Five of the best fish and seafood restaurants in Yorkshire – and they’re not all on the coast

Britain is an island so you would think you’d be able to get good fish and seafood almost everywhere.

Not necessarily because it’s not just the quality of the catch. It about how it’s transported, stored, prepared and cooked.

Few things are more disappointing than fish that’s less than perfectly fresh and overcooked. And the stakes are higher with substandard seafood which at best, will be bland and at worst, well… we’ll spare you the image.

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Here we take you on a brief guide to the best fish and seafood restaurants in Yorkshire. God’s Own Country has 90-plus miles of coast which means decent fresh fish and seafood can always be found close to the source and inland.

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Drum and Monkey

Who said the best fish and seafood was on the coast? This Harrogate restaurant ranks among the best with a menu spanning scallops, lobster, crab, halibut, hake, monkfish and Belgian-style mussels.

It’s also known for its locally caught freshwater fish and fancy seafood platters with oysters, clams, crevettes and langoustines. The Drum and Monkey isn’t cheap but you could argue it’s still good value for money.