Colmans Fish & Chips in South Tyneside

Came for a family meal on a very busy Saturday. The fish curry was excellent ! Lovely bright restaurant with sea views and great service ! Can’t wait to go again 😢

The haddock was nice and the ladies were kind as well!

Nice enough fish n chips bit on the expensive side.. £2.00 for tartare sauce felt like a big chain not a local place

Haddock & Chips, it's a must, delicious

Great service and very accommodating to our group of elderly people from Age UK

By far the best chip shop in the northeast. We travel 20 miles to go to Coleman's as there is no substitute when it comes to how good their fish & chips are

Love this place , food outstanding. Very popular place. Just up the road from the beach. Fish fresh daily. Great service

13.50 for chips and chicken nuggets and a couple of bottles if juice! Nice chips but the staff were abrupt and the queue was out the door waiting. You cannot see the food prep area either which is always suspect. Will not being going again. Not recommended.

Busy, as expected for Saturday teatime but all in all very good. A little noisy but quick service, clean, modern tables, best of all, fabulous Colmans Feast. Fish & chips at their best.

Best fish supper in the UK. Cooked to perfection, not a bit of grease in sight. Been coming here for years even though it’s 35 miles from home. Photos on wall of customers; Patrick Stewart, Jo Brand, David Walliams and even David Milliband and Tony Blair all out for a great cheap feed.

First time visitors from Cambridgeshire

Called in here on our way up the coast. Heard they had award winning fish and chips. Lovely clean restaurant with lots of celebrity photos on the wall of past customers. Fish and chips were very good and didn’t disappoint.

Absolutely amazing, has to be the freshest fish I have ever ate. Would definitely recommend them. Chips were amazing as well.

Fish and chips, does what it says really. Nothing standout. pretty hard to beat aberdeenshire fish though so tough test

Richard and his team as usual performed great , friendly , professional , courteous and polite and the food was amazing , the Miller families favourite place , the staff Maria , Owen , Amy, Sid to name but a few are first class lovely people

Our banb host warmly recommended Colman's and we both had a splendid meal. Each component was of excellent quality and, it is worth emphasizing in these days of ever smaller portions,ample in quantity. I had my haddock poached rather than battered which is a very attractive option to me. That said, my wife's battered fish was superb. I must also mention the amazing tartare sauce, very obviously 'home' made. In my opinion, the price was extremely reasonable given the very high quality. We also valued very highly the comprehensive efforts to run the business sustainably. The staff were very pleasant and obliging. As chance had it, we were able to speak to the gentleman who had cooked our meal who clearly took great pride in his work. Don't hesitate. Charles Allison

Amazing food as always, one of our favourite places to eat, the only place to go for fish and chips! The staff are always friendly and welcoming.

The food and service was excellent. However I was confused that they shut at 6pm as I would have liked to order the affogato for dessert. Google maps says they close at 7pm, which is probably why more people tried to enter but were turned away.

Really nice chippy 1st visit won't be last

Tried the takeaway on recommendation of a friend...very glad we did! Top quality fish, chips, chicken, etc. Delicious! Thank you.

Busy for a reason, very good fish and chips.

Visited after the GNR after having it recommended several times. It really didn’t disappoint, great atmosphere, the staff were amazing and the food was to die for. Best fish and chips I’ve had in years!

Fish and chips absolutely delicious. Sticky Toffee Pudding amazing

Fish and chips especially tasty even though same company I find like others that dish is far better then at seafood temple ...staff very attentive and really nice... Come here once a week usually with friends well worth a visit for good old fish and chips and mushy peas mmmm

Always great food and service wouldnt go anywhere else for fish and chips

It was good but I was just visiting.

Other than hair in my food, the fish was good. I was taken aback though when I was told that the hair wasn’t in or cooked in the food. (See picture) So instead of giving me options the manager gave me another meal. Also, we ordered bread and butter - never got it. Ordered original coke - got diet. And the waiter was rude!

Always excellent food, fast service, very pleasant staff

Great food and service. Busy bank holiday but customers well looked after.

Visited the takeaway today for dinner, the fish and chips were amazing and at s good price.....nicest I've had in a long while. Friendly staff and cooked to order. 😉😉

No wonder they've been trading for a long time. The food was delicious and at a good price. Will definitely be back.

Best chip shop in south shields. Food was lovely staff are great couldn't ask for more

Freshly cooked fish that this is done to perfection and hot chips. You won't be disappointed and once you've been you'll keep coming back Best in the area.

Great place best fish and chips in the area

Fabulous place for great service friendly helpful staff and fantastic food well worth a visit xx

Ordered take away fish chips and peas, received fish and chips, not rocket science but appears to be to some.

A gift for my 70th birthday and I can honestly say I had the superb food an best fish n chips ever ...and looking at the other dishes the others were having all had same to say. Superb food and staff .

Whilst visiting South Shields, we thought we'd try fish & chips from Colmans as it was directly opposite our digs but also had pretty good reviews. We walked in to be greeted by a young man who I can only describe as looking like he was about to chuck himself off a cliff. He directed us to a table for 2 which was a little too close for comfort for my liking to the nice couple 6 inches away. The young man obviously reluctantly then found us a nice table next to the toilets. I found the fish & chips ok, a little greasy maybe but I can eat skin on the fish, my husband can't, so his experience wasn't as nice as mine food wise. The chips were lovely and the mushy peas very nice. The curry sauce lumpy and floury tasting. The stotty was quite doughy. Whilst eating a waitress passed me with a baby high chair and cracked one of the legs into mine. She could see that it hurt but her response was extremely disappointing. I got a watered down 'oops sorry' and that was it! The atmosphere in general throughout the waiting staff seemed very odd and strained. I won't be going there again as I value my limbs.

Was at South Shields to visit the beach on a lovely sunny day and decided I was hungry so asked a few locals where to eat and they all recommended to go to ocean road so I headed down there to look for a nice place to grab a bite. Saw Coleman’s fish and chip shop and thought to myself nothing beats a fish and chips on a summers day so popped in got for takeout and was immediately met with a very hostile response from the server. The lady was very aggressive and impatient though with another customer was very friendly who happened to be white British. Anyhow she got the fish and chips cooked and said how much salt I said just a small amount and to my dismay she poured pretty much half the container onto my fish and chips and smacked the box close in front of my face. Went in the car to eat the so called famous fish and chips and couldn’t believe how dry the fish was and how stale the chips were tasting as if they were reheated. Very racist server and terrible fish and chips go elsewhere all the reviews don’t tell the true story of this place as if they beg for good reviews?

Fine fish and chips. Local legend. Music can be too loud. Sometimes the staff seem too rushed and sometimes not.

The best in the area for us visitors! On a par with Whitby’s best!

Decent enough fish and chips but way overrated. The food arrived literally a minute after we ordered, which suggests it was not fresh. It was a meagre piece of cod covered in a huge amount of batter. Local people rave about this place but i cannot see what the fuss is. We tried the Colmans temple last year and was also unimpressed. It is not as good as fish and chips from some places in nearby areas like North Shields, Tynemouth and it is not even in the same league as some places in Whitby.

Pensioner special, plenty fish and chips it was delicious

Had it have not been for the one rude waiter with dark hair I would have left this place a better review. The food was nice & the other staff was friendly and polite but I can’t get over just how rude the waiter was. Awful service. He would benefit from some further training in customer service skills.

First time here, the fish (cod) and chips were delicious!! Even a piece of lemon to squeeze on. Small queue (5pm) but didn't take long, I would definitely go here again. I gave 1 star less on service because the server seemed a little miserable but did her job perfectly, the guys behind the counter were more smiley. Not at all put off, that really was scrummy. Would certainly recommend.

Always busy but staff always keep the queue moving forward. Worth it for the food.

Went to colmans on ocean road. Certainly not up to standard. The chips were not at all nice and the fish I had had several large bones left in. Will not be returning.

Take out chippy tea- friendly staff and unreal food. Best chip shop in shields the sausage was unreal and garlic sauce! Worth every penny

A reliably high quality chippy. I've been a few times with friends and family, and the food never disappoints. Fish, chips, and vegetarian alternatives are always fluffy inside and crisp outside. Easily the best chippy in town. Only criticism is the popularity of the restaurant means there is often a line outside and lunchtime wait can be a bit long (20 mins or more). The staff also seem to be a bit overwhelmed by this. On some occasions I've had to wait in line outside despite multiple tables inside being available as the staff seem to want to slow things down inside. It's certainly worth the wait though.

The best fish and chips in the country!

Fabulous haddock and chips. Fish was super flakey , perfectly cooked. Very friendly

Tremendous fish and chips at Colmans, cod cooked to perfection, definitely be back again.

Had the £12.80 prime cod deal. Everything was tasty but very stingy amount of chips!

Great place for fresh fish and chips very popular with the older couples and gets very busy . Got to give it a try If your visiting.

Love Colman’s ocean road the fish and chips are fantastic. I have been coming to Colmans’s since 1965 , had a spell away in the forces but still go to ocean road. Cal in every Wednesday the staff are brilliant and friendly. Keep up the good work

Average fish and chips have definitely seen a change in the portion size and the taste. Fish served was thin and the handful of chips were dry/ tasteless and more like scragg ends.

Nice food , homemade mushy peas

No doubt, great fish and chips! But location in town away from the coast and service wasn't as good experience as the food. Had to queue and wait outside although there was plenty room and free tables inside

had about 10 minute wait for a table, but can honestly say it was well worth the wait. pure white fish coated in nice, lightly fried crispy batter, proper mushy peas. staff very polite and friendly, despite working in an environment which is really hot with the fryers being on, and in the middle of summer. would definitely go back, and highly recommend to anyone who hasn't been before

Good smaller version of the bigger one that’s by beach the staff one thing i loved was reading about the History of the business on the menu & seeing old photos on the wall I’m a history buff but it’s good to know & see how a local business has grown over the years & they should certainly be proud of what they have achieved never had a bad meal & never had bad service here I always recommend Colmans to anyone honestly worth a visit

We met up with our friends from Staten Island USA for good old traditional fish and chips at Colemans Ocean Road, South Shields. We had previously done the same last time they came over around 10 years ago. They had not forgotten how delicious their first meal was and they had been looking forward to going back. They were not disappointed! The food was so fresh and delicious, and the lady who served us was fantastic. She was very friendly, chatted with us and kept us right on ordering our food as the way I ordered would have been more expensive. Considering I think this lady is high up in the management of Colemans - you would think she would be happy to just take our money but she was more than happy to save us a few quid which I thought was very nice of her! Very highly recommended - wouldn’t get fish and chips from anywhere else!

Not big portions, tasty and enough. Unless you're a big eater. It's accessible by wheelchair. Parking is awkward as it's on the main street, there is parking at the back. Service is quick, and there is seating at the back of the restaurant that can't be seen from the front. However, I thought I had to order at the counter and went to the desk. I was asked, " Hello, what do you want. " Otherwise, I have no complaints.

Great quality cod and chips for a reasonable price. Seems very popular, it was recommended to me by a local and he was right. Staff are very friendly and helpful.

Absolutely fabulous fish. The batter so crisp, the chips 3 fried and the mushy mushy 🫛. Lovely. The staff are very nice and welcoming. Very professional family run business 👏 👌

Would be nice to choose own seats and not be ushered right next to people when the place is half empty - most annoying. Plus pensioner portions seem to be shrinking somewhat, hardly any chips.

Cracking cod and chips. Don't usually like mushy peas but these were divine. Buttery with a slight peppery taste.

Excellent efficient service, great food, second visit.

I’ve visited this fish restaurant several times over the years and have always enjoyed my food . Every time I visit I order either the cod or scampi, today however I decided to pay a little extra and order the Coleman’s hand made scampi and I’m absolutely delighted that I did. This dish it stunning and worth every penny and more. I cannot recommend this dish enough.

We left it really late this Sunday after an afternoon entertainment in the amphitheatre but we googled the take away closing time and we would make it in good time. Three positions of small cod and chips at a fair price and all boxed with salt and vinegar as asked by our server with a few cheeky scraps hidden within Well we normally dine inside but on Sunday they close at 4pm but the takeaway did not disappoint at all Cooked fresh to order and very very tasty Three contented happy bellies. Bit of a treat as we dodged the rain heading for the car park Would we come again to take away Most certainly

Almost a journey in time. Tradicional, but definitely deserves it. Try the Lemon sole if available

Our regular meeting point with family and friends as we head further north in Northumberland. We were a bit later than usual so didn't have to queue this time. Fish and Chips were as good as usual and the value is superb, especially if you choose the option with everything included. Can't wait for the next time.

Love love love this place. We have been coming to Colman's for over 20 years. Live in the North East and these are by far the best fish and chips in the North East. Both this one and the Seafood temple serve delicious food, huge portions and also offer friendly welcoming service. Can't beat Comans!!!! X

Fantastic food and exquisite attention and professionalism The best fish & chips in all of North East

Sad to say but a former shadow of what it used to be, smaller portions, hard chips

A day at South shields and the only place I wanted to go for fish and chips was colmans because I'd heard so much about it. I got fish and chips and it was delicious. We carried ours down on to the beach and ate them on a blanket. There were five of us altogether and we all thoroughly enjoyed the food.

Fantastic lunch, amazing service, super staff , unbelievable food cooked perfectly, don't miss out if your around south shields get into Colmans for some tremendous fish and chips. Senior lunch (Monday-Friday) great value ,perfect portion and a cuppa, can't be better price anywhere.

Had the Coleman's special Haddock chips tea and bread (stottie) Absolutely Delicious 😋

Great food, fast and friendly service. In my opinion, the best venue for fish and chips at a restaurant.

Fresh, tasty and big portions! What more can you want? Absolutely love the traditional feel of the place and my family demand to go here every time the travel up north to visit. The scampi is so great as well if you fancy something different from fish.

Incredible haddock and chips, well worth the wait!

Lovely fresh fish and great service. The tartar sauce is magic sauce. The mushy peas were top drawer. Even got to know which boat the fish was brought in on!

Sorry. Batter was smelly/ greasy . FIsh was good. Chips good. Like our last visit, we left a bit disappointed . PROBABLY will try another fish and chips shop .

Food really delicious best fish and chips in South Tyneside with really polite and friendly staff

Was recommended a stop at Coleman's by a friend who used to live locally. We had just completed walking Hadrian's Wall from west to east, after dipping our boots in the North Sea to complete the walk, we staggered onto Coleman's, where we were met warmly, made comfortable and then served the BEST FISH & CHIPS I have ever, ever tasted! Great staff, very comfortable surroundings, staff lovely. Did I mention that the fish and chips were the best we've ever had?! Unlikely to return to South Shields but if we do, there is only one place to eat! Cannot recommend highly enough.

After trying Temple we felt we ought to try the original and it didn't disappoint

Yesterday(29/4/24)our fish went from swimming in the sea to swimming in Sunflower oil quite literally,absolutely saturated.There were oil slicks in both boxes.Really disappointing.

Amazing fish and chips! So fresh! Closes early tho so check opening times.

The fish and chips were adequate and ok but nothing out of the ordinary Price bit higher than other places and cannot see anything special over all the fish n chips local ? Must be a history thing… ?

Only problem is the ceramic tile outside when I was leaving IAM not steady on my legs it was raining so I nearly fell so I' will not be back in a hurry

I had heard about this restaurant on a TV program and took the opportunity to try it out. The restaurant was very busy but we didn’t have to wait too long for a table. The food was excellent and arrived pretty quickly. The downside was the business like attitude of most of the staff especially the person who took our order. A smile and a friendlier attitude would have made the experience all the more pleasant. The friendliest person there was the person who took my payment.

I was charged £1.95 for tartar sauce in my 75 years I have never been charged for tartar sauce. I think that is a rip off. Also think it should have been mentioned to me when I asked for it. Not happy

Expensive but good food was spoilt by miserable waitress

Great place, food was lovely. The lady that served us was friendly, too!

had better cod and chips from here. chips and batter only so-so. Normally superb.

Takeout, fish was great not to many chips , one portion was enough for both of us.

Fantastic place, food excellent and very quick service

Absolutely lush, not cheap but you get what ya pay for 👌👌

Good Friday, so had to wait for around 30 mins to get in...not a bad wait time at all. Served straight away and our food appeared almost straight away. It was the special, fish, chips, mushy peas and a cuppa for around £16 each...we got a bun each (really wished it was bread cos a bun is weird - for me) but we could eat them...we were both defeated by the whale and the massive portion of chips we received. Haven't been for years and it was my fellas first time, it won't be his last 😁

Not as good as usual, over cooked natter and soggy chips real shame

Great Cod and chips, mushy peas, with soft drink deal. Quality fish and batter. The size of the cod was large. Highly recommend. Lucky locals.