Whitby is holding its first Restaurant Week this week, encouraging both locals and tourists to explore the town's diverse culinary scene.
Sixteen cafes and restaurants are participating in the event, offering set-price menus at £10, £15, £20, or £30 for customers who quote the offer when visiting their chosen location.
Organised by Visit North Yorkshire, the event aims to boost awareness for businesses, attract new customers, and encourage repeat visits. Cllr Mark Crane, the executive member for open to business, said that Restaurant Week offers an opportunity for customers to try new places, menus and food at a great price, describing the event as a "real win-win for all involved".
Councillor Crane, said:
“The hospitality industry can be a tough environment in which to operate, and we are keen to help where we can.
“Restaurant Week offers businesses the opportunity to boost awareness, attract new customers and, hopefully, encourage them to return.
“But it’s also a chance for customers to try new places, new menus, and perhaps even new food at a great price. It’s a real win-win for all involved and I would urge people to help make it a success."
Visit North Yorkshire is collaborating with local radio station, This is the Coast, to promote Restaurant Week and provide details of participating restaurants which can be seen at https://www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/features/whitby-restaurant-week-2025/
Becketts, an independent café on Skinner Street, is among the businesses taking part. Liam and Julie Fitzpatrick, the owners of Becketts, moved from the Midlands to Whitby four years ago after retiring from careers in education. They serve breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee, and homemade cakes, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available. Mrs Fitzpatrick said that their focus is on serving good quality, healthy, home-produced food that is sourced locally whenever possible.
The Fitzpatricks are enthusiastic about Whitby Restaurant Week because it promotes the town and highlights the variety of establishments available. Mrs Fitzpatrick notes that it is not just fish and chips, there are a lot of independent cafes. Mr Fitzpatrick added that as their café is located on a street away from the harbour,
"any awareness that we can get both for our business and others is brilliant – it is community driven".
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