Captain fish — Restaurant in Wakefield

★★★☆☆ – Decent for a Quick Bite, But Not Without Its Flaws

Stopped by this local fish and chip shop recently for a casual bite. It’s your classic chippy with a few extras thrown in—aside from fish and chips, there are other options like pies, jacket potatoes, and the usual sides, which is always a bonus if you're after a bit of variety.

Food-wise, it's firmly in the "it'll do" category. The fish and chips weren’t bad by any means, just not something you'd rave about. Portions were fair, and while some items are priced really well (especially the pies), most of the menu falls into the average bracket—not expensive, but not a bargain either.

The atmosphere was friendly, and the staff seemed approachable. It has that small-town, no-frills charm that makes you feel welcome. However, cleanliness is where things took a bit of a hit. While the surfaces had clearly had a quick wipe down, there's a noticeable build-up of grime and grease in places that are hard to ignore once you see them.

And the toilet? Honestly, I'd recommend giving it a miss. I took one look and decided to hold it. The smell alone was enough to send me straight back to my seat. If you absolutely have to use it—do it after your meal or maybe find a nearby alternative.

Overall, it's not a place I'd go out of my way for, but if you're nearby and craving a hot, filling meal, it does the job. Just maybe... don’t look too closely at...

Captain Fish is a rare gem. The moment you step inside, you’re greeted by chunky wooden booths, rustic beams and those brilliantly medieval chandeliers that make you feel like you’ve just walked into a seaside tavern from another era. The décor is definitely dated — but in the best possible way. It’s charming, nostalgic and instantly comforting.

And let’s make this VERY clear: It’s spotless. For an old-school chip shop café, the place is immaculately clean — from the tables to the floors to the counter. You could eat your peas off the tiles (though I’d recommend a plate).

Then there’s the Captain himself — strutting proudly in his captain’s hat, leading the crew with enthusiasm and humour. An absolute character.

The meal deals are fantastic value — fish, chips, your choice of peas/curry/gravy, a drink and a slice of bread for around a tenner. Generous portions and perfectly cooked.

If you like your food tasty, your surroundings full of charm, and your cafés clean enough to salute — Captain Fish is your...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Captain Fish Café & Takeaway (Pedro’s Palace of Pleasure)

Pedro, my man — you’ve only gone and done it. We had fish, chips, red sauce, gravy and curry sauce, and by the end we were grinning like pigs in muck. Honestly, we were so happy we nearly asked for seconds just for the laugh.

The fish was fresher than a lad on payday, the chips could build a cathedral out of pure golden crunch, and that curry sauce? I’d bathe in it if you’d let me. Red sauce and gravy fighting it out on the same plate felt like a full-scale condiment World Cup — and Pedro won.

If you haven’t been yet, sort your life out. Pedro is serving fried joy in...