TEESSIDE ’ S BEST RESTAURANTS
Roll of Honour
Tees Business Best Restaurant
Vegetarian champion - The Waiting Room .
2016 The Crathorne Arms 2017 Muse 2018 The Bay Horse 2019 Chadwicks Inn 2020 The Crathorne Arms 2021 Muse 2022 The Bay Horse 2023 Muse
16th ( 9th ) The Waiting Room , Eaglescliffe
Another regular in our top 20 and once again the only vegetarian restaurant to make the cut , it ’ s easy to understand why The Waiting Room was named the UK ’ s best restaurant by the Vegetarian Society . A busy little restaurant across the road from Eaglescliffe Station , it serves homely vegetarian cuisine within what was once a terraced house . There ’ s also a drinks bar in the old pharmacy next door , serving specialist Waiting Room cocktails and craft ales .
17th ( 18th ) Tomahawk Steakhouse , Acklam Hall , Middlesbrough ; Yarm ; Potto ; Saltburn ; Darlington
Tomahawk is a name synonymous with a fabulous steak – and meat-lovers can ’ t get enough of the top-quality wagyu and Himalayan salt dry-aged steaks . Now with branches across our region and beyond , including the 17th-century mansion of Acklam Hall and in Saltburn with stunning coastal views .
18th ( 19th ) Vadah , Stockton
Our readers rate Vadah as Teesside ’ s top Indian restaurant year after year – and it ’ s again the highest-ranked eatery in central Stockton . Celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2024 , the riverside restaurant recreates traditional Indian cooking with a 21stcentury twist . Accessible , affordable and enjoyable , award-winning chef Kaysar Ahmed conjures up innovative delights as he seeks to elevate Indian cuisine to a fine dining level .
19th ( new entry ) Jamal ’ s , Middlesbrough
Opened more than 25 years ago , Jamal ’ s Indian Restaurant promises an “ exquisite Indian dining experience ”. Perfectly positioned for cinemagoers and those enjoying the town ’ s nightlife , this small but cosy eatery offers a range of Indian , Asian , balti and Bangladeshi dishes .
20th ( new entry ) Casa del Mar , Hartlepool
Overlooking the thriving Hartlepool Marina , this tapas bar and restaurant serves up delicious Spanish , Mexican and North African cuisine . Opened in 2006 as part of the Krimo ’ s group of restaurants , menu favourites include tapas and fajitas .
My Top 3 Brad Johnson ( Yellowbox Marketing ) 1 . Crathorne Arms 2 . Cena 3 . Olivello ’ s
Mouthwatering mentions
An honourable mention to some wonderful eateries that narrowly missed out on our top 20 :
The Orangery , Rockliffe Hall ( Hurworth ); Persian Cottage , Jolsha , Oven , Massala , Uno Momento , Marton Bistro ( all Middlesbrough ); Al Forno ( Ingleby Barwick ), Bambudda ( Darlington ); Jet Miners ( Great Broughton ); Seaview ( Saltburn ), Blackwell Ox ( Carlton , Stokesley ), Fox Covert ( High Leven , Yarm ), The Oak Tree ( Middleton St George )
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