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Estbek House, Whitby Yorkshire, North

Estbek House

4.7
4.7
497 Reviews
£41 and over
British

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2 people
19:00
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Situated in Sandsend, one of the most picturesque villages and a true hidden gem of the Yorkshire coast, Estbek house is an award winning and critically acclaimed restaurant with rooms. Estbek - often misspelt as ‘Estbeck’ or ‘Eskbeck’ - is a Georgian property, built circa 1750 and previously housing the Alum mining office. We aim to emphasise this incomparable charm of the historic building, with a tasteful touch of modern luxury throughout.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British, Seafood, Contemporary British
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Thu, Sun 18:15–23:00 Fri, Sat 18:15–00:00
  • Phone number
    01947 893424
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Tim Lawrence

What 497 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Yorkshire

    Best Service

  • Yorkshire

    Great for fine wines

  • Yorkshire

    Romantic

  • Yorkshire

    British

  • North Yorkshire

    Best Overall

  • North Yorkshire

    Best Food

  • North Yorkshire

    Best Service

  • North Yorkshire

    Best Ambience

  • North Yorkshire

    Innovative

  • North Yorkshire

    Healthy

  • North Yorkshire

    Neighbourhood gem

  • North Yorkshire

    Great for fine wines

  • North Yorkshire

    Romantic

  • North Yorkshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • North Yorkshire

    British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Estbek House offers a charming dining experience with "excellent food and service." Known for its "fresh, locally caught fish," it's a "beautiful location" ideal for special occasions. Guests appreciate the "attentive and friendly staff," and the tasting menu is described as "world class." A visit promises delicious meals and a warm atmosphere.

497 Reviews
  1. Elaine

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Attention to detail was incredibly good. Food was fantastic. Staff really lovely

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  2. Lindsey

    Bath

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely love it at Eskbeck, the staff are amazing and the food delicious.

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  3. Michael

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We spent 3.5 hours there. Lovely ambience from start to finish. Head waiter/joint owner has a lovely way about him. The food and wine were excellent. Just a great evening - and good value bearing in mind the courses we had and the time we spent there.

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  4. Angela

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Flavoursome food. Well presented. Excellent service. This was a meal for a special occasion and it did not disappoint.

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  5. Angela

    Yorkshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding in every way!!!! Thouroughly enjoyed our whole dining experience:-) Look forward to going back soon!

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  6. Martin

    Derbyshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and top notch service It’s expensive but probably worth it

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  7. Rachael

    Berkshire

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The location is stunning. I know the property is restricted somewhat by layout, however on walking in one is greeted by the chef calling out from the kitchen telling us to go to the bar and pointing the direction. We were greeted warmly in the bar and offered a drink. The lady serving us recommended the crab claws to start and the Mornay for main course. We went with her for starter but had different mains. Bearing in mind the starter was £15, we got 3 claws that had about a bite of meat on each, served on a lettuce leaf and a shredded spring onion with a small dish of dipping sauce. Not a great start. Main course was a lot better, as we chose a piece of fish which was cooked beautifully, yet another oddity though was that most mains were served with the same sides, samphire, peas and a strange lemon mix. Dessert was also odd in that everyone had to have a pick and mix. I am not against mini desserts if you can't make your mind up, but found being told that if I wanted a standard dessert portion, I should order 2 of the same mini dessert! That said, the desserts we chose, bread and butter pudding were good. Service was very attentive and friendly. Would we go back? Probably not - as the price was at the top end but the food was not

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  8. Angela

    Yorkshire

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 19 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visit Estbek whenever we holiday on the Yorkshire coast. It’s now like visiting old friends and the team treat us in the same way. The building is elegant and the two dining rooms are quite small and intimate but comfortable. Once a guest is seated, the table is not rebooked so the meal is leisurely and not rushed. The food is sublime. The menu is based on fish but there are other choices. We were treated to a very pleasant amuse bouche of tropical smoothie. I started with pan fried scallops which were perfectly cooked. My husband had crab spring rolls which he also loved. We both had the fish pie which is not a sloppy mess under potato! It is a stack of perfectly prepared crayfish, scallops and white fish in a lovely seafood sauce. We usually have the winter menu when this dish is served with vegetables but this time we were able to catch the season for samphire and peas. This was dressed with crystallised lemon which lifted it to heaven! The desserts are a triumph. Homemade mini desserts and ice creams - servings about the size of an espresso cup - meant we could choose a variety between us. I chose creme brulee, toffee Eton Mess and a steamed sponge with home made strawberry jam. He chose chocolate flake ice cream in a brandy snap basket and trifle. All gorgeous as they always are. The food and ambiance are delightful but the stars are the team. Lovely lovely people who really care about what they do and want to share their commitment with their guests. We’ll be back yet again next year.

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  9. Sarah

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I rarely make reviews - this is an exception. We booked for a family birthday celebration and from the moment we made the booking David and his team made us feel safe and welcome. We have a number of food allergies and one of our party has significant anxiety about eating out. Communication around our booking and needs was exemplary. On arrival at the restaurant David explained the menu and presented all of the options available with empathy, knowledge and compassion. The food was wonderful, particular mention to the fish pie (more a beautifully cooked and stacked selection of fish and shellfish with the most delightful cream sauce than the traditional fish pie) and the Thai curry. The desserts were superb. We are looking forward to finding a reason to make the 2 hour journey for a return visit. Thank you to all of the team at Estbeck for remarkable service, food and a great evening.

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  10. Paul

    VIP

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good service , the wines are of good selection to accommodate the excellent menu . Food is fresh and cooked to order . Only down side is we couldn’t book the following night .

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Estbek House is rated 4.7 stars by 497 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
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Estbek House, Whitby Yorkshire, North YO21 3SU

Additional information

  • Area
    Whitby
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Thu, Sun 18:15–23:00 Fri, Sat 18:15–00:00
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British, Seafood, Contemporary British
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tim Lawrence
  • Additional
    Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Wine
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