Must-see restaurants in North York Moors National Park

  • Bridge Cottage Bistro

    Whitby

    This outstanding Modern British restaurant, in the pretty coastal village of Sandsend 3 miles north of Whitby, may well be the east coast's best eating…

  • Star Inn

    North York Moors National Park

    This thatch-roofed country pub is home to a Michelin-starred restaurant, with a menu specialising in top-quality produce from the surrounding countryside:…

  • Talbot Yard

    North York Moors National Park

    Across the road from the Talbot Hotel, this huddle of converted stables has been reimagined as an extraordinary food court housing the stuff of gourmands'…

  • Hare Inn

    North York Moors National Park

    The phrase 'hidden gem' is overused, but here it is entirely appropriate – drowsing in a secluded hamlet 4 miles west of Helmsley, the Hare is a 21st…

  • Rusty Shears

    Whitby

    This vintage cafe covers many bases. There's an astounding drinks menu with more than 100 gins (despite the fact it's closed evenings) and gin flights, a…

  • White Horse & Griffin

    Whitby

    This splendid old coaching inn is as old as Captain Cook, and indeed the man himself used it as a meeting place to fix his crews in the 17th century…

  • Vine Cafe

    North York Moors National Park

    Goodies plucked from the gardens take centre stage at this whimsical cafe housed in vine-draped Victorian greenhouses within creepers distance of Helmsley…

  • Star Inn the Harbour exterior seating

    Star Inn the Harbour

    Whitby

    Yorkshire food hero Andrew Pern, of Michelin-starred Star Inn fame, gutted the former tourist office to create this spin-off restaurant on the harbour…

  • Trillo's

    Whitby

    Ice cream parlours are 10 a penny in Whitby, but this kiosk down at the pier sells the town's very own award-winning stuff. The Trillo brothers who…

  • Fisherman's Wife

    Whitby

    Classic, simple seafood dishes and its prime location overlooking the beach and harbour have kept diners coming back to Fisherman's Wife for years. Whitby…

  • Malton Relish

    North York Moors National Park

    This lovely deli overlooking Malton's market square is a good place to shop for local produce or sit down and taste it. The menu includes sandwiches,…

  • Moon & Sixpence

    Whitby

    This brasserie and cocktail bar has a prime position, with views across the harbour to the abbey ruins. Its menu is a refreshing change from the fish-and…

  • Magpie Cafe

    Whitby

    The Magpie flaunts its reputation for serving the 'World's Best Fish and Chips'. Damn fine they are too, but the world and his dog knows about it and…

  • Blitz

    Whitby

    War nostalgia is the theme of this 1940s-style cafe serving coffees, G&Ts and food on Whitby's East Cliff. London's war-ravaged night skyline is writ…

  • Pickering Station Tearoom

    North York Moors National Park

    The vintage 1930s tearoom on platform 1 at Pickering station serves locally sourced treats such as Brymor ice cream from Masham, and simple lunches like…

  • Secret Seaview

    North York Moors National Park

    Housed inside Robin Hood's 18th-century former chapel, Secret Seaview unfolds into an impressive casual dining space with a lofty ceiling and petite…

  • Quayside

    Whitby

    Top-notch fish and chips minus the 'world's best' tag line used by nearby competitor the Magpie Cafe – this place is your best bet if you want to avoid…

  • Humble Pie 'n' Mash

    Whitby

    Superb homemade gravy-laden pies with fillings ranging from lamb, leek and rosemary to roast veg and goats cheese, served in a cosy timber-framed cottage…

  • La Pizzeria

    North York Moors National Park

    Delicious wood-fired pizza in a modern, casual setting with blackboard specials and cocktails. A simple, winning concept and welcome change from pies,…

  • Java Cafe-Bar

    Whitby

    An eclectic little diner with stainless-steel counters, Moroccan tiling and kitsch library wallpaper, serving average coffee, huge portions of silky…