Fort Cafe & Take Away in Shetland Islands

The fish was good but the onion rings were the worst. And this is traditional so only salt and vinegar for flavor. This is the second time in Scotland I have had onion rings and I could not tell if there was anything there but batter. People were nice.

I've had fish and chips 4 times in the past two weeks while traveling the UK and this one was by far the worst value for money. Tourist trap? Guess we're spoilt for quality in Australia. The younger girl behind the counter was nice enough.

That is easily the best takeout chippy I’ve had in Scotland. I’m the son of a trawlerman from Hartlepool and know my Old man would say the same. Epic is not too strong a word for the fish I just had.

Absolutely delicious fish and chips. Super reasonable prices. Not much seating but it is primarily a take away place.

Went twice when In lerwick great food 😋

Best fish & chips in Lerwick. Cash only!

Called in for my final meal on the Shetland Isles. Opted for haggis and chips with a pickled egg. Fancied sitting out in glorious sunshine. Other folk had the same idea so I ended up on the dock. That said probably my favourite of the three chippies I visited during my stay. Really good chips, the haggis did what it needed to and when I asked for a little salt and plenty of vinegar, they delivered. No photos as my mind was on the food!! You'll need cash to pay here but plenty of cashpoints only minutes away and means that the money is theirs.

This was so good!! Best in the area!! Affordable and so tasty! Please go there. Service is lovely. Friendly and great staff+calm atmosphere!👍🏾👌🏾

The quintessential bucket list fish n chips destination in the United Kingdom. You go to the counter and take away, the freshest, lightest, and most incredible fish you will ever find. The chips are also 10 of 10. They will liberally apply vynegar and then wrap it in paper. Take it outside and sit on the picnic bench and enjoy. Truly special.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at what I can confidently say is the best fish and chips I've ever tried. The moment I took my first bite, I was blown away by the freshness and flavor of the fish. It was perfectly battered, crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside, showcasing the quality of the ingredients used. The chips were equally impressive—golden, fluffy, and seasoned to perfection, making them the ideal companion to the fish. What truly sets this place apart from others, including those in London, is the attention to detail in their preparation. Each dish is crafted with care, and you can taste the difference. However, I must mention that the service could use some improvement. While the staff was friendly, there were moments of delay that detracted from the overall experience. A more attentive and efficient service would elevate this gem to an even higher level. Overall, I highly recommend this fish and chips spot for anyone looking for an authentic and delicious experience. Just be prepared for a wait during busy hours, as it's clearly a favorite among locals. I can't wait to return for another round!

One of the best fish and chips I’ve had in Scotland. You can definitely feel the freshness of the fish.

Quick and easy... we ate "rolls" with Haggis and Black pudding and it was super tasty. Sat outside in the sun and ate.

Based upon other Google reviews we chose this chippy for a Shetland fish supper and we were not disappointed! The fish tasted super-fresh, the batter was yummy and the chip really quite tasty too. Just be ware that they only accept cash payments.

Everything here is deep fried; even the pizza (never heard of a deep fried pizza). The burger is simply a fried frozen cutlet from a supermarket (and with no buns, seriously)! Takes only cash (really, in this age!!). The people at the counter are dour and unfriendly.

It’s our favourite and regular chippy

I saw a big lineup and since I love fish and chips I had to try a piece. Food: 4/5 - fish wasn’t too greasy. I wasn’t in the mood for chippys Service: 4/5 - friendly server. Note cash only place Ambiance:4/5 - limited seating off to the side

The Fort Cafe & Take Away can be described in four words. "The Fort Chippy Is The Best Chippy On Earth." It is truly the pinnacle of seafood cuisine that even puts the expensive fancy restaurant to shame. This is why people should come to Shetland, not the wildlife, not the scenery and definitely not the OTHER food. They should only come for the Fort Chippy. No where else. Just the Fort Chippy.

Wonderful fish and chips, well worth the wait in line! We were lucky enough to get a table. Even if we didn't get a chance to eat in, I would have gladly stood in the street eating my fish and chips. They were THAT good!

Great Haddock....very fresh. Pity it wasn't bigger!

classic fish and chips that are buttery and crisp. chips are also real good.

Traditional fish & chip shop with a few tables to eat in. Tasty food and speedy service.

Fort Cafe is always a nice treat, it felt nice to sit in after a good while of that option not being available. Prices are fair for the quality of the food available recommend anyone visiting Shetland to stop by the Fort Chippy while your in Lerwick. Won't be disappointed.

Had to be the best fish I've ever had. It had so much flavor and was cooked perfectly.

Seems like the art of frying fish is long dead! Luke warm, soggy batter and tasteless rubbery fish inside. Cooked fish handled by hand, ew! Bad tasting oil. What a waste.

We had the largest portion of chips and 2 cod, this cost £17.70 and I felt the portion of chips was small for the price, the food itself was nice

We’re from the US and were visiting the UK for the first time. We are by no means fish and chips connoisseurs. This was the first fish and chips place we went to and no other place topped it the rest of the trip. It was absolutely incredible.

Solid hole-in-the wall. It is what it is.....but I've enjoyed the food.

Gorgeous haddock and chips - my first visit to Lerwick, and the Fort Cafe got it spot on with fish and chips on a Friday. Would definitely recommend 😊

Delicious fish & chips! The staff are hard-working and are great to chat with. Together, we figured out and broke down the ambivalent taste of Irn Bru.

Delicious fish & chips. Large portion that is perfect for two people in between meals.

Big piece of fish, nice chips! Very fresh fish, great place!

I'm visiting and that was the nicest fish and chips I ever had.

Great here, huge portion of fish & chips, one is enough for 2 people.

Great fish and chips! A must if you are in Lerwick.

Highley recommended! Very good fish and chips! Staff are fantastic and very accommodating.

Great chippy, food is tasty and prices are good. Super busy when we were there, the team were working hard.

Excellent fish and chips - no indoor seating any more but still the best chippy in Lerwick

Awsome food in the middle of the night. Just after the pub ;)

Very good haddock fish! Nice ladies serving. Highly recommend take away!

Take away only. Great fish and chips. White pudding was also well cooked.

Had scampi and chips with curry sauce, chips were hollow and full of oil ,scampi was just mush. Curry sauce tasted as if it was full of sugar.. disappointed

It's a shame that there is no longer any option to eat on site. Great fish and chips, whenever I'm in Lerwick I stop by!

Excellent food from helpful friendly staff.. cash only though..

Always a good feed but turning quite expensive! 🙂

Great fish & chips - perhaps not on a par with award winning chippies like the Anstruther fish bar (in its hayday), but a more than acceptable experience nonetheless, especially on a cold, wet windy April day. Note that the Fort is just a takeaway now, with no sit in café.

Great Fish and chips has gone thru a few managements changes but latest seems to do a fine fish supper at last . KEEP IT UP

Possibly the best chippy in Shetland. Always great food, and excellent service. Cash only, but there is an ATM just along the road.

Fried seafood and vegan delicacies

Good ok , staff a bit surely. Doesn't do dine in

One of the best chippers in Shetland from my experiences. Fish is crispy and tastes nice with the chips being seasoned well. I know it's just meant to be fast food style but this is a good meal and would come back here again whenever I need the fish and chip fix 🥲 don't go elsewhere for your fish and chips as there are some bad places

Best fish and chip shop in Shetland. Polite, unassuming and efficient service. Breaded fish is now only available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Excellent food and friendly service .

Superb chips but no card payment is a real pain and outdated.

The best fish & chips I have ever eaten. The fish is super tasty and not very oily, and the potatoes are excellent. I recommend it 100%. But I don't give 5 stars because the staff was quite unfriendly and serious with me...

I was looking forward to eating here. Unfortunately the establishment only accepts cash. So beware cruise people

Wonderful fish and chips served by lovely people.

Would say the best chip shop in lerwick. Has a good selection of food.

Fish and chips. And a good helping lovely food.

Tasty food. Plenty of choice including veggie and vegan options. Friendly helpful staff.

Great fish and chips. Best in town!! Recommend by Catherine, our tour guide.

In my opinion The Fort Cafe has the best Fish Supper on the Island. The staff are friendly and helpful. Definitely worth a visit if you're looking for a great Fish & Chip!

Best fish and chips in Shetland

Excellent food, very friendly staff, reasonable prices, thank you guy's keep up the good work

Lovely food, quick service, friendly staff!

In my opinion - THE BEST fish and chips u can get here on island.

I'm only a lowly American in Shetland on a visit, but HOLY MOLY this is the GREATEST FISH & CHIPS I'VE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE. Cannot recommend more highly. The fish is so substantial and tastes amazing, and the chips are perfect. So glad I came.

Great chips, lovely haggis, not bad gravy. Definitely better than the other chippy I tried in Lerwick.

Fish and chips were excellent, no complaints whatsoever

It was ... ok. The portions were generous but overall a bit greasier and soggier than one would hope for, even from just a normal chippie. The chicken nuggets were actually meat (not reconstituted) which was nice and the fish itself was tasty enough, hence the 3rd star. Beware, cash only!

Terrific Fish and Chips, always fresh fish (as you'd expect) but beautifully cooked. Only negative is the "cash only" payment method!

my second fish and chips on shetland. very similar but slightly better than frankies, ordered a large fish and chip which is 2 regular size and chips, and the chips were the issue. the quality was "ok" but the portion size was very small. with the caton of peas which as frankies was £2, frankies peas were better, total was over £16, shocked at the price of fish on the island, thought would be more reasonable. give it a try youself if your in lerwick

The best fish and chips on the planet.

Some of the best fish and chips I've had. Not much else to say really.

The best Fish-and-Chips I have ever eaten!!!

You canna go wrong wi a Fort Chippy. They're the best in Shetland. I've been eating an occasional chippy from them since about 1993. I've never found a chip shop that's better

This is definitely one of my favourite fish and chip shops, not just in Shetland but anywhere. Lovely fresh fish, and fantastic chips. They do not accept card payments at the moment, it's cash only. So just remember to have cash available. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

Nice friendly staff, and excellent chippy.

Decent chippy, worth visiting. Tho iv never been keen on the chips. Not crispy and sometimes have an aftertaste of fish like they’ve been fried in the same oil

Always great food here with massive portions. Served quickly too!

Best fish and chips in my life, seriously. Many locals come here to queue to pick up the fish and take home.

The BEST fish and chips!!!!!!!! and very nice service

It is the perfect place for food, a wide variety all cooked fresh, and drinks from soft to alcoholic, again another wide variety. The staff are excellent and always have time to talk about the food and what they have as specials, i just love the fjar, brilliant.

If you like grease coming out of everything you have ordered this is your place. Been to plenty chipys and never seen as much grease drip from my food than this place

Beautiful fish very good variety of other greasy foods lol love it

Best haddock I've ever had (usually don't like it but this is really fresh)

The best fish n chips on the island *****

Always a good feed of fresh food. This is the one to go to.

Always fresh cooked food best fish and chips in Lerwick

Amazing fish fresh every week day

Brill fish and chips, but tourist ripp off prices.

Asked for a jumbo battered and was told it was actually bettered black pudding. 100x better than what I went in wanting! Very good chips too. Best takeaway I've had in a long time.

Quite possibly the best fish and chips in Shetland if not Britain. A must for any connoisseur of fish and chips

Fairly consistent food. Nice to sit in. Good choices on menu.

Sturdy and plentiful food in a traditional fish and chips shop. Small, cramped dining room. Good value for the money.

It's ok but could be cheaper for what it is

Lovely meals, would recommend. Homemade chips were great as was everything else.

Passable Fish and chips. Portion size bit stingy.

Fastest fish and chips in the Shetlands.

Good food great service, clean and well kept

The best fish & chips I have ever had. The service could be a little more friendly, but it wasn’t bad - just totally indifferent. It didn’t impact the quality of the food though 😉 I used the takeaway, not the café. The fish was fresh and fried to the exact level when the batter is cooked through, but the fish is not yet tough. The chips were really good as well. I’ll definitely come back if I’m ever in Shetlands again.