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Address:
13 Grape Lane, York, YO1 7HU
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 12:00–14:30, 17:30–21:00
Thursday: 12:00–14:30, 17:30–21:00
Friday: 12:00–14:30, 17:30–21:00
Saturday: 12:00–14:30, 17:30–21:00
Sunday: Closed
Description:
Fish & Forest is a sustainable fish and game restaurant on Grape Lane, serving seasonal small plates at lunch and à la carte dishes in the evening, with wild, native or ethically farmed fish at the heart of the menu. Great for date nights, proper food lovers and anyone who likes their dinner local, clever and nowhere near boring.
Good for:
Seafood · Game · Seasonal dining · Date nights · Small plates · Special occasions
Nearby:
Grape Lane · York Minster · Stonegate · Shambles · St Sampson’s Square · Museum Gardens
Make a Day of It:
Start with a wander around York Minster, Stonegate or the Shambles, then head to Fish & Forest for a proper seasonal meal tucked away on Grape Lane. If you’re making an evening of it, stay central for drinks afterwards, York is very good at turning “just dinner” into a full little adventure.
The Tidy Take:
Tidy Guides recommends Fish & Forest because it feels thoughtful without being stiff: sustainable seafood, proper local sourcing and a menu that changes with what’s actually good. It’s the kind of place where you go for dinner and end up talking about the food like you’re suddenly on a judging panel.