Well well well. What to say. I LOVE this place and it is always on the top of my agenda when I…read morevisit home. Nothing beats coming home to the North East than a load of freshly caught fish from the North Sea. Actually, let me rephrase that...Latimers used to be a small family run fish business where you could only buy what was caught the night before but now it has expanded and you can buy a whole array of fish. Fishing just off the coast still takes place though - so don't be disheartened. You can ask which fish has been caught locally. Apart from the really friendly staff, who are extremely knowledgeable about all of their fish (including how to cook it, what would taste nice with it etc) the shop and cafe is laid out in a welcoming way. You can either buy your fish from the counter to take away or sit in and try one of their delicious platters....Look at my photo of the crab platter (which was 14 pound!!!). It was incredible. This place is an absolute must for all fish lovers.

Visited Latimers recently whilst enjoying the wonderful NE Coastline…read more This place is really quite special and is very attractively laid out with a great variety of fresh fish and lovely fayre. It has a Cafe, but this is closed at the moment, what a shame! My Mother spent a small fortune and we all agreed that everything was lovely and fresh as well as tasty and impressive. We were robbed though, the prices were well over the top and the place was somewhat pretentious. A couple of mentions on TV and in the Press have clearly gone to ones head! worth a visit if you are feeling rich we felt(

Awesome food great service. Will I return Absolutely Been a…read moreColeman fan on trips home but my Cousin lives near by. The line at the to go told me she'd booked a great choice. Fish and chips this good plus beer - will I return - AB SO LUTELY

Traveling by cruise ship stopping in Newcastle UK. Wanted to try authentic English fish and chips…read more We were not disappointed. We shared this meals and it was plentiful. Very hot. The fish was made to order. Flaky and flavorful. Fries were great and loved the tartar sauce. Yummy.

This is the type of place you only see in movies and think there's no way it exits in real life. So…read morepicturesque it's insane. Everything from the ambiance on a cold winter day to the food was amazing. The soundtrack that was playing tied everything together and the intimate seating adds to the experience. Everything was fresh and tasted amazing. The langoustines were the star of the show, and I wish we had had a full dinner here but were going somewhere else and just needed something small to hold us over. This place will live in my head rent-free for the rest of my life.

First of all, we have been waiting for food for lunch for over an hour and a half. We came down…read moreand our drinks were brought right away. But from what I've been witnessing, only the people that had bookings are served right away. Walk ins, like us, just have to wait and wait and wait. There is no way any food coming out of this grill kitchen could change my mind about giving this place a 2 star rating.

Great little local fish mongers on Amble high Street. All sorts of fresh fish available including…read moreboxed sea food salad. Especially nice are the Mackerel & cheese scones! You may think yuck but they are to die for. Recommend.

This is a little gem of a shop. It's a little diamond and always worth a peek. Whatever you buy…read morehere you are guaranteed superb value. Of course you can get some lovely fresh fish. Not pre-packed, but fresh from the quayside. Fine fish is just the start though.... There is an amazing selection of fresh fruit and veg. It's perfect for all the seasonal and local produce anyone could want. It is convenient for lots of all the basics, like milk, cheeses, eggs, drinks and store cupboard foods tins and packets. Then the are the 'special extras'. The best kind of lucky dip is available for the taking - Quirky, different, unusual foods sit alongside some of the usual premium brands. Maybe they are sometimes classed a seconds, but hey hey, it all tastes the same whether it has the flashy packaging or not! I for one would rather have the extra £pounds in my pocket than squashed down cardboard in my recycling bin Homemade sandwiches, salads, hot drinks and even complete hot meals are also available. There's a full roast dinner on Sundays too. Outside catering completes the package! The menus are all really affordable and makes for great parties and celebrations. This place is definitely worth a visit

If you are looking for anything out of the ordinary or a piece of cod go and see Bob at latimers.read more

My personal favourite place to buy meat, veggies and bread…read more Big barn type market in the centre of Newcastle. Numerous stalls that offer all types of different services. Numerous award winning butchers that offer prime cuts of meat, fantastic mince and healthy plump chickens and eggs! Wonderful bakery that makes the best breads and pastry I have tried. Wonderful vegetables and fruit stands where you get can a serious deal on great vegetables. Cheapest and most authentic pick and mix selection I have ever seen Fish monger, show repair, tea shop, cafes, clothing and boot sale, cd shops, home repair, clothing alterations ... Even a room with a scale in it! Grainger Market is magical. A must see, I consider the market a tourist attraction because of how traditional it is. The people in the booths all seem very authentic and very helpful.

It took me far too long to actually go to Grainger market. I love places with lots of little…read moreindividual businesses. I was used to markets being places with cheap tat and someone with a thick Black Country accent yelling from a van about sausages, and it's just definitely not like that here. There are still veggies, butchers (and decent cheeses to boot), but there are some seriously talented craftspeople too. It's good for a look around even if you don't feel like buying anyth8ng, odds are you probably will end up doing so.

Carricks fish stall visits Barnard Castle on a Wednesday & I believe a number of town markets…read morethroughout the week. They are based in Snape, Bedale. I visit this business 2/3 times a month to get FRESH FISH. The quality is very good and for a reasonable price. I think it is landed in Whitby, but not sure. It you want fresh fish inland then this is the place to visit. If they haven't got it you can ring and order to be collected the following week.

The best fishmonger in the area. I travel from Darlington to…read moreHartlepool for my sea food as this is by far worth travelling to. The choice is endless for example they have a tank of live lobsters, every type of shellfish, local fish and exotic. On my last visit I bought razer clams, lobster and john Dory. This is a professional outfit that clearly has a fantastic reputation for freshness and quality.

Attended: 5/4/17…read more Food Standard Agency Rating: 5/5. A very basic setting inside, but it fits the bill. Talking of the bill, there was an automatic 10% added, and there were only four of us. This is now becoming a de facto American style, and I'm not happy with this general mood. However, I didn't pay the bill, so it was left up to them. Total, with the service charge, £121.00. I tried to have the Mussel Platter, but they are already prepared and I didn't want the cheese... So had off the specials' board: King prawns in garlic butter. We asked for some bread to soak up the juices, and they provided. Also asked if wanted the black pepper, and this came at the same time as the request.... Good. Again, I ate off the board, and had the Halibut. Cooked to perfection, and, as recall, a reasonable price for the huge chunk on the plate. Asked if we wanted the black pepper, but this we had to wait, for her to complete an amusing chat with the chef en route.... Had a pint of: Lindeboom 5.0% £4.20 Food great, staff able to laugh..... Would I go again/ Yes. Would I take off points for the minor niggles, not really.

I found this hard to believe, but seafood restaurants are actually few and far between in Newcastle…read more! The big mussel came well recommended so when visiting for a friends birthday and she strangely decided that seafood would be the ideal pre-lash dinner, we happily obliged ! It has an interesting decor, the tables and chairs aren't really up to much, and the place setting could only be described as school lunch esque (paper place mats, bent cutlery). In fact, if you didn't look up you could easily convince yourself you were in your local primary school lunch hall. However, if you are able to look above waist height, you realise that it actually has a fairly interesting decor albeit a little dark, with an open kitchen and mezzanine floor above. They offer a Cheaper lunch menu and also have a great range of seafood on the main menu interspersed with offers, all for a very reasonable price. We opted for starters, I had scallops which were cooked very well. They came with a sweet potato purée which complimented nicely. A friend had fresh homemade calamari which had a crispy coating and the squid was not chewy or overcooked. We also decided to have some oysters. I don't know why. Oysters are terrible! They really are an acquired taste and it depends on whether you cook them plain or with some kind of topping, or if you steam or even grill them. The ones at big mussel pretty much come as they are from the ocean, with a slice of lemon on the side. I was definitely not a fan, but they were a popular dish that evening as many people around us were enjoying them, so I can only assume they were cooked well! I had a seafood linguine for my main, which, although the seafood was varied and fresh, didn't actually have much flavour. The seafood and pasta were cooked well, but I was expecting a stronger tomato base which unfortunately was not delivered. It was very watery and flavourless which didn't appeal at all! One of our party absolutely hates seafood and they didn't have the most extensive menu to cater for her.. she ended up with a roast chicken dinner that made me reminisce of the school dining hall again... Overall it was a good evening and we had a good laugh but I probably wouldn't go back. If you are really into your shellfish, they have a great selection and have good deals on buckets of steamed mussels which might be worth the trip, but if you don't like seafood, don't go to a seafood restaurant. Simples !