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Est. 2020, the first fish & chips restaurant in Sandsend, not far from Whitby.
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Summary
This two-year-old just twenty yards from the beach at Sandsend serves highly rated fish ’n’ chips plus some more elevated seafood dishes, to eat in or take away (which some reporters reckon is “the best option”). A second branch in York Market makes a “fabulous addition” to the city’s food offering.
Summary
On the north end of Whitby Bay, next to a stream that trickles into the ocean, this refined new beach shack turns out “very good fish and chips” from its takeaway hatch; you can also linger longer in the restaurant over fishy small and large plates, plus tacos and loaded fries.
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The Fish Cottage Restaurant Diner Reviews

"When we called this morning they could only offer us dinner at 5pm on a chilly June day, far earlier than we would normally eat but we're glad we accepted the offer. Difficult to generalise from our experience on a first visit but we were really impressed - short menu and one of the three specials sold out at 5.30pm (but they are closed the next two days). My wife's small appetite was delighted with the fishcake starter and trimmings served as a main, and my pan fried stone bass fillet came with superb fresh asparagus and samphire, followed by a rich and unctuous lemon posset. Definitely first choice for our next visit to Whitby.. "
Prices
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Wine per bottle | £20.00 |
Filter Coffee | £2.00 |
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Service | 12.50% |
Fish Cottage, Sandsend, YO21 3SU
Opening hours
Monday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑8 pm |
Tuesday | CLOSED |
Wednesday | CLOSED |
Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑8 pm |
Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑8 pm |
Saturday | 12 pm‑8 pm |
Sunday | 12 pm‑8 pm |
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