Blakeleys Of Brighouse Take Away & Restaurant — Restaurant in Calderdale

What a shame!

I am new to the area and consider myself a fish and chip connoisseur! OK not really but certainly I’m working my way through the local establishments to find my new regular chippy as we eat them once a week.

The quality of the haddock was excellent, fresh, firm and meaty. The rest of the food (peas, scallops, chips and battered sausages) wasn’t excellent but average or slightly better.

I do however have three gripes!

We always order specials as not only do we like a bigger fish but it guarantees they are cooked fresh. The specials here are much the same size as a regular fish from most other chippies.

The establishment is also a restaurant and is clearly aiming for the top end of the market which is reflected in their prices. Their failing is being too greedy though! For example, a quality establishment would package the food in a cardboard carton rather than paper ensuring the produce doesn’t sweat whilst being transported home.

The staff were also quite young and whilst trying their best they were a little rudderless (and stressed a little) which probably contributed to being overcharged too (£1.20).

The management has clearly set their stall out to produce quality products and in the main they have however if I’m paying over 60% more for a special (than a regular) I expect a 60% bigger fish.

If I am paying a premium price for, what I expect the establishment would suggest is a premium product, I expect they could invest a couple of pence in better packaging ensuring their food arrives to the customers plate in its best condition.

The staff are friendly but young and therefore I suspect cheaper than older staff and whilst I don’t have a problem with that per se, it seems to be indicative of the management style in cutting a few corners.

I can say with confidence that my search for a new regular haunt would have ended had corners not been cut however my search continues and Blakeley’s will remain a...

Overall to me this is a proper fish and chip shop it's a bonus finding a place that sells both cod and haddock.

The ladies behind the counter both friendly and polite. The fish was moist and flakey, the batter even though I asked for lightly battered wasn't over cooked lovely crisp batter. The don't mess about with stupid portion sizes for chips just a decent yorkshire portion which would feed 2 southerners.

Only niggle for me was menu board was other side from the till and they call a large fish and fish special and instead of having it under the normal fish it's on other side of the menu board.

But other than that I would highly recommend this place if you've got a hankering for something decent and filling. Oh one last thing there's not many places nowadays where you can get fish and chips for a tad under a tenner well chuffed.

Will definitely be going back for my Friday...

Would like too say a special thanks too Jess especially One of the waitresses!!☺️ Not only did myself and my mum go yesterday ( Tuesday ) for fish & Chips we have been again today!! ( Wednesday ) purely because the fish & chips are lovely beyond words!! Honestly the fish is absolutely gorgeous would recommend this restaurant too absolutely anybody who visits brighouse, Such lovely staff always kind & Helpful with smiles all round!!, Jess especially aswell as the other restaurant staff on both occasions have come too us in the middle of our meals an asked if the meals are okay! Which again is really nice. 5** Service. Honestly this is The best fish & chips around that I’ve tried😋 Well worth the money for the plate sizes and plus on both nights I have given a tip for the amazing service received.

Oh, P.S THE TREACLE SPONGE IS TOO DIEEEE FOR😻😻 Seen you...