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    The Chipper

    4.4 (194 reviews)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    The Chipper Cod
    Dan G.

    The cod fish & chips were excellent. The curry sauce on point. Truly a very British authentic "Chippy". Quaint and quick service.

    Paul J.

    Late one evening while driving through Yorktown, we came upon The Chipper and decided to stop in for some fish & chips. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Bright and spacious, the friendly staff took our order.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have three different kinds of fish & chips: cod, haddock or flounder, and we decided to go with the cod and haddock. Out came a huge portion of fried fish atop a bed of fries (chips) and a ramekin of mayonnaise. The fish was perfectly cooked, the breading a little thick but still tasty. The cod was meatier but the haddock was more flavorful. But either way, definitely worth it. After the fish, there wasn't much room for the chips! As good as any fish & chips I ever had. If you're nearby, give The Chipper a try!

    Rae G.

    This review is a little bit late as life as life has taken over my small business appreciation. I have passed this place a gazillion times and never stopped. Today I did. The food is fabulous. Fish and chips are just right with generous portions. The menu is extensive. Too much really. They can just do fish and chips and call it good. The 4 stars is because the interior needs help. It is just without any aesthetics or ambiance. It has such a British menu vibe and a villiage thrift shop interior. Drinks are available from a fridge so no fountain drinks or brewed tea. Great food and best for take out.

    Battered Sausage. "Ohhh Matron!"
    Average Joe ..

    If you're looking for a meal that will "ding dang do" the Chipper in Yorktown, VA, is where you'll find it. This spot isn't just another dodgy fish-and-chips joint, it's a "proper chipper", bringing a taste of Dublin straight to the heart of Virginia. Founded in 2018 by Patrick O'Carroll, The Chipper was born out of a love for authentic British and Irish comfort food. O'Carroll, originally from Dublin, knew that every neighborhood back home had a "chipper," a place where locals could grab a hot, crispy serving of fish and chips. Seeing a gap in the market, he decided to bring that tradition stateside, and thus, The Chipper was born. From the moment you step inside, the Liverpool FC scarf hanging on the wall lets you know this place isn't just about food, it's about culture. Even though a Sunderland FC Scarf would look better. The menu is focused on British classics, from beer-battered cod to Heinz baked beans, proving that sometimes, doing fewer things but doing them exceptionally well is the key to success. Now, onto the food review. The fish and chips? You know it makes total sense as it was flaky, golden, and weview worthy. The battered sausage (ohhhh matron) though? Arseways to breakfast, not quite hitting the mark. It's a spendy affair, but if you're after a "riiiice" meal, the fish and chips alone make it worth the trip. Snout wrong with it. The Chipper isn't just a local favorite, it's expanding. As of 2022, O'Carroll has been looking into franchising the restaurant across Hampton Roads. With its dedication to authenticity and quality, it's no surprise that locals and visitors alike keep coming back for more. Would I go back? Absolutely! Why I'm some lyrical genius.

    Fried pickles
    Damien J.

    Sophia and I last stopped by here almost 4 years ago and liked our meal. So we decided to stay on this side of the water on a recent Saturday afternoon and head back here for some lunch. We were the only table seated so service was pretty quick. Basically, you go up to the counter and order your meal. There are only a few tables available but with foot traffic mostly minimal due to takeout service, you should have no problem with dine-in. For apps, we had fried pickles and my main course was fish and chips with flounder as the choice of seafood. I will admit that I wasn't a big fan of the fried pickles. I like mine more of a light coating, even though they were seasoned. But Sophia enjoyed them so I won't knock them for that. Different strokes, different folks. However, the main course was pretty good. Great breading for the fish and plenty of fries in the basket. Some were fried a little too much, but it was fine for me. Not a bad lunch if I say so myself. Next time I'll probably try haddock for fish. But either choice should be okay. Till next time :)

    Vanessa A.

    My fiancé and I got the chance to sit down and dine at this place after a whole night of drinking. It was a great cure for my hangover. Great fish and chips and extremely tasty curry sauce (the fish tastes good dipped in it as well). Our order was rung up by a nice staff member who advised us not get additional curry chips on top of our fish and chips meal because it would be too many chips for a bigger additional charge. He instead offered up just getting the curry sauce to accompany our meal at a lower cost. I think others would have taken advantage of that opportunity to profit off of naïve customers, so we truly appreciated him for not letting us blindly order from the menu and keeping it fair! He was absolutely right because we were really stuffed by the end of our fish and chips meal. Loved it here. We thoroughly enjoyed the food, the simplicity of the place and the kind staff. We highly recommend this place and we will be back!

    Fried Shrimp basket was fried right and seasoned well
    Tiffany B.

    Fish was good and seasoned well, ordered online and food was done fast! I would definitely order again

    Fish and chips
    Toni A.

    Are you craving fish and chips? Then you're in the right place. They got the classics! Fish and chips, curry sauce, mushy peas. What more could I ask for?! My craving satisfied, and my tummy full. The fish was fried well and the tartar sauce was A+. Go ahead and dip those chips in some curry sauce. Heaven. A great little place, which makes it feel nice and homey. Service was great. It was fast and delicious! The cashier was cool. You can also grab some awesome British snacks, which I definitely did. They got Jaffa cakes, and I'm going to be honest I saw Tom Holland hype these cookies up. So I'm excited to try them! Come out and give them a try!

    COD and chips with Curry Sauce.  Sooo good!

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    Food was excellent! The shrimp was perfectly seasoned. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The seats could stand an update.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Yummy, unique food that you can't get everywhere. I loved the curry and chips the most.

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    Great tenders, awesome chips. Incredible pub sauce. Wonderful size on the fish. Have eaten there since it opened over 5 yrs ago.

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    Authentic British Fish and Chips. I like the sausages, too. The community is lucky to have this restaurant.

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