Kingfisher Fish & Chip Restaurant in Craven

We came here not knowing any review or the place itself. We came on a Thursday evening about 6pm, were greeted politely and shown to a table. The server provided us with menus and came back five minutes later to take our order. Prices are reasonable, portions are a good size and the service and food were excellent. I don't always believe the odd negative review of Fish n Chip Restaurants as not all positive reviews are recorded, just the negative ones. We will definitely be returning when we are in the area again.

This is a lovely restaurant with wonderful food and great staff.. We call in fairly regularly and are never disappointed.

I find it extremely disappointing and unacceptable to encounter arrogant staff members, particularly when they are barely 12 years old. The staff at this establishment not only mis-sold me an item but also had the audacity to suggest charging me because they were unable to fulfill my complete order. To make matters worse, they even forgot an item while packing my order, something I only realised when I got home. As an adult, I am appalled by the lack of respect and professionalism displayed by these young employees. With the exception of the grill man, the entire staff roster seems to consist of inexperienced kids who lack the basic understanding of how to interact with customers. When I reached out to the manager to address the issue, I was met with a dismissive attitude and a refusal to rectify the situation, citing a lack of available staff who were willing to work for them. In light of this regrettable experience, I strongly advise others to go elsewhere! Based on other reviews across social media It is evident that this particular business is failing to meet even the most basic expectations of customer care, and I urge potential patrons to seek out establishments that value customer satisfaction.

Went with my daughter and her family again,everything absolutely spot on , excellent quality fish (I'm from Grimsby and been involved in the fish industry ),service was lovely ,well done !.

Food was fine when it eventually arrived. We got there ten to six. Sat around for 15 mins whilst orders were taken from tables who had arrived after us. Que sera. Our order was taken, drinks came, no food. We watched food going to several tables who arrived after us. When we asked whether our fish and chips might arrive soon we were told, apologetically, that they had forgotten to process our order. Fine, no problem, it happens, one of those things. But instead of just bringing some fish and chips out, we sat and watched fish and chips going to other tables, some of who arrived after they had told us they had forgotten to process our order. It's fish and chips. Just chuck a couple of extra fish in and bring them out, surely not that hard. We were not complaining but they volunteered to us they would knock 50% off the bill. Didn't ask for it but it was a good gesture and we accepted Food eventually arrived. It was good. Took an hour to serve us 3 portions of fish and chips. Some folks had come after us, eaten, paid and left before ours arrived. Bizarre. Anyway we finished the food and went to pay. Charged full price. No sign of the 50% discount they offered. Couldn't be bothered arguing and it looked like the kind of place where they might have knocked it off the waitresses money so I just paid and left Won't go back. Pitiful

This was my 2nd visit and didn’t disappoint. Wanted the large haddock special again but they didn’t have this today, so had the large cod with chips, mushy peas, tea, tartare sauce and white sliced bread and butter. The restaurant was exceptional clean and as customers left, the staff quickly cleared tables, cleaned and reset. Staff were also very polite and friendly at all times. My order was quickly taken and within 10mins it was delivered. Everything was top quality produce wise and perfectly cooked. No grease or oil left on the food or plate and everything hot. Batter was lovely and crisp

Absolutely brilliant staff with great waiting manner which was warm and inviting the food was great and consistent as we’ve been before A** rating

We had a family get together of 12 and the service was absolutely spot on, food arrived quickly and was most enjoyable and the staff couldn't do enough for us. Would certainly recommend.

We called again yesterday afternoon, ate inside. Again good service and good food. We've called about five times in the last 6/9 mths.(Live about 40 miles away) Always been the same good fish n chips, perfectly cooked and presented.

Stood at the counter for 15 mins before the lad frying the fish came out to sit us down , then went back to frying .. no apron , no handwashing and dipping fish by hand. Tables sticky and place looks generally scruffy . Waiter arrived and we ordered .. food came 15 mins later - fish was greasy and chips white as hell. No tartare sauce available ! Overpriced rubbish and wont be returning !!

Called for a late lunch today. The welcome and staff were lovely, helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The freshly cooked lovely food was delicious. We had senior meals and it was a perfect choice. All hot and crispy, the mushy peas were really good too. We had a large pot of tea which had enough tea bags in to make a really good cup. Thank you

Fabulous midweek lunch with my dad. Lovely big car park, friendly efficient staff nice seating inside. Senior citizens special for £10:95 he had coffee, scampi chips mushy peas and salad. I asked for fish goujons not actually on the main menu but they obliged and I couldn’t believe how big they were: gorgeous fish. Can highly recommend this place for a good fish dinner.

First and last visit to this local fish shop. The food was terrible. Dry luke warm chips and very thin oily fish. Waste of £9 - never again I am afraid the food went in the bin.

I ate in the restaurant as it was quiet (post lunchtime rush 2.30ish) and was very pleased with my experience. Friendly and professional staff served me and I had the haddock special with chips, mushy peas and bread and butter, wash down with a large pot of tea. Couldn’t fault any item; the prime fish fillet was expertly cooked and not a drop of oil/grease insight. Lovely crisp chips with fluffy insides and even the bread and butter was fresh (no hard dried up crusts). Will definitely return soon!

We called here last Saturday. Fish n chips n a cuppa in the car. Had a ride out from South Yorks. Called quite a few times. These fish n chips are the best, perfectly cooked.The Staff are the best too.

Good little chippy, consistent with the food and service. Like sitting in and having a pot of Tea which makes a nice change. Would recommend and call again. Mr & Mrs Fussy

Myself and my son visited this restaurant after driving from Bristol to visit a family friend in Airedale Hospital we were given a choice of tables on our arrival our waitress explained the menu in detail and we decided on the Cod Special With tea bread and butter also a Steak Pie with Chips and Gravy our meals arrived within 10 minutes we both enjoyed our meal also due to the size of our Fish dish we shared overall a very enjoyable meal and competivley priced

My friend and I ate here for the first time. We both had the standard haddock and chips and they were utterly gorgeous. Perfectly cooked and not remotely greasy. The young man who took our order was very friendly and efficient. We'll definitely pay a return visit and would thoroughly recommend The Trawlerman to anyone.

very bad food the chips were burt and very hard and the fish was not good and had to put most of it in the bin the price was 8.95 not worth that for food like that

Takeaway- Overcooked, low quality potato/ chips. Thin tasteless fish. Very disappointing. I would give this place a miss.

I've been several times with my relatives and we always go on and on about how brilliant the food is here. It's not posh but my goodness it's good! And a great deal is available to seniors

Chips were ok the fish was the thinnest haddock I've ever seen. Could basically only eat a third of it.... The thinnest bits were just skin and batter. Mushy peas a small portion too. In essence paid £11 for something which was probably only worth £5.50. There are better places around.

Always love coming here! The restaurant has a nice ambience.. and good decor. The lovely staff greeting you on entering are always smiling. We were asked where we'd like to sit.. and given a little time to look at the menu. As soon as we felt ready to order we were greeted again by a friendly member of staff and our order was taken. All food is freshly cooked and very generous portions were served. I had the standard size fish and chips with mushy peas and a pot of tea. Delicious!! Will definitely be visiting again very soon. Thank you.

I have been visiting the Trawlerman for quite a while and always get great food with friendly service from both takeaway and restaurant. Food is always hot, fresh and very tasty and the staff are always super friendly and helpful.

Best fish and chips I’ve had in a long time , waitress was really busy and handled it brilliantly , definitely will be coming back

We are regular customers here and today, we were absolutely shocked at what we were served. A fish, that thin it was barely there, the curry sauce ... thicker than cement and tasteless. We shall certainly not return and will make our family & friends aware of the disappointing food that was served.

Five family members enjoyed fish n chips with tea and soft drinks. The staff were efficient and friendly in their service of 5 excellent meals. Highly recommended

Got fish n chips takeout and was left feeling short changed when the fish was so thin it was barely there. Nearly £7 for each fish (no chips with that!) and we are still hungry. If you are going to take advantage with your inflated prices, then at least have the decency to serve a decent sized portion. We will not be coming back.

To be honest 2 stars is being kind I'm sorry to say! I am a regular visitor on my way home from work to grab tea from the takeaway for my family. The last 2 times have not been great but this evening Thursday 14th September is going to be the last. It was around 16.45, there were people sat outside eating and I was the only one in the takeaway. The young lad frying smiled a couple of times in my direction and after 5 minutes of no one coming to the counter to serve me started looking into the restaurant awkwardly, then asked if I wanted any fish, I confirmed I did. 5 minutes later a young girl finally came to serve me, no smile, no greeting and looked like she was having a bad day, order taken she disappeared again. She came back eventually and started serving up my order "do you want salt and vinegar" she asked which I confirmed, she then threw the order on the counter open and stared at me, eventually I realised she wanted me to do the s and v myself, no problem, the staff normally do it for you, I did it myself finished and she stood and stared at me until I closed the boxes with the food in myself too she then put them in a bag, carefully, and then launched the curry sauce and beans ( I ordered peas) into the bag followed by the tea cakes. She then proceeded to put the bag on the counter, no thank you, no goodbye, no smile. This all took 27 minutes from entering to leaving, from a fish and chip shop for takeaway at tea time! Far far too long! Now the food, what's going on, portions used to be good and the food tasty, the last couple of times it has been average at best, tonight the fish was small and as thin as card tasteless and tough the handful of chips were the scrapings out of what was left, small bitty and hard. I don't know if there has been a recent change of hands or management, the people frying are definitely not the same people and none of the happy smiley chatty staff are around it seems. Disappointing as this was one of the best chippies in the area, tonight I might as well of thrown the 20 quid in the bin!

We ate in the restaurant today, aug bank holiday Sunday , first visit ever. We were greeted at the door by a delightful young lady who showed us to our table . The restaurant was very clean, tables well set out and with nice comfortable furniture. The young man who took our order was friendly, polite and did his job well. We had the standard haddock n chips inc. tea for two people. Within two or three minutes the tea was served and not much later so was the H&Cs. I have to say they were the best fish n chips I have had, ever. Also it's one of the very few places I've eaten where tea for two people means more than enough tea for two people. Very nice. Good toilets, very clean, tiled floor to ceiling throughout. We live in S. York's and travel to Skipton quite often, usually on the main dual carriageway. Today we travelled from Keighley on the old road to Crosshills, otherwise we didn't know the Trawlerman existed. We'll certainly be stopping by again. Thankyou.

Best chips in the area.....with great friendly service either eating in or from the takeaway counter.

Went today, had a quality meal, served by quality staff, great experience, definitely will go again 👍

fish and chip friday at its best lovely food and service a clean and well kept authentic dining experience my 1st time here and deffo be back soon i had the over 60s haddock chips and mushy peas and a large and tasty pot of...

We had a lovely meal here again this evening. The food was as good as ever, had the regular size haddock and it was spot on, really fresh and the batter just right, not too thick. We have eaten here quite a few times over...

Unscheduled stop at midday as viewing business nearby. No reservation necessary, open all day. Lunch of fish & Chips, excellent!!

Very nice staff, kealan and Tom working very hard always smiling making you feel welcome, I will always get fish and chips here.

Friends took us for a fish n chips meal Beautiful good quality fish,chips& mushy peas Great service by pleasant staff, well done to you all.

Called in on the way back from Bingley and we are glad we did, my wife had normal fish and chips with gravy, I had normal fish and chips with mushy peas. Our son had the whale fish and chips, lovely fresh fish. Enjoy

Went for takeaway fish and chips. fish was very small and over cooked hard on both sides as fish was so thin. plenty of chips. over priced dearest around. will go elsewhere.

Welcomed at the door by a lovely smileing young lady.Seated very quickley.Food absolutly delicious.Fish fluffy and so tasty very well cooked and presented.5 stars for everything thankyou

Fantastic Haddock service was prompt and pleasant. Excellent service from smiling young lady . Worth a visit for such 5 star service and food

Beautiful fish lunch.The fish is beautifully white and firm. Lovely service. Not overpriced. Yorkshire fish and chips. Simply the best.

Visited here last weekend and ate in the restaurant. All four of us had haddock, chips and mushy peas and it was sooo tasty! Crispy batter encasing flaky, white fish with perfectly cooked chips and mushy peas! The staff were accomodating and friendly and we...

Not been here for a while and glad we came back , Really tasty fish and chips cooked to order , Still the same friendly staff both agreed we shall return sooner rather than later thanks everyone 🙌🏼

Went for take away and 7 people waiting but nothing seemed to be happening 2young people were serving but neither seemed sure of what they were supposed to be doing Were quick to take orders and payments but then stood and waited 20 minutes for...

Ate here on 25.11.22 and will not be returning. Paid £5 for sausage and chips, chips were the worst I have ever had - experience eating them was almost like chewing on an elastic band - so much so ended up throwing them to the...

Our third visit to The Trawlerman and I have to say it gets better each time. Maybe just that the staff remember us which is nice. I have the 'Pensioner's special' which is enough food for me. My friend had a chip butty which was...

Great friendly service. The food was very nice and cooked fresh, Would highly recommend to anyone looking traditional fish and chips

Picked up two portions of fish and chips, fish bites and a battered sausage. All perfectly cooked, especially the chips which despite the trip home still remained crisp enough when on the plate.

Table clean and laid. Service was excellent. The fish and chips weren't... The chips were great, the coffee and tea plentiful, but the fish was a let down, it appeared overcooked and thin on the edges, we were hungry so ate it, paid and left....

Just visited as was recommended by our daughter. Too cold to eat from the take away outside so decided to sit in the restaurant. When we waited to be seated we were asked if we wanted the bill ??? Dont know how that would work...

I have been a few times and enjoyed the meals but this Bank Hol Monday it was not anywhere need it’s normal high standard . The giant Yorkshire was in fact three small and what appeared to be de frosted Yorkshire with very lumpy gravy....

Take - away review. Not good at all. Overpriced for the quality (£17 for 2 x Fish and Chips). Greasy undercooked chips, dry fish, thin batter. Very poor. Having been several times before, when it was so much better, we will not be going again.

Fab food…massive portions, great staff, nice area and spacious. Good car parking and overall great place

Been looking for a good Yorkshire fish restaurant for when we come back to Bradford to visit the parents graves at nab Wood cemetery. Absolutely nailed it. Brilliant fish,piping hot,large portions,clean restaurant, very friendly staff,decent prices. Will be back next month.

Do not eat if gluten free. Cooked in same oil/fat This is dangerous to any one who has allergies as they think cleaning bits on non gluten batter is good enough. Now very sick and unwell bloated

Fabulous food in handy location with plenty of parking. Everything cooked to order and plenty of it, was Pleasantly full when I left. The staff were nice and on the hall and when I ask for more of something it was got swiftly.

5 of us called for fish and chips about 18.00 on a Friday, the place was quite busy but not full, the young lady was really welcoming on arrival, she asked where we wanted to sit and moved tables to accommodate the 5 of us....

We have been calling in here for the last couple of years when out about on a drive around.. We always have fish and chips plus tea and coffee to eat outside in the car. Always great quality and good service. Highly recommended.

Appalling service. Ordered fish & chips, tea, bread & butter. Did not expect 3 stale pieces of crust, but then asked for some more bread, waited another 10 minutes, to receive stale white bread, Complained to a young girl, who clearly was not interested no...

First visit here and will be going back. We used the takeaway section and the family tried the fish, chips, gravy, onion rings and chicken nuggets. All were so tasty. Staff very friendly and shout out to Dave who was great and spot on with...

We ordered 3 meals from this POOR excuse of a fish and chip takeaway and what we got was Chips that were black in colour, rubbery and clearly not fresh, Fish that was overcooked, greasy and left a horrendous after taste in our mouths and...

Great fish and chips we ate in the restaurant. Great fast friendly service. Reasonable prices would recommend.

Drove past many times before on way home from’t North of Yorkshire, today the lure of fish’n’chips reeled us in…. Seated immediately as it was early doors really, not dinner time nor was it tea time, so not busy, place looked very clean inside, young...

We went early on Monday lunchtime so it was very quiet. It’s a large restaurant so we did feel a bit lost in there but we had a table by the window and the waitress took our order immediately. We only waited a few minutes...

I treat my family to lunch here today from the take away and it was totally disgusting. The batter was over greasy and the fish tasted like it had been fried twice as was hard. The mushy peas were like bullets. Will never use again....

Went in September, and ordered the Senior Citizen special which was excellent value. I cannot praise the food enough, the quality of the haddock was very good, fresh, thick white flakes and the batter the best I have tasted at ANY fish shop or restaurant,...

We called in and was a bit apprehensive after reading the recent reviews, but needn't have been. We were surprised how busy it was for a Tuesday night but were seated straight away, the menu has a great choice and is reasonable priced. We ordered...

We had driven by a few times and it looked good. We chose to buy and take back to our accommodation. The welcome was very lack lustre, they don't smile much in Yorkshire eh? Our four portions of cod and chips cost around £28. Back...

Sat in last weekend for the first time since lockdown. We waited around 20-25 minutes before after being seated by a young lad, who looked like he was asleep and couldn't be bothered. In the back ground since sitting down you could hear the gentleman...

Never sat down in the restaurant until today, I have to say it was a good choice of my Sister, in addition was my Niece and Great Niece (feeling old!) the staff were amazing and welcoming, patiently waiting until the little one chose her meal!...

Our second visit here and this time brought my Sis and her hubby. Three of us had the carvery and B in L had Scampi. The food was spot on.

Visited with my 3 grandsons and some had fish n chips others had chicken nuggets and the quality of the food was of a very high standard. The restaurant is modern and exceptionally clean with a friendly service. I will certainly visit again and recommend...

Decided to eat-in rather than have a take-away. We were greeted by Emily and shown to a table. There was only one other group eating in so it was quiet. Staff were friendly and the food was amazing. Nothing was too much trouble, staff were...

All staff friendly, accommodating and pleasant. Had a long wait for food. Starters took forever to arrive and then they did they were cold. A lady came round once we had received the food apologising for the wait. She asked what we thought of the...

Absolutely delicious and great value for money Fish huge portions and meals well cooked to order Staff lovely and very helpful Will definitely go back

Although the food is good more often than not, the portion size leaves a lot to be desired. Used to get plenty for your money but not now. The dearest chippie round here but the smallest portions by far.

Stopped off for some lunch. The fish and chips were freshly prepared and great value . Staff were very friendly and attentive. Enjoyed tremendously while sat outside in the sunshine

Having experienced both the take away and the restaurant, I find it extremely difficult to find anything negative to say. The good is excellent the service good, the demeanour of the staff always friendly. I use the takeaway at least once a week, and never had a bad or even average meal, at all times the food has been excellent.The only complaint? No, that's the wrong word, the takeaway could be improved by offering a smaller portion of chips. Many of the older generation would probably go d them a bit over facing, and if Yorkshire folk, somewhat chagrined to have to leave good food!

Fab food as always and the staff are really helpful and pleasant ....Best fish and chips in the area for sure!!!!

My regular fish and chip shop when I’m working in Crosshills, the staff are always friendly, food is excellent, good value for money, there is a takeaway with a large car park, which is accessible through the Coop petrol station, also on site is a restaurant, Sadly closed due to Covid, hope it opens soon, and seating outside too, come and give it a try........

Excellent delicious food 10/10. Manger was lovely & friendly great customer service will call again .

10/10 customer service/cleanliness/food and large portions Highly recommended Well worth a visit The staff are very friendly and welcoming

This evening We had a lovely takeout meal. Everything was cooked fresh, we couldn’t fault anything.Fish was a great portion size and was cooked to perfection.The potato scallops were out of this world. And my son loved his chicken bites.We are looking forward to visiting the cafe, when it reopens.Many thanks to Amanda for making us a lovely meal.

Worst fish ever Well overdone like chewing leather hard inedible batter and well well overpriced. SACK THE FRYER AND SHOOT THE OWNER

Being local we have visited this fish and chip shop on a number of occasions. We have always found the portions to be generous and fish to be particularly good, which would be expected considering the price of the menu. Our most recent visit has however put me off buying from here again. The portions were very small compared to previous servings. I asked for a Tcake to then get home and find a hot dog roll which was stale and very hard. One of the fish portions was burnt, as was a number of chips which also tasted very chemically. Extremely disappointing! At £17 for 1 sausage, 2 fish and chips we will definitely not be visiting again.

During lockdown we often walk past the Trawler man but as the sun was shining decided to call in, So glad we did lovely fish and chips a bit more expensive than other local chippy’s but enjoyed them and the young girl who served us was very friendly and polite and made us welcome, There are some benches outside so we sat and ate them there we shall call again soon .

Great value Fish n Chips! Cooked fresh to order. Amazing portion sizes too. Great friendly service. Will he returning ... when the restaurant is open, we will be having a family trip!

Two visits to the Trawlerman in the past two weeks. Very disappointing. First takeaway resulted in two undercooked and small portions of fish for top $ prices. Thought it may just have been bad luck as previous takeaways had been good. So visited again this week. Unfortunately no improvement in quality of cooking or portion size. Soggy undercooked batter on a wafer thin piece of fish. Won't be going again.

I called at the trawler man for fish and chips to take out, it was just past midday and it was not busy. The chips were just ok, the fish on the other hand was horrible, it was so dry and over cooked, how can a so called professional fryer serve this rubbish, all I can think to explain this, is that they have saved the fish from the previous evening then re fried. It is really annoying that they think it is acceptable for people to be served this who are paying good money. I will not revisit this place.

We had a lovely family meal massive portions was still red hot after driving 10 minutes home was served by a lovely smiley friendly girl will definitely be back

I sometimes stop here with my son as an after school treat, I won’t go back. I haven’t been impressed in a while mostly due to the rude lady behind the counter but my last visit was the worst. On entering the take away the woman behind the counter didn’t even lift her head to say hi/smile. She was packing an order so I gave her the benefit of the doubt. I think she could have at least acknowledged I was there and just let me know she’d be with me in a moment. A good 5 minutes later she said “are you ready” baring in mind I was the only person in the shop. I placed my order and paid. There was no please nor a thank you when I did so. I was handed my order, I said thank you and bye which was completely ignored. I took my order back to the car, I was quite disappointed when my son opened his box, it was more or less empty. A handful of soggy chips was more or less what he got. We won’t go back, every take away you pass to get to the trawlerman has a better standard of food and staff who will at least greet you with a smile.

I paid almost £8 for a scratty dry fish & like a handful of chips. My son had a portion of chips and he literally was given 10 chips! Prices are through the roof & portion sizes are smaller than a newborns stomach . It’s a no from me

Quick service, large portions and delicious food at a reasonable price. Take away only at the moment, but restaurant will be open again after COVID-19. Large car park.. Ideal place, right next to Co-op Petrol Station - so you can fill up your car too! If you have an old satnav it used to be Renault Car Sales.

Visited on the way home from a weekend in York - sat outside as inside was still closed.Was very impressed with the quality. The kids meals were a very generous portion.The fish and chips portion was great value and huge.No complaints. Will return. Highly recommended.

I go quite often for fish and chips as they are the best around here . But I also go for Amanda’s soups .... and her battered mars bars . I went today for a sausage hash brown and cheese butty after eyeing it up for a week . It did not disappoint!!! So happy it’s back . Be back again very soon xx

We visited yesterday & had the most beautiful fish and chips!! The fish was more like a whale it was that big & Amanda cooked it to perfection! We also tried the hash browns and they were amazing! Can’t recommend the Trawlerman enough!!

Been out for the day and just wanted a quick tasty meal, first time visiting a chippy since lockdown relaxed - waited for the best, had to queue (obviously) but not for long and then we were greeted by the friendliest and fastest fryer in town Amanda, we over ordered but I’m not ashamed to say we ate the lot, delicious as always

Rude and abrupt staff fish was soggy and chips looked and tasted like they had been reheated several times I would recommend cowling chippy anytime, I wish I’d stopped there on my way through

Absolutely beautiful food as always and lovely customer service always served with a smile. The staff make an effort to talk to you whilst waiting for your food. So glad to see you back open!