York’s Restaurant Row – For Food Lovers Visiting York, UK

If you are looking for somewhere different to eat out in York, then look no further than York’s very own “Restaurant Row” on Fossgate. It has had a tradition of serving food since back to at least the Medieval times. The variety of restaurants will have something to suit all tastes and budgets, from upmarket bistros to steak houses and Thai restaurants.

Food Arrangement / Luke Harris

As you enter Fossgate from the City Centre, you will find J. Bakers on your left hand side. J. Bakers is a modern bistro which has been in business for 7 years offering great quality food using locally sourced ingredients. It also features on the Top 50 Restaurants outside of London list, so is well worth a visit!

Further down the street, there is a branch of Loch Fyne, the established seafood restaurant. This is housed in an old ironmonger’s building and has been refurbished beautifully inside. Loch Fyne offers a great variety of food, even if you are not a fan of seafood! It is well worth looking out for one of their current offers, like their Fyne Dine Menu. At under ten pounds for 2 courses, you are getting great value for money in a lovely setting by the River Foss.

If you are looking for a livelier place to dine, then look no further than El Gaucho Argentinean Steakhouse. As the name suggests, El Gaucho specialises in a variety of steaks cooked especially to your liking, from char grilled fillet to grass-fed sirloin. The restaurant caters well for vegetarians too, serving a variety of pastas and salads. This is a busy, friendly restaurant and well worth a visit.

For a more relaxed dining experience, there is the Blue Bicycle which is a modern European restaurant situated on the Foss Bridge overlooking the river. The Blue Bicycle serves fresh, interesting food in a quaint restaurant setting. With their rustic tables and ambient decor, the Blue Bicycle is a perfect place for a quiet evening meal. The menu consists of good quality seasonal produce and homemade desserts and is changed regularly making it always worth a second or third visit!

If you are a fan of Asian cuisine then a visit to Khao San Rd is a must. This is a fairly new restaurant in the area, its good reputation has spread quickly making it a popular restaurant. It has an authentic Thai feel to it and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The menu is varied and exciting, offering a wide range of Thai food from deep fried soft shell crab to Thai grilled sirloin steak salad. The restaurant also has a takeaway menu offering 10% off the restaurant menu price so you can take home and enjoy!

Fossgate is also home to other restaurants including; Melton’s Too, Masons Bistro, The Mumbai Lounge and many more, offering a huge range of food and drink to cater for all tastes. There are also a few historic pubs along the route including The Bluebell and The Red Lion which are worth a visit for an after dinner drink or two!

Author: Abbie Woodward writes on behalf of the Love My Vouchers Lifestyle blog, the UK’s discount and voucher code blog that helps you visit the UK on a budget.

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