2 Best Restaurants in Harrogate, Yorkshire

The welcoming interior of this celebrated Yorkshire tearoom—which began life in Harrogate in 1919 when a Swiss restaurateur brought his Alpine confections to England—has changed little since it first opened, and its extensive array of teas has changed not at all. Omelets, quiches, sandwiches, and pastries are all on the menu, which also has items that take you from the Dales (sausages) to the Alps (rösti). Betty's is famous for its traditional afternoon tea, but there's an even more elaborate afternoon tea, complete with a pianist, served in the Imperial Room Thursday through Saturday (reservations required).

This bright, modern Yorkshire take on an American steak house emphasizes locally sourced ingredients for its slow-roasted rotisserie or grilled meats. Specialties include options like sizzling teriyaki beef with peppers and onions or baby-back barbecue ribs, as well as classic steaks and burgers. Fish eaters and even vegetarians are accommodated with dishes like seafood linguine or a superfood salad.