The Best Restaurants in South Elmsall, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom (2025)

Tried here last year and wasn't great; so, after reading other reviews, decided to give it another go last night. Wow! The 5-star reviews are spot-on. Staff were friendly and helpful, delivery service efficient and the food was excellent. We had starters, curries and a side dish. Genuinely, all were top drawer. Will definitely be returning. Sean & Monica.

First time we have used this place. The food was delicious . There was plenty of lamb and it was lovely and tender. The food wasn't floating in oil like some we have tried locally and it tasted fresh. Will definitely order again. Thank you.

Wow. Brilliant telephone service, and food was by far the best I have had in years. Thank you for a lovely meal

Easy to order. Delivery bang on time and driver very friendly and courteous. Delicious food! Super tasty and authentic. We don't have a takeaway very often but this is the best we've had in a long time. We will definitely be back.

Lovely food. And friendly staff.

Wonderful atmosphere. Fresh cooked food. Friendly staff.

Very nice tea and toast staff very happy people loved it

Lovely quiet cafe with a friendly atmosphere, food was lovely and well presented.

I visited these guys at their previous location and was blown away, I was pleased to see their hard work was paying off through Instagram having moved to this location, the move hasn’t affected the quality of everything from the box the burgers are served in to the most important thing, the food 😋 These guys know how it’s done 😍 The food is absolutely incredible and I’ve just finished this week’s special, it’s all special but not at expensive prices👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Never seen onion rings that big before, the meat is perfect, just the right amount of sauce, bacon crispy, just can’t praise the whole experience more. Make a date and get here, just drop in for a homemade burger on the way home, get ya friends and family here for a party, treat your partner to a intimate dinner 😍 you won’t regret it 😋

The Moonshine Shack is a refreshing new addition to the South Elmsall food scene. It feels like they put a lot of thought and care into their food! Nacho Libre came with standard nacho crisps with a tangy, rich cheese sauce that tastes like real cheese. Picked jalapeños give a satisfying sharp contrast to the cheese sauce. There was a delicious grilled flavour on the beef, which was tender and proper meat. The burger had flavourful salsa, guacamole, and a mild and refreshing sour cream, so the burger was saucy with a lot of mexican flavour. It was a little bit too salty for my taste. The Mexican cheese added a nice mouth-warming spice, and was caramelised around the edges which is a great touch, something you'd want from a proper burger but is often overlooked. £10 for the burger, nachos, and a drink, which I think is a great price for a good quality meal! The choice of a pretzel bun is unique, and adds a depth of flavour. Soft and slightly chewy texture which was good at holding the burger together. Nothing was wet, even in the Nacho Libre which had the sauces. Sweet and soft sweet potato fries. Skin on fries were nice and crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. The fried food has a nice flavour remeniscent of the seaside, but wasnt greasy or burnt tasting oil. The garlic mayo is garlicky, thick, and a little tangy. The chicken in the chips had a moreish seasoned flavour with tasty spices, and was well cooked, soft and tender. The red cabbage on top was crispy and not wet. The blue cheese sauce was not overwhelming. The batter on the chicken burger was very crispy and flavourful even inside a burger. All of the chicken felt good quality, well cooked, and not fatty. The grilled chicken was tasty and well cooked, not dry like grilled chicken breast can be sometimes. The raw onions were a fresh bite, but not overwhelming like raw onions can be. Thank You!

Watched this takeaway on a YouTube review, and couldn't wait to see how good it was. I've family and friends in this town, but I'd never heard of them before, so I didn't quite know what to expect. It's not your usual takeaway or mobile kitchen, so I was a bit apprehensive, with just a wooden paneled serving window and an exit door. However, please don't let that put you off. Once you engage with the staff, you feel appreciated and a welcomed customer. Whilst placing your order you are supported through your choices and guided towards making the right choices. They don't just ask what you want, they appear to actually care about giving you what they believe you'll enjoy (after all, they know what it actually tastes like). After ordering, we waited approximately 5 minutes for the order to be brought to our car, and I knew from the weight of the bag, we were in for a treat. 2 cans of lemon Fanta for only £2 tells you everything you need to know about this operation. Too many places would have charged you £1.50 a can, so hats off before I've even sunk my teeth into my meal. You are given an opportunity of eating on the outside seating, or within your vehicle, but we chose to drive into the beautiful countryside close by and stop at the side of the road looking over the Hooten Pagnall valley. Wow, what a taste sensation that was. I started on a Brunch Burger and was not disappointed. Smashed Sausage pattie Smashed Beef pattie Fried egg Mini hash browns Streaky smoked baco Their sauces. OMG WOW, Without doubt, I've never had a burger with as much taste in my life And the pretzel bread buns are fantastic. This was supported with the loaded fries, which appeared to be normal french fries, drowned in cheese, sauce, (we chose chicken), slaw and crusty bits, which again were to die for. We finished it all off with halloumi cheese salad, which was full of sauce, salad (lettuce, onion, cucumber, pickles, jalapeno chillies, secret slaw), and blew our minds. This was my birthday treat from my Fiancé, and she can be happy that mission was accomplished. We will be back. The 40 mile return journey is worth it. Thank you Moonshine Shack 😁

Had a few meals here. Food cooked perfectly to order. Delicious. Would recommend. Really enjoyed the milkshakes too. I mixed two flavours (salted caramel & white chocolate) and absolutely will again! Well worth the asking price.

Best I've had in a long, long time. Will be back x Call every time I'm home.

Best fish and chip in the village, cooked to order, good sized portion , can't go wrong, my favorite.

Says a lot about a business that's been around since I was a kid. Still makes brilliant food, served up by some lovely people in a warm welcoming atmosphere

The BEST Fish and Chips around. Great food, friendly team, and value for money. 😀👍

I came here for a friend's birthday and bought some Thai noodles and a hot chocolate, the service was excellent and the food was delicious, we also got a free plate of chips on the house. When we were doing the cake one of the waiters gave us a lighter to light the candles and sparklers on the cake, and all the people there joined in when we sung happy birthday.

The authentic Tom Yum soup is memorable and the Thai fried noodles are very delicious. It is worth coming back to try the rest of the dishes.

Lovely little place! We’ve been wanting to visit for a while, and it did not disappoint! Food was so tasty we ordered; Thai milk tea, Tom Yum (prawn) and Teriyaki Chicken Katsu), the portion sizes are perfect, staff are also really lovely! Would love to see some ramen dishes on the specials board, we will definitely be back thank you! 😊

Came here on recommendation of a close friend. It was a nice, clean and cozy cafe. Owners seemed very genuine and accommodating. Food was on point! Literally ate everything off my plate and they were generous portions. Will frequent when I’m in the area as I’ve really enjoyed it.

We ordered for a works doo, ordered 5 platters and they was able to Carter for us making us an Mexican board as we requested, the food was lovely, good portion size. brilliant quality will come back as everyone enjoyed

Love this place, even if just popping in for a takeaway drink. Tasty, fresh, high quality breakfast. Quick service, friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere. Cakes look lovely and fresh. Great coffee too (after moving to the area I have struggled to find a decent coffee in South Elmsall - well not anymore!). I will be back!

Amazing lockdown takeaway food! Had the tapas a few weeks ago, just polished off some seafood and steak. Looking forward to when it opens up full time when able. Highly recommended, for drinks and especially food.

Best Fish & Chips around, lovely and crispy batter very tasty 😋, staff are welcoming and polite, well done guys I'll be back (again)

Just moved nearby and heard good things about this spot, decided to try and was expecting some nice fish and chips but what I had was the best fish and chips i'd had in years, fish was very fresh and reminded me of seaside fish and chips but without the skin, i'm fussy with chips so normally order just a special but thought I would try theirs too and these are exactly to my liking. Portion size is big enough and staff are friendly and polite. Already can't wait to go back, this chippy is going to cost me a fortune I can just see it.

Excellent fish and chips. Really fresh and cooked to order. Very generous portions. Haddock was really fresh and cooked in beef dripping without the skin. Had a turnover which is basically a Yorkshire fishcake. Two slices of potato with a generous section of fish sandwiched in between then battered . The service was excellent. Such a friendly couple. Makes you want to return. Thoroughly recommend to anyone and will return again next time we pass

The best by far , friendly staff and always polite. The fish batter is light and fluffy and not greasy

10/10 Best around Village

Every nice food garlic chilli, chicken tikka balti I give it a 11/11

Ordered chicken korma and vegetable tikka masala. Pilou rice. Poppadoms were free. Order was delivered quickly and piping hot. The sauces were creamy and more spicy but delicious. Chicken was tender and plenty of it. My friend enjoyed her vegetable masala. Very reasonably priced and the staff I will definitely use them again and highly recommend them.

Got put onto this takeaway by my daughter. Great food, best we have found in years for curry's. We have ordered twice and both times the food was pipping hot on delivery. Friendly staff as well.

Very nice and friendly staff. Had Sunday lunch which was absolutely beautiful. Cappuccino was spot on. Everything was reasonably priced. Will definitely be returning. Recommend 100% 10/10.

First time using Laura at Lane's cafe yesterday. They did a buffet for my sister's 60th birthday. Wanted it to be special for her&Lane's certainly pulled it off hands down. Everyone commented how beautiful, fresh&extremely well presented everything was. So thank you so much Lane's cafe,my sister had a wonderful day ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me&all who attended. Would highly recommend&would 💯% use again ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💯%

Always tasty with a wonderful atmosphere I come here to get away from it all never let down 🙂

Fabulous place, great food at affordable prices highly recommended

Nice little pub clean and tidy inside good for functions like birthdays and funerals

Johnnys Quiz on a Tuesday - amazing! Fun and interactive liveliness. I attend with my grandparents every Tuesday that we can, they beg to come and are disappointed if we cannot make it! We wouldn’t want to do a quiz with anyone else/ anywhere else. Welcoming to everyone and always a good laugh, highly recommend!

Super nice beer garden! Cheap beers and nice staff. I recommend!

Great.we set up our open air photo booth for christening party. Big garden ,cheap beer. Photo booth empire