The best fish and chips in Whitby according to TripAdvisor - and what people say about them

Is there anything nicer than enjoying fish and chips by the seaside?

Whether you sit in or opt for take out, the traditional British classic is a must whenever you visit the coast, or so it seems judging by the popularity of restaurants, cafes and takeaways serving up the favourite.

Teessiders love a day trip out to Whitby so here, we have rounded up some of the best places to sample fish and chips according to TripAdvisor. Everyone has their own personal favourite, of course - let us know where you always go for fish and chips on a Whitby visit and why.

READ MORE: 'Whitby fish 'n' chips, you can't beat it': TV star Jane McDonald's verdict on The Magpie Cafe

READ MORE: 9 of the best pubs in Whitby to check out on your next visit

Trenchers

New Quay Road

This restaurant and takeaway has 3,861 'excellent' rated reviews on TripAdvisor with customers regularly raving about it.

Recent diners praised it as 'brilliant, well worth a visit' and said: 'there is so much to like about this restaurant, from the friendly staff through to the ultra clean environment. The food was excellent and the service fast and efficient. However, it is the little touches that made this restaurant a cut above the others, for example the ladies room had both facial tissues and hand cream available and the pot of tea was serviced with a generous jug of milk and a separate pot of hot water. All, in all, an excellent visit and heartily recommended to anybody visiting Whitby."

Magpie Cafe

Pier Road

'The best fish and chips in Yorkshire bar none' said one reviewer - the Magpie also attracted praise from TV presenter Jane McDonald on one visit.

"We read several reviews and decided to try this one for British Fish and Chips. We were not disappointed. It was great. The service was fast and accurate. The fish was lightly battered, crunchy and flaky on the inside. The fries were perfect. Be sure to try the Dandelion and Burdock soda. Who knew?" said another reviewer.

Royal Fisheries

Baxtergate

One reviewers said they would travel all the way from Leeds to head to this spot.

"Beautiful fish and chips the best I’ve ever had in Whitby and overall from anywhere else," they said. "Will definitely be back that’s for sure. Would happily drive from Leeds here just for the food."

Quayside

Pier Road

"Brilliant staff and food," wrote one reviewer on TripAdvisor.

"Friendly welcome, fantastic cod and chips loved the Irish curry sauce and what made our visit special was my daughter had a great gluten free choice the young man who served her went above and beyond to help her and the GF batter was the best she’s had. When we are next in Whitby we will return."

The Fisherman's Wife

Khyber Pass

This restaurant was once named as one of the 10 finalists for the 2020 National Fish & Chip Awards. It had also made it through to the final stage of the Independent Fish and Chip Restaurant of the Year award.

"Excellent food, service with a smile and lovely view of the sea," said one Tripadvisor user. "Had the large haddock and chips with mushy peas, hubby had fisherman’s wife burger both were delicious. A great portion of chips lovely fish no grease and a delicious burger. Deserts were almond tart with cream delicious and an ice cream sundae. Worth every penny. Highly recommend good value, good food and lovely staff."

Hadley's

Bridge Street

'Excellent' and 'fabulous' say reviewers.

One wrote: "It’s long been my view that Hadley’s is the best in Whitby, it’s not pretentious, it doesn’t try to be anything other than what it is - a great Chippy with indoor seating.