TEES REGION ’ S BEST RESTAURANTS
Roll of Honour
Tees Business Best Restaurant
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 2024-25 The Bay Horse
Jet-power – Great Broughton ’ s Jet Miners makes its first top 20 appearance .
16th ( re-entry ) Joplins , Great Ayton
Small but mighty , Joplins has been delivering top-tier food in Great Ayton for more than 30 years . This 24-seat gem sources its fish and meat from local icons Hodgson ’ s and Petch ’ s , ensuring every dish is as fresh as it is flavoursome .
Spice of life – Vadah is again rated Teesside ’ s best Indian diner .
17th ( 18th ) Vadah , Stockton
Vadah once again claims the title of Teesside ’ s top Indian restaurant . Nestled by the riverside , this award-winning spot blends classic Indian flavours with a fine-dining edge . Chef Kaysar Ahmed continues to push boundaries , proving that Indian cuisine can be both accessible and extraordinary .
18th ( new entry ) Bazaar , Middlesbrough
A feast for the senses , Bazaar has transformed Captain Cook Square with its globally inspired menu and eye-catching interior , designed by local firm Cocoon & Bauer . With an open kitchen and a giant copper pizza oven at its heart , this is a dining experience that lives up to its name .
19th ( re-entry ) Coco & Rum , Saltburn & Middlesbrough
Coco & Rum ’ s vibrant Thai fusion has made waves in Saltburn – and now it ’ s bringing the same bold flavours and stylish decor to Middlesbrough . Think hanging foliage , LED lighting , sleek wooden panelling and , of course , mouthwatering south-east Asian dishes .
20th ( new entry ) Jet Miners , Great Broughton
A first-time entry but far from a newcomer , Jet Miners is a historic country pub with a modern culinary edge . Run by South African-born Johan and his Latvian wife Elina , it blends classic charm with an eclectic menu that ’ s long earned it a stellar reputation .
Mouthwatering mentions
An honourable mention to some wonderful eateries that narrowly missed out on our top 20
The Stable Hearth , Saltfish Seafood Restaurant ( both Darlington ), Amare Kitchen & Bar ( New Marske ), The Fox Covert Inn ( Ingleby Barwick ), The Keys ( Yarm ), The Station ( Stokesley ), The Bay Horse ( Great Broughton ), Umi ( Middlesbrough )
My Top 3 Ken Devereux ( Devereux Transport ) 1 . Café Lilli 2 . The Crathorne Arms 3 . Il Mulino
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