Scarborough Arms

Just been to the Scarborough Arms. Was recommended by our B and B host. We booked a table for 2 of us. When we arrived there was a function on in one half of the pub. We were greeted as we went in and told we had to wait a short while. The pub looked to be full of locals. Most congregating around the bar making it difficult to get to. When we got out table it was between 2 4 seater tables. My partner sat on a bench seat on a corner. Shortly after we had 2 gentlemen sat on one of the other tables, one sat at angle to my partner almost with his arms in her back. We ordered garlic mushrooms and a prawn cocktail. They were nice although we felt on the large side for a starter. To follow we had surf and turf, medium rare sirloin served with hand cut chips, peas, balsamic tomatoes and mushroom. To say it was disappointing is one word. The steak was medium well at best covered In black bits. The prawns well they lacked colour let alone cajun seasoning. The mushroom was almost raw in the middle, the peas were not green to say the least. The chips had the steak on top of them and it had also been rested on them too so were soggy, let alone dark from cooked in old oil. The tomatoes we both had a full vine, no balsamic and they looked like they had been shown the oven as a tease to being cooked. I don't like to complain when I'm out, 25 years a chef I know how hard it can be, but these were basic errors I'm afraid. We did tell the I assume landlady who said she would tell the kitchen. She offered us a pudding or another drink which we declined. When I paid we weren't offered anything off our bill. Sorry guys but next time I'm In Scarborough I'll look elsewhere.

Had a lovely meal with my hubby, we both chose the Steak Pie and it was gorgeous, plenty of meat inside and a good size portion, it was served with lovely chips and veg. Would certainly recommend it.

Amazing experience. We booked for 22 for our Mum’s birthday. Mum was made to feel really special and was even given a free drink. Would highly recommend. Delicious food and friendly staff. We’ll definitely be back.

It’s my lovely Mother in laws 78th birthday today. We usually go to a country pub for lunch as there’s quite a few of us. Not sure why we always think it must be a country pub? Certainly not after today. My Mum had been here and recommended it so I rang and booked it for 20 of us. 4 generations of us and very differing appetite’s including Vegan . We got sat down and were told to take our time. No rush , even though the rest of the place was busy and they may have wanted our tables later. We ordered and the food was about Half an hour. 20 meals came out no more than ten minutes apart. I had the Steak pie and it was delicious. Absolutely beautiful in fact, now another pub not too far away is famous for its steak pie, but this knocked its socks off in flavour, size and price. The roast dinners were fantastic and my mum gave me some of her roast beef which melted in my mouth. There was an endless supply of vegetables and the staff were really helpful and courteous. It was a brilliant afternoon in a great pub with fantastic staff and food. Can’t recommend it enough !! We will be back

This is by far the best pub in Scarborough. The food is fabulous so much so we drove 2 hours for their Sunday Roast today taking family with us . Food is plentiful and the hosts cannot do enough for you . It’s a firm favourite with our family and wouldn’t eat anywhere else …. Plenty of choices on the menu . The drinks are also great and always a great choice of champagne for a special occasion . Well done to the Hosts