Are you visiting Whitby and wanting to go somewhere different for a chippy?
If you’re in the mood for crispy battered fish and salty chips by the seaside, there’s plenty to choose from in the North Yorkshire fishing town.
To help you decide where to go to next for fish and chips, we have rounded up some of the best places in the area to try according to their Google reviews.
Where to go for fish and chips in Whitby?
Hadley's Fish & Chips
Location: 11 Bridge Street, Whitby, YO22 4BG
Rating: 4.5/5 from 1.7k reviews
Someone who had their first meal at Hadley’s wrote: “It was my first visit to Hadley’s Fish & Chips and safe to say it won’t be my last whenever I’m going to Whitby. Greeted with a smile as soon as I entered the restaurant, seated right away and got a menu and order in not long after. The cod was divine and the experience sat in the restaurant was fantastic. Massive thanks to the lovely staff member Mia who served me!”
Another added: “Really tasty haddock and chips. Generous portion sizes and friendly, fast service. If you want a warm welcome with delicious fish and chips, you won’t go wrong here. 10 out of 10 for food and service.”
Mister Chips
Location: 68-69 Church Street, Whitby, YO22 4AS
Rating: 4.4/5 out of 1.5k
This customer posted: “What a fantastic restaurant. I ordered a fish platter thinking it was going to be small pieces of different fish. It wasn't it arrived and it was 4 lovely pieces of different fish. Absolutely beautiful. The staff were amazing and even though it was very busy not a long wait. Don't miss this great place when you visit Whitby.”
This user also said: “Top notch food & service! Definitely returning & recommending to everyone!”
Quayside
Location: 7 Pier Road, Whitby, YO21 3PU
Rating: 4.4/5 out of 2.5k reviews
A visitor shared: “Had a lovely meal here while visiting Whitby. My friend is Gluten Free and the Quayside had an extensive choice for her which made a real difference to our outing. I opted for a small cod and chips which was a very good portion size for me. Very clean restaurant and you could see right into the kitchen area. Staff were lovely, efficient and friendly. 5 stars all round, we will be back soon.”
Trenchers
Location: New Quay Road, Whitby, YO21 1DH
Rating: 4.7/5 out of 6.1k reviews
One person put: “Lovely place. Staff friendly and helpful. Fish was gorgeous. I had the small cod and chips and this was ample for a normal person. Lovely thick white fish with crispy batter. Best I've had in Whitby.”
This Google review account commented: “Wow... Whenever we have a coastal break we always do fish and chips and this is probably the best we have ever eaten. Perfectly crispy light batter on the fish and great chips! Even the halloumi burger was amazing.”
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Magpie Café
Location: 14 Pier Road, Whitby, YO21 3PU
Rating: 4.6/5 out of 7.9k reviews
This fan of Magpie Café said: “A great place for fish and chips with fresh ingredient. I ordered the small portion with big enough, served with green beans and gravy sauce. Fish so yummy and fried perfectly (not too oily). Price is reasonable and variety of choices.”
Someone else shared: “Wanted to say thank you for such a beautiful lunch meal on Monday. Myself and my grandparents had a lovely lunch. The menu is plentiful with so many delicious options. We never felt rushed or hurried. Huge lovers of the Magpie and we will be back.”
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