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7 years ago
The best place for fish & chips in Penzance. We come to Penzance every year and we always arrive, settle in to the apartment and head down to the Pirates Rest for a takeaway dinner. read more
62 Daniel Place
Penzance TR18 4DU
United Kingdom
01736 330333
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http://www.penzancefishandchips.co.uk
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Great fish! Great value too @ £3.70 Viv runs a friendly…read moreplace & tourists & locals equally love it
We ate here back in 2010 during a trip to Cornwall - the best fish and chips I've ever had. I…read moreremember it like it was yesterday - John Dory in batter so light that you could see right through it. I'd fight a bear for that fish a again.
The fish and chips were delicious. Nice large piece of cod and abundance of chips. We were so…read moredelighted with the food and the service.
If you want a bag of chips, and I mean a real bag of whole hearty chips that'll fill you right up,…read morethen get in the queue here. This is the local's favourite for a reason. Stuff getting an Indian, go for this chippy.
Decent, unsurprising chipshop a little off the main sands in Perranporth. Both portion & quality of…read morethe cod (there are different types of fish to choose from) were adequate and very reasonably priced. The place itself is very plain indeed and certainly won't invite you to linger. Only soft drinks available. Quick, efficient service. But no toilet paper ...
This chipshop serves great FRESH fish. They cook most things to order and the queue usually goes…read moreout the door in peak summer but its well worth it. Not overpriced and a great selection of kids meals also. Al the usual accompaniments plus the usual local Cornish charm. One of my favourite chippies down the way.
Plain sailing.
So much for toilet checks.
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Decent fish & chips.
This, in my opinion, is the best fish & chip shop in Penzance. The chips are always well cooked…read moreand the fish is freshly cooked to order. It is also moist and the batter is not too heavy. The quality is very consistent. Well worth a visit!
Meh. They say this is one of the best chippies in England. I thought it was definitely fair to…read moremidland. I had far better chips at many other places in Penzance and elsewhere and the fish was kind of bland.
From the owner: Ahoy! Welcome aboard Fraser’s Fish & Chips in Penzance…read moreCornwall, where you can feast your eyes on the most stunning views from the prom while chowing down on the tastiest British tradition around. We've got everything your taste buds could ever desire, from Cornish Chips and MSC certified Fish, to Fried Chicken and Gluten Free (Coeliac UK certified) options - there's something for everyone. We're all about creating good times and making memories, so bring the whole crew. Plus, we're super proud to have been awarded the most sustainable Fish & Chip shop in in the UK (2019). We're all about living in the moment, spreading smiles and forging connections. So why not come and join us on this delicious adventure today? See you soon, shipmates!
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Fraser's - Celebrating Fish & Chips
Gunnymaid, Glad you enjoyed your food, the cod bites are incredibly popular and sell out quickly,…read moreunfortunately we cant meet the demand for them, but thanks for your review.
Fantastic Fish and chips, Fish was perfect, chunky flakes of pure white cod, tasty chips, not the…read morecheapest but definitely the best.
I wouldn't say I'm fussy when it comes to Fish & Chips, I just expect them to be proper chunky…read moreEnglish Fish & Chips. So I was ecstatic to discover the Mermaid. If you are looking for good old fish and chips, wrapped in paper, to eat by the seaside, then please bypass the numerous kebab and fast food eateries dotted along the main commercial streets in Bude. Instead, pop just off of the main street, tucked in a side road, to The Mermaid. I had a Cod and Chips, which I could barely even finish for a fiver, a fiver! Given the price of cod in most chips shops I have visited locally, I was amazed. Cheap, tasty, huge portions, exactly what I want in a chippie!
I ordered some fish and chips as a takeaway option. They were freshly made and hit the spot. Nice…read moreto get takeaway and then go and sit on a beach of your choice in St Ives. Just watch for the seagulls!!!
We had a lovely night at the Balancing Eel for our last dinner in St. Ives. The fish and chips were…read moredelicious, but more importantly, they humored these silly Americans by serving us our yummy JACKET POTATOES while we recorded them. *We call them boring baked potatoes. Our servers Lynne and Fearne were absolutely lovely and kind.
Fish and JACKET POTATOES
Who knew a pickled egg would be so good!
Went to Port and Star boards.. says online it's open in the evenings. Sadly disappointed, we went…read moreout of our way and sat there and they are closed in the evenings now, apparently. Called the Gem to ask if they were open and if they could accommodate my dads gluten allergy. The gentleman was very friendly and said they could. He reserved a table for us! When we got there, the place is very clean, nicely decorated and light. The lady who greeted us was also, extremely, friendly. We made our orders, never had to wait. Got our food and have no complaints. The whole experience was great! Food was tasty; quick, hot! A+ rating. Definitely recommend.
Best place for fish and chips in the whole of Cornwall!…read moreOutstanding food quality and very friendly service. Even on a very busy evening the proprietress stays very calm, sees everything and acts like a captain of a ship! We, Wendy, Robert, Gerda, Jan, Gerrie, and Wim highly recommend this excellent restaurant.
Slightly odd ordering system and we got some mixed items in our purchase. Haddock tasted a little…read moredry, I would suggest the Hake or even check what's the freshest catch they have. Being by the sea, fish and chips have to be well above average to meet expectations and I have to say these were a bit below average.
Literally the best fish and chips you can get, anywhere in the UK. Clean, welcoming shop, huge…read morevariety of fish and other things to choose from. Everything is cooked to order so the freshest you can get. Highly, highly recommended. I wouldn't go anywhere else!
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Amazing place for a typical lunch from the area. We got fish and chips with mussels and chicken…read moretenders and everything was delicious plus service was great!
Everything was just super top notch! We were greeted promptly and allowed to sit where liked. We…read morewere given plenty of time to peruse the menu and then a super helpful waitress took our order. Loved the variety of fish and add-ons and being able to have curry sauce for our chips! Yum!! The salad was fresh and so much better than we expected/are accustomed to. Both varieties of fish were excellently prepared and super crispy. Bravo!
If you want real fish and chips served hot and fresh then try Becks, recently refurbished the…read moredining experience is now much improved with a light airy dining room.
Be prepared for an amazing evening. The chef is passionate…read moreabout the excellence of his ingredients and the importance of preparation to emphasize freshness. This is not a regular restaurant. You must book in advance and be prepared for a seafood forward tasting menu of the highest quality. Brilliant wine is available as you wish. This is also an incredibly fun evening at a communal table with like minded food centric people. One of the best eating experiences in Britain!
Came based on many reviews and it did not disappoint. For those who have not yet done their…read moreresearch, this is a chef led restaurant, where the chef (I don't have his name handy) has worked at multiple Michelin starred restaurants and The Shore is a good bet to get one in the future. Interesting theme, as the only option was do you want the drink flight (which I would not recommend) with the fixed menu. I did the drink flight but I'll start with the menu. First dish was an excellent fresh oyster with wasabi and some other bits, truly delicious (probably my favorite course). Then came a raw mackerel that was surprisingly good, not at all fishy or bony, prepared perfectly. Next was local lobster in a sort of gazpacho (more of a gelatinous sauce) with fresh cherry tomatoes. Then two excellent fish courses (I think plaice and cod but do not quote me on it). I loved the first one but the sauce was a little too sweet for my wife. We both loved the second. Dessert was a strawberry gel with a whole lot more that I don't remember. Each dish was interesting, with multiple flavors. As I said, though, I would order drinks a la carte. When I have a tasting flight, part of the experience is the presentation, learning about each wine, why it pairs, etc. Here the drinks were all good (especially the first sake) but the wines were just handed to me without fanfare, told the name (which often did not register as I was told quickly), and that was it. One last thing. I exchanged emails with the chef earlier in the week and he prepared the seafood menu for my vegetarian daughter, i.e. without seafood. It mimicked as much as possible the actual menu and she thoroughly enjoyed it. You just need to make sure to discuss with the chef in advance as he normally only prepares the set menu.
The best place to eat in the area. I have lived in Penzance for over 40 years and for me Harris's…read moreis the best restaurant. The same couple have owned this establishment and the cooking is exceptional
Can be very good but at those prices you'd expect it to be. Slightly odd place - very old school…read moreEnglish fine dining. Wine selection is very good.
Came across this place when looking for accomodation in Helston for the night. The restaurant menu…read morehad a good selection and was cooked to perfection especially after travelling down all day from yorkshire. The little pub attached to it serves its own in house brewed beers and to cap it all the hotel accomodation was of an excellent standard.
An upmarket restaurant situated in the heart of the market town of Helston, No.52 offers quality…read moregastro delights produced from local ingredients. The food is mainly Sea Food based and is highly recommended to those that are looking for a little more quality for their money. The restaurant is a converted town house living room and offers a quiet and relaxed atmosphere. The current owners own the almost next door 'Blue Anchor' pub and stock a good range of wines, non alcoholic beverages, beers along with the highly potent and revered ales produced within their pub that will compliment your meal and give you a warm and lasting impression of Cornish cuisine.
This, I believe, is the only Michelin starred restaurant in Penzance, and it is situated behind the…read morefamous Admiral Benbow in the Chapel Street area. It is certainly not the place to go for quick, cheap nosh-up. This is the other end of the scale, with all dishes being painstakingly put together and presented. The serving staff have expert knowledge of all things being served, showing chef-like passion themselves for the dishes and food on offer. You do get the fancy, rather large plates with what appears to be a small portion of the food delicately arranged in the middle, with dribs and drabs of the relevant sauces around the outside. However, the quality is superb, and the portions are actually rather good. This is certainly not to everyone's taste, but if you are looking for fine dining with excellent quality food (and you have a lot of money) this is the place to go without doubt.
This is a nice place to grab a quick lunch before visiting St. Michael's Mount. Food and beverage…read moreselection is good and seating is inside or outside. The lines can get long but they appear to handle the crowds well.
Lovely place to eat…read more Visited the Sail Loft whilst over on St Michaels Mount. Good choice of food, quickly and freshly prepared and a reasonable price. Well worth a visit.
This was a very pleasant experience. It was our first time having dinner and we were very pleased…read more We had the shrimp as a starter and it was delicious, the flavor was very unique and I could not help but wipe the plate clean with their delicious bread. We ordered the John Dory and it ws delectable. The fish was perfectly prepared and the mashed potatoes with mushrooms, sea beans, a.k.a. sea asparagus and lightly toasted seaweed was scrumptious! We also had a side of broccolini with a hazelnut pesto that was very complimentary and a side of salad that was also very tasty and well prepared. WE finished off with a cake for desert that ws the perfect ending to a nice meal. Our compliments to the chef! It would have been 5 stars if the ambiance was a bit more sophisticated but that would not deter us from strongly recommending this restaurant!
Food was overpriced and underdone. We had the BBQ aubergine which was not well cooked and had no…read moreseasoning. The butternut squash ravioli tasted like it came from a package and was not fully cooked. Nothing like semiraw eggplant and hard pasta to spoil a meal. Our drinks were okay. The chai was milky but not very flavorful. A cocktail with Pimm's and lemonade with fresh fruit was quite tasty. Our meal for 5 people came to about 150 pounds. For this price, I expect food to be excellent.
Sorry, missing pictures…read more Quality/Quantity - Definitely a hit in this area, always busy. One of the first fish & chips businesses that you see when walking into town. Good setup for fast casual, almost fast food. Simple menu done well. Chicken and vegan options are also available. Atmosphere - Small local restaurant that you can either eat in or buy as take out. Busy popular location. Again, one of the first fish & chips businesses as you walk into town. Not sure if it is done for marketing, but I think having so many customers wait outside for their order attracts more customers. :) Service - Good, fast, friendly. Price - See menu, reasonably priced. Owner Suggestion - Congrats on your success since 2002. Congrats also on being awarded the most sustainable fish & chip shop in all of England (2023).
This place looks like it is a takeout at first glance but has a lot of seating inside. We were…read moreseated by the window with a nice view of the harbor. We had the "small cod". It came with French fries. I liked the coating on the fish which was crisp and tasted good. The fish was good as well. I also ordered a side of coke slaw that was a bit too creamy for my taste but otherwise ok. Service was leisurely but fine. I would eat there again.