Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.7 out of 5
Very good | 741 reviews

What Olivia Fox doesn't like about Harbour View:
The customer service at this restaurant was terrible, as was the food. The chips tasted like cardboard, the fish didn't seem to be cod, and the coffee was more like a bitter espresso in a tiny mug. Despite the advertised closing time of 10pm, the staff closed the cafe at 3pm, only half an hour after we arrived. They even turned away other customers, as they were waiting for us to leave so they could go to the pub. Th... View all feedback. What Matt Hugo likes about Harbour View:
I'm not sure why there are so many negative reviews. The staff promptly seated us and took our orders. The prices may be a bit high for the portion size, especially compared to a regular chip shop takeaway, but the batter was light and not oily, and the chips were cooked perfectly. View all feedback.

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GastroRanking-IT
3.8 ★ from 5 reviews
Jan
03.09.2024 - 15:33

This is a hidden gem away from the tourist hustle and bustle of Whitby. The couple who run it are friendly and helpful and the food very good quality at excelle...

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James
03.09.2024 - 15:33

after a lot of good reviews and recommendations, the experience here was awful and i left feeling as if i shouldn't have bothered at all. It wasn't busy at all...

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David
03.09.2024 - 15:33

Very strange place. Hard to find but there is one table with a harbour view upstairs. Ok fish and chips. Incredibly nice and helpfull staff.

geordie121
03.09.2024 - 15:33

Friendly staff and good quality and value for money. Dog friendly too, always got time for chat and helpful. Great place n staff.

Philippa
03.09.2024 - 15:33

Friendly. Welcoming. Clean. Lovely food. Would definitely recommend :

Harbour View Cafe in Whitby received mixed reviews. Some customers praised the quick response of the staff to rectify issues and provide a pleasant dining experience. Others complained about slow service, bland food, and high prices. The fish and chips received both positive and negative feedback, with some enjoying the large portion size while others found it bland. Overall, the cafe was noted for being clean, dog-friendly, and offering generous portions of fish and chips at a reasonable cost. Despite some negative feedback, many customers expressed satisfaction with their experience and planned to return.

Menulist
5.0 ★ from 5 reviews
Dean
30.11.2022 - 16:14

clean, with ease, luck,Chatty staff, they feel very welcome! Tasting, delicious eating so well we had breakfast and later came back on the same day to taste the...

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Emma
30.11.2022 - 16:14

exceptional service of the two ladies in the ground floor. they gave our two children the coloring on the side, while we waited for our meals. the meals were ta...

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Amelia
30.11.2022 - 16:14

I and two friends had our lunch of squid and chips and it was delicious. staff very friendly and helpful. highly recommended!

Zoe
30.11.2022 - 16:14

nice eating. very friendly staff. very clean and welcoming restaurant will definitely call back at our next visit. would definitely recommend x

Frank
30.11.2022 - 16:14

Very friendly staff ... gluten free option which not a lot of places have Will definitely go there again next time we're over

Google
3.0 ★ from 33 reviews
Julie
02.10.2023 - 08:22

We ordered fish and chips, peas with bread and butter, and a pot of tea. It cost £11.25 per person. We were seated promptly and our tea was served with bread an...

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Matt
02.10.2023 - 08:22

I'm not sure why there are so many negative reviews. The staff promptly seated us and took our orders. The prices may be a bit high for the portion size, especi...

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Olivia
02.10.2023 - 08:22

The customer service at this restaurant was terrible, as was the food. The chips tasted like cardboard, the fish didn't seem to be cod, and the coffee was more...

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Facebook
4.2 ★ from 31 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 191 reviews
GastroRanking-UK
3.6 ★ from 202 reviews
INT Restaurants
3.8 ★ from 284 reviews

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