We pulled the live Google rating and review count for all the restaurants in Whitby (checked 4 October 2026), ranked on rating first and review count to break ties. Every figure below is real and correct at the time of writing. Nobody paid to be on this list, and ratings move, so a quick check before you go is worthwhile.
How we ranked them: highest Google star rating first, ties broken by number of reviews. 1 of these have fewer than 50 reviews, so they are listed after the better-evidenced ones.
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With 4.8 stars from 218 Google reviews, The Garden Room Bar & Restaurant at Sneaton Castle is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Whitby as a restaurant. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (last rated March 2026). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Saturday 7:30 am–9 pm, Sunday 7:30 am–9:30 pm.
Good to know: phone 01947 603150, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Google reviewers rate The Waterside at Chainbridge 4.8 out of 5 across 99 reviews. It is listed in Whitby as a restaurant. According to its Google listing: open Friday and Saturday 12–11 pm, Sunday 12–9 pm; closed Monday to Thursday.
Good to know: phone 07796 356147, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Humble Pie n Mash
Known for pies
Humble Pie n Mash is rated 4.7 from 2,529 Google reviews. It is listed in Whitby as a restaurant. Reviewers most often mention pies (326 mentions), pie and mash and jam roly poly. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 3 out of 5 (last rated December 2025).
Good to know: phone 01904 463363, has a website with more detail.
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Rusty Shears
Known for cakes
With 4.7 stars from 1,000 Google reviews, Rusty Shears is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Whitby as a restaurant. Reviewers most often mention cakes (104 mentions), gins and welcoming staff. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 1 out of 5 (last rated September 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 9 am–3 pm, Friday and Saturday 9 am–8:30 pm, Sunday 9 am–3 pm.
Good to know: phone 01947 825111.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Sanders Yard Bistro
Known for friendly staff
Google reviewers rate Sanders Yard Bistro 4.6 out of 5 across 822 reviews. It is listed in Whitby as a bistro. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (279 mentions), cakes and vegan options. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 3 out of 5 (last rated June 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 9:30 am–4 pm, Saturday and Sunday 9:30 am–5 pm.
Good to know: phone 01947 600200, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Pescado Lounge
Known for friendly staff
Pescado Lounge is rated 4.5 from 565 Google reviews. It is listed in Whitby as an eclectic restaurant. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (195 mentions), tapas and polite staff. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated August 2026). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 9 am–11 pm, Friday and Saturday 9 am–12 am, Sunday 9 am–11 pm.
Good to know: phone 01947 213184, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Kamthai Thai Restaurant
Known for vegan options
With 4.5 stars from 468 Google reviews, Kamthai Thai Restaurant is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Whitby as a thai restaurant. Reviewers most often mention vegan options (26 mentions), cash only and welcoming staff. According to its Google listing: open Monday 5:30–10 pm, Wednesday to Sunday 5:30–10 pm; closed Tuesday.
Good to know: phone 01947 601693, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
The Moon & Sixpence
Whitby
Google reviewers rate The Moon & Sixpence 4.4 out of 5 across 1,263 reviews. It is listed in Whitby as a bar & grill. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (last rated May 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 10 am–10:30 pm, Friday and Saturday 10 am–11 pm, Sunday 10 am–10:30 pm.
Good to know: phone 01947 604416, has a website with more detail.
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The Marine Bar & Restaurant is rated 4.4 from 448 Google reviews. It is listed in Whitby as a fish and seafood restaurant. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated January 2026). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 12–10 pm, Friday 12–11 pm, Saturday 9 am–11 pm, Sunday 9 am–10 pm.
Good to know: phone 01947 605022, has a website with more detail.
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Velveteen French Cafe, Bar & Brasserie
Known for atmosphere
With 4.4 stars from 54 Google reviews, Velveteen French Cafe, Bar & Brasserie is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Whitby as a modern french restaurant. Reviewers most often mention atmosphere (14 mentions), polite staff and owner. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated March 2025). According to its Google listing: open Saturday 6–9 pm; closed Monday to Friday and Sunday.
Good to know: phone 07874 602417, has a website with more detail.
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Harry's Lounge Bar & Brasserie
Known for outdoor seating
Google reviewers rate Harry's Lounge Bar & Brasserie 4.3 out of 5 across 1,634 reviews. It is listed in Whitby as an open. Reviewers most often mention outdoor seating (31 mentions), chowder and fish pie. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated November 2024). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday 9 am–11 pm.
Good to know: phone 01947 601909, has a website with more detail.
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THE FOUR SEASONS RESTAURANT
Known for fish and chips
THE FOUR SEASONS RESTAURANT is rated 4.3 from 1,073 Google reviews. It is listed in Whitby as a mediterranean restaurant. Reviewers most often mention fish and chips (57 mentions), mixed grill and turkish restaurant. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 3 out of 5 (last rated February 2025).
Good to know: phone 01947 821035, has a website with more detail.
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The Edge Restaurant
Whitby
With 4.3 stars from 740 Google reviews, The Edge Restaurant is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Whitby as a bistro. According to its Google listing: open Monday 12–9 pm, Tuesday to Thursday 5–9 pm, Friday 12–9 pm, Saturday and Sunday 11 am–9 pm.
Good to know: phone 01947 601110, has a website with more detail.
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The Dolphin
Known for harbour view
Google reviewers rate The Dolphin 4.2 out of 5 across 2,540 reviews. It is listed in Whitby as a restaurant. Reviewers most often mention harbour view (82 mentions), dog friendly and river views.
Good to know: phone 01947 821455, has a website with more detail.
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G's Bar & Kitchen
Known for staff
G's Bar & Kitchen is rated 4.6 from 19 Google reviews. It is listed in Whitby as a modern british restaurant. Reviewers most often mention staff (4 mentions), drinks and couple. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 9 am–11 pm, Friday and Saturday 9 am–11:30 pm, Sunday 9 am–11 pm.
Good to know: phone 01947 511251, has a website with more detail.
The verdict
On Google rating, The Garden Room Bar & Restaurant at Sneaton Castle ranks first of the 15 restaurants we checked, with 4.8 stars from 218 Google reviews.
How we ranked them
- Which businesses: every listing for restaurants on Google Maps in Whitby with a genuine local address and a public rating. National chains and businesses that don't fit the category are left out.
- Order: Google star rating, highest first, ties broken by review count. Places with fewer than 50 reviews come after the rest, and places with fewer than 10 reviews are not ranked at all.
- "Mentioned" counts: these come from the review topics Google shows on each listing. We haven't picked or edited them.
- Nobody paid to be on this list, and nobody can pay to move up it.
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