Mother Hubbard's in Scarborough

Called in today while visiting Scarborough and we enjoyed a lovely haddock and chips meal. The staff were very pleasant and efficient, the restaurant is very clean and a nice place to enjoy the food. It may be fish and chips but the whole experience felt like a return to a time where the food seemed to taste better and staff took pride in their roles. Thank you

Stopped off at Mother Hubbards for a fish supper, all the staff are very welcoming & the food was delicious even with a nice glass of wine. You can certainly tell it is local family owned business

Excellent Fish & Chips, with good service, nice atmosphere, and great value for money. Always provides a wonderful meal whenever visited. In my opinion the best fish and chip restaurant in Scarborough, wouldn't go anywhere else!

Visito regularmente el restaurante Mother Hubbards y la comida, el servicio y el ambiente son para experimentar, es por mucho el mejor restaurante en Scarborough. Pruébelo una vez y nunca querrá comer en ningún otro restaurante. Una mirada al menú, y usted está mimado para la elección, que usted querrá compartir su experiencia con todos sus amigos

Let me begin by saying we were firstly impressed by the decor of this establishment, which seemed very original, which in this current day is a refreshing element as part of any eating experience. Very clean, tidy, and complimented by well-dressed and polite staff. I ordered the seafood platter for 2, and apparently, this was a new addition to the menu and their first order of this. It came and was very nicely presented with battered prawns, calamari, scampi, salad, and a generous basket of haddock goujons. I also ordered chips and curry sauce as an addition to my order. Seeing so much battered, I expected to be tired of eating this halfway through, but boy, I was in for a surprise. I ate every bit of it, and even by the end, I was enjoying every bite, mainly because this place's batter is a game changer. The batter is so light and doesn't in any way overpower the flavour of what you're eating. Every element of the platter was cooked perfectly, the prawns and calamari cooked well not being rubbery or chewy at all they were still so tasty and juicy (writing this is making me want to go back today for more) and the scampi and haddock were also cooked well giving different taste experiences for every bite I had. The chips are also something worth going back for.  Initially, when I was presented with my meal, I wondered why the salad, but this actually helped freshening my palate during my meal. I was considering a dessert when they recommended the browni with hot fudge sauce and ice cream, and even though im not a brownie fan, I ordered. Let me explain, I'm not a brownie fan due to most brownies being hard blocks of tasteless nothings, but omg, not this brownie. The brownie was just a soft block of chocolaty tasting heaven. ahhhhh, it was absolutely delicious, accompanied by a very tasty ice cream, and finished off my meal perfectly I was lucky enough to speak to the owner, Rebecca, who is this very attractive woman with such a warm personality, lovely lass, as we say in the northeast. If you get the chance to meet her, you will see for yourself. I must say that this meal was definitely worth recommending whilst we've also visted here and tried other menu items in the past which were also very good so please if your ever in scarborough and want tasty fish and chips (or any other of their menu items) you need to visit here because the food is outstanding and the decor is perfect providing a really nice atmosphere. All this was only surpassed by how lovely the staff were. Well,'Mother Hubbards' yous have created the perfect establishment for a true seaside fish and chips experience. Thank you, and we will see you again (soon, I'm hoping).

Permítanme comenzar diciendo que en primer lugar nos impresionó la decoración de este establecimiento, que parecía muy original, que en la actualidad es un elemento refrescante como parte de cualquier experiencia alimentaria. Muy limpio, ordenado, y cumplido por el personal bien vestido y educado. Pedí el plato de mariscos para 2 , y al parecer, esta fue una nueva adición al menú y su primer pedido de esto. Vino y fue muy bien presentado con gambas rebozadas, calamares, scampi, ensalada, y una generosa cesta de goujones de eglefino. También pedí papas fritas y salsa de curry como adición a mi pedido. Viendo tantos golpes, esperaba estar cansado de comer esto a mitad de camino, pero chico, me llevé una sorpresa. Me comí todo, e incluso al final, estaba disfrutando cada bocado, principalmente porque el bateador de este lugar es un cambio de juego. La masa es tan ligera y no domina el sabor de lo que comes. Cada elemento del plato estaba perfectamente cocinado, los langostinos y calamares cocinados bien no eran gomosos ni masticables en absoluto seguían siendo tan sabrosos y jugosos (escribir esto me está dando ganas de volver hoy por más) y los scampi y eglefino también estaban bien cocinados dando diferentes experiencias de sabor para cada bocado que tenía. Las fichas también son algo por lo que vale la pena volver.   Inicialmente, cuando me presentaron mi comida, me pregunté por qué la ensalada, pero esto realmente ayudó a refrescar mi paladar durante mi comida. Estaba considerando un postre cuando me recomendaron el browni con salsa de caramelo picante y helado, y aunque no soy fan del brownie, lo pedí. Déjame explicarte, no soy fan de los brownies debido a que la mayoría de los brownies son bloques duros de nada insípido, pero omg, no este brownie. El brownie era solo un bloque suave de chocolate con sabor a cielo. ahhhhh, estaba absolutamente delicioso, acompañado de un helado muy sabroso, y terminó mi comida perfectamente Tuve la suerte de hablar con la dueña, Rebecca, que es una mujer muy atractiva con una personalidad tan cálida, una chica encantadora, como decimos en el noreste. Si tienes la oportunidad de conocerla, lo verás por ti mismo. Debo decir que esta comida sin duda vale la pena recomendar, mientras que también hemos visitado aquí y probado otros elementos del menú en el pasado, que también eran muy buenos, así que por favor si alguna vez estás en scarborough y quieres sabroso pescado con patatas fritas (o cualquier otro de sus elementos del menú) que necesita visitar aquí porque la comida es excepcional y la decoración es perfecta proporcionando un ambiente muy agradable. Todo esto solo fue superado por lo encantador que era el personal. Bien hecho 'Madre Hubbards' has creado el establecimiento perfecto para una verdadera experiencia de pescado y patatas fritas junto al mar, gracias y nos veremos de nuevo (pronto espero).

Si tuviéramos que elegir entre un restaurante de estrellas Michelin y Mother Hubbard's, Mother Hubbard's ganaría las manos. El pescado y las patatas fritas son insuperables, maravillosa calidad, porciones generosas, siempre agradable y caliente y a un precio asequible. El servicio es excelente y el restaurante no es en absoluto pretencioso. No puedo recomendar este restaurante lo suficiente.

As we said as we left, it has become our restaurant of choice in Scarborough. Basically we only go anywhere else when Mother Hubbard's is closed. The food is always top notch and the service is absolutely brilliant.

Visité aquí hace unos 3 años, así que estaba deseando ver si los estándares eran los mismos. No me decepcionó. Tenía el Haddock de tamaño mediano con papas fritas y guisantes machacados. Estaba tan lleno que no tenía espacio para mi dulce. Muy buen servicio y la comida era excelente.

Me habían recomendado este restaurante hace años, pero era tan popular que no pudimos entrar antes! Es un restaurante tradicional de pescado con patatas fritas y un entorno realmente encantador. El servicio era excelente y la comida era increíble! Definitivamente volveré!

Visited with my family last Wednesday around 3pm.Thoroughly enjoyed our fish & chips.Friendly prompt service,we will be back.Thank you.

Best fish and chips in the world.

Excellent quality fish and chips, the haddock was recommended to me by a member of staff and it was perfect. It was my first visit, but it won’t be my last. Highly recommended if you want the perfect fish and chips.

Favourite fish and chips restaurant in the world, and has been for many years, absolutely delicious and perfect

I'm a severe coeliac and have z lactose intolerance. Cateredfor me with ease and friendliness. Food was great! It's been ages since I've had proper fish and chips! Highly recommend.

A hidden gem in Scarborough Town, Brilliant fish and chips

Strangely we never went when lived in Scarborough but now we go at least once a month if we're there near lunchtime. Absolutely delicious. I always say I will eat my fish before I start on the chips but so far this hasn't happened. The chips are crisp and the fish just falls into flakes. Even get an amazing pot of tea. What's not to enjoy

Great fish and chips for a really good price. Dining all up stairs but there is a lift for disabled and push chairs

Me & my wife enjoy going to mother Hubbard's. The food is great & staff are very polite great Atmosphere

After a long day in Scarborough town, we decided on fish and chips for dinner, which I wasn’t too thrilled about. I found Mother Hubbard’s on the map app and, assuming it was the same as the familiar West Yorkshire franchises, we headed there. Following the map, we arrived at what looked like a pub-style version of Mother Hubbard’s, which was so confusing. The restaurant was upstairs, and as we climbed up the stairs, I was regretting not going for Chinese food instead. The interior had a pub-like / large spoonsy but cosy feel, and the menus were quite simple. I was already concerned because the restaurant was closing in five minutes, and it looked nothing like the Mother Hubbard’s franchises I was used to. We placed a takeaway order for three at the till, and to my surprise, the food was ready in under 15 minutes. The presentation was excellent, everything was piping hot, and the portions were huge—three orders of fish and chips for under £30, each portion had two pieces of fish in it. Absolute bargain. The service was fantastic as well. We had a great chat with the staff at the till about their batter recipe due to our allergies, and their lack of connection to the Mother Hubbard’s franchise. Despite being close to closing time, we didn’t feel rushed at all. I can honestly say this was the best fish and chips I’ve had in a very long time. We were pleasantly surprised and will definitely be back!

As we had tickets for the Stephen Joseph Theatre and the restaurant at the theatre was fully booked, we were looking for somewhere to eat near to the theatre. Mother Hubbards fish and chip restaurant was only a 5 minute walk away. The service was very efficient, lots of choice on the menu including a choice for people who didn't want fish. Lots of deals on the menu. We chose medium portions which were very generous. Would highly recommend

been here few times and its still excellent from fish and chips to the sausage and chips first class service prices are reasonable

Great service and value for money. Imaculately clean and the staff are great . A little gem in the heart of Scarbrough Thank you

Came here after a Google search for gluten and dairy free fish and chips and wasn't disappointed. Large freshly cooked portion of gluten free fish chips and mushy peas which was piping hot and delicious. Only slight disappointment was that the curry sauce wasn't gluten free, but there was a good selection of meals available . Staff were friendly and helpful, checking any questions they weren't sure about. A busy place with a mixture of local people and tourists, which is always a good sign

We used to visit here every Saturday from 2001 to 2009 when we had a holiday home nearby. We last visited 2016 and it was still excellent food. We visited today and the first thing I noticed was that the lady who used to be manager wasn't there she was always so lovely however I saw photos on the wall of her but unfortunately she no longer works there. Fish and chips were superb with lovely surrounds just as I remembered it and staff were very friendly.

Very nice fish, acceptable chips. Good service from older lady but 3 young staff standing around looking gormless, I don’t know why the older lady does all the ground work, off putting feeling watched, should be cleaning if they have nothing to do.

Supposed to be open until 6pm on Saturdays but shut before 5.40pm

Absolutely wonderful gluten free fish and chips! We went for lunch. Seated immediately. Lots of choice for Coeliac (any battered fish can be made gluten free) and such fast service! It was light, crispy and delicious. We’d definitely go again.

A nice clean cafe in the centre of Scarborough. Senior's special £13 for a 3 course meal. Excellent value for money.

Delicious fish and chips, got the haddock which tasted fresh and didn't fall apart when I cut into it. Excellently battered and the mushy peas, gravy and curry sauce were all above average.

The fish and chips here are consistently excellent, and possibly the best in Scarborough. The restaurant upstairs is large and spacious, the staff and owners are polite and attentive and the service is always very efficient. It's also really good value for money, especially the senior deal, which includes starter and dessert.

This shop front was tiny, but once inside we went upstairs which opened up into a gorgeous little gem of a cafe selling the nicest fish and chips I've tasted, staff were very friendly and helpful, this place was amazing.. Don't let the little window fool you, we'll worth a visit and the food is the best, even has a lift for any one that needed it.. Great hidden gem

Lovely restaurant with very well cooked fish and chips. Light crispy batter and nice white flaky fish. Very varied menu with various "specials" all at reasonable prices. We visited on a very hot day and the air con was a blessing.

Amazing food with great service and a really nice atmosphere! Cosy and quent! A great experience!

It was a amazing meal lovely people very talkative lovely atmosphere fantastic

You can always rely on Mother Hubbards for good customer service and excellent food. They never fail to deliver and the food is very good value for the quality you get. You won't be disappointed of you go there

A really good fish and chip restaurant where a gluten free diet is absolutely no problem. We had the medium haddock and chips and there were generous portions and efficient service at a reasonable price. Very satisfying.

Quality fish and chips! Really nice atmosphere.

Great place for gluten free fish and chips. Would definitely recommend!

Friendly helpful service......great fish and chips.

As usual, perfect fish chips and mushy peas followed by a steaming pot of tea. The gluten free batter is definitely the best in the county ❤️ highly recommend.

Really great to find a place in Scarborough doing gluten free. Others seem to think there don't get asked enough to do it but they don't seem to realise that they would not just miss out on my meal but the other six members of the family too. Loved the place which was nicely traditional. The fish & chips were excellent and the service first class. On my experience would definitely recommend.

Tasty fish and chips, friendly service.

The gluten free fish & chips were the best we have ever tasted! (And the gluten fish & chips were thoroughly enjoyed too!) The GF dishes come with a GF flag on them. Great service.

As others have said it is The best fish and chip restaurant in Scarborough. Lucky enough to stumble upon Mother Hubbards while on short holiday break in Scarborough and what a lovely place. It is set upstairs and laid out really nice and clean. Nice relaxed atmosphere and Staff were very helpful and accommodating. Food was served freshly done and hot as expected. Nice crispy batter and chips done in dripping. I had the haddock done with gluten free flour and wife had the haddock non gluten free, both were the best we have had in Scarborough and I have tried most that do gluten free and to be honest they are nothing special (no flavour). Mother Hubbards do fish and chips you want to go back again for, this is as nice as what you can find in a Whitby top named chippy. I now know where to go for my craving when in Scarborough.

Amazing fish and chips! First class chips and light fluffy batter. No stodgey feeling after. Highly recommend.

Great place for fish and chips. Very fresh !

Three courses 14pound.outstanding,staff were brilliant.

First time here & great first experience. Fish fresh, batter flakey and crisp, chips fresh and not over done, scraps provided free of charge, premises clean, staff welcoming. Well done, a great chippy restaurant. 👍

I needed the services of the lift to access this establishment close to Scarborough Railway Station so it was an ideal stop prior to my journey back to West Yorkshire. There are a number of dining options, I chose the Senior Citizens 3 course special at £14 and as I don't drink tea or coffee I was allowed a larger glass of fruit juice. The fish and chips were delicious so much so that I wanted more but understandably for the price it was a smaller portion so if I do find myself here again I may treat myself to a larger portion. The third part of my special was the Peach Melba and it was absolutely delicious so it resulted in an extremely enjoyable lunch stop especially as the staff, without exception were efficient and courteous throughout.

Again we were not disapointed at the quality of the food here, well worth the price what you order, and the cosiness of the place is excellent. We would definately recommend here if you have never eaten here before

Always eat here when in Scarborough Lovely staff very helpful and caring when my friend fell ill. Food excellent as usual.

Mother Hubbards is an exceptional fish and chip restaurant. The fish is fresh with lovely crispy batter. The premises are very clean and well cared for. The staff are welcoming and friendly. Should you have the misfortune of being disabled the facilities are well provided for this. The food is excellent and very good value. We have no hesitation in recommending this restaurant to all. An absolute must if you’re visiting the town. We will be back soon.

Lovely fish and chips great service and friendly atmosphere

Returned to scarbor for the day.and went to our favorate restaurant.and yet again superb. From entering greeted with a smile staff all smart and happy.so clean.food as I've said before the best frier inthe country.been to many over the years.mother hubbards best by miles please don't change what you do. Be back soon.

Lunchtime visit whilst staying in Scarborough for a few days after Xmas. Came after seeing the reviews... It did not disappoint... I had a beautifully cooked cod and chips and my wife had the lunchtime special. Great service and everything was cooked amazing.. I am from Grimsby originally, and so fussy about my fish and chips, but this was amazing! Highly recommended, 👏👏Thank you!

Brilliant food. Service and atmosphere

I’ve been going here for more than 25yrs I am from Scarborough and have always told everyone that it’s the best place in town for fish and chips.now I live in Nottingham and every time I visit my dad we go to have a meal,absolutely love it and well done to all the staff

Nice fish restaurant, best we’ve had in a while, prices and portion was good. Food was cooked perfectly and the haddock was delicious. Waitresses were very at-tentative and helpful. Would definitely return, puts the likes of papas to shame!!

Family run staff always catering to our needs and nothing is too much trouble, the food is delicious and it's always pleasant place to eat. Just what you want from a Fish and Chips Restaurant

Some of the staff could do to be a bit more friendly

Upstairs restaurant, with a lift or stairs. Although you can book a table, it is possible to walk in as quite spacious. Greeted on your arrival you are given a menu and usually have a choice of booth or chair seating. The menu is very good with different courses or inclusive deals all great quality. Our regular choice is the Senior Citizen Special and is a real treat, choice of starter, thin crispy batter on freshly cooked fish and homemade chips followed by your choice of homemade dessert, tea or coffee, bread and butter. All brought to table by your waitress. We also have a family member that has coeliac disease and he is delighted to be able enjoy Gluten Free Fish and Chips with us and is catered for well, even GF vinegar is available. Can’t wait until our next visit

If you visit Scarborough, make your way to Mother Hubbards restaurant for the tastiest fish and chips you’ll find. Friendly staff too !

Lovely food but £17 for a large haddock and chips which wasn’t that large is very excessive. Enjoyed but didn’t feel like it was good value for money. Had the prices been a bit more reasonable I would rate higher

Great senior citizens special, good food, good value

Friendly staff. The establishment was clean and well presented. The food was lovely and gluten free chips are a winner for my wife. Would definitely recommend this place. Yes they do take away.

Ever popular with the locals. Fish and chips, pot of tea. What else is needed.

Had senior citizens lunch. 3 courses. Delicious.

When visiting Scarborough we always eat here, never any complaints, always enjoy

Beautiful fish and chips in a lovely restaurant Well worth a visit.

Been coming to Mother Hubbard for the last 12 years, Always get treated like as a friend, With having Celiac Disease it's great to eat out, knowing that you will be taken care of. We have to travel from Derbyshire to have Gluten free scampi,, Having Prostate Cancer as well, its GREAT to go to the gents, CLEAN, but really C L E A N Take the time to find this First class Sea food restaurant if unsure just ring them, for directions.

When we visit scarboro aprox 5 times a year.always use the best mother hubbards.high quality food.perfection batter.every time we have visited.never let down.staff always happy and attentive.and we both feel excellent value for money.standards at a very high level.see you all very soon.got to be the best fish fryers in the country.

When I first saw the menu, I had some fears that the place would be a sort of throwback to the 1970s, so reminiscent was it of the sort of choice offered back then. But I needn't have worried: Mother Hubbard's is a hidden gem, with fresh food and professional service in smart surroundings. We had a lovely waitress called Lily who was friendly and well-informed. The food was served quickly and was easily the freshest fish and chips I've ever had. Portions are not so big that you have to leave some, as in some competitors, and the prices are good value.

Excellent food and friendly service,,,,

BRILLIANT. Great fish and chips and plenty. Great surroundings. Very clean and tidy. Great staff. Very polite and cheerful. My Mother and family favorite place to go. Reasonable price to. Fantastic ❤️

Gluten free menu, fish & chips were absolutely amazing, best GF I have ever had.

Brilliant. Great food. Great staff. Great place. Reasonable price. Fantastic

What a hidden gem this is ! Fab fish and chips and grat service ..we will be back !

Whenever we visit Scarborough (every 3 - 4 weeks) we eat here. This place must do the best fish and chips in the country. Food is always fresh and batter is so light and crispy. Service is quick and staff are polite and obliging. Seasonal specials and other foods are on the menu too. We always look forward to our visit here and we can highly recommend this place. We are a family of 4 adults with a wheelchair and there is an efficient lift to the restaurant for us all. If you love your food, we'll probably see you there.

A great F&C restaurant! Food was delicious, service was efficient and tables etc were clean.

Always High standards. Fish & Chips are delicious. Service is excellent. Have been enjoying Mother Hubbards Fish & Chips for many years. Never disappointed!

Beautiful fish and scampi. Something for all the family in a lovely traditional setting. We'll done for having a lift also which meant we could bring my daughter who is in a wheelchair. Lovely experience.

Lovely food at such a good price. Senior citizens deal is amazing. Can't fault the place.

Thee best gluten free fish, chips and mushy peas in North Yorkshire. Great food and portion size with brilliant service. Favourite place in Scarborough....highly recommend.

I’ve had lunch at MH with friends and family on a number of occasions. We have between us tried most dishes on the menu and always found the food to be excellent. I must recommend the Lemon Sole, and the Scampi. They are the best I’ve tasted any where I’ve eaten, and I eaten at many venues ( I’m in my 94th year).

Regular visitor always fresh lovely food ,staff all friendly,always made to feel welcome,highly recommend

Booked a table for a family meal as this was my late grandmas favourite place in Scarborough, the server that took our order was very nice and pleasant however one of the older servers made me feel uncomfortable she asked us if we “wanted anything else” at the end of the meal so we said please could we take a look at the dessert menu, to which she said nothing just looked annoyed walked off without saying anything to get a menu and came back which seemed rather rude but the main issue which has prompted me to write this review - We also have a 1 year old who is very chatty and although she is eating she is not old enough to eat with a knife and fork so unfortunately there was a bit of mess on the floor under her high chair.. which of course I always pick up under before we leave any restaurant. My husband saw the same server looking annoyed and gesturing and pointing to the dropped stuff under the high chair. Staff also just seemed to stand and watch our table until we left This then made me feel uncomfortable, that they just wanted us out of there. - not the family restaurant I thought it was.

Amazing fish n chips. Great quality, not greasy, definitely recommend. In the main shopping area of Scarborough but worth the short walk off the main sea front.

Perfect meal good service top marks.

We love our fish and chips and had the pleasure of visiting many restaurants around the country. Mother Hubbards is now one of our favourites. Delicious food, reasonable prices and good portions, what’s not to like. Wish we could’ve given a tip, felt guilty as we were so pleased with the food and service. Most places you’re able to add it to the credit card machine. Felt a great review would make up for it!

Probably my favourite chippy in Scarborough, food is fantastic and the staff arr welcoming.

Food is okay as far as a chippy tea goes . Looking a bit rundown. No ice or coffee as machines broken and male toilets not working.

Our grandchildren love this restaurant it's there special one we all love it great granny can't get enough she's on the bus from Pickering at the drop of a hat

Good location, good menu at reasonable prices. Amazing and friendly staff

Attended at lunchtime, was busy but we got a table swiftly. Speedy service by pleasant staff. Food was delicious. Was much better than trying to find somewhere for fish and chips and then eating in the rain! Would certainly go back.

Mother Hubbards Scarborough Is the place to be if you want good quality food and service in a very nice and clean restaurant, My wife had the teatime special and I had the senior citizens special and opted for Soup, Haddock with chips which was accompanied with bread and a cup of tea and Strawberries with Ice Cream all included with the senior citizens special and was good value for the price, Kind regards to all the staff, Colin and Diana Howard, see you again soon

Best fish & chips in Scarborough

First time here first class fish&chips

Great food friendly staff and a great atmosphere a must call for fish and chips, well worth the walk to to top of Scarborough

Polite, nice entry, and served quickly. I had a challenge to get train in a hour which was fulfilled by keen lovely staff! It's reasonable, the food is excellent chios just as they should be, the fish is fresh as a daisy and the batter is gorgeous, final lap was an old school peach Melba-recommendex Well done ladies, I shall return at a more leisurely pace.