Restaurants in Masham

Where There's Smoke Restaurant

7 Silver St, Masham, Ripon

I will try to make this quick but it won't be easy.
We are spoiled for choice locally for fine dining. So these guys have their work cut out for them but they have absolutely smashed it out of the park!! As far as I am aware this is a relatively new restaurant but everyone is talking about it and for good reason. We've tried for weeks to book a table but struggled to get a reservation. We managed to claim a cancellation on our wedding anniversary. Whether this was actually a cancellation or kind gesture of an early-open table I'm not sure but we took it and it didn't disappoint.
Three words I would use to describe 'Where there's smoke' are Exclusive, Exquisite and Personal. From what we could gather there seemed to be only 3 members of staff, a manager, very friendly, warm welcoming and presented each course with an introduction. A young waitress, equally as friendly, who took turns presenting each course and couldn't do enough for us.. and seemed to know just what we wanted before we'd asked. And the chef, who we didn't get to meet but when trying to book I caught on the phone advised me he would have his manager call me. His food speaks volumes of his attention to detail and culinary perfection!!
We hadn't seen the menu or pricing before we arrived, it was a set menu of 5 courses with a selection of treats from the chef served with sourdough. Considering the local competition, exclusivity and excellence of the experience we expected this to be in the region of £100 - £200 pp (or should be) needless to say it was somewhat under this.
5 star doesn't seem enough for our experience. Thank you so much and look forward to visiting again.

Delivery

Superb50 Reviews 5

Johnny Baghdad's Cafe on the Square

52 Market Pl, Masham, Ripon

Great little cafe, lovely middle Eastern food along with British café favourites in great surroundings. Big thank you to the waitress who gave us the history of the cafe. Went twice in 1 day.

Superb69 Reviews 4.8

The Lunchbox

12 Market Pl, Masham, Ripon

Cannot recommend this place enough! Everything made here is delicious - cakes are perfection and the jacket potatoes are baked brilliantly. Best place to go and the ladies there are always some welcoming and friendly! Please do give it a try - you will not be disappointed!

Superb6 Reviews 5

Deer House Swinton Park

Roomer Ln, Swinton, Ripon

Thank you for a lovely stay. It wasn’t quite the stay we had planned, but no one could have predicted the weather on Saturday 23rd Nov 2024. Fabulous service from all staff, in the hotel. The Terrace Restaurant is warm and Nikolai (sorry if I’ve spelt that wrong) made us feel most welcome, as did all his Team. The food was fabulous we particularly enjoyed the Estate Game Sharer. Hoping to visit again in the future. Fi and Mark Simpson

Superb12 Reviews 4.8

Brymor Ice Cream

High Jervaulx Farm, Jervaulx, Masham

A great variety of flavours, with helpful staff.
Gluten free cones. Soya free, dairy free ice cream. Sprinkles.

Great value too!

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free, soya free

Kid-friendliness: Toys for free play available

Wheelchair accessibility: Very accessible

Takeaway

Superb80 Reviews 4.5

The White Bear

The White Bear, Gun Bank, Masham, Ripon

A lovely, cosy pub with a real fire! We received a warm welcome from staff. The lunchtime menu was not extensive but all the better for that. Our order arrived quickly, was nicely presented and the meals were delicious. The lasagne was rich and full of flavour and we couldn't believe how much succulent steak was packed into the steak and veg pie. And, no silly puff pastry topping, instead a proper pastry lid. Gorgeous! We are more than happy to recommend the White Bear.

Superb90 Reviews 4.5

Queens Head

Main St, Kirkby Malzeard, Ripon

Great place lovely staff dog friendly and have the sweetheart of a waitress who’s only 13 who works so hard to please the customers and make them laugh the landlord doesn’t care who you are and treats you like he’s known you for years it’s amazing so cozy

Kid-friendliness: When we went the landlord gave them a lollipop and the waitress gave them bubbles

Superb35 Reviews 4.4

Kings Head Hotel

Market Pl, Masham, Ripon

Stayed at the Kings Head Hotel for four nights while working.
I have to say it was one of the best experiences I have had. From the warm introduction at check-in to the room to the food....everything was spot on.
Breakfast you were welcomed by Gaye and Chris who were perfect hosts. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful.
Room was warm, comfortable, plenty of hot water and so may additional extras. The fresh milk from the bar in your own mini milk urn was a lovely touch. Evening meals were plentiful, well prepared with specials every week. I enjoy homecooked style meals rather than hoity toity fare so it was perfect.
A great experience that I intend to do again.
Thanks to all the staff at the Kings Head for making my stay perfect.

Superb157 Reviews 4.5

Samuels Restaurant

10 Swinton Rd, Swinton, Ripon