Colmans Seafood Temple in South Tyneside

Genuinely such a brilliant experience. Restaurant was absolutely packed (and rightly so!) but we arrived without a reservation and were more than happy to wait while a table was sorted for us, but I think we got lucky as one opened up fairly quickly and staff were friendly and chatty while we waited. Staff are busy but service never felt slow. Food was incredible. Prices were surprisingly very, very reasonable! The menu had loads of options and something for everyone (assuming seafood is your thing!). There’s a great kids menu available for our toddler too. Really cannot recommend Colman’s enough - definitely a must visit in South Shields. Special thanks to Lana, who was so kind as friendly and really went out of her way to make it a great experience. Will 100% be back asap!

Booked a “window table” (for 2) 24hrs before, confirmed by Coleman’s. Attended at confirmed time and was squeezed into an end booth next to a family with 2 guffawing children, despite most of the window seats being free. Queried this 3 times with staff who stated nothing could be done. Few minutes later single male customer came in as “walk in” and was seated at a six seat table and proceeded to dine alone!. Two regular F&C and two glasses wine £58!. Food too, was greasy and left most of it. Been to Coleman’s temple 4 times previously without issue. Sorry won’t ever be back.

Wow! Food fabulous and service exemplary, my friend had mobility issues and they went above and beyond to ensure her comfort. Highly recommend a visit.

We decided to give Coleman’s seafood temple a try based on recent reviews on YouTube. 12/5/2024 We ordered two large cod n chips and one regular cod n chips . £34.15 . Takeaway . Paid extra for the larger fish n chips times two .. The portions were very small they use tiny boxes ..way smaller than you see in just about every other chip shop we’ve been to. I’d say there large fish seems more like medium and medium like small. The fish and chips were greasy not a good coating of batter either The girl asked if we wanted salt n vinegar Which we did..but it must have been a pinch of salt and a drip of vinegar on each one. My wife’s fish n chips looked like a child portion .. I wouldn’t recommend this takeaway .. We were so disappointed..

Delicious food, lovely atmosphere and friendly staff.

I’ve visited colmans numerous times and every time it’s been amazing not only the food but the atmosphere and the staff. The smoked haddock soufflé is out of this world I would eat it every day if I could. This time we tried the mixed seafood platter for 2 people but it could have easily fed 3 it was delicious every single item in it cooked to perfection, not forgetting the delicious pina colada’s. Thank you for another fabulous meal.

Best place we have eaten at. Staff are wonderful, food is great. View is second to none! Even that take away is exceptional

Greasy fish and chips. Small portion. £90 for 5 lunches takeaway. That’s fish and chips x 5. Ten pound change out of 100.

This is our first time at Colmans, but certainly wont be our last. The servicexwas very good and the staff very polite. The restaurant was busy, so booking is important. The maintenance of the tables were superb, as the staff all helped to deliver and clean up at the end. I had the best fried Fish and Chips ever. The Haddock was plentiful and very meaty, so no scrimping. My other half opted for the Lobster, which was reasonably priced and extremely tasty.

Absolutely stunning as always my favourite restaurant! Never a bad thing to say. The food perfect staff are lovely and the price is fair ☺️

Not quite as good as normal, perhaps they were very busy

Absolutely enjoyed my visit here . Staff very friendly and eager to help . Excellent service 👏 food and drinks the best in south shields by far will definitely be returning in the future .

Colman Seafood Temple is an unforgettable celebration of the sea! From the moment we arrived, the 5 star service stood out, warm, attentive, and genuinely passionate about the food they serve. We started with the prawn tacos and the haddock soufflé — both beautifully crafted and bursting with flavor. For mains, I had the seabass catch of the day, perfectly cooked and delicately seasoned, while my partner enjoyed the Malaysian seafood curry, which was rich, vibrant, and full of fresh seafood. We also ordered the fishcakes, but ended up taking them to go — the portions were far more generous than expected! Each dish showcased creativity and respect for top-quality ingredients. The attention to detail, stunning presentation, and the way each plate honors the sea makes this place truly special. A must-visit for anyone who loves great seafood in a gorgeous, relaxed setting.

BEST PLACE IN SHIELDS FOR FISHNCHIPS.fresh and tasty! can be a little more pricey but worth it.

Beautiful restaurant with a sea/beach view. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Food was delicious.

Ridiculously good food, particularly lovely staff and a view of the sea. Food wise, If the lemon sole is on the menu, do not pass go, do not collect £200 just order it. It's a sublime dish, perfectly executed. My husband went for the trad cod and chips, he said they were really very good and was extremely happy. We walked in on spec, were seated without a wait and I had a very good martini while we looked at the menu, but next time I'll book because I can see why this place gets busy. If the north east coastline is one of the best in the country ( it is) then I'd count this restaurant as one of the treasures to be found on it. Treat yourself.

Our first visit today spent the morning at Marsden rock came in at 4 for dinner. Oysters to die for fish superb ocean vista's what more could one want not forgetting the very friendly staff

This place was amazing, they do what they do soooo well, fantastic, loved it, only down side was our wind choice!

Another fabulous lunch from what must be the best fish and chips around

fish and chips not so good as they used to be, very greasy, leaves a film in your mouth that is unpleasant

Great service and food. Some.of the dishes are a little pricey for the portion size but excellent quality. The hot sharing platter is enormous though.

Classy fish and chips.nice bar area. Happy days.

Really good food, friendly service. Nice surroundings. Reasonably priced, what more do you want. Will be back again soon.

Not too busy when we went which we like. Food was beautiful. Ordered the king prawn tacos which we forget to get pics of, as we devoured within seconds. For main we had, seafood platter for 2. Sauce that it was cooked in was exceptional!! All the seafood was good quality and size, the lemon sole wasn’t my favourite fish, however cooked very well. Seabass was BEAUTIFUL and the salmon was very small potion for two but cooked beautifully. Everything else was absolutely amazing. Could eat the tacos for days and the quality and quantity for the price we will absolutely be back. Was a lovely relaxed atmosphere and the staff went above and beyond for my husband’s birthday. Made us feel very welcome with a Birthday card and I didn’t feel anxious about eating with my fingers in a restaurant. Loved the shells of the scalp and staff vey nicely agreed to let me take it. Felt very welcome and relaxed. Drinks were so nice and even the soft drinks were top notch didn’t feel like I was losing out driving. Looking forward to going back with the kids. Easy parking and short walk from car park to restaurant. Lovely keepsake of a milestone birthday, Thank you so much. We had such a lovely day.

Beautiful Food, Beautiful Place

Lovely bait, lovely staff, give it a try!

Personally feel that some of the food is over rated. Fish and chips are very average can get much better elsewhere. Don't agree that they charge you extra for mushy peas. Souffle was really tasty but far too rich. Service was very good.

This place is hands down the go-to spot for seafood. Everything was super fresh, cooked just right, and packed with flavor. You can really taste the quality in every bite. If you’re into seafood, this is a must-try. Seriously, don’t miss it. The fish, the prawns, everything — just so good. Perfect for sharing too! Great spot to go with friends or family and try a bit of everything.

Great panoramic view, food not very hot, quite small portions. Stuff very helpful.

Good service, great food with plenty of choice. Very much recommend.

Never disappoints, the food and service was first class

Excellent location on seafront food and service was excellent.

Undoubtedly the best cod and chips in Tyne and Wear. It really is worth paying a premium when you're getting such good quality. The cod is tasty, the batter is crispy, the chips are perfectly cooked and the curry tastes lovely. It's always busy and consistently good

OK to good food at tourist trap prices. It was about the fourth or fifth time we had been here for a special occassion. We booked ahead and even paid a deposit. We turned up on time and had to wait half an hour for our table. We tried a couple of £10.99 cocktails (more expensive than Newcastle bars) and were distinctly underwhelmed when we tried them and found them overly bitter. I think all the beers are small bottles - at least the ones we ordered and expensive for what they were. A few of us ordered starters and then waited 30 to 40 minutes before they appeared. We then had to ask where the mains were after another 30 minutes ticked by but they eventually arrived. The food is nice to good but I just had fish and chips and you have to pay extra for peas. Also, be warned that the portions are small. A 'large' fish and chips will arrive as what can only be described as 'standard medium sized fish. Perhaps our table was simply unlucky as we watched other large and small parties arriving after us, being served both their courses and leaving in the time we waited for our mains. I do remember this same long wait the last. time I was here in only a party of four. As far as the staff go, they are friendly and helpful when asked. Good points are that it's a nice clean restaurant with a great view of South Shields beachfront if you get the right seat, the food is nice when it eventually gets to you and the staff are pleasant and helpful. Negatives are that the wait times for your food are very long, the portions are on the small side (don't expect a small bun if you order a stottie bun - usually a stottie is a large round flat bread about the size of a tea plate or larger. Here it's just a burger bar bun size). Prices are high for what you get, beer seems limited and the cocktails were unimpressive and expensive. This is about the third time out of four or five, I've been disappointed, so I won't be back. They have a restaurant a short walk away on Ocean Road which serves similar food at more reasonable prices and the quality is just as good or better. Never had me waiting and glancing at my watch there either. Can't recommend the Seafood Temple. I want to like it but its overpriced, overrated and underwhelming

Nice location. Take away seemed to take ages 20min for 3 snall fish and chips... hmm. Food was good 👍 the forks provided to eat it were pathetic! A toddler would struggle how small are those wood forks! Iv seen matches bigger. 3 starts try harder .. 4 given as it's by the sea and great location. Staff all 5* btw.

Lovely restaurant. Staff were brilliant, and the food was great. Really enjoyed and will be back!

First visit wasn't my last. Amazing view and faultless food.

First time trying colmans, after my dad has always hyped them up. Regular fish and chips, tasty and standard but alot smaller than I envisioned, compared to many other highly rated places around the north east. But very tasty. 4/5!

Fantastic meal in a fantastic setting overlooking the sea. Service was first class, and price was reasonable. Oysters were really fresh, and everything else was superb. Thanks to all

The crab on bruschetta was beautiful. I've always loved their fish and chips and sticky toffee pudding. You can both walk in and book for reservation. The service is fast and the staff are nice.

Had a fabulous lunch here yesterday for mother in law 84th birthday. The staff were brilliant gave her a birthday card and ice cream with candle in and sang happy birthday. The food was beautiful the service was brilliant. Thank you Coleman's

Amazing food, beautiful setting and the most friendly staff. Just celebrated our son’s birthday and they served up a treat. He went for lobster and the wife and I had the incredible seafood platter, both highly recommended. Our daughter went for superb fish and chips, what Colmans are known for. The staff were attentive throughout and brought out a celebratory dessert for the birthday boy which was the proverbial icing on the cake of a wonderful evening. It’s a lovely building too and very well looked after. Loved it, thanks to all and looking forward for an excuse to head back soon!!

Love this place oysters are to die for slowly working our way through the menu ask Matt for chilli margarita you won't be disappointed 😋

The food was excellent, the service was spot on and the atmosphere was really relaxed. I would say the best fish, chips and mushy peas I have ever had! I also had oysters for starters which were perfect. To add to the lovely meal- we were celebrating our youngest’s birthday and had mentioned it before hand. On arrival they gave him a card and at the end of the meal sang Happy Birthday with a sparkler in an ice cream ball - this was a really nice touch and made an already great experience something special. Will definitely be going back.

Fantastic meal with Colmans. Scallops were so tasty although on the smaller side considering they’re king scallops. We had a hake for main as well as lemon sole.. delicious, finished with a yummy sticky toffee. Staff were all lovely and service was good.

Food was amazing, priced well, the oysters cerviche were divine, the lobster thermidore was excellent. The chips were the best I have had in a long time. Great menu, great service. I especially liked that I phoned a reservation the previous evening and as I was only up for a day they fitted me in. Cannot recommend enough. Oh, and the view wow thankyou

Fish and chips complete waste of money the smallest fish I've seen anywhere the price

Great service of a great meal in a wonderful setting. I will definitely go back.

Fabulous food 5 star service and the best views

The best seafood you can get. Salmon Teriyaki, Oesters, fish and chips, all fantastic.

Night out for the wife's birthday. Lovely meal and a few cocktails

Tried the takeaway out the back. Wow. Simply amazing food.

Excellent food, service and lovely view

A fabulous fish restaurant delicious food excellent service lovely surroundings Lovely history love the art decor touch on menu cover etc...I Will return..

Nice fish and chips service was good aswell

Great food and service with a fantastic view 👌

It's always a great meal here (the scallops are my firm favourite, golden and tender), but the staff are always amazing. Please send my thanks to Andy for an especially amazing evening tonight!

Fantastic seafood 👌 One of the best I've had in the UK. Very nice atmosphere and friendly staff.

Knockout seafood dishes in a lovely contemporary restaurant inspired by seaside art deco architecture. A fantastic meal that was very fairly priced. Excellent! ... Returned in 2025 and quality has somehow improved with time - absolutely sensational. Everything was absolutely fabulous... surprise of the evening was desserts! Far more delicious than they have any right to be. Buttermilk pana cotta was impossibly light and the chocolate fondant with pistachio was so rich and indulgent.

Very good quality food, lovely staff, the price was fair!

Delicious, excellent service, Amy was brilliant.

Fantastic food and drinks, staff are amazing. Amazing atmosphere, can't wait to visit again

Food great but thin fish, great staff lovely place

By far,the best fish&chips on the coast

Not a thing wrong with this place. Well done. 👏👏👏

A lovely place. Food is great and the service is excellent. Would recommend.

My husband booked this for my 50th birthday, a really special and lovely meal. The food was superb and I got a lovely card from the staff. Beautiful views and excellent service. A day to remember.

Delicious food but a little bit expensive

Super friendly and helpful staff. My Portuguese bank card wouldn’t work in there but they were super nice and patient with working out an alternative method of payment. The fish and chips and curry sauce were absolutely delicious. Possibly the best I’ve ever had. Certainly the best curry sauce I’ve ver had. It was one of the windiest days of the year when I visited during a storm. But sat inside you would never have thought how windy it was with that super thick glass they have. Very delicious and super comfortable. I highly recommend!

Fantastic food and service, would recommend the oysters and seafood curry.

Absolutely fantastic food. Great setting even for the rainy day we were there.

Unfortunately I've never had the opportunity to try this place out because it closes much earlier than most restaurants in the UK, and I work. Sorry but it was never to be. Perhaps they only cater towards retired people. It closes right around the time most working people would normally want to book a table. I honestly mean this as constructive criticism. Surely a business wants to make money? It looks like a nice place but we can't do it. Also, the menu doesn't really look like a seafood restaurant in the sense that the rest of the world understands. It's a fish and chip shop that sells a little bit of.. like oysters. It just closes too early. Can't do.

Mussels, tacos and fish and chips - all gorgeous. Only 4 stars ( should be 4.5) as there's always room for improvement! Love it here. Could only get a seat in the bar as hadn't booked on a busy new year's eve. Staff were very accommodating. If you haven't been, the main restaurant with its gorgeous furnishings and views is superb. Will be back.

Wonderful place though gets a little noisy. Gluten free grilled prawns were very good.

Visit us after making a reservation. Although it is a seafood restaurant, the smell was unpleasant at first. In Japan, it's the smell of the seafood section at the supermarket. The floor is oily and slippery so be careful. All the dishes are delicious and the portions are enough to satisfy even men. Even though I had made a reservation and it wasn't closing time, I felt a strong urge to leave early and left early.

place is beautiful and my server was so kind to me and my sister and seriously made the experience so much better, food was LOVELY aswell and place was clean.

We have take out with a family of 5 adults and 4 under 5s and the food and service was excellent, especially when it was busy, but it was busy because the food was so good. Would definitely recommend!

Absolutely beautiful food. We ordered a real variety of dishes from the menu, traditional haddock, grilled haddock with a beautiful butter, lemon sole and a half lobster. All excellent. We also tried out a few of the oysters and immediately wished we had gone for the 6! Puddings were fabulous, service impeccable. Relaxed but attentive and clearly knowledgeable. Can't wait to come back!

Best seafood in the North East with top notch service to match. Staff all great with the kids too

Petard! For a potato fried in pieces accompanied by cod - coated in rich breading and deep-fried - it's fantastic. I recommend.

Situated on South Sheilds seafront with a sea view, a great location for fish and seafood lovers. We dined on a Sunday at 4:30 and it was very busy with a good atmosphere. We ordered: Prawn tacos, crab salad, mackerel pate, cod and chips, garlic prawns, baked cod in a caper butter. All fresh and tasty.

We enjoyed a family Christmas celebration here for 9 people and were really impressed. The service was friendly and efficient and the food was fantastic. My lemon sole was the nicest bit of fish I’ve had in a while and the fish & chips looked amazing. The tacos were great too. Such a great selection, good drinks menu and plenty for kids, as well as an activity sheet that kept them quiet for ages! And last but not least the view is amazing! Will definitely be back!

Best fish and chips around. First class restaurant, lovely staff. Thanks.

This is the easiest review I have ever done we called in this afternoon we didn’t expect much to be open at 2 pm but Coleman’s was open and the restaurant was quite busy we got a chip butty and mushy peas to takeaway we sat in the car and ate them firstly they are a bit more expensive than other places and the portion size wasn’t the biggest that being said they were the best chips I have ever had they were absolutely unbelievable proper chunky old style chips with a golden colour and the mushy peas were delicious I would highly recommend calling in you won’t be disappointed

Seafood platter was lovely, shared between two people. I will definitely be returning.

Lovely food, especially the oysters. Would definitely go back. Service was good & staff were extremely attentive & polite & friendly. The portions are generous too, we couldn’t eat all our mains .

We have been many times and service and food always excellent. While they can't currently cater for gluten free they were very professional and understanding at our most recent visit when they apologised for not being able to guarantee that one of our parties meal would be free from gluten. We erred on the side of caution and decided to go elsewhere however the staff could not have been more helpful.

Best seafoods ever,we love it.🙏👍Highly Recommended 🥰

Lovely fresh fish dishes, and great fish and chips. The view and staff are great.

Best fish and chips in South Shields

Ask for large fish look at photo this is a average fish not large poor value for money chips average better in North shields by a country mile

Went with a couple of friends. Food was delicious, a little pricey for fish and chips but worth the extra money in my opinion. Food was cooked perfectly, service was quick and polite. A place I plan to visit again

Take Away below restaurant, the Best!!

A great setting with fabulous food highly recommended

I hope the management read their reviews? It's the second time I've been disappointed. The fish was covered in greasy soft batter that tasted awful. Either stop what you're doing or change your staff. £48.00 for two.

Absolutely lovely food – fresh and delicious!

Ordered online for collection, great service

Fabulous food and location especially on a sunny day or early evening as the view out to sea is lovely. The staff were all very friendly and the service was excellent. The only minor issue is that the sound quality is not good. Think it could be because of the shape of the building. This would definitely not put me off going again

We dined here on Saturday and while the food was really good, there were a few issues. Overall the food and service were good, except that it felt very, very rushed. We were repeatedly asked if we were finished with our food, so that even if you put your cutlery down for a second to rest they were jumping on you wanting to clear away. I ended up just letting them take my main away when I wasn't finished - not great when spending £30 on a main! My wine was also taken away before I was finished and desert was taken about five minutes after it was served. We spent over £100 on a meal for two and were in and out in about 90 minutes, just not what you want for a special date night. Like I say food was great, staff were friendly but the fact we felt so rushed just put a bit of a downer on our evening so we wouldn't rush back. Can't fault the food, but being rushed out just doesn't make you feel like a valued customer but more like you're on a conveyor belt and they just want the next person in!

*A Religious Experience: Colman’s Seafood Temple, South Shields* I decided to set off on pilgrimage over to South Shields recently. My previous experience of this seaside town was the biblical flooding post-Great North Run of 2023 AD. Little did I know it was also the Mecca of Fish & Chips. I was warmly welcomed by the apostles of seafood, otherwise known as staff. As a fundamentalist, I opted for the cod supper, with mushy peas and homemade tartar sauce (none of the heathen stuff out of the squeezie packet). Cooked to order, and shortly after being anointed with salt and vinegar, I had my sustenance in hand within 8 minutes. The cod was like heavenly manna, chunky and caressed around angelic batter. The chips were sublime, comprising an unearthly inner softness encased within a crispy halo. The mushy peas completed the trinity; vitality emanating from their green hue. The refreshing homemade tartar sauce lifted the whole experience to ethereal heights. Bright and beautiful; the balance of mayonnaise, chopped capers, pickles, lemon and herbs was utterly divine. A real revelation for my taste buds, and no greater testament to a higher being. Amen to that.