Brown's Traditional Fish & Chips in Leeds

Got a takeaway of fish and chips x2 and mushy peas. Fish bland and greasy and chips undercooked. Recommend other otley fish and chip shops - wooden hut and uncle joes.

Visited this chip shop, whilst on a coach trip to Otley on Sat 31st August 2024. The place was very clean and tidy. Also the staff were very friendly and helpful. I had haddock and chips which was tasty and apple juice, which was cool and refreshing. The prices were good too. I would highly recommend.

I have used The Wharfe many times over the years and have always been very happy. However, my visit today was very disappointing. The fish was much smaller than usual and the portion of chips was also smaller. What was really concerning was the state of the “fryer’s” t-shirt. Absolutely filthy! He then put on an apron, which was in a similar condition. There seems to have been a regular change of staff over the years, but perhaps this one needs a lot of attention before I return.

Since the management change things have got worse. People need to make profit I see that but to cut down on fish size,use margarine instead of butter even though your advert says bread and BUTTER. cut out the biscuits , then charge for bread and peas when previously they were included this sucks.The staff are great but the owners will kill this business if they try to make it like other Drakes shops.Sorry this is my last visit.

Used to go here on a regular basis. Last two times I have been it has gone massively down hill. Fish are smaller and over cooked. Chips are very greasy and just not up to the same standard. I can only presume it has changed hands. As it is I will not be going back to I hear it had drastically improved.

I agree with some of the more recent reviews. The size and quality of the fish has plummeted since the change of ownership! Even the staff seem a bit embarrassed by the shrinking portions. Such a shame, as this was one of the best chippies in Yorkshire for some time. I'm now going elsewhere!

Went for takeaway 11 June. So disappointed. We’ve been regular customers for more than a year. This has gone from one of the best fish and chip shops I have ever visited to one of the worst in just a few weeks after being taken over by new owners. Portion sizes have gone from very generous to very small. Quality has also deteriorated, fish overcooked and many chips were thrown away as they were black. Such a shame for customers and also for staff facing complaints.

We regular customers here for ages and always been happy. Not so now I'm afraid. Don't know if it has changed hands but recent visit really disappointed. Smaller and flimsier cartons and portion size half what it used to be. Also quality gone downhill. Fish small, hardly any fish all batter and chips smaller and not cooked as well. Did not enjoy at all. Waste of money. Both quality and quantity very poor. Sadly will not be going back and will have to find somewhere else to go for fish and chips.

absolute utter poo covered my chips in salt to the point it was un eatable , absolutely diabolical not paying for this absolute bullpoo. dog poo would of tasted better. never come back here again.

Awful Chips, dried out and crispy 2nd time that’s happened to a point the young lad was picking the burnt ones out.. shame

Lovely meal at the Wharfe Fish & Chip Restaurant Otley. The food was cooked to perfection and the ladies serving were lovely. Will definitely be going back and recommending to friends & family.

I decided after work tonight I wanted some fish and chips after a rubbish day, the lovely girl on the counter (i didn’t catch her name) gave me a lovely compliment and genuinely made my day. My yummy food cheered me up too, thank you so much xx

Gorgeous crispy batter covering thick white flaky fish. Didnt get any chips but other customers chips looked thick and golden. Always great service and amazing food. 100 per cent the best chippy in otley xxx

Best all round place to eat, very welcoming lovely fresh clean restaurant open till 6.00pm Wednesday to Sunday, with last orders for food 5.45pm, great choice of food, unbeatable prices, We had soup to start which was a large bowl with georgious fresh bread. pensioner special is Fantastic value for money and a drink is included plus it was a LARGE portion, unlike many others who only give minimal portions on pensioners deals. The lady serving was lovely and a credit to the restaurant. It's also Dog Friendly and you can sit anywhere, "what a bonus" we will certainly be back. Highly Recommended*****+

Friendly greeting in a lovely clean environment. Fish and chips freshly cooked and the best curry sauce I’ve had. Nothing was too much trouble for the two ladies serving.

The best fish and chips anywhere. Chunky fish, generous portions and friendly staff. Batter crispy on top AND bottom, no half cooked mush which is characteristic of so many chippies. Not only that but the fish is skinned! Brilliant!!

This place is the sh*t! The surry cauce is absolutely bangin’! 🫣 Would defo come back😈 Staff are SO cool and nice and service was IMPECCABLE. Prices are perf and people there are even more perf. Xx

gave my freind a free fish and chips and gave my other one a discount very good staff definitely recommend.

Nice quick service and lovely food the staff are very nice and the fish snd chips are amazing definitely recommend.

We live by the sea and are used to lovely fresh fish, but this was definitely the best fish snd chips we’ve had in years. Lovely crispy batter, perfectly cooked fish and not greasy. The chips snd mushy peas were pretty good too.

it was terrible i went in at 11.45 and ended up getting a warmed up fish and chips from yesterday. it was very dry over cooked. never go again overpriced rubbish. it didn't look anything like picture on website

Called here for takeaway fish and chips and sat on a bench outside. It has been a few months but had terrible meal back then and decided to give them another try. Wish we hadn't, again the fish was VERY DRY and overcooked as before. Difficult to eat as the flakes were welded together not flakey This used to be the best chippy for miles, not any more.

Attended a fish and chip supper with the Triumph Owners Club on 20th July 2023. The fish & chips were superb and the staff brilliant. Cannot thank them enough.

Gorgeous hot golden chips and a helping of scraps. A small portion which was ample enough. Cooked to perfection by leonie

Food was overcooked and dry Took 20 minutes to take our order then on top of that Took 45 mins for food to come out our table wasn't ready for us when we got there eventually when we had booked it there was no sauce on the tables and glasses where not given.They had told us they were running low but then still Took ages.think it must be a new cheif as usually lovely.

Nicely cooked fish, good portions. Friendly service. Good to be able to sit down again with a nice glass of wine.

Cannot fault anything! Great food Great ambiance Great service and Great price xx Perfect for a family get together lunch or tea!

Came after after a few drinks and it didn’t disappoint. Staff were great to say the least. The food was incredible, one of the best chippies I have had in my life! Asked to see the chef as the food was that good! Well worth...

Not been to our old favourite for a while but returned for lunch recently. The cafe is open Wednesday to Sunday only. Still the best chips and curry sauce in the area but sadly they must have a new cook as the fish was very...

Stopped for a quick portion of chhips as they smelt amazing! Not disappointed! Proper yorkshire style chips! Gorgeous!

Crispy batter, white flakes of fish, golden chips. Once again amazing fish and chips. Thank you tom connor and mat. Glad you're back. 10 out of 10 👌👏🐟

Been to Otley twice in the last year, come for a fish. The best fish I've ever had, will be back again, the size of the fish is Hugh.

Sorry to write this review but we went tonight at 5 for meal it was cold the wine was nice but the food was saltire and not good for the money so sorry because we were looking forward to going

Had a lovely chippy tea at the wharfe tonight. Crispy batter covering flakey white fish. Great portion sizes , value for money. Lovely friendly staff. Can highly recommend xx

Large family group and arrived shortly before due to close but we were made to feel so welcome. The fish was outstanding and all the food was very hot. Tea pots refilled as we emptied them! Thank you so much. Highly recommend.

Superb fish and chips. Sat in at the restaurant and staff were all polite and friendly and service was quick. Quality of food was excellent and the children's £5 deal is fantastic value for money; drink, side, good portion of fish and chips and ice...

Went for lunch here for the first time since the new owners took over. We hoped for, and got, a generous serving of prawn cocktail followed by a whale-sized portion of well-battered haddock and plenty of freshly-cooked chips, all delicious. The staff were friendly and...

Had the best ever takeaway small fish and chips yesterday besides being absolutely delicious a very generous sized fish. Definitely 10 out of 10.

Lovely staff Amazing food Great portions Fast service Change of ownership and can honestly say everything is so much better.If you have been in the past and been disappointed go back and have another go you will not be let down again.

Excellent! High quality and always fresh. The chips are the best I have ever had from a 'Chip Shop' - they are actually properly cooked and have some colour to them and are like the ones you would make at home as opposed to the...

We visited last week while on holiday in Yorkshire we had the most amazing tasty fish and chips ever and my partner loved the fish pie the staff were very nice surroundings very good definitely recommend

Paramos aquí de camino a Harrogate y quedamos muy gratamente sorprendidos al encontrar uno de los mejores restaurantes de pescado y patatas fritas que hemos visitado. El restaurante en sí era muy "de alta gama" y, en consonancia con la pintoresca ciudad, el servicio fue perfecto y (¡lo más importante!) ¡El pescado y las patatas fritas fue el mejor que hemos probado en mucho tiempo! Totalmente recomendado.

I popped in with a colleague as we were in Otley on business and needed a quick bite to eat after a long drive that morning. The staff were extremely welcoming and friendly, and the restaurant and shop itself were immaculately clean. But the food...

Called ahead for takeaway fish and chips. The quality was great with fresh fish, crispy batter and tasty chips. Delicious and highly recommended.

Me aconsejaron que probara el chipp de Wharf, no tenía grandes expectativas ya que en general estoy decepcionado.Pero el pescado sabía muy bien, la masa era ligera y crujiente y no abultaba el pescado con una masa espesa. Las patatas fritas también sabían muy bien, sin necesidad de salsa para que sepan a algo. Por favorVolveremos a visitar pronto

Llamado en el día nacional de pescado y patatas fritas y tenía un almuerzo maravilloso. Restaurante cerrado pero con asientos al aire libre para garantizar que se mantenga el distanciamiento social y que el proceso de pedido en la tienda esté muy bien organizado. Pescado fantástico pero demasiadas patatas fritas. Compraría dos pescados y una porción de patatas fritas la próxima vez. Muy bien cocinado y buenos precios. Excelente.

Llamado hoy para llevar desde el cierre. Sentados afuera en los bancos provistos, tengo que decir que INCREÍBLE no puede ser vencido, amablemente dividieron una porción de chips medianos entre dos, más que suficiente para dos.No puedo creer que se pueda encontrar un chippy mejor en el Reino Unido. Pescado grande en masa crujiente ligera y patatas fritas increíbles, no aceitoso. Café abierto pronto, por favor.

Called in today lunchtime.Had takeaway as restaurant closed. Ordered small fish £3.50,small chips £1.50,and a can of coke total £6.10. Fish was beautiful,the chips weren't cooked enough for my liking. Would call in again if in area.

Best fish and chips I have had since I can remember. The fish was excellent and moist. Chips were perfect.

The takeaway is open at the moment. You place your order and wait outside until it's ready. I've never been here before but I'll come again, especially when the restaurant opens again! I had a special fish with chips and curry sauce, my sister had an ordinary fish, chips and mushy peas. When I gave my sister hers she thought I'd given her the special by mistake it was so big! We both agreed that they were the best fish and chips we've had in a long time. The staff were friendly and they have a good system. Highly recommended!

We always get our fish and chips from Murgatroyds, but they are closed at the moment. We went shopping last Sunday and noticed that The Wharfe was open. You stand at the door, place your order and then wait outside where you can distance yourself. The fish and chips were just as good as Murgatroyds - excellent - and very friendly too.I look forward to trying the restaurant when open!In the meantime we will be back this weekend for another takeaway :)

We had fish & chips which were cooked to perfection, crispy batter, succulent fish, a great meal. So good we went back 3 times.

Lovely sit in chippie with friendly service and great fish and chips. The portions were above average. I loved the background music , soul and Motown .

Went with my husband, unplanned, food was freshly made to order. Very quiet, but the staff were friendly and helpful without being overly enthusiastic! We liked the music too!

Have read loads of reviews, but gave never visited the restaurant part, only the takeaway. What a shame! We've been missing out!! Tremendous value, really good portions. The kids meals are big enough for a adult . All for a fiver, including a drink & ice cream. Other meals on the menu from £8are excellent value. All cooked to order.

Anytime u in otley go to this fish n chips awesome cooked fish n chips n polite staff talkative friendly staff best fish n chips in town by far.

Este es un gran chippy, la comida estaba recién preparada a pedido y ¡ninguna de esas cosas grasosas que a veces te sirven! Masa crujiente y porciones decentes de tamaño. A un precio razonable y el personal también fue muy amable. Esperamos nuestra próxima porción! Gracias.

Visited today after going to wharf meadows park. Really happy with the visit. Welcoming reception and delicious food. Also really good value for money. We did wait a while for our drinks however the waitress was working alone and it was quite busy so understanable. Water was brought for the dog too! We would definitely go back.

We met friends here today and all enjoyed our lunch we all chose various dishes. Will certainly return

Best fish and chips we’ve had for years. Gorgeous food enhanced by first class service. The haddock was delicious and available in small, medium or large. Don’t be fooled, the medium was enormous!

Called in the restaurant on a cold wet Saturday. We had a warm greeting by a very pleasant member of staff. The menu suits all tastes and apoetites, including children and senior citizen menus. A slight wiat, as meals are cooked to order, and well wirth the wait. Light crisply battered fresh fish, crisp dry chips and mushy peas the roght taste and colour!! This restaurant is well worth a visit and their home made fish pie is exceptionally goid, as is their Calamari starter

I love the fish sticks. 5 for a £1. They are not sticks just small fishes in batter. The girl server was lovely too. Always call when I'm in otley and eat them on the benches at the rear of the shop.

Great lunch here today. Huge portions - the medium fish would be described as extra large anywhere else - and fantastic value for money. Special mention for the light crispy batter- simply the best I have ever had. Lovely light airy freshly painted interior with pristine new furniture and menus. Great service. Lovely tiles in the loo!

Our first visit since the recent takeover and the improvements are impressive. The restaurant is modern, light and clean. The portions are generous and great value for money, and the food is very tasty.

I visited this restaurant last week with my elderly father and both of us thoroughly enjoyed it. We both had fish and chips and found the meal to be of excellent quality and quantity. The fish was cooked perfectly. We were served by a very welcoming Scottish lady. We enjoyed it so much that we returned the following day. On this occasion I chose the meat pie.....packed full of delicious meat lean meat, with a pastry top. The establishment was spotlessly clean and offered generous opening hours. Great place, highly recommended.

We just called into the Wharfe for fish and chips to eat in the car as it’s such a nice evening.I can honestly say this is by far the the best fish and chips I have ever had the fish was cooked to perfection and the chips the same .The staff are very friendly and the fryer can do exactly that thanks and we will be back

Lovely clean restaurant with great staff who welcomed us in with the dog. The fish and chips were absolutely fantastic top 3 ever possibly even 1st place. Will deffo be doing the 1.5hr drive to revisit👌

Came here tonight with my wife and kids. Gorgeous fish and chips, lovely modern and clean restaurant area, excellent service. I’ve been twice in a week and will come back.

Visiting Otley, very please with the fish and chips from here. tasty, good value. clean shop. Chips were particularly good. fish was very good, possibly on the oily side. but the tasty chips more than made up for that.

Wow, lovely extended dining facilities, immaculate and clean, very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful server and the food.....was amazing. Not your typical fish and chip diner for sure. The portion sizes are very generous and I cannot rate this place highly enough. There were 8 diners in our party and we all agreed that these were the best fish and chips we'd ever had. Cant wait to go back.

This is a lovely and friendly place with good food and a nice atmosphere where customers are made very welcome . Great location not far from the river .

Superb food, friendly staff. Enjoyed father-in-laws birthday. Fish and chips were beautiful. Staff member was friendly and efficient. Recommend

Encontré este establecimiento después de quedar varado cuando mi batería de ebike expiró cerca de la cima de la colina de Otley. Al regresar cuesta abajo a la ciudad de mal humor, el personal extremadamente servicial y encantador proporcionó descanso, té y un enchufe para cargar la batería, disipando mi mal humor. Después de aproximadamente una hora, tanto la batería como el cerebro fueron restaurados al funcionamiento. La cafetería es moderna, impecablemente limpia (incluido el baño), y muy buena relación calidad-precio. Hubiera comido allí pero llegué bastante tarde para cenar, a una hora de viaje.

Llamó al, ya que tenía curiosidad por el cambio de nombre de la tienda de Bridge street fishing a The Wharf. No podría haber sido más feliz. Tuve la mini comida, no había nada de eso. Pescado cocinado a la orden. Masa crujiente, ligera y que se funde en boca. Asistente feliz listo para charlar.

Been a few times and the fish and chips have never been disappointing. In my opinion the best!, the staff are always polite and very obliging.

Reservado para pescado y papas fritas el viernes por la noche con la familia. El servicio fue estupendo, fue nuestra primera visita al restaurante. La comida era muy fresca y sabrosa. Gran tamaño de las porciones. Las patatas fritas son deliciosas y el pescado cocinado a la perfección!

We called into this restaurant on our day out in Otley 17th April. From the second we walked through the door we were made to feel welcome. The staff could not have been more helpful and pleasant - a rare breed these days! We were asked if we would like our drinks before, during or after our meal-this is a first in many years! We got the OAP's Fish n Chips, bread and butter, pot of tea, curry or peas all for £6.95 and it was delicious and just the right amount for us for a lunchtime. Its not always about the price but everyone loves a good deal and this deal was perfect! This was our first trip to Otley but it wont be our last and The Wharfe will be our place to go. Keep up the good work ladies.

Called in as pasted all the time will be Back .. best in town food service .. just yummy . 100% try you will not be disappointed 5star .. well done the wharfe

Went for a meal with my boyfriend tonight and the food was excellent and the service was amazing ,wasn’t long wait for food either will defiantly be back 😊

I have been visiting this establishment with my family for a number of years any have always been very pleased. However, todays visit was a bit disappointing. Ordered two mini fish fillet meals for the children and when I got home found out it was one small fish fillet cut in half. Well... you can only imagine my disappointment. Felt a bit ripped off. For those of you finding it difficult to identify the fillet in the attached photo its the small elongated object in the bottom right. Behaviour such as in the competitive world of fish and chips can loose you buisness.

Food wasn’t bad, but both me and my brother both found hairs in our food, absolutely disgusting, the staff don’t wear hair nets, couldn’t bring myself to finish the food

Fish and chips were good and welcome on a chilly day in the park. Not sure the kids meals were good value could maybe have included a small drink. Wasn't cheap came to £20 for 4 of us without drinks. There's a very small area to sit inside but plenty of outdoor seating. Quite a lot of food choice plus ice creams/drinks etc.

We have enjoyed their home made fish pie, fantastic fish chips and mushy peas and our grandchildren meals from the children's menu. The fish is always flaky white and juicy with a thin crispy batter...perfect. A dessert board shows an excellent selection and there is a good choice of bottled water and soft drinks too.The chips are not greasy and the mushy peas as good as years ago. Spacious restaurant and outside seating too.

Called in for takeaway fish and chips . The fish was big with chunky flakes, perfect . The chips were also cooked to perfection. All not greasy which we very much appreciate, so many chippies seem to give you a cup of oil with the food, ugh! Worth the trip from Harrogate and will return.

Decided to have a change to a traditional Sunday lunch and was not disappointed.

It wasn't very warm in the cafe. We ordered tea with our meal there was one tea bag in the pot for two people the tea was like dishwater and it was cold. We then ordered a second pot of tea and all that was don was had water to the existing tea bag. The meal wasn't bad and the staff where Curtius Overall I was disappointed it might be all new but it has lost its character and charm.

Best chippy I've been to FOR YEARS!

Found myself with a few hours in Otley and went into the Wharf fish and chip restaurant without having done any research.

The best for miles around I would definitely recommend for families or even just a romantic setting its modern but with the personal touch

Very good service and excellent food With with a few friends to do the food was fantastic and enjoy every minute of it will be recommending to friends

Llamado para comer algo en el restaurante es muy agradable y nos pusimos en marcha, nos sentamos en la primera mesa. La mesera vino con menú, ambos tenían champiñones empanizados con ajo como entrante y pescado y papas fritas con guisantes y pan mezclado con mantequilla y café. café instantáneo en una cafetera 30 minutos Espere a los principiantes 15 minutos para que los platos vacíos se muevan y luego otros 30 minutos más para obtener los platos principales. Todo el pan estaba blanco y seco, en el momento de ordenar que estábamos las únicas personas en el lugar cuando llegó la comida. las patatas fritas casi frías y el pescado cocinado, sobre todo muy decepcionante por el costo de la comida. No iré de nuevo.

Para decir que éramos los únicos en el restaurante, tardó 30 minutos en realizar el pedido para obtener el primer plato y más de 15 minutos en terminar el tabke del abeto para ser limpiado y otra media hora de espera hasta que llegara el plato principal. El plato de champiñones era agradable, pero lo mejor, pero sobre el principal era los guisantes blandos. Las patatas fritas estaban frías. El pescado estaba limítrofe fresco y recocido. Creo que el punto más bajo fue para ser servido en un cafetiere. Demasiado caro para la experiencia.

Visité el restaurante Wharfe fish & chip el domingo y me sorprendió la calidad. El restaurante ha sido recientemente renovado y se ve espléndido en todos los aspectos. Nuestra orden fue tomada por una camarera muy feliz y educada que nos hizo sentir bienvenidos. Me gusta mi pescado solo ligeramente cocinado, por extraño que parezca, prefiero la pasta empapada y no pegada al pescado. Una petición extraña ya que la mayoría de la gente prefiere que su masa sea crujiente. Cuando se sirvió, era de un tamaño muy generoso y se cocinó EXACTAMENTE como lo había solicitado. Fue una delicia y saboreé cada bocado. La freidora realmente se había tomado la molestia de cocinarla a la perfección. Las papas fritas y los guisantes eran encantadores, aunque con el tamaño del pez tan generoso no pude terminar todas mis papas. Debe dar este lugar al 100% y, aunque vivimos a 70 millas de distancia, definitivamente regresaremos allí en cada visita que hagamos a Otley. También debe agregar que se fríen de la manera tradicional usando el goteo de carne de res, ¡no puede ser mejor que eso!

Just went out for a wAnder around town and decided to call in the Wharfes new restaurant and glad we did...they were fabulous we ordered fish chips mushy peas and a curry sauce tea bread and butter which all came within 10 mins...all served by excellent staff. Everything was was very tasty. They should do a stronger tea though I like my tea strong. Will definitely go back

Second visit to this fabulous chippy. The food is fantastic quality and cooked to perfection I seriously highly recommend it.

Excellent service all staff were attentive and friendly from the lovely owner and each member of the team. We had 3 fish and chip specials one with bread & butter 2 with mushy peas. Plenty of tea in lovely white pots (not metal ones). A child's fish and chips with cordial. Best fish and chips we've had. A warm welcome, lovely new restaurant, good service, a relaxing family atmosphere during a very busy period. Thank you. The very best of luck with your new venture. We will definitely be back.

No complaints, the tea was served in a pot, with a cup, and jug of milk. The bottle of still water for my daughter was fine.

If anything our second visit was even better than the first. The staff have settled into the new restaurant and have a 'rhythm' that only comes with time. The food was utterly outstanding and I couldn't recommend the fish and chips highly enough!

Me and my son went into the restaurant for fish and chips.they were great big fish and plenty of chips.We will definitely be going back next time we are over that way.

Brilliant chips n scraps, very very hot and delicious. Definitely go back there to local fish & chip shop