Where There's Smoke Restaurant

Having stayed in Masham numerous times, we have always been intrigued by Where There’s Smoke, but we never managed to book far enough in advance to secure a table. We felt incredibly lucky to finally get a reservation to celebrate our anniversary, and it was absolutely worth the wait. From the moment we arrived, the welcome was warm and friendly. A highlight for us was how each course was explained in great detail, it really added to the experience and showed the passion behind the menu. The food itself was presented to the highest standards and tasted fantastic, with the wood-fired flavours coming through on certain dishes. We opted for the wine flight, which complemented the food superbly. Despite the high quality of the food, the setting remained relaxed and intimate, which was perfect for a special occasion. If you are visiting Masham, make sure to book early; this is a star of a restaurant that we can’t wait to return to.

Our second time spending our anniversary at Where There's Smoke and it was just as incredible (if not more so) than the first time we came. I always feel so special dining here, from the little handwritten note on the table just for us, to the tailored menu with our name on, to the fact that the chef has tailored the entire menu to accommodate me being gluten and dairy free without feeling like I'm missing out. The atmosphere is very relaxing; soft lighting, a range of excellent music and a small number of covers with attentive service from the staff along with a well-paced tasting menu gives a truly wonderful dining experience. The food is incredible, every dish has a standout hero element or flavour and you can taste the work that has gone in to making it. I particularly love the smoked oil emulsion (please sell it in bottles!!) as I can't eat the marmite butter. This time round I think we both loved the smoked trout, and the hogget dishes, along with the extra scallop dish that wasn't on the menu. Extra special thanks to restaurant manager John for ordering in some alcohol-free sparkling wine whilst we do dry November.

Absolutely flawless meal at wtS. The service was super friendly and unpretentious. Every course was well thought through and the taste combinations were phenomenal. Hard to choose a favourite dish! 10/10 recommend

We had a spectacular evening with friends in the downstairs private dining room. The food was some of the best I have enjoyed this year. 5 stars, all the way. It's a real treat, and I've booked again, to bring my husband! Can't wait!

A very esoteric menu with lots of different flavours and textures with the emphasis very much on smokey flavours. There is an excellent wine list to complement the food.