Crosby's Fish And Chips in Southend-on-Sea

Very delicious food, the service is top notch, fast service and very kind owner

Myself & my daughter who was visiting from Gloucester fancied fish & chips. We googled vegan fish & chips nearby. Alberts hospitality was fantastic. The place is very small but also very busy which speaks volumes. Both traditional & vegan fish was delicious….but to be honest it will always be the excellent hospitality that wins the day for us. ❤️❤️

Such friendly service from Albert, couldn’t do enough for us! I’m also so happy that there is a vegan friendly fish and chip shop in Southend! The vegan options were delicious and some of the best I’ve tried, thank you we’ll be back ❤️

I cannot rave enough about this place. The best fish and chips I’ve had in a long time - crunchy, melt-in-the-mouth batter and chips and the owner is the friendliest, most attentive person - he clearly loves his work and his customers. Highly recommended - I will be back!

Probably the best fish and chips that I’ve had in years!! I got the medium cod and chips and my friend got a large haddock and chips. The portions were excellent. The chips were delicious. The fish actually tasted like fish and the service was charming and helpful when we asked advice, I would absolutely come here again.

It was a nice experience and good food 😉

Albert was so incredibly kind to me and my siblings. The ice cream he served us was the best I’ve ever had. Incredible customer service. This is the only place I’ll go for anything now!! Thank you Albert. :)

Perfect! Chips… Fish… Vegan Fish… Battered Sausage… Lovely conversation and genuine Love for what they are doing! Will be making this my 20min drive away Regular! Thank you!

Owner hosting guest and serving really fresh fish

They do the best ice cream and the owner was an absolute character! Greatly recommend for high quality service!

Albert's ice cream is the best in Southend

We ate at Fish & Wish as they had vegan options on the menu. and this was the only fish & chip restaurant on the seafront that advertised that they did. We were very pleased with the vegan 'fish n chips' (see picture) which tasted very nice, and came with a nice salad (not shown). The staff were very helpful and friendly. Massive portion of chips.

This restaurant has a thoughtful owner and great staff who care. Many small business should look up to them!! The fish is all I could wish for and the chips are great! Highly recommended top spot in Southend

Best fish and chips I’ve ever had in my life! They used fresh fish to cook therefore the meat is in garlic cloves shape. It tastes crunchy and fresh!

Food was amazing, ordered 4 cheeseburgers and cod and chips, was amazing. Thank you Albert for the service. Will defo come again.

Over charged us, cod was terribly bland and the chips were under cooked. Wouldn’t go back and wouldn’t recommend.

5 Stars Fish & Wish in Southend-on-Sea truly exceeded expectations. From the moment we arrived, the staff were incredibly welcoming and friendly—genuine hospitality that instantly made us feel at home. The food was absolutely top-notch. The full English breakfast was marvellous, made with fresh ingredients and featuring some of the best bacon I’ve ever tasted—crispy, flavourful, and perfectly cooked. Honestly, my only complaint is that there wasn’t more of it! We also enjoyed their delicious lattes and fluffy waffles—light, golden, and just the right amount of indulgent. The location is fantastic too, and sitting outside on a warm sunny day made the experience even better. A perfect spot to relax and enjoy great food by the sea. Highly recommend and will definitely be back!

Love the staff always so friendly and caring, food is made quick with great presentation and taste, with amazing atmosphere around. I come back here every time I’m at Southend and I never get disappointed!! Love itttttt 🫶🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank you Albert and the staff !!

I loved it here,the service were really nice ,super cosy and I loved the food . Recommend to all

Very warm and polite service. I had large haddock, chips and curry sauce and a cappuccino. All was very good quality and flavourful. Fish was crispy and fresh and curry sauce was rich. Ding dong, will come again when I'm next in town.

I was working in the area today and did a Google search for places that do gluten free food. This place came up and I’m so glad I came here. My partner also enjoyed it too. The staff were friendly and the gluten free curry sauce tasted lovely ( definitely order it if you can). Would definitely come back if ever visiting. Thank you so much for being so welcoming.

My wife and I came to visit when she was heavily pregnant, the food was absolutely excellent, clean not greasy. Fish was absolutely delicious and fresh! Chips were a lovely golden brown with a lovely flavour and bite. Albert the owner was present and was extremely accommodating and made us both feel so welcome. Will 100% be back (with our daughter when she's born) and can't recommend enough to anyone!

Searched this place out as heard good things. 16 of us had a day out. The staff were happy to get tables for us as small place. We were so grateful! The staff were all lovely and friendly. The food is honestly the best fish and chips. The chips were thick and crispy. I'd go again if only for the chips. Good food at decent prices. Highlight of our day. Highly recommend this restaurant a visit!!

Fantastic little gem on the Eastern Esplanade 😀

Lovely place to eat You can also order for home Great people Wonderful experience Food is always fresh and very tasty Can't wait to visit again 💪💪🤗🤗🤗🙏🙏🙏

One of the best fish and chips i have had in a long time thank you

Fabulous gluten free fish & chips served by happy accommodating staff. Top marks. We’ll definitely be back 😃

Was recommended this place on TikTok, so I gave it a go. Big portion sizes and tasted really good, so can't really complain, would definitely come back again!

Fish and chips were wonderfully presented, fantastically cooked and very tasty. And importantly, the fish wasn't greasy. The owner is a star, very welcoming. 😊

Very good fish & chips - extremely helpful and pleasant owner! I recommend 100%, great service

Brilliant restaurant, the fish and chips are really tasty and are a very good price. The also have gluten free options which was a bonus. Will 100% visit again.

Fish and Wish is an absolute gem! The food is always fresh, delicious, and perfectly cooked – easily the best in Southend. The service is just as impressive – warm, friendly, and genuinely welcoming every time. The hospitality is unmatched, and you can really tell they care about their customers. Oh, and the portion sizes are seriously generous – amazing value for money! Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for great food and even better service. Can’t wait to come back!

top service by the young lady!! worth every penny!!! try it yourself. amiela top notch

Came here for the first time, met Amelia and she was so so comforting and so kind! She made us feel welcomed and made sure we were satisfied, the best cod and chips I’ve ever had !

Very lovely staff. Emilia served us, it was my first time here and made me feel so welcome 10/10 customer service and food, highly recommend

Best service in Southend halal food, Amelia best service!

The man was very friendly and the food was lovely

Quick and great service from Amelia

Excellent fish and great service!

Great place with amazing food! The owner, who is also the chef was very welcoming and friendly. Highly recommended - best place for gluten free and vegan

Wonderful tasty Gluten free fish and chips curry sauce and mushy pea's . Very polite attentive staff will 100percent be back. So nice to eat in confidence, staff so knowledgeable of Gluten free highly recommend. 100percent gluten free safe.

We visited Southend today for our sons 2nd birthday, after looking online for fish and chip restaurants fish & wish had good reviews so we decided to visit, we were not disappointed, the food was lovely and fresh, the chips were perfect and batter on the fish thin and crispy, but I just wanted to give a special mention to the service, they were really welcoming and gave special attention to the children, after mentioning it was our sons 2nd birthday today, they brought out a waffle with a candle in and sang happy birthday, it was a lovely gesture, thank you very much again!

Staff and owner were super friendly. Food was really nice. Restaurant was dog friendly and they got him a water bowl and sliced up his sausage and brought it over when it had cooled down. Vegan options were also great. Would definitely recommend

Such a lovely greeting as we approached. You were made to feel very welcomed and care and attention was great. I would highly recommend going and we will definitely be revisiting again. Thank you

Great food. Loads of GF options and a dedicated fryer for it. Dog friendly

We had lovely fish and chips here. The food was very tasty, so I would definitely recommend it!

Very friendly staff and shop owner. The food was lovely we have tried a number of different fish dishes even the fussiest of my kids enjoyed the fishes.

Amazing food great service would definitely go back again perfect place to eat

i have been here a few times and fish and wish has never disappointed!! such a cozy place under peir hill,offering many food and drink choices that cater to many dietary requirements and allergies all the food was so fresh and came out so fast!! he even offered food and water for my fur baby ❤️(dog friendly inside aswell!!) i highly recommend this place the staff are so lovely and the owner albert is so friendly and made my visit so welcoming i will definitely come again and again!!!

An awesome little fish and chip place, on the sea front. Service was impeccable, nothing was too much trouble and they were so friendly and helpful. Being gluten free, you never know if somewhere will cater for you, but this fabulous place has it on their website and knew exactly the right questions to ask. Separate friers and GF batter, made for the an excellent fish and chips (and the chips were absolutely perfect!). Added to the fact it was a 5 min stroll from my hotel, I knew I was going to come here before I even arrived in Southend! Thank you

Lovely food, and very helpful welcoming staff

Visited Southend on Sunday with the family and after a lovely stroll down the Pier, we fancied some classic fish and chips. We tried Fish & Wish for the very first time, and it did not disappoint! Although it’s only a small shop, we were lucky to be offered a table just as someone was leaving, which was super convenient. We initially considered getting a takeaway but decided to eat in after receiving such a warm welcome, it honestly would have felt rude not to! The food was fresh, tasty, and exactly what we were hoping for. No complaints at all. What really stood out, though, was the service. It was absolutely fantastic, something you don’t come across as often these days. The staff were genuinely accommodating, especially with us having a buggy and our baby fast asleep. Overall, we felt we received great value, delicious food, and hospitality with a smile. Highly recommend and would definitely visit again!

I visited this lovely fish and chip restaurant in Southend with my partner and we had an amazing experience. We ordered the fish and chips and the calamari with chips—both were absolutely delicious, some of the best we've ever had! The fish was fresh, the batter was perfectly crispy, and the calamari was cooked just right. On top of that, the service was fantastic—friendly, fast, and welcoming. Highly recommend this place and we’ll definitely be coming back!

PERFECT variety for different diets, very clean, friendly staff and fresh food reasonably priced. I will definitely be coming back !

“Crispy, golden perfection!” I had the pleasure of trying the fish and chips here, and I was seriously impressed. The batter was light and crispy without being greasy, and the fish inside was flaky and fresh. The chips were thick-cut, perfectly salted, and had that satisfying crunch on the outside with a soft center. Everything was served piping hot, and the tartar sauce was tangy and delicious. Classic comfort food done right—highly recommend!

Can I just say so far the best restaurant I have been to in Southend the owner was so nice gave my children lollipops the best service will come again lovely food

Great food. Lovely servers. Can’t recommend enough.

Alberto was so friendly and accommodating. We will be back there soon

Halal friendly! What a lovely restaurant. Very welcoming

Amazing fish and chips. Very thick cut chunky chips made a lovely change from cheap chippy chips! Fresh fish with a slice of lemon always ticks the box. Thank you

One of the nicest fish and chips I've had, and such a lively owner, would definitely recommend. Tina, Anne, Carol and Donna day trippers. 😀

One of the best fish and chips in town 🤩 we go especially from london to have Mr Alberts fish and chips 🍟. His food is top quality and very fresh and clean. They have very clean bathroom and the portions are massive. Dogs allowed with water provided and super kind to kids with lollipops 🍭 given. They have separate fryers for customers with specific allergies. They provide gluten free alternatives including sauces. Location just near the pier with amazing atmosphere Mr Albert is very welcoming and kind. You will definitely leave very full and happy 😊 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Food and service is very good. Staff are warm and welcoming. Great place and affordable food price.

Very nice food and lovely staff. Best fish and chips in southend.

Had lunch at Fish and Wish today, my wife is Coeliac so needs GF options. She said the Gluten Free batter on the fish was the best she has had in ages. We all enjoyed the food a lot. It's a little gem of a place, the waiting staff were lovely, and the chef was great, he made a point of comi g to speak to us about my wife's allergies and said that they take extra care and cook everything in seperate fryers to ensure no gluten cross contamination. We especially noticed that despite being very busy the staff working for him were treated really well, it's easy to forget manners when busy but everything he asked them to do came with a please and thank you. We'll definitely be back.

Very tasty and fresh fish 🐟 enjoyed! Fries were crispy and tasty 😋 very friendly staff! Everything clean and tidy! Perfect I will come back 👍Thank you very much

Absolutely brilliant place to have a meal!! The host is an amazing guy, we were pleased to have a meal and be here, we are from london and I’m gonna be here everytime I come.

Fresh food ,highly recommended.

Lovely experience, friendly gentleman, dog friendly and was even given her sausage cut up. Will most certainly be going back and the food was very good tasty portion. Thankyou fully recommend

Came here, ordered fish and chips wanted something traditional! We wanted fresh potatoe chips (traditional) but what we were served was frozen chips, almost identical to what Iceland sell (no offence to Iceland) no taste..shocking to serve fish with chips like this..when you eat this dish..you eat abit of the fish and the chip and it compliments the flavours! This is was just not worth our £15 per dish..! As for the fish..it was cold inside..! If you want fresh fish and chips and traditional this is not the place sadly...even though the owner is a nice smiley chap!

Very nice Fish and chip shop on the south end seafront and had the best cod and haddock ever. Not oily and very crispy and well cooked. The staff member on shift was very welcoming and warm so I highly recommend a visit while in at Southend on sea 🌊

Unexpected gem on the seafront. Inside dog friendly seating and delicious fish and chips. Great atmosphere that's warm and friendly. The milkshakes (we love the banana) are incredible, straight from my childhood. 1000/10! Wouldn't change a thing and this will now be our target for seaside fish and chips!

Good service Fresh food Good portion Good prices

It's really nice chips and a lovely food and nice waitress and everything's just nice

Very accommodating restaurant. We have four people in our group with two elderly and given that we only ordered two dishes, the waiters and owner are very welcoming and allowed us to occupy a table for 4 while the restaurant is busy. Food is great, we had the skate and cod and both the fish and fries are nicely cooked!

I went in with the family to have dinner on a whim, they were very busy but also very accommodating by moving tables together so we could sit inside together. I have eaten at other venues on the same strip before and not been impressed with the quality of the batter, as you can see from my pictures it is clean oil cooked to a lovely golden crisp finish. When I struggled to finish my food I was offered a box to take the rest away for later, which I am happy to say was finished eventually. The front of house staff were lovely and the chef made sure everything was cooked to perfection, I would highly recommend the fried halloumi burger if you are a cheese lover. The Kids rarely have take away that is not in a bun, this time they went for the kids cod and chips and cleaned the plates. I have looked at the negative reviews and I note they are from previous owners when it was a different business. I would highly recommend and will be visiting again soon and this will be my go to shop in the summertime.

What an amazing place we was so welcomed fresh little flowers on the table. Food was fresh and amazing 🙌 the halloumi burger was the best I had ever eaten the kids loved the food and Albert offered them more when they had finished 🥰 great service and such a lovely restaurant would recommend to everyone 🙌

The owner couldn’t be more welcoming and helpful. Lots of vegan options including vegan fish, several options of burger, plus sausages. They even have vegan mayo - what a dream. All wrapped up in super friendly service.

Friendly and welcoming staff, food was great (beetroot burger & chips). The chips especially were perfect; crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside 👌🏻. 5* food hygiene rating and it's a 5* from us too :)

We had a great experience at Fish & Wish, the owner Albert is very kind and tries to make you feel at home. The food was fresh and tasty and the interior is outstanding compared to what you’re used to in a Fish and Chips shop, which makes the experience even better in my opinion. Pure class! We came from Belgium and we will certainly go there again.

Lovely owner, super friendly and chilled out. Great experience. Lovey vegan food!

Fantastic food. Its a super restaurant

Such a lovely little place, staff are so welcoming and helpful! Great to see so many vegan options, and portion sizes are generous!

This is one of the only typical seaside fish & chip shops (You know the kind, feels very authentic) that really well signposts their vegan/veggie options and is confident in their ability to accommodate dietary restrictions. The vegan fish & chips were lovely, I suppose I have technically had better vegan fish before but at a much higher cost, this was great food for such a reasonable price. The staff member working today (Owner, perhaps?) was really proud of this fact which was lovely to hear, felt like our dietary needs were taken seriously and he was also genuinely really nice and the place was welcoming.

Lovely food and super friendly atmosphere with a really nice staff.

Had a lovely dining experience. The food was tasty and good sized portions. Gluten free options were available and tasted just as good! Staff were friendly. Definitely coming back and please continue gluten free options.

Fantastic service and delightful food.

Alberto went above and beyond to support us on a rainy, cold winter day. He welcomed our family and served the best fish & chips we ever had in the South End Sea. The food was delicious, and the service was welcoming. Honestly, I recommend it, and we are coming back.

Lovely food , best gluten free fish and chips … great service .. will be back

Food tasted great, friendly and lovely staff. Quick service. Couldn't ask for more.

I highly recommend this lovely little restaurant, as a coeliac I was made to feel so reassured and confident to eat. The owner is very friendly and knowledgeable, the food was delicious and a very generous portion. Thank you very much!

Best fish and chips in southend on sea

Best gluten free fish and chips in southend on sea

I had the pleasure of dining at Fish & Wish recently, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience. From the moment I walked in, I was warmly welcomed by the Albert (owner),whose friendly and approachable demeanor instantly made me feel at home. The genuine care and attention to detail were evident throughout the entire meal. Not only was the food absolutely delicious, but the service was top-notch. The owner went out of their way to ensure that everything was perfect, taking the time to check in and make sure we were enjoying ourselves. It’s rare to find such a personal touch in today’s dining scene, and it truly made the experience memorable. I highly recommend “ FISH & WISH”to anyone looking for great food, a warm atmosphere, and outstanding hospitality. I will definitely be returning soon! Santosh Ranjan

Located near the pier, Fish and Wish is a great spot for fish and chips. While it might not be the very best I’ve had, it ranks high. The fish is fresh, perfectly cooked, with crispy golden batter, and the portions are just right. What truly stands out is the staff – incredibly kind and caring, adding a warm touch to the experience.

Very very tasty cod and chips ample portions great service very friendly

Great food and really lovely friendly staff, we went in a group of ten (prebooked) and they catered happily for various dietary requirements. Good fun, good meal.

The place is absolutely amazing! The food was prepared quickly and it tasted great; would definitely recommend this place if you're ever hungry in the area. As to the service, the best I ever had. The owner is really kind and helpful, and I was able to have a great conversation with him; and I hope more people can come here and appreciate this restaurant so it can get the recognition and business it deserves! Will definitely be coming back here if I come back to Southend!

Came with a large party of 8 adults and 5 babies, and they were so friendly and accomodating despite the very limited space inside (probably usually space inside for 15, and seats outside.) I got the jumbo sausage and chips for £8 and a strawberry milkshake for £4. The milkshake was lovely, the sausage just fine and the chips very crunchy and beautiful colour. I personally prefer soft chips to absorb vinegar.

Had an order for takeaway and it was amazing,so inclusive for allergies as my daughter is gluten free and the menue gives so many options for her to choose from which I love,not many places have this so I am so happy fish and wish offer such a variety Highly recommend