This has been fuelled by the frequent mentions in the national press and television coverage be by a tv series or news items regarding various events. Popular since Victorian times for the annual holiday, it has, in recent years, become a destination for the week-end away and short break visitors. This is in part due to the establishing of increasing numbers of accommodation types available and also the restaurant sector realising that to attract custom they must ensure that their businesses are on a par with the rest of the country.

This they have certainly achieved with the resulting wide variety of eating places available. International cuisine is definitely in evidence with the opening of the recent Thai Restaurant to complement the other Asian establishments of Indian and Chinese. The latest additions to the Asian restaurants are decorated in the contemporary style increasing popular with the younger generation.

Continental cuisine is well represented in the form of a number of Italian Whitby Restaurants catering to the locals and visitors alike. Unfortunately there are no French or Spanish eating establishments but hopefully it will not be too long before they make an appearance.

Traditional English restaurants have been well established in Whitby for some time. They are ever popular with the local population and returning visitors resulting in healthy trading all year round. At this time of the year they are advertising their establishments in the local press to promote their extensive Christmas Party Menus and their Christmas Day lunches. It is perhaps a sign of the times that more and more families are opting to have their Christmas day meals at a restaurant in preference to self-catering. Obviously, of course, those on vacation will need the provision of meals at this festive time, but for the many full-time working mothers, it can be a real luxury for them.

Whitby, traditionally well known as a well-known fishing port, has a number of Seafood Restaurants which in years gone by were able to source their ingredients from the local catch off the Whitby fishing vessels. Sadly, the decline in the economic viability of such an industry has meant the closure of the local fish market (hopefully to reopen at some point) with the result that much of the fish and shellfish has to be purchased from other nearby ports. This has not detracted, however, from the freshness and quality of the fish and seafood available as evidenced in the ongoing popularity of such seafood restaurants.

As yet in the town, there is little evidence of a fast food Places to Eat in Whitby, this may be perhaps that the town’s size and location make it not suitably viable for the fast food chains. Maybe because of the town’s size and location, the larger fast food chains do not consider it a viable option.

Whitby can boast some well-known restaurants which have featured in the media over the last few years. The new wave of reality television cookery programmes has seen a number of celebrity chefs visiting various restaurants in the town for either promotional or entertainment purposes. Whatever the event, this has not only showcased the event but also drawn attention to the wider public the scope of restaurants available and also the charm of the picturesque town of Whitby, giving viewers a snapshot of the area and perhaps encouraging them to visit.

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