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Whether you’re looking for award-winning fine dining, traditional Yorkshire pubs, fresh seafood or a relaxing café by the sea, you’ll be spoilt for choice during your stay at Sea Glass Lodge. These are some of our personal favourites, all within easy reach of Runswick Bay and perfect for making your holiday even more memorable.

Our Favorite Places to Eat

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🍷 The Waterside Restaurant – Chainbridge

One of our favourite restaurants for a special occasion. The Waterside offers exceptional fine dining with beautifully presented dishes, outstanding service and a relaxed riverside setting.

⭐ Fine Dining
🚗 20-minute drive from Sea Glass Lodge


https://maps.google.com/?q=The+Waterside+Restaurant+Chainbridge

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🐟 The Fish Cottage – Sandsend

A must-visit for seafood lovers. Enjoy freshly cooked fish and chips, locally caught seafood and stunning sea views just moments from the beach. Ideal for a relaxed lunch after a coastal walk.

01947 899342

🚗 10-minute drive from Sea Glass Lodge

Google Maps:
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🦞 Estbek House – Sandsend

A true Yorkshire coastal gem, Estbek House offers award-winning fine dining in elegant surroundings just a few minutes from Sea Glass Lodge. Perfect for a romantic evening or special celebration, with beautifully crafted dishes showcasing the finest local ingredients.

⭐ Fine Dining
🚗 10-minute drive from Sea Glass Lodge

Google Maps:
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🦀 Cod & Lobster – Staithes

Perched right on the historic harbour, the Cod & Lobster is famous for fresh seafood, stunning coastal views and a relaxed atmosphere. One of the most photographed pubs on the Yorkshire coast.


🚗 10-minute drive from Sea Glass Lodge

Google Maps:
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☕ Coffee, Cake & Ice Cream

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Coffee, Cake & Ice Cream

Sometimes the simplest moments create the best holiday memories. Whether you’re starting your morning with a freshly brewed coffee, enjoying homemade cake after a coastal walk, or treating yourself to an ice cream by the sea, you’ll find plenty of wonderful places close to Sea Glass Lodge.

From cosy cafés overlooking Sandsend Beach to award-winning ice cream in Whitby, these are some of our favourite spots to relax and enjoy the Yorkshire coast.

Then start with your cafés:

☕ Estbek House Café – Sandsend

Elegant coffee, homemade cakes and stunning sea views make Estbek House the perfect place to relax. Whether you’re stopping for morning coffee or afternoon tea, it’s a beautiful setting just a short drive from Sea Glass Lodge.

📍 10 minutes from Sea Glass Lodge

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☕ Sandpiper Café – Sandsend

Overlooking the beach, the Sandpiper Café is one of the best places to enjoy breakfast, lunch or homemade cakes while taking in the spectacular coastal views.

📍 10 minutes from Sea Glass Lodge

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☕ Wits End Café – Sandsend

A friendly independent café serving excellent coffee, delicious cakes and light lunches. A lovely stop after exploring Sandsend or walking the Cleveland Way.

📍 10 minutes from Sea Glass Lodge

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🍦 Ice Cream

A Sweet Treat by the Sea

No trip to the Yorkshire Coast is complete without an ice cream. Whether you’re wandering through Whitby’s historic streets or enjoying the sea air in Sandsend, these are our favourite places to stop for a delicious treat.

Then add:

  • 🍦 Fusco Brothers Gelato

  • 🍦 The Beach Hut

  • 🍦 Tearewood Ice Cream

  • 🍦 Daisy Bailey’s

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