Reviews in Leeds and Yorkshire

We were in Whitby for just a couple of days and had to find a fish and chip shop, of course and after reading the reviews settled on the Magpie. In the main we were highly delighted with two small exceptions. Firstly after we were seated we waited a long time before anybody seemed to recognise we were actually there and secondly on quality we felt our chips were underdone, barely coloured and anaemic looking. Maybe due to the throughput they were pulled out of the fryer a little early?

Great food and service, and the grilled fish was cooked to perfection. Fantastic service from Jeanette and the team.

Food was fantastic as usual, middle of October, so still wise to book in advance.

Fantastic food and good service

Excellent meal staff very helpful and friendly will visit again

Just the best fish and chips you can get.

Fabulous food & drink in a lovely relaxed atmosphere. So much choice and all of a high standard. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit & would highly recommend to others

We have been coming to the Magpie for 30 yrs. The Fish/Food is as good as ever, however the service is not as good, lots of new staff need training by Audrey & Pam

The food was lovely, we went on the early bird on a Sunday, good value. The staff were nice and our particular waitress was so lovely, she was friendly and jokey. We were sat upstairs as there was a large party of 17 of us. We all said the food was great, some said it was the nicest/ best they had tasted. We will definatly go again

Superb food served in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, my favourite kind of place to eat! I followed the hype but was definitely not disappointed, will return…

Coming to North Yorkshire for a few years , following a review by A.A. Gill we make a round trip of 120 miles from where we usually stay to eat at The Magpie . This time we were local and as usual looked forward to our visit. We ate there twice the quality of the food was up to its usual high standard, fresh and cooked to perfection and well presented. Unfortunately the service was not up to their usual standard especially on the second visit. We ordered tea, first the cups arrived , then the tea and hot water but no milk. As there wasn’t any staff in sight I went to ask for it. No apology and somewhat indifferent attitude. When the food arrived we had to ask for ketchup which usually arrives in a timely manner. The service was perfunctory and the first time that we haven’t left a tip. We go for the whole experience maybe the next time it will be better.

We recently visited the Duke for Sunday lunch, 10 adults and 3 children (all under 2). The staff were so accommodating with the children and the food was delicious. The whole party had a great time and we will definitely be going back. I’d recommend it to anyone!

I enjoyed my first visit. The food was good and reasonably priced. The side dishes I chose were amazing. I was left a little disappointed with my main course, the spicy chicken men which I didn’t enjoy at all. I would definitely like to go back and try some more of the menu. Overall good experience and good value food.

Ticks every box, love this place. Delicious food, lovely atmosphere and good service.

The food was excellent and amazing value for money and the staff were lovely. 10/10

Great food,great serice glad l booked

If king of the sea Lord Triton had given us permission to cook cod in batter he would have ordered it done the way as it is done at the Magpie Cafe in Whitby. To say this is a pantheon of fish and chips it is an understatement. It has been a few years since I have been to Whitby but oh my god it was so worth the wait, this cafe or probably a restaurant sits in its armchair overlooking the harbour and the many wannabe fisheries that laden the streets of this beautiful seaside town. Yet the Magpie stands as high as Whitby Abbey with everything around it looking up in awe. The food excels, the batter light crispy, the fish does not fall of the fork but stays there clinging on tantalising the taste buds with eagerly awaiting joy. The chips light crispy on the outside fluffy on the inside and mushy peas so delightful it all added up to a trilogy of completeness, the chip butty at the end was just the icing on the cake. For £34 a meal for two inc a drink may seem expensive for fish and chips but let me tell you this place is a goldmine. We booked our table in advance but there was a queue of 12 people willing to wait over an hour to get in. And it was busy but the food was not rushed or corners cut but served by friendly staff who are on top of their game. Perfection.