Reviews in Whitby

Even though it was over 60 years since I last dined with my parents at the Magpie, the quality is undiminished. The service is as good as ever and it will not be another 60 years before my wife and I return!

Excellent food and service, had wonderful crab and traditional fish and chips but lots of other options on the menu

Thoroughly enjoyed our meal lovely quality and a great selection. Fish pie and haddock and prawns in a leek sauce, delicious.

Nice food, decent service.

Lovely mackerel starter followed by perfect haddock & chips. Efficient and friendly service and good selection of beers. Highly recommended!

We were very happy with the food and the service that we received.

This was our first visit to The Magpie on the recommendation of friends and seeing the queues outside we thought it must be good. I had already booked a table for a special occasion and informed them beforehand. I thought that it might have been noted but we were shown to our table and alas, it wasn’t but never mind. We ordered our food which was very nice but I felt that the chips were on the pale side to be honest. We thought we couldn’t go wrong with traditional fish, chips and mushy peas with a cup of tea or two. The food was sufficient for us and when our waitress asked if we wanted any desserts which we declined. She went away and returned less than a minute later with the bill and asked how we were going to pay ! Although the food was very nice, plentiful and hot, I felt as though we were being rushed to leave as soon as we’d finished our food. I found that a little disappointing and unnecessary as we had not finished our drinks. It didn’t spoil our visit but it didn’t sit well with me. If we were to visit Whitby in the future, we probably will eat there again but I would also consider other places in the area so we have some comparisons.

Great crab salad, great calamari, great fish and chips. The Magpie is basically a great place to eat. Staff very friendly. Would recommend booking. A must if visiting Whitby

Mum and I booked the Magpie restaurant, and had Plaice and Chips (and mushy peas) the food was wonderful and the service was excellent, friendly and helpful. Definitely going again.

Prebooked and shown straight to table. Decor immaculate and service excellent

Fantastic meal and service

Amazing food at the Magpie cafe. We have never had a bad meal and can definitely recommend a lobster on a bed of salad and chips! But everything from fish pie, fish and chips to the halibut over the years have been good.

Fabolous food for both meat, fish, Vegetarian and Vegan diners. Large portions, great ambience, super staff and a stunning view over the harbour and abbey.

We had the seafood platter to share for my 40th Birthday as a special treat, and it did not dissappoint. Everything was great, the service, the atmosphere and the food was exceptional. All the shellfish was super fresh, and they had no problem swapping the Oysters as I am allergic. There was so much we couldn't finish it, and had to take the rest home! Thank you for a fantastic birthday experience.

Eaten here numerous times, over many visits to whitby, definitely the best fish restaurant in whitby by a mile,the service is superb, and the food well,wow amazing, the menu is vast and all fish is freshly caught that day,I would recommend any one to try it if your visiting whitby, make sure you leave room for a desert as they are absolutely gorgeous.

As part of our York/Whitby tour, we had booked the Magpie Cafe to satisfy our food curiosity... What a meal! Do not pass this one by if you are a lover of "fish n chips". The staff who meet and greet were very friendly and on our way to being seated, I felt a very lovely warm and inviting atmosphere. I had the scampi with chips and my husband had the salmon and haddock with thermidor sauce dish - both were absolutely fantastic! Good and generous portions that would be a challenge to the heartiest of foodies. So much so that even though the eyes wanted a dessert - the tummy was too full! 10/10 Magpie Cafe. It was the most expensive chip meal we both experienced but oh so very worth it. Keep on doing what you do best Magpie Cafe. You are all great! Thank you for a very memormorable meak/experience x

Absolutely beautiful cafe, I couldn’t fault the ambience, service, quality and selection of dishes, would definitely recommend

My wife and I eat in the Magpie on Thursday 23 Sept. first time inside as about 10 years ago we had fish and chips take away as we hadn’t booked. We learnt our lesson and pre-booked this time. Today the food was excellent. And lived up to the Restaurant reputation and our expectations. For starters she had tequila king prawns and I had scallops for starters. Both cooked perfectly and tasted great. My main was Magpie Medley and wife had grilled Halibut. Once again both excellent. Side veg and potatoes also nicely cooked. The best meal we have had on our 10 days holidays. The waitress was also very good. Attentive and friendly banter but never overbearing ( as was our experience in Beverley the next day at a different Restaraunt). Top marks to Magpie. Ps even loos we’re good. Not sure if recently decorated but very clean and fresh looking. Pps I only wish the Magpie would start a franchise in London. The Ivy restaurant has chains springing up all over so why not the Magpie - it is far superior!