Reviews in Whitby

Our first visit to The Magpie Cafe. I expected it to be similar to lots of other fish and chip restaurants. How wrong I was. The quality of the food was off the scale. I really didn't expect it to be anything like as good as it was. It was fabulous. Also the staff were lovely, knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. We will definitely eat there every time we visit Whitby. I wish they would open a restaurant near to where we live!

had a 4day break in Whitby area dined at the magpie 3 times excellent as usual. liked the online booking, no queuing great.

Simply fabulous fish. Which is not so simple always - scallops, excellent, oysters, excellent, choice of fish, excellent, preparation of fish excellent. So - fish it is. Supplemented with a nicely matched drinks menu and very friendly and helpful staff. Always worth a visit when in Whitby … just make a reservation in time.

Evening meal booked for Saturday evening , everything was up to the Magpies usual high standards , good food , good service

What a fabulous occasion, yet again, at the Magpie. Wonderful food, and wonderful service. Made the weekend, really did

That fact that you need to book way before the date you wish to eat at The Magpie, speaks volumes. It is one of the most popular (if not THE most popular) fish restaurants in Whitby. The food is excellent, the staff are very friendly and experienced, the atmosphere is always great and always good the value for money. Some may not know this, but The Magpie doesn't just have fish on the menu, it caters for meat eaters too. My fiancé and I, along with our friends, have eaten at The Magpie often and always booked a couple of months in advance to save disappointment. You will always find a queue of hopefuls outside, day or night. If you wish to have a fabulous food experience, try The Magpie; you'll soon become one of its many staunch devotees.

Dined twice during a four night stay in Whitby. Both meals very enjoyable - fried haddock and chips, grilled skate, boiled pots and parsley sauce, haddock and salmon gratin dish, all excellent. Ability to combine items from the menu to make a dish of personal choice is particularly satisfying. Booking is advisable to avoid over an hours wait at busy times. Service is very helpful and attentive.

Had the regular portion of cod and chips , mushy peas as well. Should have had a small portion ! Excellent service, all helpful and friendly girls/ladies. Fantastic food, best fish and chips I have ever had. Excellent menu choice , lots of different fish and other choices if you don’t like fish. Busy restaurant but does not effect the service . Will be back

Food was outstanding chips were crispy outside and fluffy inside, fish was very fresh. Fruit cake and cheese was not stingy on the the cheese so well worth the money. If your going to visit book a table in advance so you can jump the queue.

Haddock chips and mushy peas. As always EXCELLENT truly exceptional.

Delicious fish. A real treat. I hope to be able to come back soon. Thank you.

Plenty to choose from on the menu plus specials. Appreciated the facility to have a main course as starter size as portions are generous. Well cooked, tasty dishes. Very popular so we had to book well in advance to secure a table

I was determined on this visit to the Magpie that I would eat something else other than fish and chips. So glad I did as my haddock and salmon gratin was amazing. Service is always first class. My only hope is that I can get a booking for tomorrow night to have my fish and chips before I go home after my holiday.o

We visit the magpie quite a lot and always enjoy our meal. The staff are always efficient and very friendly. It’s the only time I eat fish.

For my starter I had Breaded Whitebait, which I can honestly say, was the best I have ever had! I followed this with a 12 oz Haddock, which again surpassed my expectations; beautiful crispy light batter, containing sweet, succulent Haddock! I thought my local Fish & Chip shop was good, but the experience I had last night, I don’t think will ever be beaten, unless I can get myself back to the Magpie Cafe! Thank you all at the Magpie Cafe, for this wonderful experience. Howard Jones

The food and service was amazing, looking forward to our next visit for amazing fish and chips and Whitby Scampi.

We have eaten several times at the magpie cafe and every time we have thoroughly enjoyed the meal. The waitress at the latest meal was very attentive and very funny. It was only her fifth day on the job, l hope she stays as she was a delight. Well done to the magpie cafe, keep up the good work.

Superb fish, beautifully cooked and excellent service. Never disappoints.