The Fish Shack — Restaurant in England

Having walked in without reservation on a Tuesday lunchtime at about 12.30 my wife and I were quite lucky to get a table in what is obviously a popular restaurant, despite the mixed reviews. We immediately found the service friendly and attentive. We shared three small plates, beautifully presented and nicely prepared; mussels in a white wine, garlic, parsley and cream sauce, scallops with black pudding and a cauliflower puree, and monkfish with a carrot puree. The fish was of good quality and seemed very fresh. My only small criticisms are that the portions, other than the mussels, could have been larger although they were adequate for us as a light lunch, and could have been served warmer and on hot plates. As we had told the waitress when she took our order that we were sharing these small plates, it would have been preferable for them to have been brought to the table in sequence, tapas style, rather than all at the same time. But none of this spoiled our overall enjoyment of a very...

Ordered fish and chips with garden peas. The fish was wonderful, but the chips were very sad, having a taste of old soft potatoes. When asked if the meal was ok I told the staff of the problem with the chips. Nothing happened except being told the potatoes were fresh? I ate my fish and peas but left the chips as these were not good. When the plates were collected from our table I again informed the staff why the chips were left. After waiting sometime in a not so busy restaurant I gave up and said to my wife we can have a desert at home as I was hungry. I then asked for the bill which came with a service charge added. I asked for the service charge to be removed due to the poor quality chips, again nothing suggested from the staff. Within a few minutes I was presented with a new bill with service charge removed. No offer of replacement chips or anything else. I don’t think I shall visit here again as they’re my favourite fish and chip restaurants with better quality and not such...

I don't normally write negative reviews too much but after making a mistake calling in here i feel it is necessary.

Our first mistake was to think this was the best place for fish and chips in Amble as it was the first we came across. We then made the mistake of ordering without checking prices thanks to a very abrupt and short server.

We waited longer than others who ordered after us for food (the girl who brought the food did apologise, 2 out of 3 members of staff were very friendly).

Despite boasting award winning food, the fish and chips were a major let down in terms of taste. Fish was a good size but chips were in short supply.

Then came the bill...just under £50 for fish and chips twice with 2 soft drinks.

I expect to pay more in seaside venues, but seriously....

Needles to say we won't be returning here. As we walked around we found 2 other chippys nearby. I can't comment on their food but i can guarantee a more reasonable...