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1. The Cut & Craft York

4.6

Exceptional(499)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • York

Booked 98 times today

Located in St. Sampsons Square - a historic part of York’s city centre known for selling great meat since the 12th century - The Cut & Craft York is widely considered one of York’s best steak restaurants.Boasting its own in-house master butcher and a signature 10oz Flat Iron steak, this elegant restaurant is stylishly decorated with historic features throughout. Open daily for lunch and dinner, with brunch and roasts on the weekends, it’s centrally located close to the famous mediaeval York Shambles and under the shadow of York Minster. Named 'Restaurant of the Year' at the Yorkshire National Business Hero Awards in 2023 and 2024, The Cut & Craft combines contemporary steak and seafood dishes with a premium list of locally-crafted drinks.

2. The Star Inn The City

4.5

Awesome(6874)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • York

Booked 43 times today

Located in the Old Engine House on the edge of York's Museum Gardens in a riverside setting close to the historic Lendal Bridge, The Star Inn The City has an enviable position, which we aim to match with the best produce God's Own Country has to offer and genuine Yorkshire hospitality for the 'whole package'.We offer an all day menu which can be enjoyed for both lunch and dinner, as well as serving up breakfast Friday to Sunday, and on Sunday's we serve up our famous Sunday roasts between 12-4pm.We pride ourselves on being a a food-led celebration destination, with guests being able to enjoy view of the River Ouse from our Garden Room or outside on our riverside terrace. For more intimate occasions we also offer two exclusive Private Dining rooms for celebrations such as graduations, weddings and birthdays.For more information head to our website, or call one of our friendly members of staff today.

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3. Bettys Café Tea Rooms - York

4.7

Exceptional(636)

Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • York

Booked 34 times today

Bettys is famous for afternoon tea, and if you want to experience the finest we offer, book your table in the Belmont Room, York. This beautiful, historic room - located on the first floor of our York tea room - is steeped in history and provides the perfect setting for our most exquisite afternoon tea. You'll be serenaded by our pianist as you enjoy a selection of savouries, indulgent sandwiches, specially selected teas and irresistible dainty cakes and scones. Put aside any concerns you may have about not feeling full: we’ll happily replenish pots of tea and sandwiches to make sure you leave feeling content. Book now to make that special occasion even more special. Prices from £49.95 per person.

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4. The Rise Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(616)

Price: Expensive

• British • York

Booked 13 times today

The Rise Restaurant is a blast! Customers rave about the fantastic food, amazing service, and the lovely atmosphere. The open kitchen creates a social dining experience, and the menu features modern British cuisine with a Yorkshire twist. Cocktails in the bar are a highlight, and the staff is described as 'fab' and 'very attentive'. You'll have a great time here, and the reviews definitely back that up!

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5. The Ivy St. Helen’s Square

4.5

Awesome(12536)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • York

Booked 109 times today

The Ivy St. Helen's Square is located on the eponymous square in the heart of York and will serve all-encompassing, contemporary British menus.

6. Guy Fawkes Inn

4.4

Awesome(2081)

Price: Expensive

• British • York

Booked 11 times today

Dine by candlelight in our restaurant, featuring gas lamps, roaring fires and timber floors. Serving simple, traditional British food skilfully prepared from fresh, quality, locally sourced ingredients, our restaurant is the perfect place to withdraw from the world and relax.

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7. The Fat Badger York

4.5

Awesome(1355)

Price: Moderate

• British • York

Booked 11 times today

Dine in style in The Fat Badger York with tables to choose from in our restaurant, private dining area or The Fat Badger bar. Or, if you'd like to dine alfresco we have a fantastic outdoor garden adjacent to York's historic city centre walls, overlooking the Minster.With our Head Chef, you'll find delicious, classic British and international cuisine, with daily specials chosen from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Please note bookable tables are inside, all outside tables are on a first-come first-served basis.Dogs are welcome in our Bar area or Garden area (Walk-in only)

8. Forest

4.6

Exceptional(161)

Price: Moderate

• British • York

Booked 20 times today

A warm, cosy, relaxed, and rustic restaurant, and THE place to come at any time of the day for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even just a quick drink and a snack

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9. Casa Brazilian Rodizio

4.8

Exceptional(921)

Price: Expensive

• Brazilian Steakhouse • York

Booked 31 times today

We are a family-run, authentic Brazilian rodizio-style restaurant with one goal in our heart: To provide an unforgettable authentic taste, service and experience for an unbeatable set price!Dining with us grants unlimited access to our boundless selection of homemade cold and hot dishes from the salad bar. Additionally, you'll have the pleasure of savouring eighteen exquisite cuts of locally procured, premium meats and a selection of fresh seafood, expertly prepared by our skilled Brazilian chefs and served with passion from the kitchen to being carved at your table.We also serve a traditional Brazilian caipirinha cocktail, mojito and margarita, with a selection of beers, classic cocktails, wines, spirits and alcohol-free options.

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10. Bill's Restaurant & Bar - York

4.3

Awesome(1781)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary British • York

Booked 83 times today

Bill's Restaurant & Bar in York is a fun place with a great atmosphere. The restaurant has a quirky decor and transforms into a cosy and intimate place for evening meals. It has a great choice of tasty breakfasts and a brilliant menu, which customers find excellent in every way. The staff are friendly, attentive, and accommodating, making it a great spot for family reunions, birthday treats, and pre-theatre meals. Overall, it has a relaxed atmosphere and is highly recommended for its fabulous food and brilliant customer service.

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Ben
Yorkshire •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Outstanding food, service, electric atmosphere can’t rave about it enough would recommend the ivy to anybody so so good
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The Ivy St. Helen’s SquarePrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• York
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4.5
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Elisa
Yorkshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Absolutely stunning food & ambience. The staff at the bar were very attentive, though we didn't really appreciate a £10 service charge for a bottle of champagne we bought at the bar to take away...that was a bit cheeky! However, we still think we would like to return, & maybe stay over rather than just have a meal.
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The Rise RestaurantPrice: Expensive• British• York
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4.6
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Claire
Yorkshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The festive afternoon tea in the Belmont room was perfect, the atmosphere, the staff, the live pianist was just perfect. Our waitress was a lovely lady, couldn’t be anymore helpful. Me and my friend haven’t a bad word to say. we will definitely be retuning next Christmas time and this is now our new Christmas tradition. Perfect
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Bettys Café Tea Rooms - YorkPrice: Very Expensive• Afternoon Tea• York
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4.7
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Yorkshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This was a spectacular meal. The service was first class with a really friendly professional feel. Our server Oli was fantastic, courteous at all times and had a bit of banter with us. We've heard a lot of people talk about Cut & Craft and say how nice it is so thought we'd try it ourselves on our annual festive trip to York, this was definitely one of the highlights, we WILL be returning.
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The Cut & Craft YorkPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• York
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4.6
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Joyce
Yorkshire •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
A lovely restaurant in a lovely setting. Food was excellent, service was excellent and ambiance perfect.
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The Star Inn The CityPrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• York
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4.5

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1. The Cut & Craft York

2. The Star Inn The City

3. Bettys Café Tea Rooms - York

4. The Rise Restaurant

5. The Ivy St. Helen’s Square

6. Guy Fawkes Inn

7. The Fat Badger York

8. Forest

9. Casa Brazilian Rodizio

10. Bill's Restaurant & Bar - York

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