Say goodbye to a roast in a cosy pub for a while and make the most of eating outdoors in the North East.

Looking for places to go? Riley’s Fish Shack in Tynemouth has been revealed as one of the UK’s best beach cafes and is the perfect coastal spot to grab a bite to eat with a sea view, according to The Week.

The menu here offers a unique twist as it “often depends on the catch” and time of year.

Plus, you might even be lucky enough to spot dolphins in the distance as you tuck into some tasty fresh fish.

@archerkitchen_ Restaurant Recommendation - @rileysfishshack 🐟🦞 If you love seafood and you’re in the north east then you need to visit @rileysfishshack , famous for its idyllic location on King Edward’s bay this place really does showcase what delicious seasonal seafood should taste like. Food Recommendations: Lindisfarne Oysters Chilli Fish Empanada Monk Tail Wrap Crispy Skin Halibut Bavette Steak Wrap Turbot Chop with caper butter (my favourite must try!) Roast Plaice with fennel coriander butter Wine Recommendations: Solar Organic Rose Location details: @rileysfishshack 
King Edward’s Bay, Tynemouth, NE30 4BY
0191 257 1371 Reservations are hard to come by so you need to book in advance to get a table inside, otherwise they offer seating on the beach with blankets provided. Follow @archerkitchen for more restaurant recommendations and easy recipes. #rileysfishshack #seafood #northeastfoodie #newcastlefood #archerkitchen #newcastlefoodie ♬ Seventeen Going Under - Edit - Sam Fender

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Why is Riley’s Fish Shack one of the UK’s best beach cafes?

The publisher explained: “After ‘starting life as a ‘street-food (bicycle) stall', Riley's, run by a husband-and-wife team, is now housed in ‘two customised shipping containers’ on King Edward's Bay, ‘overlooking the frothy waves’, said The Telegraph, where ‘glimpses of dolphins’ are a possibility.

“‘Seasonal seafood is the deal,’ said The Good Food Guide, and the menu and service times ‘often depend on the catch’.

“Wood-fired sourdough wraps are ‘a fixture’, while ‘pasty-like chilli-fish empanadas’ are another favourite.

“And if the weather's less than wonderful ‘they will also sell you a blanket to use and take home.’”

The seafood spot was also recently recommended as one of Britain’s best places for brunch by The Times.

Elsewhere, Riley’s Fish Shack has a whopping 1,677 reviews and an impressive 4.5/5 rating on Tripadvisor.

One visitor wrote: “The food here is so good!! The best thing we got was the crispy halibut! Would highly recommend! Had a really nice ambiance and if it’s cold you can sit inside by the fire!!”

Another said: “This was our second time at Riley’s Fish Shack and it felt just as amazing as our first visit. The location is utterly amazing, especially as the sunsets and it gets darker.

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“The food is honestly some of the best seafood we have had. The chefs and staff are just fantastic and we really don’t have anything negative to say about.

“We come with our toddler and it’s endless fun for her playing in the sand while we watch and eat incredible food and have a little tipple!

“If you’re in the north east, be sure to book a table on the beach (check the weather).”