North in Sunderland

Brilliant combinations of flavour and texture. Great menu. Lovely team. Fab location. Try it! Our favourite place by a country mile!

Visited on a Wednesday night without booking, but arrived so early that we managed to get a table. The menu has a good range of dishes. The steak and prawns were particularly good, but everything was delicious. The service was friendly, and the decor is cool. Best small plates I’ve had in the North East, and would definitely recommend.

This restaurant does amazing brunch and tapas. Everything freshly prepared and beautifully served. Excellent service and the location on the beach is magical.

This was our first time here and it won’t be our last. The service was excellent and friendly without being overbearing. We enjoyed the decor, though it is a little tired, and also the fact that you can see into the kitchen and watch the food being prepared. There is an amazing view over the beach through the plate glass windows. And now the food! It is small plates which are fabulous and also reasonably priced. We enjoyed all of the dishes we had (6 in total) and all were of top quality and flavour. You can’t go wrong here - well worth the visit; make sure you book first.

What an absolutely outstanding experience, Mitchell star cuisine at reasonable prices. We had 5 dishes, which is plenty for 2 people as the small plates are a reasonable size. Hard to decide which dish was best, as they were all excellent, if we had to make a choice, the monkfish and sea bream were outstanding. It's a really small venue with beautiful views over the beach, so definitely worth booking in advance. It's going to be a regular venue for the future

We had a great meal at North - fantastic food, great views, and very friendly and professional service. The surf n turf is fantastic, and we’re already planning our return visit to try the evening menu. Another gem found.

Came here with friends who recommended North. Small restaurant in great location -booking is essential for lunches and dinner. Loved the food here - so different. Small plates to share (if desired). There were 3 of us and we chose 6 plates with divine foccacia bread. We had king prawns, smoked mackerel, foamed feta cheese with beetroot, a gorgeous cauliflower dish and sea bream. All were really good. The bill for the 3 of us was £99.00 which included a nice bottle of wine and a couple of soft drinks. Menu changes were regularly which is great.

I wondered if perhaps has changed hands as like night and day the difference now sadly. We love it here and have recommended it but the last two visits I’m afraid are poor !! No Sav by the glass. No pale ale And the service gets worse We are always finished and plates cleared and then another plate will arrive which obviously we won’t eat

Just marvellous. Had been once before so had high expectations, but they were exceeded. Brilliant young staff, well supervised, so overall excellent service. Pre dinner vermouth and lovely reasonably priced montepulciano, topped by the after dinner bottle-aged Negroni. Never had this before two weeks ago at the Michelin star Hand in Flowers. North version was better for a fraction of the price😃 Oh yes….food. A bit limited on what I could try as on my own, but the crab arrancini, the North Sea cod, and the Korean spiced cauliflower were just perfect. All with a great view of the North Sea itself. The chef was shy about giving me his name but he’s clearly learned from some masters. Thank you North. I live in London but will be back asap.

I’ve not actually personally eaten here - yet ! but had great friendly service, we had a family 40th at the weekend and we wanted to suprise them , we found out they had a table booked and contacted the restaurant and asked if we could pay part of the bill up front and would the restaurant let them know as soon as they were seated, this wasn’t a problem at all and the staff did a great job making the whole experience really special, apparently the food is amazing, so thanks to the staff at North (dad &sue) 😉

The food is very good, the downside is they operate a table time limit which is not enforced, so you have to wait for your table to come free even though you have booked. The service is a little slow but everything is freshly cooked. Overall I would think twice before I book again.

Overall the food was good. We had a selection of plates which on the whole were tasty and well presented. We thought that the prawns needed some bread to mop up the garlic oil, the scallops needed to be simpler and didn’t need the nduja sauce as it took away from the taste of the scallops. Service was very slap dash… wasn’t offered more drinks, check backs on the food or if we wanted anymore dishes. Would return but similar to Mexico 70, it could be better if more attention to service was improved on.

What a nice meal! My partner and I had the North sharing platter and everything it had to offer was outstanding. The prawn sizzler, which was part of the sharing meal had the most juicy delicious prawns and we dipped the homemade focaccia in the garlic oil. Yum. The Halibut in white wine sauce was divine and cooked to perfection. The squid was tender and really tasty. The breaded cod bites were crisp, juicy and tasted very fresh. Perfect seasoning. The selection homemade pickles were a great accompaniment to clean your palate to ensure you get all the flavours of the great quality of fish. We loved it all. If you fancy a classy meal in a non pretentious and relaxed atmosphere without tacky decorations but clean lines to not be distracted from the great location. Look no further.

Came for Valentine's Day brunch. Nothing at all to signify this was a special day- not on the menu,( a sharing dessert would be good) not in decoration , like red hearts at the entrance for example, not even a rose on the table. The owner was in while we were there so it's not like he didn't know. Service v poor , was hassled to make a choice, ignored from the food being delivered until them clearing the table. Was hassled to leave after an hour and a quarter by them giving us the bill when I was halfway down my coffee. I had tried to get the attention of the 2 staff to get another drink for my wife and some more salt for their underseasoned meat. Despite having only 7 of their 8 tables occupied, there was no interest in customer service beyond the basic. The couple on the other table got up to get something themselves in the end after trying to get the attention of the 2 staff. I expected so much better. I reckon with a bit of decent service ,we could have spent an extra £25 on cocktails and dessert , but I think it was more important for them to get us out, so they could close on time.

We wanted to try out this restaurant as we’d never been. A good selection of seafood and other dishes. We had salmon as a starter with homemade foccacia, then cod bites with tartare sauce, feta with beetroot and pine nuts, and the list goes on! They also do their own cocktails and there’s a wine list. Great location, right next to the beach. No parking, but can park in the residential area just across the road. Staff were friendly and hospitable. We will definitely be back!

This tiny place right on the beach at seaburn is just fabulous. The tapas style small plates cover plenty of different dishes. More meat in the winter than mostly fish in the summer reflecting the seasonality of the fresh food. We were a party of four so we were able to try most of the menu. Every dish was beautifully presented and the flavours all complimented each other. The deserts were delicious too. A few photos attached. You have to book well in advance unless you are happy to do an early sitting on Wednesday otherwise there is a long wait. Couldn’t fault anything including the service and atmosphere .

Our second visit to North. Just as good as the first time, lovely, friendly staff, gorgeous food and beautiful beach views. What’s not to like?

Amazing food with a great view. Have visted many times now, last visit was brunch and was as delicious as all previous visits. It's very small inside so would book online. Staff are all super friendly

Very good food, very good service and the view is incredible! I had the black pudding rosti, which wasn’t actually a rosti but was delicious. Only criticism was that the Coke comes in tiny half bottles, which makes them very expensive.

Just wanted to have a Quick Look inside the restaurant and picked up the menu at the bar to be told the menu is on the wall outside, not much of a welcome , you’ve just lost 2 new customers

Great location , right on the beach. Very small inside with simple decor. Serves small plates only ar night. Food very creative and delicious. Serving staff are very helpful and pleasant however could dress smarter to suit the environment.

Visited North with my partner at the weekend. The food was absolutely amazing. Tapas style plates that were incredibly delicious. Cocktails were amazing also and the setting on the beach is ideal. Will most certainly be visit here again.

I have given North 3 stars as I have visited before for brunch and it has been lovely . Was today just a bad day ? Food was very mediocre, overcooked, dry and pretty tasteless tbh. I did mention this half way through our meal and server told the kitchen he said. I really dislike leaving a poor review , in fact I never actually do , especially as North is a small independent restaurant , which I love to support, but today was so disappointing unfortunately. The premises and views are beautiful but the food quality today was really not good at all. They did offer, very half heartedly, to take my food off the bill as we went to pay , despite it still being on the bill after mentioning it wasn't good earlier, but as we had eaten a lot of it , I did offer to pay which was readily accepted . I also feel that my comments were discussed and scorned by the server in the open kitchen , with the kitchen staff , as we were leaving . I was watching from the exit. I may be wrong here 🤷🏼‍♀️but that is certainly how it appeared to me as a paying customer. They were definitely laughing & making fun of someone / something as we were leaving. It looked to be us, as it stopped so abruptly , as soon they saw us watching what was being said. This restaurant has the capacity to be really lovely , but they need to watch the quality of food , taste & cooking of it and not get complacent, as there are many more good quality cafes / restaurants to visit in Seaburn just a short walk away .

Superb food in a superb setting. Contemporary decor in a renovated seaside shelter. Great menu and excellent service. Can’t recommend highly enough. Looking forward to evening menu soon. Brunch was 10/10.

We booked here for an impromptu dinner and we were certainly impressed. Firstly, the staff were able to offer us a table despite it being last minute. The waitress was incredibly knowledgable and gave the perfect amount of detail on the dishes and drinks. She was attentive, friendly but also gave us our space. The food. Wow. Next level. I personally think it has the potential to become a Michelin guide at least. We ordered basically everything on the menu. The star of the show was the king Scallops! Incredible. Left there feeling comfortably full and blown away. I hope the standard stays this high.

Wow!, what an amazing spot with the most delicious food! We visited with a local friend whilst we were in the area for the GNR and we're so glad she suggested it and booking a table. The food choices were amazing, it was pre-race for...

We have waited a long time to get a booking and I can say the wait was certainly worth it! Sensational food with amazing flavours and very good wine. Staff were attentive and friendly. We can’t wait to return!

Called in for brunch after a sunday stroll along the seafront. It's walk ins at lunchtime and we snagged a table. Really enjoyed the crab and prawn sub that I had and there were plenty of other options on the menu that I can't wait...

Gorgeous brunch at North. Very impressed with the level of service we experienced and the quality of the food. Will be back to try the other items on the menu, it was delicious! Highly recommend.

service was amazing food amazing every body was brilliant staff amazing will recommencement to all family friends

Heard lots of good reports about North so decided to book for a family birthday. Could only get in on Wednesday evening as weekends appear fully booked for weeks !! The food did not disappoint. Mussels in double maxim had to be tried and were...

Lovely evening at North. Very relaxed atmosphere with super friendly staff. I had vegetarian options which were all incredibly tasty, beautifully presented and not like anything I'd had before. Generous portions too. Fabulous location with gorgeous views over the dunes and out to sea.

Libe seafood, then this place is a must. I really enjoy the small playe experience. Will try again in the summer to enjoy the atmosphere with the beach. The only problem is getting a table as the venue is so small!

This is my second visit to North. The first was for brunch on my wedding anniversary, I had Crab Eggs Benedict and the best Bloody Mary I've every tasted. Go for brunch and order these. Thank me later. Before we left, we booked a dinner...

Excellent menu choice, great location for parking and the beach, service both casual and professional, food was superb and the whole ambience of the place is fantastic. Impossible to find fault with it

One word that will describe North. Amazing! The front of house, the chefs and the bartender that made our margaritas was fantastic 😀 Although the venue doesn’t accommodate several tables the service was speedy and it was so quirky. Great tunes guys! 👍🏻 My husband...

Hidden gem and in my opinion, nothing quite like it in the area. I’ve visited for Brunch and Dinner, both highly recommended!

Great venue & location, varied menu options, prices are reasonable depending on which choice and the time of day:definitely worth a visit.

What a little gem. Service was excellent as were all of the small plates we ordered. There’s something for everyone but especially fresh fish served in wonderful sauces. Great drinks menu too including cocktails. Well worth a visit and we’ll certainly return.

Lovely location with views onto the beach and sea. Friendly staff. Amazing tasty food which was beautifully presented and not at all expensive. We will definitely be back.

I visited with my mother for the first time today, and it just so happened to be their first day of running the brunch menu. I had the skillet steak and it was beautifully presented and tasted fantastic and my mother had the savoury french...

We dined here last night the food and service was very good 👍 We tried 6 different small plates and some bread nice bottle wine. We will be back again and definitely recommend to family and friends

Great to finally have somewhere nice for dinner on the seafront that offers something different! As a family of 4 we ordered 12 plates (mostly seafood), and the portions were a really good size! Every dish was amazing but the ceviche special and the calamari...

Amazing! Some of the best tapas we’ve had! Fish dishes cooked perfectly and sauces with each dish were a delight. Service was excellent and staff polite, informative and friendly. It really is an absolute must! We will definitely go again and will spread the word!...

North is tucked away on the seafront at Whitburn, with fabulous views right over the beach - but that’s just one of many reasons to visit. It’s a small menu which - with the exception of paella - is all tapas style dishes but they’re...

Fabulous food and location . We went in on Saturday evening. I was back in my home town staying with my brother for the weekend. He’d been raving about the place and I can totally see why . Sunderland has been waiting for this forever...

A belated Mother's Day meal. Illness had meant the postponement of an earlier booking. The restaurant is new to Sunderland itself andnovel as an idea in town (for a seaside town we do not have specialist sea-food retsurants - fish & chips aside and obviously...

Lovely meal here today. The restaurant ambience and sea views are top notch. The food was all really good too. We chose seafood paella, king prawns, monkfish, steak, potatoes, bread and two lots of crispy squid. The food was all well cooked and presented very...

This unique, small and cosy tapas-style restaurant can pride itself on its warm welcome, delicious food and intimate atmosphere. Beautiful sea views accompany the personal treatment and enjoyable dining experience. We visited late afternoon and were able to chat , eat and enjoy the view....