Crocodile

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  Claire Askew

  ·3 weeks ago

  “To know up front: mine host WILL hug you. He hugs everyone. On arrival and sometimes as you leave too. He's pretty "hands on." I didn't mind it but I know some folk for whom this would be a deal breaker. * We visited on a weeknight in October. We booked and we were SO GLAD we had. This place is really great and really popular, definitely book!! We had the cheese sharing board which was absolutely amazing and was LOADS of food, we'd also ordered 2 extra tapas in case it wasn't enough but we probably didn't need the extras! They were GREAT too though, all the food was amazing. Cooked to perfection, really flavourful, probably the best tapas we've ever had. Wine really good too. The place is really quirky and full of interesting things to look at. Some other reviews here say the service can be slow but this wasn't our experience at all, every chair was occupied but service was perfect. The loo is up some steps so if you need level access be aware of that! Highly recommend a visit. We hope to return!!”

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  Gemma Cuff

  ·3 weeks ago

  “An absolutely fantastic dining experience! What a little gem of a restaurant! We had the most wonderful evening at Crocodile, and I honestly cannot recommend it highly enough. The food was absolutely exceptional - every dish was beautifully prepared, full of flavour and clearly made with real passion and attention to detail. Some of the best tapas we’ve had! The restaurant itself is tiny, with just five tables, which makes for such a lovely, intimate dining experience. One of my favourite things is that the kitchen is practically part of the restaurant! You can watch the chefs working their magic right in front of you, which adds something really special to the whole experience. The décor is wonderfully quirky and full of character - from the crocodiles hanging from the ceiling to all the other unusual little touches, there’s so much to look at! The service was fantastic from start to finish. Even the communication when booking was brilliant, with friendly and efficient text messages making everything so easy. It’s rare to find somewhere that gets absolutely everything right, but Crocodile really does. Incredible food, a brilliant atmosphere, lovely service and a truly unique setting. An absolute must-visit when in Whitby. We loved every minute and will definitely be back!”

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  Lee Walker

  ·1 month ago

  “For the first time ever we were greeted at the door of a restaurant with a hug from the proprietor. Such a warm welcome and I'm happy to report that the food was excellent too.”

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  Lisa

  ·2 months ago

  “Fabulous from the start. We booked in April for August, only because it’s the summer holidays and after reading the reviews it was better to book. We had the Famous 5 and wow, ate the lot. Plus the Lemon polenta cake and Orange almond cake. Welcoming, great service and fabulous food. Love the quirky decor too. Thanks for a great pre birthday meal without kids!”

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  sarah taylor

  ·4 months ago

  “Best tapas restaurant! We were so excited to find this quirky, intimate and gorgeous little restaurant! The service was exceptional, we were made to feel so welcome. The atmosphere was perfect, upbeat and lively, exactly what we wanted on a Sunday evening! Oh and the food is another level! Highly recommended. They have everything spot on at Crocodile, don't change a thing!!”

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  Carol Wright

  ·4 months ago

  “Love this little place saw the reviews online so had to try it and we weren't disappointed the food was amazing, we had the famous five and chorizo the chef and waitress were brilliant working in all that 🥵 heat if you're in whitby would definitely recommend you try this place 5☆ x”

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  Mark Slade

  ·4 months ago

  “Fantastic food, service (owner Nick cannot do enough for you), decor. Best charcuterie ever had in UK or mainland Europe. We were v.lucky to get table as normally fully booked. Will defo be back.”

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  Adam Watson

  ·4 months ago

  “Up there with some of the best tapas I’ve ever had. Ordered the “famous five” and added padron peppers and chorizo in wine. Every dish felt authentic and were full of flavour. The atmosphere was great and the two lads running the show were friendly and welcoming. The quirky decor is something to behold. Can’t fault anything and will definitely be returning. Would recommend booking in advance as they were turning people away that chanced it.”

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  Nicola Swift-Holdcroft

  ·6 months ago

  “We had the most amazing welcome when we arrived, which led to the most beautiful evening. The food, the music, the overall feeling of the place was perfect. A little gem with a perfect host. Thank you! P.s. you definitely need to reserve a table!”

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  NIKKI QUINN

  ·7 months ago

  “Dropped on this gorgeous little place by accident! The owners, I’m presuming they were, were welcoming and lovely with a great sense of humour. Which you can see from how it’s decorated! It’s very eccentric with loads of character! Even the bathroom! The food is amazing, you can see it being freshly made. The dessert I had was the best pavlova I’d ever had! Will definitely be returning when we are back in Whitby.”

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