31 The Quay in North Tyneside - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Very nice restaurant based in North Shields, tastefully decorated with unusual pieces of furniture expected to see in a home rather than a restaurant which adds to the vibe of this restaurant. Tried the August set menu which was value for money at £30 per head for 3 courses this month. Every course was delicious and well worth a visit if in the area.

It was stunning location and really nice food and friendly customer services . Highly recommend.

Staff were lovely. They got the drinks order wrong and still got charged for it (will wear glasses next time, didn't notice until I got home). The views are stunning They don't own the car park, so the pay machine is about a 30 yard walk from the disabled bays

Absolutely amazing dining experience we had here. The food was perfect and so well priced for what we got and the flavours were brilliant. The standout thing for me was the attention they detail they gave to me as someone with a nut allergy. A specifically printed menu with my name on and all the options I could chose, and every staff member being aware of it. Even to the level of bringing both mine and my girlfriends meal over and letting me know that her meal is nut free too so I could try it. Sounds small but all the attention to detail on it was brilliant and such a positive memorable experience, given the fact that I’ve been refused service at other restaurants for having an allergy.

I can’t recommend this restaurant highly enough. The dining room and setting are great, and the food is super delicious. I had burrata as a starter, and halibut for my main. My husband had mackerel, followed by Guinea fowl. It was all exceptional, with great attention to detail in the sauces and accompaniments. And … it really isn’t that expensive for that quality of food. There is a good, reasonably priced wine list. The service is impeccable and very efficient. I urge you to go - you won’t regret it ❤️

Stunning location. From start to finish everything was perfect. The food was incredible all made to order in front of your eyes in the open kitchen. The staff were excellent too. Next time we visit Whitley Bay we'll be heading straight here.

We just wanted to say a massive thank you for all the work and love Lewis and his team devoted to our wedding at 31 at the Quay on 4 May 2024! Lewis produces the most mouth watering menus in the North East. The food is consistently fantastic and a meal at the Quay never disappoints. This is why we booked the Quay for our wedding earlier this year for 70 guests. The food was as delicious as ever but the effort which went into setting the restaurant up (laying out favours, table plans, etc) was above and beyond. We mentioned to Lewis the day before the wedding that one guest was GF and did they have ciders and he offered to buy GF beer that evening for our friend. Even when we collected wedding items the next day, the team were so helpful and offered to help carry things to the car. We had a lovely day and everyone raved about the food and service. Orchestrating a three course meal for 70 people is not ease but Lewis and his team made it look effortless. We had our evening 'do' at The Grand Hotel in Tynemouth and the difference in attitude and assistance between the team at 31 The Quay and those at The Grand were worlds apart. All in all a special experience for a special day!

I came with my daughter for my birthday lunch. We had the 3courses. I like the fact that the menu changes monthly and has plenty of locally sourced items. The seasonal menu was an ideal size , small but we were still spoilt for choice. The food was beautifully presented and the taste matched it. The decor is modern bright and welcoming. The staff were efficient and very friendly. The wine list was good, we had a Romanian wine which was very nice, reasonably priced and something I wouldn't have normally picked. The cocktails also very nice and similar prices to local bars. We will be back in the summer

A return visit for their May menu and it was delicious. We both opted for 3 courses, very reasonably priced at £45 per head and every plate was outstanding. Love the feel of this restaurant and the staff are excellent, attentive and always happy to make recommendations, too. Starters: North Sea Cod, Curry Sauce with a King Prawn & Cheese and Onion Tart with Asparagus and Fine Herb Salad. Mains: Tasting of North Yorkshire Lamb and Kielder Venison. Desserts: Tirami-soufflé and Chocolate Marquis.

A friend and I decided to try 31 The Quay out of curiosity having vaguely heard about it. It was Friday night and the airy, light restaurant on the waterfront was fairly empty, yet there was still a warm buzz about the place, with a relaxed, seaside vibe that reminded me of holidays in St Ives. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, the service was attentive if just a touch slow. And who knew there was fine dining to be had in North Shields, just a few minutes walk south of the Fish Quay? The menu changes every month to showcase seasonal produce, and with a choice of only six dishes per course each one is a perfect combination of surprising flavours and textures; my starter of crispy duck leg with chilli ketchup and celeriac had stiff competition from my friend’s starter of North Sea cod with curry sauce and king prawn scampi. We both went for the North Yorkshire Lamb main, with confit potato, asparagus and a rich Madeira sauce to die for. We had to sample dessert of course, but with room for only one between us we compromised on choice and picked perhaps not the best one on the menu. The blood orange parfait was refreshing and tasty but was frozen solid and sitting in too much hot caramel sauce with only two tiny doughnuts to mop it all up. That said, each element was delicious, but next time I’ll go for something else. There will be a next time, as now I know it’s the perfect local place to bring friends and family for something a bit special, I’ve booked for next month.

We attended a wedding party at the weekend, the food was delicious, the service amazing and the staff did everything they could to ensure we had a good day. An excellent restaurant

Genuinely the best steak and chips I have ever consumed, preceded by a cod and scampi starter that lit up my palette. It is our 26th wedding anniversary and our local choices are unpretentious. The cookery, service, wines, and views made for a memorable evening. I tried to convince the expert waitress this was the best restaurant evening since I witnessed the Spice Girls in the Ivy but the memories are now hazy. Every detail was thoughtful and skilful.

Outrageously good food, hidden gem so lucky to have this amazing restaurant local to us it’s 5 star on all fronts the service was brilliant and the food was faultless

Had a lovely bottomless brunch in a group of 10 yesterday.The food was amazing, the cocktails were fab and the service was fantastic as staff were very attentive hence we were never without a drink.Great value!

Wonderful view across the Tyne, great food and excellent service. The Tiramisu was epic. Will be back.

We particularly like the fish dishes at 31 The Quay and find the standard of fish cookery to be perfect and always consistent.

Overall thoroughly enjoyed our meal but for the price point, would prefer fresh flowers (not plastic) on table, linen napkins/tablecloths etc. Little touches, I.e. complimentary bread roll with starter would have enhanced our experience.

First time at 31 the quay today for Sunday dinner, food service and location was fantastic can’t believe we haven’t know about this gem sooner, certainly one of the best for Sunday dinner on Tyneside. Can’t wait to try the main menu

The food is delicious and the staff very attentive and lovely. The cost was a little more than what I would usually pay for lunch but it is what you should pay for an excellent chef x

Well thought out menu and utterly delicious food. Great service too, had a very enjoyable night here.

Two of us ate lunch here on a Saturday. The food and service were amazing and the location is really lovely. No service charge on the bill so please remember and tip the staff as they definitely deserve it

We had a lovely night at 31 The Quay. The staff are all fab and are a credit to the restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious. A great team of chefs, cooking great food. Thank you all.

Absolutely knock out food and and lovely staff. A brilliant evening..

Where will I start - I could go on and on as I can't recommend 31The Quay enough . It is a FABULOUS experience from start to finish , from the staff welcome, attention to detail making it personal with exceptional service to the experts in the kitchen who provide superb food . Apart from that the location and view makes everything complete

31 The Quay is a really lovely the restaurant. The food was absolutely beautiful. Tasted great and looked like works of art. The staff were all really lovely and friendly. Will definitely be returning 😊

Came yesterday as part of family celebration, the meat eaters were well fed, full plates and full of delicious looking veg, My meal was an abject disappointment, what amounted to a bowl of soup, and an onion Tarte tatan, with a sprig of broccoli and two pieces of kale, FGS! costing £30!! I sat having veg envy looking at their plates, was there any for me....nope, even the cauliflower cheese was part of their meal, Left very disappointed and still hungry, although the soup and tart were very tasty, it was very poor meal, for goodness sake give the vegetarians some veg!!

Just wonderful. I don’t have enough superlatives for the food. They know how to cook fish, and cook it well!

Great setting, stuning views, very clean. Staff friendly. Nice food. No cheese board, only sweet desert hence 3 stars. I would retun but not on a Sunday as i would like to see a different menu. I would recommend.

The most incredible restaurant, the best food I’ve ever eaten. Amazing service, just all-round excellent. Went with my family and was just a lovely restaurant. Can’t wait to come back!! Patrick

The food and service was good. Could have done with a bit more choice on the mains.

Absolutely the best Sunday Lunch going in Newcastle! Every single element cooked to perfection. Staff are friendly & efficient. Love that the menu changes monthly. The soufflé is always delicious. £30 for two courses, the food is very good.

Attended a wedding there, very good food and good location

Beautiful Fathers Day meal. The food was exquisite, the restaurant decor is really well done, and the ambience relaxed. The views are stunning and the staff are incredible. Great value for money and a true hidden gem. 100% recommend

We had our wedding reception here with 70 people and it was absolutely incredible. Amazing atmosphere and views. Lewis and Di and their team were fabulous to work with throughout the entire process and the staff were so fun on the day. Really couldn't ask for anything better!

Very nice Sunday lunch. Restaurant is in a great place, has lovely views and serves fabulous food.

I warmly recommend 31 The Quay. The food is exceptional: beautifully cooked fish, wonderful fresh produce which tasted like summer on a plate, lovely dessert. Excellent, relaxed service. A stunning riverside location. Thank you.

Just had another fabulous Sunday dinner at 31 The Quay. We love it here! The food is fabulous and better than any other restaurant at the Coast and probably nicer than Cafe21. Staff are also lovely. It isn’t cheap but you get what you pay for. Not sure why they don’t advertise at all. If you didn’t know where it was located you would never find it as it’s not signposted at all. Shame because it’s such a gem of a restaurant

Excellent food, great service, thanks so much for looking after us so well!!

A great restaurant on the banks of the Tyne. Now this is great dining, just like it used to be. Spacious and warm with comfort in mind. If like me, eating out is rare and memorable, this would be an ideal venue fit for any special occasion. The food was in no way disappointing and although the pictures may make the portions seem like half, we were all full and pleasantly surprised by the taste of each course. Put it this way, we were all too full for dessert. It's North Eastern food with superb views of a superb location. Each time prior to the event and not knowing the restaurant's clients, I thought it might be wild west territory. I was too naive to have doubted it. It is absolutely deserving of repeat visits. It's what hopefully will happen to other restaurants in the region. They may look to 31Quay, and take a few leafs out of 31Quay's book.

My visit to 31 The Quay was a complete shambles of culinary incompetence and uncaring service. My wife and I were looking forward to enjoying the Sunday lunch, after seeing photos of the food online and reading the hyped reviews, but what we got instead was a complete catastrophe. The menu was well thought out and it all looked very appealing. When the food arrived, it was not. The only redeeming feature of our meal was the Nduja flatbread with pecorino and tarragon, which was admittedly tasty but so minuscule that it was gone in a flash. My starter of Hand-rolled pasta with chicken, St George mushrooms and truffle was a complete joke. The chicken and mushroom were diced so tiny that it was like eating baby food, and the mushrooms used could have been any old variety plucked off the supermarket shelf. The dish was swimming in a sea of greasy oil and a volume of lemon juice that was overwhelming and had no business being there. My wife's whipped goat's curd with summer vegetables, truffle honey, and walnut dressing was equally woeful. The dish was insipid, and ice-cold in parts, there was not a hint of truffle or honey to be found. To make matters worse, the staff seemed utterly indifferent to our displeasure. The main courses were lukewarm, and my belly pork was stone-cold in the center. The crackling was a pitiful excuse for a crispy skin and was barely edible. When I summoned the waiter to complain, he mumbled something about the chef and then vanished into thin air. I was left alone, staring at a plate of cold meat and vegetables, seething with frustration. Finally, he deigned to bring me another piece of pork, but it was drenched in scorching hot gravy, which made for an unpleasant surprise. It arrived on its own little plate, ready to meet my now even colder vegetables. I moved the cold piece of pork off my plate and onto the empty dish that my cauliflower cheese had come in. When I cut into it, I discovered that it was cold again! The staff showed no signs of caring about our dissatisfaction and took our complaints as an excuse to avoid our table altogether. We eventually gave up on the meal and left, and the staff barely acknowledged our departure. Nobody questioned why we hadn't finished our food or showed any interest in our feedback. They were more interested in trying to upsell us on dessert. The bill, despite a few token attempts at placation, was still exorbitant for the dismal quality of the food and the appalling service we received. We left and the staff didn’t acknowledge our departure. In conclusion, I would strongly advise any fellow diners to steer clear of 31 The Quay. The food was revolting, the staff were indifferent, and the entire experience was a complete and utter disaster.

Lovely meal but service not so good waited long time to be served and Waited that long to pay bill I ended up going looking for waitress

The food and staff were amazing, I will definitely return. There weren't many people in the restaurant which was a shame, but possibly due to it being good Friday.

With out a doubt a gem of a resturant in the North East. Skill of the chefs is second to none. Friendly service. Will be back soon!

We booked a table for 7 via the app, after checking the menu for choice (2 vegetarians) and for price. Sunday lunch was listed as £18 with starters and desserts around £7. When we arrived the only option was a slightly different menu without individual pricing. 2 courses for £30 or 3 for £35. Slightly more expensive than listed on the app which I thought was a little bit underhand. The beef Sunday lunches were fairly large but the beef extremely rare and chewy across all 4. The Rhubarb crumble soufflé (X3) had no rhubarb whatsoever and a thimble of custard. A small glass of sprite is £3.70 which is daylight robbery. Our orders had to be taken multiple for times with staff returning to ask again, for unknown reasons. When it came to the bill this took a while as it could not be split to pay on cards unless exact amounts were first written down, put through the till and individual payments made. Not a huge issue but a bit outdated. Overall from our experience we all left feeling that it was very expensive for the quality of food/venue and won't be returning.

Wonderful Sunday lunch one of the best I have ever had

must DISAGREE with comment that the menu is restricted and expensive. The quality is top class, service efficient and friendly and the setting looking up or down river is fantastic. There are are least 20 items on the main menu which is quite enough. And 2 courses for £35 is not excessive for the quailty and portion size

Wonderful staff, great menu and prices. Fine dining indeed 😁👍

This is restaurant is situated at the far end of the North Shields fish quay near to the old Smiths dock site and the ferry landing . Excellent menu with 4 courses for £40. Difficult to decide what to have, but all 4 of us were all delighted with our choices. Reasonable priced wine list. Staff were friendly and the service was faultless. Highly recommended!

Our evening at 31 The Quay was exceptionally pleasing. The food was well prepared and beautifully presented, the wine list was extensive and pairing support provided. Being able to watch our meals being prepared by the chefs was a bonus; we could see their passion and dedication to perfection in real time, and we certainly tasted delicious food as the result. The set menu was great value, no hesitation in giving a 5-star rating. Thank you, we will definitely visit again when next in town (from Oz).

I took my friend from London to this wonderful restaurant for a special birthday. We were both absolutely blown away by the amazing food, and the lovely and welcoming atmosphere. We also had 3 excellent cocktails as well as a very nice bottle of wine. It was really good value for money. The staff were lovely and very efficient. If you are considering going for a meal here, I would say get booking. You will not be disappointed.

This is a must-visit restaurant in an unlikely setting at the far end of the North Shields fish quay. Excellent value October menu with 4 courses, and each one (between 4 of us each chose something different) was superb. Service was faultless too, highly recommended!

Visited here just before Christmas. The food was delicious. There was a good choice of starters, mains and desserts, vegans and vegetarians catered for. Booked again for a birthday celebration.

Lovely Sunday lunch, the belly pork was tender, the crackling just right and the veg was all fresh. The staff were very friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Loved the open kitchen, well worth a visit

Nice Sunday lunch, nice staff, nice decor, nice view.

There was a wedding party in at the same time that my family had booked for. The kitchen clearly couldn't cope with preparing such a volume of food all at once and we had a very long wait for the starter and a pretty long one for the mains. At this price I don't think it's unreasonable to expect far better service. It was supposed to be a birthday celebration meal and I think we'd have had a nicer night if we'd gone somewhere else.

Why would anyone would go anywhere else for Sunday lunch. By far the best we have had. Absolutely beautiful meal, good size portions and efficient and friendly staff. What more could you want?

Fabulous food, great service & awesome location

Fantastic food and the set menu was ridiculously good value. Will be visiting again.

Excellent food, excellent service in an excellent environment. In fact .. excellent!!

Amazing quality and value! The 4 course set menu which includes a glass of wine is fabulous. All courses were good, but the main dish of sea bass was exceptional. The desserts - a whipped chocolate and a rice pudding with cherries and salted fudge finished off a stupendous meal. Well worth the trip to North Shields

Really tasty, well-presented meal with all three courses demonstrating a skilled kitchen. Friendly and attentive service and all in a unique location.

Outstanding, 1 of the best meals we have ever had. We went on a Sunday for a traditional Sunday roast. Service was exceptional and food was out of this world. Would definitely recommend.

Not our first visit, and definitely not the last. Set menu is brilliant value for a midweek option. We love that the menus change monthly, so we get to try new things every time. Service was excellent. If I could change anything it would be lovely to have lunch on a Saturday.

I had a fabulous meal here tonight. Top notch food at reasonable prices. Staff were lovely - really friendly, attentive and helpful. Not to mention the wonderful views - a hidden gem

It's a long time since we've enjoyed a meal as much as this. Brilliant cooking. Not cheap but worth every penny!

As a family we don't manage to eat together very much these days. A trip to the North East provided an excuse for a family dinner. Following a quick look at a number of possibilities, chance provided 31 Quayside in North Shields as the venue... Lucky us. North Shields has changed a bit since I lived in Newcastle in the sixties but this restaurant is a stunner. Easy to book, friendly reception, great location, lovely views and ferry and ship activity on the Tyne to remind us of where we were. Capping it all a great menu; in our set menu choices we had Focaccia, Cod Fritters, Ravioli, Courgettes, Brill, Pork, Bream and Pithivier. The desserts were Fondant, Raspberries and Souffle. Everything top quality, good value for money and attentively served in a great atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Great food, great service, great views over the river. I had a cuttlefish starter and cod main, both were excellent. I’d definitely return.

Been today for Sunday lunch. At last a chef who knows how to cook lamb!!!

Great location , very convenient if you live upstairs , literally a elevator ride to the bottom , small menu so everything is fresh and they taste good , cooked really well . Prices are very cheap for such good quality food and a very generous portion (£24 2 courses). Staff were well trained and very polite . Great place

Went for Sunday lunch and the food, drinks, service and location were all excellent. Would thoroughly recommend!

We had a beautiful meal at 31 The Quay. Food was delicious from start to finish, truly was fantastic. Our party raved about the lamb and the ribeye, and the rice pudding souffle wasunreal. Staff couldn't have gone out of their way more - both in advance of our visit and for the duration - to ensure one member of our party's nut allergy was catered for. Very much appreciated and made our visit all the smoother. The serving staff were jus great, and the excellent service just made our night, especially from the lovely Georgia. A brilliant visit all round, we'd highly recommend!

Fantastic Location Fantastic Food Reasonable prices but without doubt the best quality of the restaurant is its staff and their helpful friendly and efficient service - best service we have received in a long time. We definitely intend to return.

My husband & I had a lovely evening! It’s a fantastic venue, beautiful views over the river Tyne, delicious food and the staff were extremely attentive - especially Georgia (wine expert) & Melissa, our friendly waitress! Compliments to the chefs for outstanding food! We will definitely be back! Thank you for a lovely evening and we will be recommending you to all of our friends & family!

The Meals were class and the service was brilliant. Tell Jakey Weech he was absolutely amazing. Make him the manager of the restaurant

jakie weech really made this place special and his service was amazing. i really appreciate him. make him manager

Very positive experience. Three of us all had 2 courses each from the special menu plus drinks and thoroughly enjoyed our meals, which were beautifully cooked & attractively presented. All the staff were very helpful & friendly. Good music & atmosphere. Altogether very good quality.

Wonderful food, lovely staff, great views, what's not to love.

The usual wonderful view of the Tyne. The food keeps getting better, loved the treacle tart with blood orange. The menu seems smaller but everything on it according to my friends was fantastic. The service is attentive and very pleasant. Love this place.

We had a wonderful anniversary meal here! Lovely warm atmosphere as the storm blew outside, spectacular food using seasonal ingredients, great service and delicious cocktails. Perfect night out!

Found this little gem of a place completely by accident. Had a wonderful meal last night and the service was excellent. We ate from the set menu which was delicious but the options on the normal menu was great too. Set menu very reasonably priced given the quality of the food, ingredients and service. Would highly recommend and we will definitely be back!

Delicious meal. And lovely views but such pleasant staff. Amelia

My wife has just spoken to Diane to explain she has to cancel her booking due to a very personal issue involving her friend and she was wonderfully understanding. She came off the phone in tears as Diane was so understanding and it’s nice to see she had the personal touch and not just had a cancellation. Diane can I say than you so much for your understanding and caring manner. Wonderful customer service from such a kind and caring person.

A lovely setting with beautiful river views. Our third visit and look forward to the next time. The meals are divine.

Had a fabulous night tonight, The staff are friendly and helpful, The setting is lovely and the food is amazing. I would recommend to everyone and will definitely be back.

Absolutely gorgeous surroundings, lovely atmosphere and scrumptious menu. Couldn't fault it

We went here today to celebrate Christmas with our work team. Food is outstanding! Best Sunday dinner around and the gravy is delicious. Deserts are an absolute dream . Lovely spacious clean fresh restaurant with wonderful staff . Will definitely be back what a treat !

I had a lovely meal here last night in this fabulous restaurant overlooking the river. Food was beautifully presented, top quality and delicious. Service very friendly and efficient. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a fine dining experience in tasteful surroundings.

Best meal I've had in the UK.. staff were amazing.. I can not recommend highly enough.. Food, staff (Georgia) and location could not be better.

Fabulous food and lovely friendly staff

Brilliant Sunday dinner, staff/service was great. Food was faultless cant wait to come back. Tips cannot be added to the bill and paid with card so take cash for tips!

I have had 4-5 meals here in the past and have been more than happy. Today was a real disappointment in terms of meal & service. My wife had belly pork which was very nice , I had lamb which was almost inedible as it was so chewy. After a few mouthfuls, I gave up and advised the waitress who apologised and asked me if I wanted a replacement (either lamb or some other main course) and I declined as it would have meant that my wife was eating alone while I waited for my meal, then I would be eating alone when mine was served. I decided to have a starter, which would be available immediately, so that my wife was not eating alone & when the waitress brought this, she advised that this would be on the house as they realised that I had only ordered it because the main meal had not been satisfactory and I did not want my wife eating alone. When I received the bill, it included both the lamb & the starter. I queried the bill and it was returned with the lamb removed but not the starter. I queried this again & after a wait of 10-15 minutes the supervisor returned to say that the bill for the starter was correct and would not be removed. The waitress who had served us was off duty at this point. I paid the bill albeit very reluctantly - on the whole a wholly unsatisfactory experience

Modern restaurant with great views of the river tyne. Spotless. Open kitchen with chefs in full view while cooking. Attentive, friendly and efficient staff. Food of very high quality with great flavours.

Sunday lunch today - amazing! This fabulous, glass fronted, riverside restaurant is just the perfect setting to enjoy the amazing food served here. The roast belly pork fell apart it was so tender with crackling. In house made yorkshire pud and lovely veg and potatoes. All the staff are very friendly and make sure everything is to your liking, with a smile. Be sure to book in advance or you will be disappointed!

Lovely setting worth a visit. Menu very restricted and portions small for the prices.

31 The Quay has the most amazing food, cocktails and atmosphere. Each dish is impeccably prepared and presented. I went for the cured monkfish starter, a turbot main and hedgerow soufflé - every single component was cooked perfectly and was overall a fantastic meal. My husband had the crab lasagne starter, a cod main and the mango/passion fruit cheesecake for dessert. For a man who usually finds fault with something he was speechless. The cocktails were so good that I had Lauren bringing them in quick succession. Try the North East side gimlet! Staff are wonderfully friendly, the atmosphere is relaxed and just the way it should be. We can not wait to head back here with friends and family. Such a credit to the area.

Lovely venue spacious modern, brilliant view. Really goid food, very modern classic. Excellent staff.

Superb food, excellent service, would thoroughly recommend.

Excellent customer service. A lady called Di couldnt have been more helpful when I was planning a surprise for my friend's civil partnership. Although I couldnt be present on the day, my friends said the food was excellent! Thanks Di

Very tasty food, from an ethical employer who sources food locally and pays employees a fair wage.

Fabulous service and brilliant friendly staff .. food outstanding will definitely return .. made to feel very welcome with great views