Dining in Scarborough

Jay Walker · Post by **Jay Walker** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 3:18 pm

Hi Guys,
My husband and I are staying at Blue Haven in September. I have been hearing how the hotel restaurant is so expensive and not worth the price. Could anyone recommend a good restaurant for dinner in Scarborough?(not too far, although we have a car).

Post by **Steve Wooler** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 3:24 pm

Hi Jay

There's been a lot of changes at the Blue Haven in the last year. Yes, up till late last year their restaurant was sadly lacking. However, we stayed there for 5 days in March and were higly impressed by the restaurant.

It is true to say, however, that all the hotel restaurants are expensive unless you are on a meal package. This is partly due to the extra taxes the hotels have to charge.

Have a look at our Restaurants listing (menu: Food & Drink/Restaurants) for a full list of restaurants in that part of the island. Basically there is NOTHING in Scarborough - nothing but fast food rubbish - and very bad fast food at that. Having said that, the Salsa Kitchen is just outside the town and is one of our favourites, but you must book in advance as they only open for bookings. There is a restaurant at the Half Moon Blue directly opposite the Blue Haven, but this is expensive and I've not heard any good reports about the catering there.

Steve Pitts · Post by **Steve Pitts** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 3:25 pm

Hi Jay

You could try Salsa Kitchen or The Old Donkey Cart.

Check out the Food and Drink drop-down at the top of the page for reviews / locations.

Cheers
Steve

Post by **Steve Wooler** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 3:30 pm

Thanks for jogging this tired old memory, Steve - it is the Donkey Cart Restaurant at the Half Moon Blue Hotel.

Jay Walker · Post by **Jay Walker** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 5:00 pm

Thanks guys,
I called the Salsa Kitchen, unfortunately they are closed until Sept 06. Will try Ciao Cafe or make the drive to Cafe Coco. My husband's birthday is on 2nd Sept, and I wanted to take him somewhere extra special Saturday night.

Jay

Post by **Steve Wooler** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 5:02 pm

Hi Jay

Ciao Cafe is only open during the day - not the evenings (as far as I know).

Brian Taylor · Post by **Brian Taylor** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 5:13 pm

would not jknow how long, but been there in the vening one day last week... in ciao cafe I mean... it seems to be a welknown liming spot for locals and touristes these days... love the ice cream, not convinced by the pizza...

have a great time
steph

Gabriele · Post by **Gabriele** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 2:29 am

Ciao Steve, little updtae about Ciao Cafe' opening hours-days:
Monday to Saturday 9.30-11 (weekends even later), Sunday 17-11.
Now open on Tuesday 11am-6pm
Gabriele