Harden's survey result
Summary
With its “well-presented and substantial local food” – including classic comfort dishes with a Geordie twist – this café on the seafront is a “very welcoming place on a cold day” and “excellent for lunch after a walk by the sea”, whatever the weather.
Summary
“Shabby chic on the seafront in what had become a very run-down area”, this seafront café is “bustling, with good reason”: “confident cooking including local ingredients and featuring some slightly gussied up traditional dishes”. “Superb, and good value for money.”
Summary
A “great standard throughout” is again noted at this small café/restaurant with views of the sea front. “I usually have the Fish of the Day option for my main, which is always something different.”
Summary
‘A rustic and earthy Geordie-influenced British menu’ is promised by the website of this small café/restaurant, on the seafront, with views of the promenade, and which fans say is “cheap, cheerful but lovely”.
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10 East Parade, Whitley Bay, NE26 1AP
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £17.00 | £21.00 |  |
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| Dinner | £21.00 | £25.00 | |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Pudding |
|---|---|---|
| £7.50 | £17.00 | £6.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £21.50 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £2.50 |
| Service | 10.00% |
10 East Parade, Whitley Bay, NE26 1AP
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 9:30 am‑4 pm |
