Every year, the AA releases a guide on the best restaurants across the UK, awarding rosettes for those with the best food, atmosphere and service among other qualities.
9. The Refectory Kitchen and Terrace
If you’re coming into York by train, you hardly need take a step and you’ll find yourself in The Refectory, housed inside the Victorian-built Principal Hotel York. Photo: Charlesdrakew
10. The Refectory Kitchen and Terrace
The AA Guide praises this restaurant for the great lengths it goes to in order to showcase Yorkshire produce. Crispy cayenne-spiced calamari with crab and chive mayonnaise is one dish that comes recommended. Photo: Google
11. The Star Inn The Harbour, Whitby
Another coastal restaurant included in this year’s 2020 guide, The Star Inn The Harbour is slap bang in the centre of the charming seaside town of Whitby. Photo: Bailey-Cooper Photography, York
12. The Star Inn The Harbour, Whitby
The AA calls its harbourside location ideal, and praises the catch-of-the-day fish and meat specials as well as the separate ice cream parlour next door for desserts. Photo: Bailey-Cooper Photography, York