The Marine Restaurant in Scarborough

Very small lobster portion. Quite expensive

Whole dressed crab …. Mixed crab meat in a plastic shell , dreadful starter uninterested staff …no point in going on , don’t waste your money .

really lovely restaurant! i‘m not even big into seafood usually but the crab pasta and smoked haddock was absolutely incredible, both dishes tasted so fresh and were packed with flavour.

We were looking forward to going, as it sounded lovey, with a wonderful choice of fresh seafood and fish. I don't think it lived up to its reputation for us. The dressed crab came in a plastic shell, with not topping. My crab linguini was nice, but was spoilt by the fact they first brought the seafood linguini, which i didn't order.

Had a lovely meal with family you need to book staff very friendly and helpfull would recommend well done.

Went for lunch for my wife`s birthday, as we have had lunch there before. Unusually very quiet in the restaurant, the service was good, staff very attentive, I had the sea bass which was very good, my wife opted for some oysters as a starter which were excellent, and the crab salad as a main which was a big disappointment, very little white meat served in a plastic "shell" and to be honest vastly overpriced at £28. I don`t think we will visit again, as the overall visit was ok, but spoiled by the disappointing crab salad.

Clearly a really popular resteraunt, as all night people were coming in and asking for tables but there was no space, everyone had pre-booked. The fresh fish mains of sole and haddock were incredible, not just 'meaty' and fresh but they had accompanying sauces which enhanced the flavours. The desserts were incredible too! The down sides if I'm being picky were that the starters were slightly overcooked and the service wasn't as good as other places we'd eaten locally. The staff were nice but not super attentive, there were flys constantly hovering around us and the food came out very quickly.

Having not visited the marine for a while due to a very average experience we had high hopes that things would have improved, sadly things were even more disappointing than previously , we arrived early and asked if they wanted us to go elsewhere for a drink until the time our table was booked but we were told our table was ready and we could sit down ,we were asked for our drinks order and also placed our food order we chose 6 oysters then a starter and a main , the starters arrived very quickly , I said we have ordered oysters first the waiter said oh I thought you wanted them with your starters , it would have been nice to have been asked and had a choice , the oysters arrived along with the starters not ideal my starter the crab Bon Bon was over cooked and dry with little taste my husband’s squid was nice , the mains arrived I’d ordered the lobster Thermidor the lobster was small with very little sauce my fries were under cooked my husband’s fish and chips were greasy with soggy batter on the fish very disappointing indeed , they were still taking walk ins which on a bank holiday Monday would have been unheard of in the past . We won’t be rushing back too many other eateries that serve better food at a better price a disappointing experience.

Great food and great service. Thank you for a great meal with our two children 2 & 5.

Amazing meal, Seafood dishes to die for. The service is also wonderful. Go and have a fantastic experience

Travelling in UK from Australia now for 2 months, first month in Brighton I ate out every night. This was by far the BEST food I've eaten in UK, and to be honest the best food I've had in years. We had had an entre' to share and the boullabaise (superb) and Mum had smoked haddock. Truly will be a highlight of my extensive UK visit and a memory I won't forget. Thank you The Marine.!!

Amazing dining experience from start to finish. The service was outstanding—attentive and friendly. The food was even better. I started with the mackerel pâté and scallops, both perfectly prepared. The seafood linguine was a highlight, with fresh, flavorful seafood and perfectly cooked pasta. Finished with a fantastic cheeseboard and a refreshing lemon and rhubarb posset. Highly recommend this place, especially the seafood linguine—an absolute must-try! I’ll definitely be back.

Second visit to the Marine yesterday, some years after first visit when we all became unwell after eating Oysters. Lo and behold had shell fish yesterday and contracted shell fish food poisoning, yet again. Up all night vomiting etc. Luckily the kids are ok. !!! No other cause before it is claimed it could be something else. Never again.

First visit to the marine bar & restaurant and I would definitely return. Service was great despite potentially being understaffed with waiting staff, everyone was working really hard to ensure we had a great experience. The Food was fantastic, having had calamari in so many nice restaurants in multiple countries, this was the best both of us have ever had, scallops melted in your mouth. Mains were great too and I enjoyed my chocolate decadence dessert. Thoroughly recommend eating here when visiting Whitby

Nice restaurant with excellent service. Lovely fresh seafood.

One of my favourite places to eat, weather permitting ill sit out side and enjoy the view. Food is incredible and the service is wonderful.

Fantastic seafood excellent cocktails, the waitress tonight was superb, a real credit to this buisness

Good fish restaurant in between more touristic joints.

Me and my partner have "The Marine" on the list of our favourite restaurants in Whitby and dinning there for the last 3 years. We were there yesterday and had Mackrell Pate for starters - AMAZING! For main at least one of us always have "Seafood Linguini" - all prepared with high quality fresh produce (samphire in this dish is a really nice touch) Service good too :). One and only negative is that we don't live in Whitby, but eveytime we are in the area we are a eating in "The Marine".

Everything could have been really good, except for the fact that when I entered (30th May around 1430) , the manager seemed to be preoccupied with something on his laptop, perhaps this was important who knows, however, as a customer entering, I should take priority. I was acknowledged immediately however, I was told that I would be attended to shortly. But this took a good 5 minutes as he continued to be busy doing something on the laptop. *At the very least* immediately after entering I should have been given the menu and asked if I would like something to drink. Obviously this did not happen. The same kind of thing happened when I wanted to pay and go, I was told, 'i'll be with you shortly', but this didn't happen, I had to stand at the cash till for a good few minutes before the manager - and he saw me here all this time - decided he would come over and take my payment. No apology for making me wait. Unsurprisingly I didn't give any tip and I won't be recommending to others. Found the behaviour here rather disrespectful. £19 for a fish and chips I expect better service

Booked a table. Arrived 10 minutes early. Told we would need to stand at bar and wait for table. Fair enough. But so harassed we're the staff clearing the table. They looked really put out. Not very welcoming. Paid £160 for the ordeal. Food OK. But just as good if not better and better value for money along the road at one of the famous fish shops. There's every place in Whitby to go before landing here.

Delicious seafood, amazing atmosphere and location with great service and friendly staff. We had the seafood pasta and bouillabaisse and nice cocktails.

Bit expensive but nice food. Have to book in advance. Atmosphere very pleasant

Great fresh quality fish. Reasonable prices, excellent service

16 minutes late due to terrible traffic after a 3 hour drive - ran to get there and found they'd given our table away 😞 didn't try to book us in for later

Delicious meal - top quality seafood! Beautiful location and restaurant- well worth a visit!

Came for a little staycation to Whitby & on a whim decided on dinner at The Marine. I have visited 3 years ago which was great btw. I had no reservation and was warmly accommodated. The crab linguine was absolutely amazing and I didn’t leave a morsel as it was too divine. My cocktail French Martini was also spot on. The service, food and decor are excellent. I would highly recommend this place, a true asset to Whitby town. Thank you

We went on a Sunday evening at 6 o’clock, ordered two courses and we were served and finished within 30 mins. I had fish pie and the mash potato was lumpy, which I did point out to the waitress it was far to rushed and it was my birthday meal so very disappointed

Absolutely first class food, the first time we have visited but most certainly not the last! Excellent service from the staff during an exceptionally busy service. Although a full restaurant and full outside (we booked in advance) it did not feel this way with the effortless team work that went into getting orders out quickly and efficiently.

I booked a table for 2 in December 2023 for a very special weekend away. We had our meal 9/3/24, my starter of Crab Bonbons was gorgeous, sadly it nosed dived following. The Seafood Linguini was extremely disappointing as there was no evidence of any chilli or garlic, the meal had no taste at all hence not eating it. The Seafood Bisque which my partner had was satisfactory as an alternative to a meal that was not available. Our dessert was the Pear & Frangipane tart with Calvados Cream... totally dry, no flavours with exception of the Calvados Cream. Don't understand how this meal could be so disappointing based on the good reviews of The Marine. Service was good, ambience not noted due to our disappointment of the meal. Not good value at all.

This was our second visit here, after a visit last August. The service was really good and the food excellent. We visited as a family and as well as children’s menu they will do a half portion of some of the main menu items, although a half portion of the crab linguine was enormous. Would highly rate this restaurant and hope to return.

I recently dined at a restaurant in Whitby, and I must say, it was an amazing experience. The food and atmosphere at this place were top-notch. The seafood was incredibly fresh, and I had the best-tasting oysters I've ever had! I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting the area. You won't be disappointed!

Son and daughter in law always call in here when I’m Whitby so they took us with them. Great place, staff very friendly and the food delicious. Cannot wait until we come again.

A really lovely meal at the Marine. Food and service were excellent. The crab bonbons were a stand out and my moulds frites were very good.

We always call in here when in Whitby. It not the cheapest option but it's worth it every now and again. The scallops in particular went down very well and the fish pie was probably the best I've had anywhere. Friendly staff and good wine list too.

We popped in for a working lunch during a cold mid-week day. It was quietish and the owners/staff were very welcoming and made sure we sat somewhere we could eat and also work, which was really helpful. Colleague had the steak and I had the fish pie which was huge (you do NOT need sides 🙄). While we were there, a couple of locals popped in for coffees and hot chocolates, and it was nice to see it wasn't just a visitor/ tourist destination. The place has a relaxed atmosphere with first class food and pretty addictive hot chocolate (I had three...).

So very upset, to report we had a very poor meal tonight 2nd March 2024 celebrating my 60th Birthday - well that didn’t happen. The squid wasn’t cooked the batter was flour bound and not cooked! Staff not attentive or responsive at end of meal - they didn’t charge us for the squid (quite rightly !!) but no apology or regret for the meal served. Definitely would not recommend - sorry

We visited today and had three courses, we had scallops and oysters to start, then mussels and steak for mains , followed by panna cotta and a cheese board and the food was absolutely delicious, not the mention the brilliant hospitality and customer service from Pete, always been our favourite place to eat and stay in Whitby, friendly service from James who is an amazing chef, we will return.

Booked last minute online and opted for the 8pm slot, the restaurant was full and we were greeted by Gary who was attentive and very welcoming for the whole evening, despite being a one man band out front. There is a large wine selection and a great choice of food. We had the scallops and crab bon bons to start and half a lobster and Halibut for mains, all exceptional! Would definitely recommend!

Food was really great, dishes were really decently sized and the staff were very lovely and helpful. Would recommend if you want some more upmarket fish it's definitely worth it.

As usual fantastic stay over night at the marine, great staff good breakfast lovely room and good clear views of the harbour. Thanks

Excellent food, service and experience. Definitely recommend this restaurant. All staff were polite and made us feel really relaxed and welcome. Food was amazing. Only tip I would say is pre heat the serving plates as the food was steaming hot when brought out but soon cooled.

We actually had a really good meal, the gravlax which was supposed to have beetroot but didn’t ….maybe it was cured in it? Followed by a moules main dish and a clam main dish, both good portions and very tasty. The service was good. For a Friday there were quite a few dishes unavailable though, not an issue for us but did seem a bit odd. Yes, it’s a bit pricey but we really enjoyed it. It looks like it’s on the up after a couple of poorer reviews.

After four years we returned to this restaurant to find it once again did not deliver to the expectations one hopes for. We were very happy with the ambience and the service from the main guy who served us. We both had the scallops to start and these were superb, absolutely delicious. My husband had seafood linguini for main which was tasty and lots of seafood but way too much of it had to be deshelled to the extent the food was nearly cold by the time he’d finished. The main issue was with my monkfish tail with chorizo cassoulet. It was tasty but the haricot beans were hard and when I advised this to what seemed to be the main guy he said ‘they’re supposed to be like that’ and swanned off before we could discuss it any further!! So I ate as much as I could and left half. Our waiter did only charge us half for this dish which was a fair gesture. I have since googled cassoulet recipes and I am unable to find the one used by the chef which says the beans should be hard. I had deconstructed Black Forest gateau cheesecake for dessert (only three to choose from..frangipani, Parkin or cheesecake). This was basically sweetened cream with cherry compote swirled through, with cubes of dry vanilla cake plopped on top and sprinkled with chocolate crumbs. My seven year old grandaughter could’ve made better cake (and a chocolate one given it’s supposed to be Black Forest gateau) and presented the dish better. This is the third time in 8 years we’ve been here and I doubt we will now try again. It’s so disappointing as it has all the potential to be a great restaurant.

Lovely ambience and fantastic menu. The experience or the food however did not meet expectations. The mussels portion was very small with very little sauce to go with. The whole monkfish tail was about a third of a tail and was served with baked beans and little to no chorizo. Prices were high for the quality of the food unfortunately. Frequently visit Whitby but wouldn’t come back to this one.

Really nice spot for lunch! I would recommend the oysters, they were so fresh. I also had the dressed crab, it wasn't something I personally enjoyed as it was cold and the fries were missing. Also, the salad is dressed in balsamic vinegar. Overall I still would come again.

Food was ok, we had mussels and smoked haddock for main which were nice but fried squid for starter was very chewy and tough. Not great value for money. Service was a massive let down for the prices they were charging though. Very slow - waited ages to order, had to ask for water twice. Overall, I feel you can get better in Whitby for less.

Dropped in here unexpectedly on a rainy Wednesday in Whitby and it was delightful. Stylish decor, welcoming staff and delicious food. I had smoked haddock on Colcanon mash, my partner had fish and chips - both were lovely.

Can't fault anything, everything we ate and drank was very impressive. We visited in a rainy, windy December and had the best "Old Fashioned" drinks we've ever had, lovely!

Wow, still sat at the table and just finished our meal, but couldn’t wait to write a review Absolutely amazing food. I love seafood, this was a birthday meal, and I was absolutely blown away. Had the seafood linguine, never had it like this, unreal Will definitely be back. Highly recommended

This is a venue that we have used several times. Mainly for lunch time dining but occasionally for evening drinks and live music This review is for a recent Sunday lunch. But we have never been disappointed with this venue Our son was visiting along with our granddaughter so we treat them out to Sunday lunch at The Marine We sat in the recently opened upstairs section with fabulous views out to sea We all went with the traditional Sunday roast dinner And was just exactly what you would hope for Served promptly and a good plateful. We had small portions which were enough to fill us. Son had a large and there was a child’s size portion for the granddaughter There were mashed potatoes, roast potatoes plus about four different vegetables, a choice of meats (we all went turkey) and jugs of gravy Basically a proper well cooked well presented Sunday lunch Staff were friendly and attentive There is no doubt that we will be back again

This is a bit above the usual restaurants in Whitby, reflected in the prices, but it was definitely worth it. The service was very friendly with great help finding our way around the menu. The scallop starter was simply stunning, the best cooked scallops I have ever tasted. The halibut main course was equally good, served with a delicious leek sauce. This was washed down with a lovely bottle of picpoul. Loved the whole evening and would definitely return

had called in the previous night for evening meal but packed to rafters so decided to return for breakfast. enjoyed English breakfast and salmon and scrambled eggs - both generous portions, well served and presented tasty ingredients. tea and cappuccino also went down well. great location on the front.

Best oysters I've had in awhile.

We booked online and as it appeared that the early bookings were all taken the earliest we could get a table for two was 8pm. However, when we arrived the restaurant was empty! Queried why we unable to book an earlier table and front of house explained that it was policy to block book all the earlier tables so that diners could 'drop in'! If such a policy exists then this business won't last long! The menu is expensive for Whitby. We ordered the 8 oz Ribeye Steak and The Marine Fish Pie with a side of seared courgettes and other greens. Unfortunately, there were no courgettes in our side and the triple cooked chips with the steak were undercooked and not crisp. This isn't the superb restaurant it was (pre covid) and we won't be going back: the service wasn't great, the food not good enough for the price and absolutely no atmosphere. There are lots of much nicer restaurants in Whitby.

Ideal location to enjoy the views whilst eating the most delicious food . Seafood linguine to die for ….. cooked to perfection. Crab tasty yummy . Served with beautiful wine as recommended. The Prawn Cocktail starter was very generous & had a twist to make...

We've been going to this restaurant for my birthday for many years but won't be going back anytime soon. They used to do the finest of fish dishes superbly, but our last visit was a complete disaster. I even sent my main course back as...

This was the best crab I've ever had! Huge portion, big chunks of crab, full of flavour. Wine was great too. Husband also really enjoyed halibut in gruyère. Would benefit from an extra member of staff but those who served us were great!

We enjoyed a fabulous lunch here on Wednesday. I had the linguine and my hubby had oysters followed by lobster. Everything was absolutely delicious and wine good too. Would highly recommend.

Popped in for a drink. Service by the bar guy was polite and friendly. Will add to my list to try for food when next in Whitby.

Wow! As a seafood lover all I can say is Wow. The best mixed seafood platter ever. Perfect salmon, lobster, crab etc etc. we loved it, well recommended

Great spot to watch the world and the boats go by. The seafood was truly excellent and we will certainly return again. Oysters, squid and crab weren't the very cheapest but not extortionate. Fresh and beautifully prepared. Sat outside with our little dog and the...

The staff squeezed us both in at short notice and we had the most amazing fish platter. Thank you 👍

Great place in a fantastic location .. the staff where very accommodating & food was delicious… .. wish I lived nearer!!

Nice place to eat, good food but pretty expensive, £12 for a starter ( even veggie) is quite a lot! The sea bass and side of new potatoes was delicious. The crab linguini had plenty of crab in it.

The best thing about this restaurant is the view from the outside balcony. On a warm evening its the perfect place to sit and eat dinner. The food is OK too and the service good, but the view is the location is its best point.

Visited this place in 2018 and had a great lunch, never been able to get back in since as its always busy. Managed to book a table for Sunday and noticed how quiet it was. The food was average, add the price of the dishes and that average becomes poor. We had Lobster £50, halibut £38 and linguine £22. All fair prices if cooked to a high standard, however all three dishes were a little lack luster and not what we were hoping for. It may explain the reason it was quite ? The service was excellent, very attenuative and polite. They just need to get the food quality back up there !

Just popped in for a drink so can't comment on the quality of the food but the staff were very pleasant. Drinks a bit pricey compared to other bars in the area.

Preis-Leistung stimmt nur wenn man den schönen Blick auf den Hafen mit einbezieht...

The service was polite and responsive, unfortunately the food did not live up to the location or the waitstaff. The highlight of the meal was the moules frites, but the remainder of the dishes were bland and did not bring out the best of the...

We did quite a bit of research about the marine restaurant prior to booking as we were looking for a special place for dinner. The prices are on the expensive side for whitby, which would be fine if the food was excellent. Unfortunately, it was...

Poor service, no atmosphere at all. The only 'fool' about the cherry, mascarpone dessert was the glacé cherries, as in. Fooled you! Apart from that, not bad,but won't be back

Lovely place to eat! Food, atmosphere and the staff where very nice. More on the higher price but worth it as your not waiting to be seated for lunch and the restaurant is not over crowded with people. Perfect for us with a young baby.

The dressed crab was excellent, the battered fish & chips was missing from the menu, and the Supreme Chicken was a bit tart (always have seafood at a seafood restaurant!).

Beautiful meals as always. I had dressed crab with salad & chips....moreish...other half had steak very good.

Great restaurant with excellent food and service. The linguine with crab were delicious.

We came here after a long walk and we wanted some fresh fish with some white wine…. It did not disappoint! The staff were so attentive and gave us good recommendations and as for the food it was absolutely delicious. Fresh fish and we even...

Really wonderful restaurant in Whitby. It is very popular so make sure to book ahead if you want a dinner reservation. The food is delicious, the service is great too - the staff are really helpful. We had cocktails with dinner which I can very much recommend too!

I had written on the booking that I wanted a high chair for my baby but in the end I had to ask for one myself after 20 minutes. Me and my husband ordered a whole lobster to share and got one plate with to...

Great place food was first class

Me and my husband went last night for our anniversary meal. As usual the food is amazing here, everything is carefully presented and really delicious, it’s our favourite place to eat in Whitby! We had a slight hiccup with the main meal (which has never...

Lovely quiet atmosphere but also great for slightly older kids (did an amazing mocktail on request). Seafood was phenomenal - can recommend the crab linguine but classics like fish and chips were great too.

Sat outside and soaked up atmospheric Whitby harbour, indulged in the best catch of the day,🦐🦞🦀

Friendly and relaxed fine dining, with quality food. Great service and the seafood platter was amazing. Accommodated our 9 year old. No stuffiness but felt like a special occasion.

Stunning seafood! So fresh and well cooked. Best oysters and lobster we had all weekend. Highly recommend the fresh oysters, tempura oysters, squid and lobster (with garlic butter)

arrived at lunchtime, young lady was obviously busy but remained efficient and pleasant, we had the seafood platter which was nice but not quite as authentic as I would have hoped with the proximity to the sea. the platter is for two but has only...

The lovely ladies that work there are amazing! They really make you feel welcome. The food is immaculate.

Lovely harbour side restaurant with lots of history. My wife and I ate here on recommendation from a local person and a very good recommendation it was was. They have a fantastic menu, offering the best and freshest locally caught fish and superbly prepared and...

What an incredible place, customer service was 5 star and Sharn was so nice! The food was outstanding, we will definitely come back xx

I first ate the The Marine 11 years ago and the food was excellent. I returned in 2021 and again this year to find it was equally good. A fabulous selection of fresh fish and shellfish, beautifully cooked, and well presented. The service was also...

Beautiful food, bit of a hidden gem as I wouldn't have guessed how nice it was until I walked in

Delicious seafood. Didn't wait long.

We wanted a great seafood restaurant to visit for our wedding anniversary and we weren't disappointed. The food was really lovely with a nice choice. Staff & ambience made it worth going back again for.

Excellent spaghetti vongole and smooth service .. friendly

Fabulous food. Would absolutely come back again. The seafood linguine was perfect.

Best meal in a long time, superb, thanks to the whole team for a great meal

The restaurant was lovely and airy, great views. Staff very friendly! They were sold out of some dishes so didn’t get what I wanted however the calamari, oysters and clam chowder excellent. Fish and chips were a little disappointing, didn’t like wedges but my husband...

Fantastic food. Not cheap but very very good. Seems to be very busy so I would recommend you book a table in advance.

Situated on the harbour. Verg good service and an excellent sociable landlord. The food was of good quality, but quite pricey, which is the only reason I have given a 4 instead of a 5. Some courses quite small for the price. But it was...

Our visit to The Marine was fantastic. We booked our table a few days before and had to dine slightly later than originally planned as two large parties were booked in before us. Good to know and meant our meals were served quickly and not...