The Fish Cottage in Scarborough - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Fish cottage is unique in its menu and outstanding in its quality. The staff are helpful and very hospitable. The fish cottage is definitely worth five stars. We will be back.

Location and food is superb. The only thing that let it down was the service when ordering at the counter We asked for the haddock to be skinned but was told far too busy to do that. All restaurants and take aways in Whitby are happy to remove skin and it wasn’t overly busy. But we accepted it and ordered. Then we were told they didn’t have any buzzers available to let us the food was ready so they would call out number 87. We waited and waited so I went up and they said it’s been here as while! Asked why no call out and they ignored the question. Asked for ketchup and was asked for 60p. Happy to pay but it was so flippant and dismissive it left a poor opinion. Lady serving drinks and clearing tables was absolutely lovely. Just a shame the ordering team let the restaurant down.

Very disappointed. Read review in Times recommending it as a top beach restaurant. Pleasant location but well away from beach. Ingredients good but everything deep fried and stodgy. Considering prices especially for drinks no better value than the average chippy.

Chose this place because we ate here last time we were in the area a year ago. Then we found it to be delicious. This time I found it very disappointing. I had Whitby Scampi and chips. Scampi was ok but the chips were not nice! They were very pale, cold and soggy. My husband did enjoy his oysters and the halibut but the new potatoes were way over cooked. Shame as I had been looking forward to it all day! However the staff were pleasant.

Reserved a table for 2 at 6.30pm. Order taken and drinks served. Still waiting at 7.15 pm our fish and chips. Very busy and others were waiting too. Last straw when a couple who arrived after us were served their main course of fish and chips and mussels. Decided to leave ( car parking due), so we were given free food to take with us. Staff were very apologetic but we shouldn’t have had to wait so long. No one checked if we were ok, or let us know there was a delay. Outside service seems to be prioritized over those in the restaurant, and the kitchen obviously can’t cope with the demand. Inside small with nice decor, but lots of people from outside using the bathroom which is annoying as they walk through the centre of the place. If we go again will eat outside. Appreciated no charge for the meal, but spoilt the visit.

We enjoyed lunch here and were lucky enough to get a table inside with the dog. The staff were welcoming and the service spot on. The haddock and chips were to die for but there was an extensive choice of fish with some options for non-fish lovers. The only reason why it was 4* and not 5* was because the mark up on the wine was excessive eg a bottle of Wandering Angel that costs £22 in the supermarket was £48.50 here.

Booked a table and were shown to our seats. The restaurant was already busy so had to wait a while for anyone to take a drinks order. When the server got to us we order drinks, starters and mains all t the same time. The starters were good, the crab on fries were delicious, unfortunately we had to remind our server about the drinks and these came part way through our starters. Mains came quickly after our starters (keep note of this point) the scampi was good, however my partners moules mariniere was disappointing. The mussels were overcooked and chewy and unfortunately the sauce was lacking white wine and relied heavily on cream. The sauce was far too heavy for the dish. Upon asking for the bill I found that a service charge (stealthy tip) had already been added. This may be becoming more widely done now, but is a cheeky method as we brits typically won’t want to ask for it to be removed for fear of appearing rude. All in all, over £100 spent for two drinks, starters and two mains. City prices certainly, but unfortunately, what was delivered was not city quality.

We dropped in on chance ,we had seen previous really good reviews They checked their bookings and said we could have a table for 1 hour and 15 minutes which we obviously accepted, I had fish tacos his nibs had fish and chips,quality, service ,ambience all exceptional, will definitely be back again

I cannot believe anyone would leave a negative review on this place. We had cod and chips in the evening and it only can be described as wonderful. Batter crispy, fish light and full of flavour with well cooked chips. No I’m not an expert but I know good food when I have it. The gentleman at front of house was brilliant and he liked my dog too so that’s a bonus. If you fancy something different there is plenty on offer. I will be back before I head home to the boring south.

Lovely location and great fish and chips. However , spoilt by having to pay for tartare sauce which was an extra £1.50 for a small pot.A real shame.

Having seen many previous glowing reviews, we decided to try out the fish and chip take away supper from The Fish Cottage. We arrived and joined the queue at the takeaway at 6.40 pm. We then sat and waited for our order. In the meantime, at least ten other parties arrived and placed orders and to our displeasure, at least seven of them received their orders before us. We did eventually receive our order 45 minutes after placing it. We found this to be unsatisfactory, especially as we only ordered two regular cod and chips with no extras, whereas other people were ordering much more, but still received theirs before us. Whilst we can't complain about the food itself, we will not be visiting here again based on our one and only experience. We appreciate that Saturday night is going to be busy, but there appears to be no sense of order in terms of prioritising customer orders at the takeaway. Shame as we'd heard good things about it, but Whitby itself is only a couple of miles along the road and there are plenty of fish and chip establishments there to choose from.

Found this place whilst travelling back from Whitby (visited evening mid week). Fortunately the weather was on our side so we sat outside. Peaceful atmosphere, good food and decent service. Only criticism is we were charged £1.50 per tartare sauce pot which is steep 😕

Lovely beautifully designed restaurant with happy friendly staff .We ordered oysters which were served very nicely with shallots ,lemon or tabasco.Also with samphire which was good . Although there was wine by the glass in either 125ml or 175l we were told they no longer served wine by the glass because they waste too much .So we stuck to water but then saw individual glasses of wine being taken to other tables .We couldn’t have managed a bottle. My husband ordered Catch of the Day and chose mackerel , caper and lemon butter and new potatoes.He really enjoyed it and thought the mackerel was very fresh and cooked to perfection.I ordered crab salad and sourdough bread . The crab and the salad were very good but small and we realised when we got the bill it was a starter but that’s probably my fault .The sourdough bread unfortunately was not good at all .It was dry and stale and didn’t seem like sourdough.It may have been slightly more palatable with the option of butter . We ordered dessert.Husband had the rhubarb tart and I had the brownie both with ice cream .The desserts were really good .If the bread had been better and there was the option of a glass of wine even if there was just a house red or white I would have given 5 stars .

Absolutely outstanding food in a really beautifully location. We had lunch and a can truly say that they serve some of the best seafood I have had (and I love my seafood!). The menu was varied and interesting, with a lovely choice of fresh catch of the day. It’s nice to be able to choose between things like fish tacos (they were incredible) or other interesting combinations and just a simply prepared, fresh and delicious fish with potatoes and salad. The staff were really friendly and welcoming and just topped off the whole experience. I can’t recommend this place enough…..😋

Overrated we had fish haddock and chips chips had been standing a good while so we’re off the heat but the peas were cold. Wife had tuna ordered pink came red. Which means it was cold in the middle wine was very expensive £32 white . total came to £90 that’s for Haddock cold chips Luke warm mushy peas, tuna, and a bottle Co white wine. Went to the heart and everything was warm plenty full hit and beautiful. Half the price

What an absolute gem! Warm and welcoming atmosphere, amazing service and the food was absolutely delicious, just wish we'd found it sooner.

We’ve had a few takeaways from here and the quality is always great. The fish is delicious, the chips always good, but the showstopper is the curry sauce - it has to be the best I’ve ever had. Definitely stop by this little place if you’re passing by.

Absolutely beautiful food, great service. Lovely staff ! Loved it Fish tacos, mussels, crab crumpet and oysters delicious 🤤

Instead of the conventional journey to Whitby for fish and chips we followed the recommendation of a friend to try the Fish Cottage in Sandsend. The first advantage is that they are fully dog friendly, and with two small doggoes in tow this made a pleasant change for a fish restaurant to welcome them with open arms. I had tired of ringing around those in Whitby only to be told that dogs are not allowed in the restaurant. The Fish Cottage is aptly named, it’s a cottage and they…er serve fish. It is a very well presented establishment and you can choose to eat inside or outside, and also if you wish, have food from the takeaway bar outside. But to say they ‘serve fish’ vastly understates the choice of seafood available. Yes you can have battered cod or haddock if you wish, but the choices also include sea bream, lemon sole, lobster, fish tacos and so many more. There is also a blackboard for the specials of the day. I had the sole which was exquisite, beautifully cooked in parsley and garlic butter and served with my choice of chips and salad. Quite the best I’ve had for a long time. My wife had the sea bream off the bone which was equally impressive. The puddings were good too, and if you have a big appetite try the sticky toffee pudding, if you’re full the raspberry sorbet is lighter but equally good. Food of this quality doesn’t come cheap, and were I in the Algarve I’d expect to pay over £100 for a meal of this quality. A pleasant surprise then that our total bill including drinks and pudding was £86. We’re looking forward to our next visit. This is a real gem.

After spending the morning out and about in Whitby with the dogs, we decided to go for a 'Chippy dinner'. This place was recommended on Google so we had a drive up to Sandsend, intending to park up, buy our food then return to the car to eat it, what a pleasant surprise to find a lovely outdoor eating area that was full of families and couples with dogs, the sun was out so we decided to stay and eat them there, the food was delicious, a little expensive but for the location and quality we don't mind paying a little more. Staff were very friendly and food was well cooked and freshly made while we waited. Sandsend is a lovely little seaside village so if your in the area and wanting Fish and Chips give this place a try, bring your dogs too they are just as welcome!.

We have had takeaway from here before but this time we booked a table in the restaurant. The restaurant experience was excellent. The varied fish courses we had were well cooked and tasty. The service was very attentive and pleasant. I would recommend using the restaurant if you can.

Visited recently after recommended by friends. I am an avid Scampi eater and over the years have eaten rather a lot! The Scampi here has got to be the best ever! Gold Medal 🥇 Decent portion cooked to perfection. Extremely tasty served with decent portion of chips and garden peas. Cannot fault the food in any way. The staff were super friendly and the restaurant quirky. A great visit and we will be back very soon.

The scampi was probably the best I’ve ever eaten. Nice quiet location, friendly staff, delicious food and a lovely garden area make this a must visit.

The meal especially the Haddock was delicious. Staff were delightful and friendly and would highly recommend a visit.

I have been coming to this lovely place since it opened and it goes from strength to strength. The food was amazing in Saturday 30 March 2024. ! It’s a very unpretentious place and serves great food and wine in a relaxed atmosphere. The prawns, fish pie and rhubarb tart were all delectable and I love the fact you get decent wine by the glass. You could practically taste the sea the mackerel was so fresh. Service was excellent.

This must rate as one (if not the best) of the best seafood restaurants in the area. Modern, bright, welcoming, catering for casual visitors and a take out / eat outside option, else formal dining inside. Imaginative menu choices, such as seafood or meat or vegetarian tacos, stunning lists of fresh fish, cooked to order, and good old fashioned fish and chips (but with finesse). Hot, tasty, great value for money. Child and dog friendly. A quality wine list. Very friendly and efficient staff ... what more could you ask for? We visited twice on consecutive afternoons, with no prior booking, and were seated quickly, given it was the first week of Easter holidays and Whitby and Sandsend were rapidly filling. Two superb meals on each day (day one fish pie, and for me - freshly cooked Mackerel on the bone - sweet and succulent; Day 2, seafood tacos for my wife, Cod and chips for me with proper mushy peas, but light batter and big chunky flakes of white fish). We can't think of one complaint - oh - and there's free parking too!

We showed up quite early after we pre-booked and they made us welcome We splashed out on the delicious lobster Thermidor. It was epic. The service was 2nd to none, and the manager couldn’t be more helpful would definitely recommend

I stopped here for take out --fish and chips--every two weeks, for 5 months straight. On alternate weeks, I went to the takeout at the Magpie (in Whitby proper) on a regular basis. Hate to say that they are equally good and I also couldn't ever tell the difference between the cod and the haddock. Had to keep a bottle of catsup in my car (it was winter) as neither place offered packets for my chips. Never made it to the interior restaurant but the menu looks great.

Having driven 70 odd mile so the dog can have a great time on the beach and in the sea the one thing we all ( dog included) look forward to afterwards are the delicious haddock and chips from here. The portions are huge and always delicious; you really can tell what fresh fish tastes like. We love it here !

We visited Fish Cottage with our family on Mother’s Day and had a fantastic time. The staff were welcoming,friendly and attentive. The food was superb- All our meals were very good quality and delicious, My Monkfish was cooked beautifully. The interior is something special and has interesting and quirky coastal art work. We are really looking forward to our next visit. Thank you to all at Fish Cottage for making our day so memorable

Fish was ok but the chips looked like they came out of a freezer and were clearly warm ups and not very nice. This place is massively overpriced too. Avoid and go into Whitby

Even better than our last visit two and a half years ago. We shared 6 tacos between us - fish, king prawn and beef. Delicious - especially the beef! - and full of fresh ingredients, salad and full of heat and flavour. Great friendly service and the restaurant has a lovely vibe. Definitely a must do for anyone visiting or in the area!

Went for a meal here yesterday, the food and service were first class. The price was probably a little on the expensive side, but on reflection about worth it for the quality of the food.

We’ve been frequenting this lovely eatery since it opened, often eating outside in the sunshine and several visits to the restaurant on special occasions, food is always delicious, service friendly and a great place for variety , pretty good value for good quality produce we...

First time trying this fish & chip shop, sat outside on the terrace with our 3 dogs . Fish & chips were brilliant , will be definitely coming back .

My wife and I decided to give it a try because of the segment on a recent Hairy Bikers TV show. Sometimes those recommendations are just a sales pitch and overstated - not this one. We had beautifully prepared scallops and some lovely raw oysters...

Turned up without reservation on valentines day and were seated without issue. Staff were attentive and friendly without being overbearing. Order taken promptly and food arrived impressively quickly. Both had the cod - was georgeous, couldnt fault it in any way. Would recommend instead of...

We had a meal here yesterday and our server (Fred ) went above and beyond to accommodate our needs . He was very patient and knowledgable regarding menu choices .

Truly awful. If you want a fly infested place for a meal, go right ahead. I spent more time trying to swat flys than eat. The place sat us right next to the toilet, and subsequent line of people staring at us in the queue...

We have been to Fish Cottage numerous times in the past and been generally happy with food and service so I picked this for my husbands 60th birthday. We arrived at 1915 and were seated and given the menu. It was quiet and about 5...

Best restaurant in Sandsend/Whitby! The location is perfect, and the restaurant is decorated beautifully. Everytime we have visited, all the staff have been very friendly and helpful. Some menu changes since the summer which is to be expected, with lots of lovely options to enjoy...

Small portion size, slow service, over fried so fish was dry and chips hard. £75 for for fish and chips and sides is overpriced. Taking advantage of New Years Day Business

Excellent fish and chips, not greasy and grrat portions. Good price and plenty of choice. Very busy but customer service was spot on.

Süßes kleines Fischrestaurant mit täglich frischem Fisch, je nachdem, was gerade aus dem Meer gezogen wurde. Das Ambiente ist so ein bisschen was zwischen nordischem Imbiss und Ikeastil, zur Weihnachtszeit war es schön beleuchtet und durchaus gemütlich. Es gibt ein Bier vom Fass und eine...

Fantastic meal, restaurant close to the sea. Great experience and attentive service. Fish cooked to perfection 😊 Brilliant find, a must for sea food lovers.

Argumentative welcome about not having a booking. Restaurant empty and its 1145 am. Pointless and antagonising. Both of us called mate and guys by a server who did not seem to know his business. Specials unclear. Wine ridiculously priced. Ambience and position nice. Fish very...

Booked a table for 27/11 arrived to no one to greet us eventually a Chef came out and seated us , waiter arrived and asked if we had been told what that had left , turned out virtually nothing at all , apart from tacos...

Superb. So friendly and the cutest place - great menu - traditional fish and chips available but we’d had so much in Whitby that we went for moules frites and fish tacos. Plump, perfectly cooked mussels and the fish tacos were huge and absolutely delicious....

i arrived at 11.40 and popped in out of the pooring rain to enquire about a table for lunch in due course . i didnt get a word out as i was greeted ( thats not the right word) by a rether rude gentlemen telling...

We booked to dine at Fish Cottage and had high hopes we were sadly disappointed. We were quickly seated and the waiter seemed polite enough but he persisted in calling us 'guys' and saying 'no problem' at every opportunity. Blaring music in the background. Food...

We had lunch here on a dry, fairly cool day and sat out on the terrace as we had dogs. Ordered fish and chips and hot drinks. The food was ready very quickly and looked amazing. Think these were the best fish and chips I...

Absolutely spot on for food choice, service and dinner. Highly recommended. There is a lovely atmosphere to have a relaxing evening.

We were fortunate that the sun was shining so we decided to sit outside with the dogs. It’s not cheap but I can honestly say, they were the best fish and chips we have ever had. The batter was crispy (perfect) and remained so when...

Absolutely fantastic meal served by excellent staff . Very Busy restaurant so I would recommend to book. We went back for a takeaway even had Lobster on the takeaway menu, also seating area outside to sit at, on a first come first serve basis for...

This restaurant has always been 5 star however. Prices have rocketed this year and service and quality declined. Rats running around the outside seating area. However based on other reviews maybe we got them on a bad day. Mussels were great. But haddock and chips...

We arrived on a busy weekend but before the queues. Ordered fish and chips to eat on the tables outside but still waited 25 minutes. Queues built up while we were waiting. It looked like they are not geared up for busy periods and don’t...

Booked table for four (bearing in mind a £10 charge per person if we don’t don’t turn up). Restaurant wasn’t full, we were seated, then waited 15 minutes before we were asked if we wanted a drink. We ordered food at the same time to...

Wow, this place is amazing- fish tacos were out of this world, great waiter, lovely atmosphere, def recommend!! We can’t wait to return when we are next up this way!

Shocking - don’t waste your time or money! After travelling 85 miles and reading the reviews we were very much excited to arrive at the fish cottage. Upon ordering after waiting 25 minutes for a drink to be told 5 items from the menu were...

Had takeaway, the only issue I had with the food was my curry sauce was a touch watery and the cost. No issues with taste and was not hungry but did pay through the nose, for me as a takeaway it was pricey. Think would...

The seafood was excellent and great value. (A decent sized half lobster with chips £23!) The staff were friendly and efficient. We were a group of 6 with 3 dogs so sat outside although inside seating was available. The sun was shining which added to...

We have visited this restaurant frequently since it opened. It had maintained its standards from the early days until our last visit earlier in the year. This time the decline is marked. I ordered the “flat fish of the day”. Today it was Lemon Sole...

Absolutely delicious 10 out of 10 in all areas. We had the mixed tacos 🌮 washed down with a glass of Pinot. Staff were attentive and the restaurant was lovely 😍 We have been before and we will be back 😀

We've had our table booked for ages and really excited about our visit,as we had had such a wonderful experience last year We left totally underwhelmed, dishes missing from the menu, this was a Saturday night, get your prep done, service also not as good....

The best fish and chips I have had. Freshly cooked, beautiful fish and the curry sauce was lovely. Also a lovely restaurant. Parking available Lovely outside area.

First visit to Fish Cottage and definitely won’t be the last. The food and service were exceptional, best seafood in the area by far. Huge portions and absolutely delicious food.

We had high hopes for the ‘seafood kitchen’. We were disappointed because the tacos didn’t state that they were fried. There was lots of dry probably stale precut salad in the tortilla topped with fried fish or prawn with loads of batter and sauce on...

Was very busy we managed to get a seat and ordered our food, it was excellent, quick service considering how busy it was. Fish Taco's are excellent Its hands having a small car park too.

Positives out the way, food tasted pretty good, no better than we could have got in Whitby or Saltburn, but not bad. Unfortunately the list of ‘bad’ is pretty extensive. Flys everywhere, it made the place seem very unsanitary, and very off putting to eat...

We stopped here for a takeaway and while I appreciate its bank holiday Monday tge service was so slow. It took 1 hour and 10 minutes in total to queue to order and then wait again for our number to be called out. The girl...

We ate in the restaurant at Sandend with my wife and son. The food was good, I had mussels as a main course, the others enjoyed their tacos and fish/cod in a bun. Staff very friendly. Estrella on tap nice. Atmos decent enough. Chais could...

We asked specifically for fish with sauce on the side but it came smothered in sauce/butter. Felt it was wrong to send it back as presumably it would be thrown away. Boiled potatoes smothered in butter. Ice cream had sugar crystals over the top -...

Absolutely stunning and 5 stars in all areas. Food was incredible washed down with a beautiful white wine. Clean and comfy restaurant and staff attentive without being around us. How have we not been here before?? Will be returning soon

We’ve been here before with our kids and we loved it so much that we decided to return here with our parents too. We traveled for 3 hours( 2 small kids and 4 adults) to have a nice dinner, we arrived at 8:20pm, we stayed...

Beware! Lets just say our experience was not good at all and they refunded our whole bill - we were so disappointed as this was supposed to be a 70th birthday gift for me from my son.

I've eaten here before and really enjoyed the fish burger. It was a salmon patty, served on a black brioche bun which was delicious. Today I ordered exactly the same item and I revived a white burger bun with fried fish and a singular lettuce...

Fantastic Whitby Scampi and chips to takeaway. Good portions, hot and not greasy. Good value for money.

Had a delicious lunch there last week, on a glorious sunny day, which always makes al fresco food taste better. Friendly and welcoming staff, on site parking and dog friendly. We arrived early, but it was very busy by the time we left. A varied...

We were recommended to eat here and it didn’t disappoint. The oysters we had to start were fresh and delicious! I had tacos (cauliflower, prawn and cod) which were really good. Hubby had the fish pie which was amazing - best I think either of...

Had a fabulous dinner and really enjoyed the food, service was a little iffy and slower than expected, but we were not in any hurry, only thing I would say is bottle of wine was over priced “Sancerre” !! We did have a takeaway the...

This is quite possibly the worst fish I have EVER had. I really wish I'd now sent the meals back. There for lunch with my husband and two young sons. I asked for grilled cod from the 'outdoor' menu. I got a rather poorly cooked,...

What a wonderful restaurant in a beautiful location just a stone’s throw from Sandsend Beach. My wife, granddaughter and I enjoyed a superb lunch here yesterday and had the pleasure of meeting the friendly owners who couldn’t do enough to ensure that we enjoyed such...

The menu on the web site is different to what is available no fresh fish at all. On the board headed catch of the day (fish cake) ? Not a good experience disappointed one of the staff was extremely rude we will never return waste...

We had seen good reviews for The Fish Cottage and the menu, on the night we went , very limited menu and disappointing food and service.

We visited on a Sunday around 1pm. It was really busy outside and unfortunately the beach style tables that can sit 4/6 were being occupied by couples mostly. A sign on the table stating tables must be shared, or some more smaller tables would be...

The food is nice however very expensive. I don’t agree with the prices if the food is going to be served in cardboard boxes. A large fish and chips was £19 which you would expect in a restaurant but not in a cardboard box. Similarly...

Well worth the trip out to Sandsend to dine herein this small but excellent restaurant. There is also outside seating and a takeaway section. The staff were efficient and friendly and the food itself first class. The regular size cod and chips was more than...

Shortage of potatoes? 3 portions of chip that resembled 1/2 portions of chips ! Not value for money If your going to charge me for chips then give me some chips 🤷🏻‍♂️

Outstanding food and choice. Excellent service. Quite expensive but interesting choices, decent wine list.

Food freshly cooked to order, and good value, will definitely return. Seated outside as we had a dog thankfully the weather was kind.

Great place to eat after walk on the beach with the dogs. Crab roll & fries were lovely. Definitely go back. Inside and outside clean, well maintained, tidy & welcoming.

Dull over-priced food, served lukewarm on cold plates - perhaps we came on an off-day but we were very disappointed and won't be going back. Shame.

This is the second time we’ve been here , undecided if there will be a third time . The food is ok not amazing but ok . The setting is lovely and this time it was less busy maybe because it was not such a...