Lifeboat Fishbar in Scarborough

Having visited many chippies on the East Coast including the highly acclaimed Magpie in Whitby this is without doubt the best. No wonder there was a queue for the takeaway service

Best fish and chips on east coast! Never eaten in cafe before but tried that yesterday and was lovely to be sat with cup tea as well, top marks to young guy serving in cafe, really friendly and pleasant, and still the best fish and chips!

Can't believe we've never eaten at this cafe before! It's only small and all tables were taken whilst we were there, so booking in advance might be advisable. We enjoyed the most fabulous fish, chips and mushy peas and scampi and chips served by such a friendly and helpful young man - he really is a credit to your team. We look forward to a return visit! Thank you!

Fantastic food and staff were very pleasant Haddock was to die for and chips were very crisp and tasty food was very hot made to order sat in the cafe section but takeaway meals are also provided Recommended

We had the most delicious fish and chips we've had in a long time. The fish was extremely fresh and we shall definately visit again when we're in Scarborough. The staff were also excellent.

We visited with our family having seen the TA reviews, and I would gladly offer 6 stars if I could. We arrived at 1:15pm and wished to eat in. The seating area at the rear is quite small and (unsurprisingly) the place was busy at lunchtime. The proprietor was extremely welcoming and friendly and offered to take my number and call me when a table was available, whilst we went and had a pint at a nearby pub. After 25 mins, the call came and we got our table and had I believe one of the best fish and chips I’ve ever had, and trust me, I’ve had lots! The fish is superb quality and well cooked, nice and flaky with a light crunch batter, not soggy. The chips are cooked in beef dripping and if I’ve had better chips than these, I can’t remember where. Simply stunning, Michelin star quality. The staff are friendly and attentive and bought us free scraps too. Highly recommended and we will be back.

I read the reviews and headed for this place after a long walk. I was starving and hopeful. The restaurant is tiny. I entered via the take-away bit and, after the very welcoming assistant (owner?) took a brief look at the monitor which showed there was space, was directed towards the back where the tables are. Service was brisk, but possibly the friendliest version of brisk I've ever encountered. I ordered cod and chips and a milky coffee. (Milky Coffee is one of the options on the menu - I wasn't jut being fussy.) Almost before I'd got out my book, my fish and chips arrived. Yum, yum, yum and yum. The fish was juicy, the batter crunchy and delicious and the chips crispy outside and soft inside. The portion was perfect - I couldn't eat any more. I haven't had time to try other fish and chip places in Scarborough so I can't say it's the best, but when I come back I'll be heading back here - it was everything I hoped it would be.

The best fish and chips we have ever had by far amazing cod and massive portion would recommend we drive over from Filey for our lunch great staff great place

Lifeboat fish bar is a little gem on the east coast. Fish and chips are a necessity at the seaside, and these are the best we have had in ages. The Cod and chips are first class. Staff are extremely friendly and helpful too. This will definitely be our go to fish and chip shop when we are back in Scarborough.

The very best scampi and chips we have ever had. Good size portions, chips crispy and not soggy.Friendly staff, excellent value, strongly recommend.

Exceptional fish and chips with very friendly and attentive staff. The takeaway was busy and close to closing time but the staff dealt with everyone very efficiently

Best fish and chips I’ve ever tasted! Would definitely come back when I’m back in the area of Scarborough

Absolutely the best fish and chips we've ever had. Haddock was tasty and the batter and scraps not greasy at all, chips just the right amount of crispy and then fluffy inside, breaded fishcake just perfect. The portion size was exactly right and the staff could not have been more friendly and helpful. If I lived in Scarborough I'd be in there every day.

Absolutely superb food. I had the small portion of haddock and it was still a generous size. The price was also reasonable and the staff were delightful. Best fish and chips I've had - and I once went to Rick Stein's in Padstow!

Thank you fellow Tripadvisors! Based on reviews we decided to try the fish & chips here. We were not disappointed, amazing fish & chips and lovely staff

The fish and chips from the Lifeboat fish bar are really delicious and have never dissapointed. The haddock was lovely and fresh the batter light and crunchy and the chips golden and crisp. Always a highlight when visiting Scarborough.

You know how you see loads of fish and trip places especially in coastal resorts and there often isn't much to choose between them? Well - here is a very different one. Four of us booked a table at The Lifeboat ( essential to book...

Lived in Scarborough for 20+ plus years and this is the first time I've been a d wow, why haven't I been here before, fabulous staff, and best fish and chips I've ever had in Scarborough

was in Scarborough for the night on bank holiday and wanted the best so come here. and wasn't disappointed. so why the 4 stars? this place is at a cross roads, its so popular now it needs to decide what it wants. there's a few...

Just spent last weekend in Scarborough and called in for fish & chips before going home Great service from all staff and fantastic fish and chips highly recommended 😋

Could not fault in anyway. Best fish and chips in Scarborough, possibly in North Yorkshire by a country mile. Fresh fish, crispy batter with crunchy chips. Yum!

Having looked at TA this came out number 1 and boy it didn’t disappoint I was the 1st in at 4pm today Friday having spent the day in Scarborough what a lovely welcome from a young man and a lovely man and Wife team &...

Visited on 9/9/2023, all the way from sheffield. The shop was very busy , but as always the service was excellent and the staff did brilliantly in chatting to customers and taking their orders. I had haddock and chips , The haddock is the best...

As the reviews suggested this place served magnificent fish and chips. The service was excellent and the quality of food was as we hoped it would be.

I can see why this place gets great reviews. The fish and chips were excellent. Lovely white fish, light crispy batter and nicely cooked chips.

By far the best fish and shop I have ever been too. All the food was tasty and well cooked. Unfortunately they were that good the seagulls like them as well. We will definitely be back

Absolutely great fish and chips very reasonably priced and fantastic service so glad trusted the reviews on here 789 fantastic and 2 terribles

OK, i thought people were really exaggerating about this place so i waited for what seemed ages for my fish and chips but i can tell you what i experienced was probably the best fish and chips I've had in my life. thanks

Came to this chippy today with family. Waited for a table, young staff member did her best to accommodate us. Friendly. The fish chips and curry were nice but £5.20 for 2 cans of coke was ridiculous apart from that really satisfied.

I believe living in Cleethorpes we have some superb fish and chips in the town, so much so that I tend not eat them elsewhere but after a family visit to the Life boat in Scarborough my thoughts have changed dramatically. We went for the...

Been a few times before and this is our go to fish and chips when in Scarborough. We decide to eat in in the small cafe at the back, we had to wait 40 minutes for a table, you can phone and reserve a table...

We found the Lifeboat Fish Bar after reading a review stating it was the best fish & chips the writer had ever eaten; they were spot on. It is worth taking a few steps off the main drag to enjoy the best fish & chips...

I found this rated top on trip advisor and made a mental note. By surprise we stumbled on it as it’s opposite the joke shop in Scarborough. I was with my son 10 and his friend, they kept saying this was the best fish and...

Love the fish and chips from here they are my favourite in Scarborough. We will be back next time we visit………………………………..

Had a family meal today - Food wise was very good and nice the young girl waitress also super friendly - Older lady wasn’t rude but not over friendly - I know it was busy and in summer months / Days expect very busy but...

Lovely small,clean cafe.Good quality food and great service.Because the inside seating area is small then a wait is sometimes required but well worth it

Wonderful family run business. The food and the service were excellent. they asked me if I had any allergies. I let them know that it was fish. They said that they would see if they could cook the battered sausage separately. They came back and...

Small family run cafe with the best fish and chips we have eaten anywhere for a very long time. The service matches the food, quick and friendly. Also good value for money with different size portions (although none were really small). Only 20 covers so...

Excellent. Fisn and chips ,best we've tasted for a very long time. All cooked yo order 5 star reviews on here are so right. Staff all lovely, loved our visit. Would highly recommend .

Fantastic sit down meal with the family. Service friendly and spot on! The children summed it up - best fish and chips ever!

Can fish and chips get any better?! There’s a reason this is the best in Scarborough. It’s busy, but when you’re waiting for the best food what else can you expect! There’s a good reason for waiting and you won’t be disappointed. This place is...

Had to Q for 15/20 mins but don’t mind that at all as sign of a good place! Staff working that out but we’re efficient and friendly! Really nice fresh food as they are so busy, everything is turned over. Worth checking out rather than...

Amazing food, Had lite bite haddock and chips with tartare sauce. It was busy but worth the wait! Staff were also lovely.

Really enjoyed our visit today . Excellent service , excellent food , excellent staff . Highly recommend it, so pleased we looked at the reviews for the best fish and chips in Scarborough as we found this little gem

These are by far the best fish and chips in Scarborough!! The portions are huge and all freshly cooked. The Staff are very polite and attentive. We had our food in the cafe, when we arrived it was full, but the staff gave us an...

very nice food, quick service and very polite staff, only fish shop I use when in the area, definitely worth trying you won't be disappointed and it's value for money

The best fish and chips on east coast as well as big portion. Anyone who’s there should try it…………..

Well we were finishing a road trip weekend , Sheffield ( Peter Kay 11/10) then Leeds for a night, loose end let’s go to Whitby . Whitby was so busy so I asked my wife “ check out best chippy in Scarborough… she did AND...

Found this gem off the main street. We dined in the cafe. Visited with our grandchildren. They are the tastiest fish and chips we have had in a very long time. The portions are generous. Our haddock was delicious and the chips so light and...

Amazing food and service! We did think the portions were small but we soon realised how filling they were. Would highly recommend

Lovely service and fabulous fish and chips - best I have had. White, meaty haddock and crispy, fluffy chips.

Visited today and wondered whether this would be as good as everyone else says considering the number of fish and chip places in Scarborough. We can say, in our opinion, we had the best fish and chips (and we live in Yorkshire where there's a...

Made a point to drop in while on holiday, I remember this cafe being delicious when we visited as a child about 30 years ago. Did not disappoint! Was very busy, clearly everyone around knows it's good quality, but the staff were great and took...

Travelled down from NE Scotland today and had the best Haddock and chips ever! Young lad who served was extremely nice and helpful. Will definitely be back before we go home.

I’ve been on this earth 🌍 for a number of years now and I’ve got to say these are some of the best fish and chips I’ve ever eaten, my friend had a fish cake and she said it was the best she’d ever had,...

The best fish and chips I’ve had. I live in Shetland so have had my fair share of fresh fish and fish and chips. However I think Lifeboat has my heart!

We had booked a table for 2, my friend had cod and chips, I had haddock and chips. Both meals were excellent.The fish were fresh and cooked to perfection and the chips were also lovely, and plenty of it and decent price. Everything cooked in...

We chose the cod and chips with mushy peas and a small portion of scraps. Everything was cooked to order and to perfection. The takeaway was unbelievably tasty; the batter was light and crisp and stayed so. The takeaway and restaurant was very busy -...

Excellent fresh fish and chips, friendly attentive staff, cosy little eating area that also takes dogs!!

The best fish and chips we have ever had! Absolutely beautiful fish, perfect chips and great mushy peas. The staff are so friendly. Just an amazing place they should win every award for the ‘best fish and chips’ ever! Thank you for a perfect lunch.

Top fish and chip friendly professional staff best fish & chips," proper Yorkshire portions" hands down money for value. Service with a smile😁😁😁

Simply the best fish and chips in Scarborough (if not Yorkshire!)! I visit regularly during the summer season with the Spa Orchestra and have never once been disappointed. The staff are always a delight and I couldn’t recommend highly enough! A must when visiting Scarborough

Although only a small restaurant lifeboat serves the best fish and chips in the area. Very friendly family owned restaurant

The best Haddock I’ve ever had!! 😲 popped in today after reading so many glowing reviews and listening to many recommendations from friends. I opted for a takeaway regular Haddock with a bread cake. I didn’t get any chips as it was mid afternoon and...

We called in to take some food away, then noticed you can book a table. The staff were friendly, courteous and provided excellent service. Not expensive either, we will be going back when in town.

Seen it on trip advisor, lived up to all the reviews, just fab as are the staff. Fish was flaky and a lovely crispy batter, my wife had scampi which was also lovely. Chips crispy, very very nice.

Popped in purely by chance as we wanted fish and chips but didn't fancy any of the fast food places on the sea front. This place is just off the main road but screams 'proper chippy' and we weren't disappointed. Really friendly service from dark-haired...

Tried this fish and chip cafe after seeing it had best reviews. Was not disappointed, sat inside the cafe, lucky we got a table as it is very small. All had haddock and chips, and all enjoyed what we had.

Came here based on reviews. Had a bit of a wait even though no customers in the queue, not a big deal just a point of interest. Took my son to the toilet whilst I was waiting for the food to be cooked. Unfortunately my...

We called on a sunny July lunchtime and although the cafe was full the lovely staff took our name and telephone number and said she would call us and reserve a table as soon as one became available this is something they do for everyone...

The service and food is amazing and there is nowhere in Scarborough that beats it for fish & chips. They know exactly how to stand out from all the others and I would recommend to all. ✅✅✅✅✅

What can I say about this amazing fish and chip cafe. Thank you to my friend for telling me about it. It may be small I. Size but the food is definitely not. We both had cod chis and peas with a pot of tea....

I’ll always remember the first time at The Lifeboat. Excellent takeaway Fish and Chips on a busy Sunday teatime before the Pulp gig at the OAT. I spied Pulps guitarist in the queue. It added to the razzmatazz of the evening. A different class of...

Fantastic meal we had fish&chips done superbly lovely mushy peas bread and butter with a pot of tea. Best fish and chip meal I've ever had don't hesitate to go. Well done to the owners I did tell them how beautiful our meal was 100%...

Service with a smile, which is rare these days matched by lovely fish and chips and without doubt best we’ve had in Scarborough.

Beautiful food excellent service freshly cooked to order so took a while but well worth it . Will definitely return .

Believe the word on this fish bar cafe, best fish and chips in town. Brilliant well done. Certainly best I have had in a long time.

Ate here for the first time, having previously eaten at other fish and chip restaurants on other visits to Scarborough. Have to say, best we’ve ever had. Beautiful fish and lovely crunchy batter. Chips perfect. We ate in. Small restaurant but that’s not a negative....

Haddock and chips with mushy peas of course. A small plate was just the right amount for lunch in the cafe. Very white fish not greasy at all. Chips the same. Lovely staff. Second visit. Won’t be the last.

Totally the best fish and chips and curry sauce we have ever had thick flaky fish and delicious batter the chips were perfect well done

Really good fish and chips, very fresh cod and good portion size. Glad we chose this chip shop over the others directly on the front.

Always fabulous, not long to wait for a table if you prefer to eat in, the haddock was delicious, and well priced in these expensive times.

Wow...what a fish and chip experience...this place knows what it is doing and does it expertly well. Chips are double cooked..slowly to cook and then put in hotter oil to finish and give a fantastic crisp...no soggy chips here... and the fish...wow.. best I've tasted...

We were driving, So some fish bars wereout of bounds ! Fortunately Lifeboat has a NCP type car part behind it, So i parked and waited for my other half to get the food. She thought the fish small, But i thought if fine considering...

Visiting Scarborough recently saw Lifeboat fisheries and decided to try them ,BEST FISH AND CHIPS EVER 😊lovely friendly couple cooking & serving .Fresh white cod ,light crispy batter ,crispy chips with pillow soft potato .so tasty and when we finished we both agreed they were...

Bit of a wait, but totally worth it to eat the best fish and chips in Scarborough. The haddock was so white, fresh and perfectly cooked. About £20 for two people takeaway

Very tasty lunch Haddock and chips mushy peas. Lovely friendly atmosphere attentive staff. All good.

As the title says!! Great location, just of the front. Much better food than those on the seafront. Prices and portions are great too.

Best fish and chips ever. Fact . Phenomenal cod - so fresh and white. Brilliant service. Could not recommend more highly.

The best fish and chips ever really lovely service massively recommend this local business to scarborough

The best fish and chips we've ever had and with better bits too !! It just doesn't get any better. The chips we're well done and brown and the batter was fabulous , thank you.

Seen the reviews on here and was not disapointed. I had Cod..Wife had Haddock cooked while we were in shop. Nipped back to apartment to eat them and not attacked by the sea gulls. Beautiful .👍👍👍👍

We live in Scarborough and never had fish + chips before from here until today . Wow is all I can say . Delicious and cooked perfect . The best we have ever had ,this fish was so chunky and fresh and the chips where...

after trying a number of Fish bars in Scarborough over the years we swore by the Frying pan as being our number 1 place to go. then we heard the Lifeboat Fish bar was rated number 1 in Scarborough, so today we put it to...

Tolles Familienunternehmen. Hier wird mit freundlicher Ruhe im Akkord Fisch und Chips frittiert. Auswahl gibt es zwischen Kabeljau oder Schellfisch,...

Just had the best fish and chips ever, restaurant small only 6 tables, spotlessly clean, and nice staff. Well worth coming here if in Scarborough .

Visited this establishment having been recommended its OK but nothing special. My cod was slightly overdone and a little greasy. Staff were very good overall not bad but nothing special

Stopped in here for a quick lunch over bank holiday weekend. They have a little cafe / seating area towards the back of the fish shop. I had a lighter bites fish and chips, it was still a large size. The cod was really fresh...

Great find for us. Small restaurant 6 (I think) tables. Attentive staff and great food as evidenced by the permanent queue for takeaway. Quick service. All good.

Delicious, fresh, bright white flakey cod, perfectly fried in delicious batter, crispy chips and thick tasty mushies. Even the Tea was nice! I might have had fish and chips as good, but I can’t remember when. Maybe Murgatroyds near Leeds airport years ago, but not...