Winking Willy's Famous Fish & Chip Shop & Cafe
📍 9-10 Sandside, Scarborough YO11 1PE, UK
About Winking Willy's Famous Fish & Chip Shop & Cafe
Winking Willy's Famous Fish & Chip Shop & Cafe is a popular fixture on Scarborough's bustling Sandside, offering classic seaside dining with a genuine Yorkshire welcome. This much-loved establishment is renowned for its traditional fish and chips, a staple for visitors and locals alike enjoying the harbour atmosphere. With an impressive Google rating of 4 out of 5 stars from over 2100 reviews, it's a testament to its enduring appeal.
Guests frequently commend the excellent selection of fish and the light, superb batter that perfectly complements each meal. The friendly and genuine Yorkshire service from the dedicated team ensures a warm and inviting dining experience. For those lucky enough to visit on busier days when the upper level is open, the cafe boasts fabulous views overlooking Scarborough harbour, adding an extra layer of enjoyment to your meal.
Visiting Information
Winking Willy's operates daily, opening at 11:30 AM. Closing times vary, with Saturday offering extended hours until 7:00 PM, while other weekdays and Sunday close at 4:00 PM. The cafe accepts debit cards and NFC payments, providing convenient options for all diners.
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📍 9-10 Sandside, Scarborough YO11 1PE, UK
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Showing 5 of 2,159 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 5 February 2026.
Well! Thanks everyone for you helpful comments, our personal experiences were excellent of Winking Willies in Scarborough. Fish selection was excellent, batter light superb…… chips I’ve had better but I’m biased towards battered chips obviously!! Only other slight gripes I love D&B with my meal & I detest packet sauces….. but only the whole a totally excellent experience & great location too……
Lovely server called Emma who was very attentive. Bit more pricey than other places but nice cuppa and good friendly service. Fish could do with being drained a bit more before being plated. Curry sauce has a Chinese five spice hint.
Delicious battered fish. Friendly and genuine Yorkshire service. It was very quiet on the day we ate there. Weather not great. Seating was all downstairs, but on busier days the upper level of the cafe is open and the views over the harbour are fabulous. Senior citizen deals on a fish meal with drink.
Like fish and chips ? You’ll love it here great staff beautiful restaurant and first class food with attention to detail rarely seen … open for just over a year this shop goes the extra mile, the chips are fabulous the fish is of the very best quality and the buzzing atmosphere is just great ! Viv the manager is a lovely woman who took us round the premises and her pride in the shop is reflected in the offering … thank you one and all its superb !
Each member of staff was very friendly, the food arrived piping hot, we arrived fairly late in the evening so it was quiet where we were sat, but there is plenty of seating downstairs and upstairs. We did not have any cash left as we had been robbed by the pay & display machines in Filey and they are unable to add a tip to a card payment so if you think you would want to tip the staff then bring cash.