The Wetherby Whaler

Always love coming here. First class fish, chips, mushy peas etc for lunch. Superb service by the restaurant staff. It wasn't very busy the day we visited, very popular with the "older" generation, (includes us). The set meal is super value. There is a popular basic Chippie attached if you just want a takeaway.

Great fish and chips and mushy peas we usually get the pensioner's choice as it's three courses, it fills me so that's one good thing, but they are fresh straight out of the pan. And they are the best in the area a lot of people will say that they prefer Thompson's on York road (A64) we used to go there but we prefer wetherby whaler 🐳.

Popped in for lunch after shopping at Clifton Moor. Service was very good, food was excellent. I had the mixed platter from the starter menu with a side of chips and everything( Calamari, S&P Squid, Butterfly Prawns, Scampi and Cod Bites) was top class. Mrs D had Haddock and Chips and said she found it very good as well. Portion sizes were more than adequate and overall cost was reasonable. Not the first time we've eaten here and will definitely NOT be the last either. No problem in recommending this establishment.

Lovely 3 course meal for seniors. 2 choices for starter 3 or 4 choices for mains and same for desserts. We would have liked a bit of bread with our meal but I do think you could order and pay for it as an extra. One of our fish was better than the other as in thickness but both were covered in a light crispy batter. Service was quick. Nice friendly staff. We would definitely return again.

Whilst staying in York for business purposes I decided to try the Wetherby Whaler and see what all the fuss is about. Only a short walk from the Premier Inn and opted for take out. I decided on Haddock, chips and mushy peas. I did enquire if they leave the skin on (as some places do not skin haddock) and they told me no skin - so that’s a huge plus! Not much of a wait so was pleasantly surprised at the quick turnaround for the food to be ready. First glance at the fish it appeared to be crispy batter and once breaking into it, the fish was really good chunks of meat and not the usual flat and thin you can get at some locations. The batter had a nice taste to it too and was not in the leathery but bland and tasteless. The chips were done to perfection with the right amount of crispness and fluffy softness inside - just what a fish and chip shop should provide. The mushy peas also done to perfection and not fluorescent green to be seen from space. Overall a right nice fish chips and mushy peas dinner! Sorry the photos look half eaten. It’s because I couldn’t wait!