Dolphin Fish Bar — Restaurant in Barmouth

Arrived in Barmouth just before lunch. After a short walk on the beach we decided to have fish and chips. Surely you can't get fresher than those from the seaside? You can if you use this place. I asked for two large haddock and chips and asked if the fish could be cooked from fresh. They said yes. I then watched them cook two small frozen portions. On a plus side it was hot but that's your lot. It tasted as though it was cooked in old oil. At least a third of the fish was like a schnitzel. It was a measly portion. The chips were very average. I had used this place based on the reviews. Maybe I caught them on a very bad day, though I suspect it was a pretty typical one. It sort of ruined the concept of lovely fresh fish and chips by the seaside. I personally...

Just bought Two large sausages and chips, what a load of rubbish, they all went in the local rubbish bin, the sausages were just oozing grease and the chips were all bits, when i say bits i mean the bottom of the tray was all the rubbish the other chip shops throw away, i'm not just writing this I will call in next thursday and see the owner in person, I didnt go straight back as it would cost more in time and petrol that the chips were worth, as I said will see the owner next week but will never buy there again, not to worry mister owner i don't want a refund i'm just telling it as it is, thats why I don't mind my name...

This place has been here for years & maybe complacency is the problem. I expected fresh, thick flakey cod (I'm at the seaside after all) but got small, skinny half fillets covered in chewy greasy batter. The chips weren't much better - greasy, hard & clumped solidly together. The pie was microwaved so ended up soggy & sunken. The team were pleasant & friendly but I pay for good food not good conversation. And it wasn't cheap - £4.00 for the cod alone. Small portions, high prices & poor quality. So based on that I can't recommend & I...