Diners' Choice: British restaurants in Yorkshire

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall British cuisine in Yorkshire? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Hern

4.9

4.9 (21)

£41 and over

British

Leeds

About the restaurant

Hern is a relaxed but ambitious bistro from chef Rab Adams, located in the suburb of Chapel Allerton in North Leeds. Rab and his team build menus by focusing on products that are in season and at their best. Organic vegetables, local cheeses, heritage-breed meat and wild fish all feature heavily.

The restaurant is open:

Wednesday Dinner - a la carte menu
Thursday-Friday Dinner - set menu (4 courses)
& Saturday lunch - a la carte menu

Please note; we need all dietary and allergy information at the point of booking. Sample menus can be found on our website.

Top review

Kai

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

Always a great night out. Lovely food, well paired wine, friendly and helpful service. Our favourite restaurant.

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Experience

New Years Eve @ Hern

The Shrub

4.7

4.7 (50)

£25 and under

British

Brighouse

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Shrub! We look forward to seeing you.

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Rooney

Dined on 7 Nov 2024

Not as good as previous visits, but has apparently been recently taken over. Very disorganised, no drinks menus available, no knowledge of what was available. Drink spilled when delivering, but no offer to clean it up. Service very slow. The food however was good. Tonic water appeared in a glass, rather than in a bottle with a glass, which I found strange. The gentleman who I presume was the cook was somewhat dishevelled, with dirty clothes - a bit off-putting. Would I return? Possibly, but I think I’ll give them time to ‘settle in’. This place used to be superb, so I’m hoping it will return to that level.

Frérot

4.9

4.9 (38)

£26 to £40

British

Sheffield

About the restaurant

Our menu is crafted around small plates, perfect for sharing and trying a variety of flavours. From rich seafood to hearty vegetables, each dish is designed with bold, fresh seasonal ingredients and meant to pair beautifully with our carefully curated wine list. Simply select a few plates to share, and our team will bring them out as they’re ready—giving you a relaxed, unhurried dining experience. Visit our website to view our sample menu.

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Melanie

Dined 1 day ago

Everything about our meal was lovely, the food, service and interaction with the chefs was great. There wasn’t one item that was sub-standard and I would happily have them all again. The only downside is that Cambridge Street Collective can be very noisy at times which can detract from the moment. Overall though, I’d definitely recommend a visit. It’s really worth it if you like good food.

Box Tree Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1366)

£41 and over

British

Ilkley

About the restaurant

Please note we now only offer a tasting menu for all reservations.

This small renowned restaurant in the heart of Ilkley was founded in 1962. It was the first 2 Michelin Starred restaurant outside of London and for over 60 years has continued to be at the forefront of northern Gastronomy.

The modern British menu and extensive wine cellar offer food lovers an unforgettable experience. The kitchens commitment to the best, freshest ingredients, with an emphasis on locally sourced, fresh ingredients from farmers and local suppliers.

The Box Tree represents a combination between 21st century efficiency and exquisite good taste. Whilst the kitchen boasts the latest equipment, the restaurant features a collection of art and antiques which define the style and luxury for which the Box Tree is famed.

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KarenVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Perfect in every way. Fantastic service and food.

The Inn on the Moor Hotel

4.8

4.8 (257)

£26 to £40

British

Whitby

About the restaurant

The Inn on the Moor is the friendliest of hotels nestled in the scenic village of Goathland. Often described as a hidden gem, The Inn on the Moor Hotel will greet you with the very warmest of welcomes the moment you step foot through the door.

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Mavis

Dined on 10 Dec 2024

Booked for a pre Christmas family lunch. The food was excellent. Selected dishes were Roasted Turkey - lovely homemade stuffing, Festive Chicken Parmesan with pigs in blankets and Chicken with Wensleydale and cranberries with a mushroom sauce. All were delicious and the plates were left clean. The orange posset and crème brûlée for desert were also very good. I would thoroughly recommend eating at The Inn on the Moor. The ambience was lovely and Christmassy and the staff were all friendly, efficient and helpful. Thanks you for a memorable lunch

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Experience

Festive Pizza Night - Christmas Eve

The Wensleydale Heifer

4.9

4.9 (660)

£26 to £40

British

West Witton

About the restaurant

Situated in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, The Wensleydale Heifer may be within easy reach of the A1 and M6 but it still feels totally rural. A traditional white-washed inn complete with leaded lights and swinging sign, The Wensleydale Heifer gives the visitor a real flavour of Britain meaning it’s popular not only with locals but with tourists searching for the real Yorkshire. From the lounge, with its comfortable leather settees, country pursuit paintings and imposing fireplace through to the wicker seating, beamed ceilings and eau de nil painted walls, the interior could have leapt from the pages of Country Homes magazine. The contemporary British menu includes seaood from across Britain plus locally sourced meat and veg, all prepared using the Wensleydale Heifer philosophy – keep it simple.

Top review

Kate

Dined on 10 Dec 2024

Fabulous food and fabulous service, very welcoming and brilliant with our 2 dogs

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70s Style Prawn Cocktail

Bench

4.9

4.9 (416)

£26 to £40

British

Sheffield

About the restaurant

Bench is — (1) A neighbourhood hangout with communal bistro-style dining serving seasonal dishes alongside cocktails, natural wine and beer.

(2) A neighbourhood wine shop.

Please note our policies before booking:

- Our focus is on a communal dining experience so please be aware you may be sharing the table with other guests. We are open until 11pm, last savoury food orders are at 9:30pm.

-The full dinner menu is available from 5pm Wednesday - Saturday

- We require advance notice of any dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan and pescatarian - please note this on your reservation.

Top review

Diana

Dined on 4 Dec 2024

Fabulous food, great atmosphere and service. What more could you wish for?

The Whitehall Restaurant & Bar

4.8

4.8 (1462)

£25 and under

British

Leeds

About the restaurant

The Whitehall Restaurant & Bar offers a modern British cuisine using classic ingredients to create simple yet imaginative dishes. We also offer daily specials which showcase our chefs passion and ensures the freshest quality produce.

The venue offers a spacious bar area in which you can enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail or after work drinks. Our wrap around terrace is perfect for alfresco dining in the summer months.

The nearest parking facilities are Citi Park on Whitehall Road. Alternatively, guests can benefit from a 10% discount at Q-Park Sovereign Square & Q-Park Albion Street when pre-booking your parking using the code WHITEHALL on their website: Q-Park Leeds - https://www.q-park.co.uk/en-gb/cities/leeds/.

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Daniel

Dined 4 days ago

The staff are amazing . So friendly and accommodating.

Estbek House

4.7

4.7 (496)

£41 and over

British

Whitby

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Lindsey

Dined on 7 Dec 2024

Absolutely love it at Eskbeck, the staff are amazing and the food delicious.

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Popular dish

Estbek Seafood Pie

The Pepper Mill

4.8

4.8 (401)

£26 to £40

British

Bingley

About the restaurant

Bookings taken for dinner service only. Our Brunch/Lunch service is walk-ins only.*

Cosy and intimate casual fine dining restaurant, serving up superb local produce, fine wines, cocktails and delivering great service.

Based on Saltaire's bustling main road, it's at the heart of this World Heritage site.

Please note, due to the type of building, we are limited with disabled access. We can offer access on the main floor, but our toilet facilities are located on the first floor.

Top review

elvira

Dined 2 days ago

Fabulous place, always had breakfast, first time visiting for dinner, met up with friends, great food, really friendly team, highly recommended.

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