Our insider's guide to the best places to eat in Scarborough, including seriously impressive local dishes, new imaginings on gastro greats and fresh delicious meals without breaking the bank.
It wasn’t so long ago that there were only a handful of – restaurants in the town to get excited about. Now Scarborough's food scene is modern and fresh offering outstanding, reasonably priced lunch and dinner choices for all.
Take a look at some our favourite choices and maybe book a table or mosey on in and discover for yourself
The PLOUGH SCALBY
What a delight! Fresh local food in a warm and friendly atmosphere, serious attention to detail and some fantastic new twists on classic food. Offering lunches, evening dining and relaxed Sunday lunches.
JEREMY'S
Award winning chef de patron Jeremy has a passion for flavour, seasonal local produce & contemporary, accessible cuisine - a sophisticated yet relaxed dining experience. For an A La Carte dining or a lazy Sunday Roast with the family - Jeremy's offers a chic environment to enjoy outstanding food, wine and service.
THE COPPER HORSE
Fresh, wholesome and home cooked! Seasonally inspired menus with a superb choice of special menus. Perfect for drinks with friends, casual dinner or special occasion and lunch at the weekend. The fillet steak is a personal favourite! Situated just outside of Scarborough in the lovely village of Seamer.
CLARK'S restaurant
Clark’s Restaurant offers a blend of old and new décor serving British dishes inspired by local producers with black board special dishes, wines and beers. Located near to the Scarborough Market and close to the town centre Clark's Restaurant is in a superb position for a night out after dinner or a stroll down to the beach after Sunday lunch.
ASK
Enjoy a truly Italian meal overlooking the beautiful vista of Scarborough Harbour when you book a table on the waterfront. The outdoor terrace, part-covered, part-open, directly overlooks the water and is a wonderfully calming setting to appreciate the very best Italian food in the area.
www.askitalian.co.uk/restaurant/scarborough
old SCALBY MILLS
The Old Scalby Mills is a delightful seaside pub situated in an enviable position at the end of the Promenade in Scarborough and next to the Sea Life Centre on the Cleveland Way.You can enjoy good, homemade food sourced from local produce, superb real ales, amazing hospitality and the best views in Scarborough without breaking the bank!
the MAYFIELD
The Mayfield, the focal point of Seamer village just outside Scarborough, is a traditional English family-friendly pub which serves an extensive range of quality food, a superb selection of real ale and wines, and offers an outstanding line-up of entertainment; everything from sell-out comedy nights to unmissable tribute acts!
Serving a great choice of food including family favourites such as our steak & real ale pie, traditional fish 'n' chips, burgers and grills, sandwiches, salads and fantastic sharing platters at very reasonable prices!
EAT ME cafe
Eat Me Cafe sits quietly in a backstreet of Scarborough behind the world-famous Stephen Joseph Theatre.
They offer a diverse multicultural menu, serving hand-packed burgers, Japanese Ramen, Shetland Pie, Thai Curries.... and much much more. Wide range of delicious cakes and stunning coffee if you are just popping in. Fantastic quirkiness and humour really adds to the relaxed and informal dining experience.
RELISH
Relish is a new and exciting café in Scarborough town centre offering delicious, hearty, homemade menu favourites, breakfasts, lunches and hot beverages. Perfectly situated in the town centre on Waterhouse Lane for a quick snack or coffee and cake. Very well priced and lovely atmosphere to eat, chat and natter in.
COWSHED
A real burger and beer experience to enjoy! A must visit for a brilliant casual dining experience in Scarborough. A relaxed and friendly atmosphere right on point with today's trends. Book in advance as limited covers and a real popularity for obvious reasons makes booking occasionally tricky! Walk ins can be seated occasional - but give it a go guys you will not be disappointed.
Enjoy...