Best Fish and Chips in Whitby

Searching for the best fish and chips in Whitby? A British summer’s day by the sea is incomplete without a delicious fish and chips to satiate the palate. With so many places to choose from, we’ve listed out the top five destinations to enjoy the British classic.

Saltmoore

Dine at The Brasserie or enjoy seaside treats from their on-site crab shack. The Michelin recommended Brasserie at Saltmoore serves top tier fish and chips with an elevated take accompanied by high-quality house sauces, perfectly cooked chips and a mushy peas. The interior offers a chic setting with marble tables and a modern design.

For a more casual fish and chips experience, try Saltmoore’s Crab Shack during the summer months. Indulge in their signature battered haddock, fried to order served with chips, and enjoyed outside with the sea air.

Trenchers

Famous for its highly traditional Yorkshire fish and chips, you can’t go wrong with Trenchers. With classic catches such as Cod, Haddock, and Scampi, Trenchers prioritises sustainably caught and locally sourced fish. Alongside their fish dishes, expect gold standard hand-cut Maris Piper chips, fluffy on the inside and lightly crisp on the outside. Its interior offers a traditional brasserie-style dining experience. Located on New Quay Road, you can enjoy the view of Whitby harbour and its super family-friendly.

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Magpie Café

Perched on Whitby’s harbour front, the distinctive black and white 18^th-century building of the Magpie Café is iconic. Their classic flaky white fish coated in crisp golden batter, served with chunky chips, is always a winner. They also offer a varied selection of other fish depending on the season. Having opened in 1939, Magpie café is one of the most celebrated fish restaurants in the country. Their cooking method is done to perfection, with the fish fried in beef dripping that creates a uniquely crispy batter and rich flavour.

Fisherman’s Wife

The Fisherman’s Wife serves traditional fish and chips alongside a wide variety of seafood dishes such as fish pie, scallops, crab and lobster when available. With its large windows, elevated views that look onto the sea, as well as outdoor seating area, Fisherman’s Wife makes for a great lunch spot that is perfect for all the family.

The Fish Cottage

Just outside of Whitby, only yards from Sandsend beach, this is a fail-safe spot for delicious fish and chips by the sea. While they serve perfectly cooked traditional fish and chips, The Fish Cottage is also praised for its innovative take on other seafood delights. Their mouthwatering fish tacos, Whitby crab crumpets, Lindisfarne oysters and nduja fries offer delicious alternatives to your classics. With a spacious outdoor seating area to enjoy the fresh sea air, it provides a dog friendly area for those wanting to bring their four-legged friends.

Want to explore more of Whitby? Check out the best things to do in Whitby here.