The Lime Crab – Fish & Chips New Quay — Restaurant in Wales

We visited The Lime Crab in New Quay (S John St, by the pier, SA45 9NP) and had one of the best fish and chip meals we’ve ever enjoyed. 

I ordered cod and chips (freshly cooked to order) with a small side of tartar sauce, and added a portion of curry sauce. My wife went for sausage in batter and chips, also with curry sauce on the side. The batter was sensational — light, crisp, full of flavour — easily among the best I’ve tasted in my many years of enjoying British fish & chips. The chips stayed crispy (not soggy) which is always a mark of quality. My wife’s verdict: “this is the best chippy I’ve ever had.”

Service was impressively quick. You order at the counter, then collect from a side hatch. When your meal arrives, you add your own salt & vinegar — a nice touch so you control how much. There’s a small undercover outdoor seating area (four or five tables) on a first-come, first-served basis, and it’s dog friendly, which is great for those bringing pets.

On top of that, The Lime Crab is licensed — you can enjoy beer, wine, prosecco or even champagne with your meal.

Overall, I wholeheartedly recommend The Lime Crab — it’s truly one of the finest fish & chip...

Quick service, food fresh and piping hot as it’s cooked to order and the staff are great too.

Really well priced for the portion size, quality and location - it’s obvious why this chippy is the busiest out of them all but I promise it’s worth the wait!

Batter was light coloured with just the right amount of crunch and fresh white flaky cod inside served with proper chippy chips! They came with a lemon wedge and tartare sauce in a cardboard box - no polystyrene!

There is a small section of tables to eat in or you can take your takeaway box round the corner to the harbour and watch the sea - if you’re lucky you might spot a dolphin or two as well!

Two small points of feedback - the price of the calamari was quite high in comparison to other places. It would be nice to have the option of a larger portion of curry sauce as the tub is quite small. However, it is a good price and next time it means I’ll...

Hilly, busy, and with limited parking on a Sunday afternoon in New Quay, but worth the effort to reach The Lime Crab. Situated in the heart of the activity, it offers great views of the nearby beach.

The staff were pleasant and polite, and dressed well. The shop was clean and tidy, with several tables available outside under cover.

There were quite a few items to choose from, so I opted for the Sea Bass and Chips, which included a tub of tartare sauce and a slice of lemon. It was delicious, with a light, crispy batter. I also tried the Goan chickpea curry and chips, with the curry served separately in a large tub. The battered whitebait was tasty and plentiful, also including tartare sauce and a slice of lemon.

Cooking in: Rapeseed Oil

Hygiene Rating: 5

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Fish Reviewed: Bass and Whitebait

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