Jackson's is another in the wave of fish and chip shops in Southport that tries to entice you in on…read morea cold and wet Tuesday afternoon for some good, wholesome home cooking. Unlike many of its rivals however, Jackson's has the pedigree to boot too as it has recently been voted Best Chippy 2010 (although I'm not quite sure where). As you might expect with such a title, Jackson's offers very good fish and chips that is delicious and filling. Their fish is delightfully crispy and golden, whilst their chips are perfectly fluffy and just the right texture between dry and soggy. Their prices are fairly competitive for the area, meaning you can get fish, chips, mushy peas, bread and butter and a hot drink for less than four pounds, which is great value for money when you consider the quality of the food you're eating. If you're in the area definitely give them a try, whether you fancy a takeaway or a sit down meal.

Gorgeous chips and gravy! The fish is lovely to and big portions! i always make sure i visit here…read morewhen i come back home! Top notch!

The fish they serve here is not cod and it is not made crispy, this fish and chip shop is located…read morein Formby though so at least the sign above the door is 33.333% correct. This is probably the worst place to get fish 'n' chips 'n' Chinese in the whole of Formby, it's not terrible especially - there are just far better places out there (see how I refrained manfully from using 'plaices'). What Crispy Cod Formby does very, very well is kebabs and burgers - this might seem odd for somewhere that so prides itself on fish that it puts the name of a fish that it doesn't in fact serve up in backlit plastic, but there it is. Donner or chicken, 'Hawaiian' (served with pineapple ring - exotic) or 'king' (served with an egg - regal) the kebabs and burgers are the reason to get takeaway from here. Just avoid the pizzas, fish and chip shop selling pizzas; it's just a step too far. It's just wrong man. Just wrong.

I used to love this place when it was Pitarras, I fondly remember visiting here on our last day of…read morehigh school at 11am and waiting for it to open so we could shovel handfuls of steaming chips into our mouths to aid our lingering hangovers. I also distinctly remember the owner, who always sported a cap and an absolutely excellent moustache (the skill of moustache grooming is a fine art). This establishment has since changed hands however and the change was not a particularly positive one in my opinion. The chips they do are average and the portions compared to their rivals are pretty small, plus they serve you chips in a little tray which kind of spoils the whole chips-wrapped-up-in-paper thing (it's just not the same when you have a tray supporting them, they should just slip everywhere as you struggle to eat them). They also do the usual Chinese dishes, burgers (which are pretty good, actually), kebabs and pizzas. I generally avoid getting things like kebabs and pizzas in chippies though, I feel that they are best left to proper kebab and pizza shops because when chippies have their fingers in too many pies, they usually end up doing everything a bit crap rather than excelling at a few things. I'm quite a fan of the fish tank in there though; thankfully, they don't put its contents in the deep fat fryer (far too small).

Oh my days! The name does not do this place justice...The walls are covered with awards and…read morerecognitions not garnered by flogging greasy spuds. Efficient, friendly staff will ask for your order as you walk in to reduce waiting time, which is sad in a way as you have less time to gas with Formby's finest such as Norman and Joe who can be found in here. The sense of shared privilege being in this shop queue is tangible. Ask for the lightly battered fish if you want to get close to a cod tempura and it can come in a box for a few pence extra to make sure it arrives home in perfect condition. Talking of stars, a popular insider strategy is to put in your order, cross the road for micro-brewed Red Star beer in the best room in town, collect your food and roll home triumphant. You'll see, any tardiness will be instantly forgiven as you plate up and tuck in back with the family! This place is one mushy pea and a blob of tartar foam away from a Michelin Star. P.S. Just checked another review to find a chap came all the way from Chelmsford, Massachusetts to eat here!

The best fish and chip shop there is! The batter on the fish…read moreis light and crisp and the chips crispy but melt in your mouth and both are cooked fresh to order! The service is second to none and it is immaculately clean in all good catch shops, I would recommend anybody who hasn't visited yet to give it a go you won't regret it!

I don't know who James is but he makes damn good chips - fluffy, moist and with a little bit of a…read morecrispness to the outer layer of potato. If you're in Formby village and you want some chips rather than the freeze dried yellowy stalks you get at Flames then try James's. Get a pint in the Cross House beer garden and bring some over with you, it's only just a couple of minutes away. If anyone at the Cross House asks, I didn't say that. The rest of their menu can be a little variable, the beef and green peppers is good but the special fried rice is really not special; unless special means bad, which it doesn't. The sausages are decent but the fishcakes here are sadly lacking. Most importantly the fish is a bit of a damp squib, well actually it's probably pollock, but either way it doesn't really hit the mark. The chips, though - out of this world. Everything else, ironically, is really only a side order.

The family chip shop of choice has undergone much rotation of the years, but for a long time…read moreJames's has been the 'Prescott Family's Chip Shop of Choice'. This was mainly due to it having the best chips in Formby, as well as offering ridiculously large portions for the price of a normal portion of chips. Recently however, I feel the quality of the chips has fallen and now a portion of chips is 50% chips and 50% crispy bits from the bottom, which I'm not so keen on. The fish is similarly disappointing, with the batter to fish ratio resulting in an unsatisfactory accompaniment to your chips. The fishcakes however remain the best in Formby, with the potatoey delights providing an excellent foil to a pint in the nearby Village Inn, as one friend of mine will testify. I've never had a chance to sample their Chinese dishes, but the menu is extensive, ensuring even the fussiest diner could find a meal they fancy. In terms of value for money with the portions you get, James's is recommended but if you want the best fish and chips, I would go somewhere else.

I can't believe it took me so long to try Yanni's. This is probably my favorite chippy in city…read morecentre. Fish tastes fresh and portions are hugenormous. Split a large order with your pal. You'll both leave full. Prices are reasonable and service is friendly. When next I'm back in Liverpool, I'm headed straight to Yanni's!

Yanni's was hands-down the best fish and chips we had in the U.K. (or really anywhere for that…read morematter). The batter on the fish was so light, not at all greasy and most definitely delicious. The fish was firm and flaky... crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Served with either tarter or curry; both are super. The staff was lovely and the outside seating is perfect for people watching.

Gluten free options and they were very good about know what needed to be done. They have separate…read morefriers and all. The price was the best I have seen in the UK.

Been here twice now owing to its close proximity to the court, the train station and the seafront,…read morethe last of which makes the stresses of the other two melt away. As for the food, very good fish and chips and lovely staff. Slightly expensive perhaps, and I don't love that they charge extra for condiments but overall this is an excellent chippie and I definitely recommend.

Cracking fish and chips! Open on a Sunday too. We chose haddock which had a lovely crispy batter,…read morechips were smashing too and so were the mushy peas. Best of all they served it in a cardboard fish & chip box so the batter remained crispy. Many chip shops use polystyrene containers and by the time you get them home the fish is soggy. Will definitely return next time we're in Bolton-le-Sands.

Whoever decided to open this fish and chip shop is fulfilling a serious purpose in life. The best…read morefish and chips we've had in the area by far. Delicious!

What better way to end a hard work week then to pop on down here and order my favourite, Crab…read moreboiled in Pepsi and served in a French baguette. It's not on the menu. However, if you slip "Tomahawk" (doubt that's his real name) £10 he'll cook anything you want short of human flesh. Big up Lobster Pot!

After walking from Albert Dock to Anfield Stadium and exploring a little bit of Liverpool on foot,…read moreI was pretty tired and hungry. So I stopped on in for some fish and chips before heading back to my hotel. It was served with salt and vinegar. It was fast food and nothing fancy, but now I understand why they're known for this combo! I would categorize it as comfort food. The weather was a bit gloomy and rainy, and this was the perfect food for that sort of weather. I was fortunate to find a small table near the back of the place to enjoy the food. I wish that there were places like this back in the States, but all we have that's similar over in the US are Long John Silver's and they're not very good.

Hands down the best chippy ever! It's always really busy but…read morethis obviously a good sign. They've got a traditional chippy menu but most of all, the chips are gorgeous and always cooked perfectly. The fish is always cooked just right too, really I could go on to list every item but i'd just be saying the same thing over and over. The curry sauce is absolutley spot on as well! The staff are pleasant and friendly too.

had some sausage and chips in there and was very nice, will be back again soon as the chippy at the…read moreother end of the road cooks bad food, keep the good work up, been in there a couple of more times recently, still excellent tasting fish and chips, and nice and hot, very friendly service too, will be in here more regular now,

Just another fish and chippie. But the fish was cooked fresh and perfectly, the chips had all the…read morebest characteristics of good old horrible english chips without the nasty grease. It was clean and hygienic, convenient location but just off the high street, and I think it deserves to get some props from the locals. So get off your fat Welsh behinds and support your local fish and chippie on Yelp.