Best Seafood in the North East: Eat

Housed in the iconic Spanish City, 1910 offers spectacular steak and seafood (with the sea views to match!). Begin with spicy Bloody Mary oysters before tucking into their signature ‘Taste from the Sea’ – a selection of sea bream, monkfish, tiger prawns and razor clams served with roast garlic aioli – trust us, it’s too good to miss. 

Spanish City Plaza, Whitley Bay NE26 1BG
0191 691 7090
www.spanishcity.co.uk

Thanks for spoiling the secret, Rayner and Roux. Despite the fact that everyone and their mother knows about Adam Riley’s superb seafood spot, we’re still queuing for those unforgettable woodfired empanadas and briny monkfish wraps. Top tip: head there early to secure a fireside spot and watch the sun go down over the bay. Unbeatable. 

King Edward's Bay, Tynemouth NE30 4BY
0191 257 1371
www.rileysfishshack.com

Seafood lovers flock to Longsands Fish Kitchen and, quite frankly, we don’t blame them. Alongside a daily-changing specials board, you’ll find ceviche oysters with a punchy lime, chilli and coriander marinade as well as a half kilo of Goan curry mussels with sourdough for dipping. Prefer dining al fresco? Pick up their famous fish and chips and wander down to Tynemouth beach for a real British seaside experience.

27 Front Street, Tynemouth NE30 4DZ
0191 272 8552
www.longsandsfishkitchen.com

The Whitby institution, Trencher’s, has been transported to Whitley Bay – and boy, are we glad it has. Their traditional fish and chips are some of the best we’ve tasted (it appears they’ve perfected the art after 40 years in the business), or opt for the fish pie topped with crispy Mull cheddar – comfort food at its very best. 

Spanish City Plaza, Whitley Bay NE26 1BG
0191 691 7090
www.spanishcity.co.uk