We've been about half a dozen times for evening meals and also at lunch time and we love it…read more The food, the atmosphere and the staff are always brilliant. I'm a bit of a fussy eater but they go out of their way to accommodate me, (unlike another popular Cleethorpes restaurant where EVERYTHING is too much trouble, even a glass of water!) Worth every penny x

27th August 2014. Took my mum for a Birthday bite. 85. The food was very very good. The staff were…read moreamazingly kind, even when the perfectly sound Spanish chicken wasn't to the pallet of the mid octogenarian the manager offered to reduce the bill. Tosh. Nothing wrong, told her she should have stuck with her first choice pie. Thanks guys. X

Tried for the first time two steak and a bottle of wine for £20 on a Sat night, was great, steak…read morecooked to perfection,will definitely go again

this place has very crappy service and I had a fucking cold dinner please don't come hereread more

On my journey to Cleethorpes, this place was one of the stand out experiences…read more I was told on good authority, the chap, that this was the place to go for good fish and chips so we ate here on the Saturday evening. Having spent the day taking in all the tourist activities, by 5pm we were really ready for a good solid nosh. And it's a good job we queued when we did, as within about 10 minutes of our arrival, the queue was half way down the street - an accolade to how popular this place is. The décor is cute, with lots of wooden panels, cute booths, and a sort of tea room feel to the upstairs dining area. It's definitely busy, and popular, so if you're a tourist get in quick lest you wait an hour for a table. I believe they do take away, but sitting in is a must unless it's a spectacular day to sit by the sea. The menu is straightforward - the main affair, obviously, is fish and chips. These come in different sizes, but let it be known that the medium is enough to feed a small army. There is a 'smaller appetite menu', if you're afraid of the huge portions, and a pot of tea and bread and butter comes with the fish and chips. Lovely, properly British. I'm not sure if my palate isn't advanced enough to tell the difference between seaside fish and chips, and city fish and chips, but I wasn't sure I could tell. That's not to say it wasn't utterly delicious. The gravy was exquisite, the batter was perfect, and the fish itself was never-ending and scrumptious. And of course, the pot of tea was the perfect accompaniment, although you're able to grab a lager if you can stomach beer alongside filling f&c. I hardly ever trust a cuppa outside my own house, but this was a solid pot. The staff were lovely, hard working, and managed to stay welcoming and friendly in spite of the volume of customers! All in all, a must if you're in town.

HA! It takes a trip across the Atlantic in order to get a first review in this day and age…read more I was in England for a family visit. We stayed in Louth. It was cute and quiet but seriously lacking in decent fish and chips. I kept hearing murmurs that fish had to be from Grimsby in order to be good. Go to Grimsby. If it's not from Grimsby, it's not worth eating. Ok. So where was Grimsby? And isn't this in Cleethorpes, not Grimsby? First day we were here, the day we landed in Humberside, we were whisked away to Cleethorpes for a proper tuck in of fish and chips. I was a little tired and cranky having just sat on an airplane for too long. But hungry. At Steels, there are different sizes of fish to order. Small. Medium. And PIGGY. I had a medium. After all: medium what? It turns out, fish come in different sizes! Who knew? A small fish was a bit bigger than my hand. Still very decent in quantity and high in quality. Medium turned out to be much too big but I ordered it anyway. Twice. It was the length of my forearm and wide as the oval plate. The fish arrive atop a pile of delicious chips. Oh Chips. Oh Chips. And then gravy. Oh gosh. I have a bad bad habit. The fish was nicely fried and even covered in a thin, light batter. The great thing about fried fish is that the batter is tasty when served fresh. And when you take the leftovers home, you can peel off the batter. But let me get back to the gravy. I didn't develop this crush until the last week we were in England. Because gravy makes chips go down even easier. Typically, I can eat one-third a serving of small chips. But serve the chips with gravy? I can suck down that puppy faster than the Kardashians can sell the rights to their anal bleaching. Mushy peas were atomic green. Buttered bread. Something so simple can steal my heart like a Welsh Terrier on a killing spree. And yes, I took all the leftovers home, from the entire table, including the buttered bread. Service here was very very good. Cleethorpes is a seaside town, if you know what I mean. There are many competing fish and chips shops. But this is the one that you queue up for. This is the one where you queue up and wait and wait because it's really quite impressive what they can do with a fry-a-lator.

Cafe Valerie Walked…read morein for an early Tuesday dinner, and was happy to see that the place was about half full. Most of the tables looked reserved, but they were able to accommodate a single. As with most places, I will order off of the menu du jour, assuming the ingredients will be fresh and/or more apt to be "terroir". The leek and potato soup was good. It was actually soupy as opposed to a thick, hot, pasty, homogeneously blended "soup", which can be good, but it seems like every restaurant goes for this style (I'm still hoping I can get a soup that is a simple rustic broth with pasta and bits of veggie... somewhere - I make it myself when I have to :). There was texture within a lightly cheese flavored broth - a good combination. Again, the food is light on salt - a refreshing change from the states. Main was a pan fried Plaice (flat fish) in a piccata sauce. The fish was cooked perfectly, flakey. The sauce was a tad dry, but still ample enough. It came with a light salad and potatoes (as pictured). Service was prompt and efficient. I didn't have to wait long for any course and it seemed that each course came when I was ready to have it - I'm pretty easy and not too fussy however., and it wasn't overly busy. The bill was a little slow to come, but no worries. Apparently you have to pay at the register, good to know. The place filled up quite a bit by the time I left. It was a tad hot sitting near the kitchen and got hotter when more bodies came in. The inside is simple and clean. I'm not a fan of cluttered and overly ornate interiors. Places like this appeal to my style of simplicity and minimalism. This will be a repeat for sure.

If you want to understand why Agrah has stood the test of time in Lincolnshire, this is where you…read morestart. Agrah Indian Restaurant is not chasing trends. It is setting the standard. The chicken tikka butter masala is rich, balanced, and deeply comforting, layered with flavor rather than heat for heat's sake. The meat samosas arrive perfectly crisp with a spiced filling that tastes fresh and intentional, not mass produced. The mixed kebabs are the real showstopper, tender, smoky, and seasoned with confidence. Service is warm, polished, and unhurried, exactly how a proper dining experience should feel. This is classic Indian cuisine done right, and one of the finest Indian restaurants not just in Cleethorpes, but across Lincolnshire.

Excellent Indian food! The staff is friendly and attentive, and this place gets a lot of traffic,…read morewhich speaks for itself. They offer free delivery within 3 miles, and the prices are quite reasonable. I just moved in next door and will be making my way through the menu in the weeks to come. That, and it looks like I have to introduce Cleethorpes to yelp...or is it yelp to Cleethorpes? It's nice to move to a new city and get to put it on the yelp map. Thus far I've had the vindaloo, balti, masala, korma and a few takes on their naan. All was very good. The vindaloo is listed as 5 stars on heat, but I found that it wasn't very hot at all. My (American) palate may be tempered when it comes to heat however. I've had some pretty hot Thai and Mexican food in my day. The balti was my favorite thus far, with quite a complex flavor and nice chunks of vegetables to go along with the meat. I'm still a rookie when it comes to Indian food, but I'm learning fast and will shed that label soon enough. I'm making my rounds to some of the other Indian restaurants in the area.

If you love Fish and Chips this is the place for you.You can view the tide and eat.Food doesn't…read moretake long to arrive at your table and it's yummy.

Apparently this is the best fish and chip shop in the universe/England/Lincolnshire. I'm not sure…read morewho decided but I do know that whoever bestowed this accolade had no taste buds or had very limited experience of fish and chips. The chips were undercooked and the batter was soft and not great tasting. Portion size was decent and the price seemed particularly good for a seaside chippy. There are several other chippies nearby and I would recommend that they be given a try.

Really tasty homecooked food, generous portions, nice ambience, friendly staff and a real family…read morefeel. Great value, especially compared with down south.

Simply the best curry I've EVER had and that's a tall order. Service is amazing, prompt and court…read more Dishes are flavorful, robust, colorful and as spicy as you want it. This is my 3rd time being here and I have enjoyed it every time. The chef's traditional aka leave it to me dishes are superb. Well seasoned and extremely tasteful. Anytime I come back to Cleethorpes, I'll be sure to come back and have a meal here. So very pleased with dinner tonight. Check it out and you won't regret visiting at ALL.

This is an excellent restaurant with amazing food & service, the staff are so friendly and helpful,…read morealways make us feel so welcome and special every time we go there. The food takes a while to prepare since they cook from fresh but its always worth the wait!! i recommend the Chef's signature dish cooked traditionally and superb! Brilliant restaurant!!

It is no wonder this restaurant is top or near the top on Tripadvisor, the food is magnificent…read more It is not just the quality of the food or the value for money it is the overall service and the little touches that make this place special, these are evident from the moment you enter. You are seated in the foyer/bar area and invited to feast on a beautiful selection of apperatiff offerings, such as fresh olives. Between courses and as part of the meal fresh lemon sorbets appear to cleanse your palette, it is such attention to detail that draws customers back. It is run by Franco and leans heavily towards Italian food, the menu is extensive and there are specials of various types. As an example of how far Franco will go for his customers, it was my Wedding Anniversary, and I wanted to take my wife there for a special meal. Unfortunately the restaurant is closed on Tuesdays, but when I rang Franco he opened especially just for my wife and I, moreoever he helped me decorate the place making it romantic. He also added many generous extras such as champagne to add to the occasion. This place is hard to beat!