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Dining in Scarborough
Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 3:18 pm
by Jay Walker
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).
Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 3:24 pm
by Steve Wooler
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.
Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 3:25 pm
by Steve Pitts
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
Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 3:30 pm
by Steve Wooler
Thanks for jogging this tired old memory, Steve - it is the Donkey Cart Restaurant at the Half Moon Blue Hotel.
Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 5:00 pm
by Jay Walker
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
Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 5:02 pm
by Steve Wooler
Hi Jay
Ciao Cafe is only open during the day - not the evenings (as far as I know).
Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 5:13 pm
by Brian Taylor
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
Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 2:29 am
by Gabriele
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