tel: 01723 507388
Tricolos
Family-favourite, well established Italian restaurant serving typical Italian fare. Takeaway and delivery available.
36-37 Newborough, Scarborough YO11 1NF Tel: 01723 367842
Homemade Italy
Great Italian restaurant serving freshly home-made pasta.
35 Huntriss Row, YO11 2ED Tel: 01723 341533
Lanterna Restaurant
Original, rustic Italian eatery serving Piedmont and Yorkshire influenced fare amid warm décor. The chef/patron is the famous Giorgio Alessio and there are many signed photographs of actors who have appeared at the nearby theatre and visited the restaurant adorning the walls. Food is upmarket and pizzas are not on the menu, but dishes include Piedmontes truffles and local seafood or fish stew with lobster or brill and homemade pastas. Romantic, quiet, and glamorous atmosphere.
33 Queen Street YO11 1HQ Tel: 01723 363616
Pepe Verde
Hand-stretched, stone baked pizza topped with ingredients imported from various Italian regions. Authentic pasta dishes, risotto and burgers. Takeaway and delivery available.
35 Huntriss Row YO11 2ED Tel: 01723 373388
Indian Restaurants
Indian Lounge
This Indian is one of our favourites! The food is excellent, service spot on, staff are friendly, and the interior is smart and sophisticated. All usual Indian/Balti favourites are available and set meals for two are around £34.95.
34-36 Castle Road Tel: 01723 377312
Tikka Tikka
A ‘ritzy’ Indian Indian restaurant with bright décor and contemporary Indian cuisine.
Home delivery service available. Open from 5pm till midnight Sunday to Thursday and 5pm to 12.30am on Friday and Saturday.
61-63 Castle Road Tel: 01723 377573
Scarborough Tandoori
Long established restaurant with classic and modern dining areas and a home-style desi handi menu (copper or clay one pot Bangladeshi/Pakistani curries).
50 St Thomas Street YO11 1DR Tel: 01723 352393
Saba Thai and Curry Lounge
Two restaurants on two floors with Thai offered downstairs and Indian curries upstairs. Modern decor with interesting menu, good value food and takeaway/delivery options. Thai and Indian, eat-as-much-as-you-want buffet available on a Sunday for around £6.95.
10-12 St Thomas Street YO11 1DR Tel: 01723 370703
Rice and Spice
This is possibly the closest Indian restaurant going towards the town. We haven’t been yet, but it has some good reviews on Trip adviser. Food is tasty and reasonably priced. Portions apparently are huge. Vegetarian and Vegan options available. Recommended by previous guests.
2 Pavilion Terrace YO11 2JU Tel: 01723 352823
British and European Food
Bareca
This bar restaurant and café hybrid is a great place to eat, enjoy cocktails or coffee there is a nice atmosphere and the staff are very friendly. Set in the imposing Bike and Boot hotel building overlooking the valley it's also dog friendly.
Cliff Bridge Terrace, YO11 2HA 01723 655555
The Scarborough Arms
Family-owned pub and restaurant serving homemade food, grills, steaks, vegetarian food and more.
1 North Terrace YO11 1HU Tel: 01723 362883
Clark’s Restaurant
East Coast produce, northern as a “flat cap and whippet!”. Dishes such as Scarborough caught lobsters, East Coast cod and Scarborough Market Steaks makes Clark’s Restaurant well known in the area. Awarded one rosette for culinary excellence by the hospitality rosette guide.
40 Queen Street YO11 1HQ Tel: 01723 447373
Oliver’s Mount Restaurant
Lovely venue in unrivalled location with outstanding views over the South Bay and beyond. Outside terrace and dining available. Unfortunately closes at 5pm but is open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon teas, substantial meals, ice-creams.
Oliver’s Mount YO11 2UG Tel: 01723 361702
The Foulsyke
Allegedly the “best breakfast in Scarborough.” Rustic atmosphere in bistro serving breakfast, lunch and a la carte dining in a farmhouse. Sunday lunch and takeaways available. (Closed Monday and Tuesday).
Barmoor Lane, Scalby Tel: 01723 507423
The Tunny Club
Historic fish bar just off Sandside with a menu that includes fish and chips, seafood, steak pie, spam fritters and jacket potatoes. Al fresco dining available on the garden terrace.
No1 Sandgate YO11 1PE Tel: 01723 365512
The King Richard III Restaurant
Superb location on seafront, serving good food and drinks all day. Beef and Yorkshire pud, sandwiches, burgers, toasties all on the menu.
23-24 Sandside YO11 1PE Tel: 01723 375201
Lazenby’s on York Place - Bistro and Brasserie
A contemporary restaurant open Thursday to Sunday serving British/French and international dishes including seafood and homemade desserts. Dinner and Brunch menus and a special Bistro Lazy lunch is served from 11.30am every Sunday for a change from the traditional roast. Gourmet Burgers, prime beef steaks from Sykes House Farm, Wetherby, grilled chops, crab fish cakes, Lindisfarne oysters, sea bass and lobster are just a few of the recommendations.
11 York Place YO11 2NP Call to book 01723 373836
George Michael’s
A famous venue in Scarborough known especially for its Greek food although British and French options are available. An a la carte menu, two and three course set menus and a children’s menu are available.
5 York Place YO11 2NP Tel: 01723 372646
The Green Room Brasserie
A small, cosy brasserie headed by chef Philip Akrill who has worked in several Michelin starred restaurants. The Green Room is tucked away on a bustling side street in the centre of the town and serves an authentic mix of English, French, and Asian cuisine with pre theatre, a la carte and Sunday lunches available (Sunday lunch is 2 courses for £20, 3 courses for £25).
138 Victoria Road YO11 1SL
Tel: 01723 501801 or 07837408736 or email at greenroombrasserie@gmail.com
For a special occasion a bit further afield …
1881 at Wrea Head Hall Hotel
Barmoor Lane, Scalby YO13 OPB Tel: 01723 371190
Visit: wreaheadhall.co.uk
The Courtyard Restaurant and Ox Pasture Hall
Lady Edith’s Drive, Scarborough, North York Moors National Park YO12 5TD Tel: 01723 365295
Visit: pasturehallhotel.com
The Coachman Inn
Snainton YO13 9PL Tel: 01723 859231
Visit: coachmaninn.co.uk
The Farrier
89, Main Street, Cayton YO11 3RP Tel: 01723 861432
Visit: the-farrier.co.uk