Mother Kelly's in Portsmouth

First time visit from a recommendation. Ordered a regular fish & chips, peas and curry for around £16 (after a discount code was applied). Didn’t think too much of that as fish and chips are pretty pricey these days. Once I saw the size of the fish finger I was getting served I had already decided that I was going to leave a disappointed review. However, somehow that relatively small sized piece of fish was chunky, flakey and delicious. All in all, I’d say I’m disappointingly impressed. Not sure if this place has nailed it for it to be my go to chippy in the area. Maybe next time I could just order 2 fish.

Picked up a takeaway again tonight that was missing items not noticed until we got home. £1.99 for the smallest pot of peas I’ve ever seen ( the equivalent of 1/3 can AT MOST) Chip portion ( supposedly large) was stingy and cod overcooked. The chicken burger was thin and overcooked so tough and inedible We’ve been coming here for both dine in and take away for years, driving past many other Chippys as this used to be so good but sadly now less than average. Won’t return

Only had a takeaway large battered sausage. I could not believe how expensive it was - £1.19 more than where I usually go, Pretty disgusting taste in an odd coloured batter.

Good quality fish and chips at a reasonable price. We also had the Apple Pie and Sticky Toffee Pudding desserts which were also both really nice. The regular fish n chips is a good size for most who don’t want to overdo it.

Fabulous fish and chips. The service was excellent and the place is spotless next time we take the ferry we will definitely go back. Loved it!!

Been going there 15 years and it was at the beginning the best fish and chips ever - sadly it would seem it has sunk to less than below average Six of us visited got seated and noted the menu only included cod haddock or plaice and it transpired the haddock was unavailable anyway We were served after a few minutes by a member of staff who appeared to lip read the requirements and immediately asked to pay the £90 plus bill without actually eating anything - understandable when you consider the meal to come We sat there waiting and then the only member of staff in the kitchen bellows out "30 minute delay on all orders" I have no idea why this was there were only about half a dozen tables and most of those were eating or had finished - if we hadn't already paid we would have left as did several customers. The food arrived - the fish for some reason was curled into a "C" shape - the chips were mainly small hard offcuts mixed with a few proper chips and the mushy peas were served in an almost egg cup size container - the portion size was actually pretty dire and was more of a "Special" than the large cod it was supposed to be. The venue itself was pretty soulless even for a Monday evening and given how busy it used to be all the time it is clear we are not the only ones who will be looking for another venue to eat fish and chips 2

Was nervous about the booking when I saw that Deep Blue Fish and Chip Shops had become involved with longtime established Mother Kelly's. Don't rate their takeaway in Eastney, expensive and small portions IMO, whilst my experience of their South Parade Pier restaurant was not great either. Will clarify that the customer service from the management of DB after that meal was excellent on the phone and email. Anyhow back to MK, well my wife had the set supper for £11.99 which was fish, chips, bread, butter, hot drink and a choice of gravy, mushy peas or gravy and it was excellent. Good portion size, not too big or small and a great price. I had plaice and chips with a cuppa which was cooked to perfection. And our daughter had fishcacke and chips with a pot of tea too. The use of a pot is important, a tea bag in a cup does not cut it. Table service by the lovely ladies was faultless and it was good to be back. Turns out a merger of two local fish and chip giants does work, but best of all it still feels like Mother Kelly's of old, but with some decent tweaks by Deep Blue. Only moan was the online booking system only allowed even guest number booking, so no 1 or 3 or 5. We booked a four and added a note it was for 3 which worked a treat. So in conclusion, wonderful and we will be back asap. Do not hesitate to eat in, it is still great.

Called in to purchase 2 Seniors Cod & Chips this evening. Not been this year as so disappointing last time but just had the best fish & chips we have had for a long time. Light & crispy batter around chunky cod. Super chips. Well done Mother Kelly's on such a big improvement.

Mother Kelly’s, Portchester – REVIEW. I have to say I have never had to complain about anything at Mother Kelly’s in all the time I’ve visited for a lovely Fish lunch, but the other day, Wednesday November 29, 2023, I had great cause to complain. Some cheapskate, no pun intended, had decided to change the, what were, lovely fish cakes they used to sell from whatever make to Larry’s fish cakes. Apart from the immediate size difference, they were half the thickness of the usual ones, these were tasteless mush within the not-so-crispy breadcrumb coating…!!! A MASSIVE thumbs down for these and I’d advise against trying them…!

We hadn't been to Mother Kellys for over a year so thought we'd pop in while we were nearby. They have been taken over by Deep Blue. We chose our food and were staggered that our total bill came to £39.50 !! This was for just two people. We ordered a fish and chips, mushy peas, a pickled egg, small chips, halloumi bites, orange juice and 2 beers. My orange juice wasn't chilled and they didn't have our first choice of beer. The food was okay but very overpriced. The service was polite if a little slow. Only two other tables occupied. Not sure we'd visit again.

I've been going here on and off since the 80s ..it used to be great but the last visit was awful ..prices are ridiculous..over two quid for a very small pot of gravy ! ..the staff didn't seem to know what they were doing..I had (adult) chicken bites but the portion matched the description in the kiddies menu..same amount of food but three pound more for the adult portion..the restaurant was freezing cold as were my chips ..my partner ordered a takeaway for her son..the staff said they would order it to save her going to the takeaway counter then which was good but they charged her the eat in price ..probably won't go back as it just didn't feel a good experience and very expensive..

Dropped in for Wednesday lunch and we were greeted by a charming, friendly lady who showed us to our table and took our order. She was very helpful and efficient. We had two "Seniors" fish and chips and the food was lovely. The batter on the fish was light and crispy and a joy to eat. We will return.

The service was terrible, the food was poor and the cost was outrageous, people walked out when told the cost. I waited 20 minutes to be served, the one staff was only interested in the delivery pick ups, somewhere I will never go again.

My wife & I decided to look at other Fish & Chip venues a liitle further out than a pop round the corner, ordering the WhiteBait it was so smothered in Batter it was sickly and uneatable, next we had Haddock which again had so much Batter it completely and utterly overpowered the Fish, we have never had anything this awful before. Of course we did mention it to the Staff, as we had already paid, they weren`t interested in any comments, Disgusting.

I was going to use the takeaway facility tonight. But at thirty six pounds for a meal "deal" of fish and chips for two people I don't think that I will bother. Some "deal"| for sure ! Better start buying lottery tickets... S

Best chips I've had! Fish was beautiful, the nipper was delighted with his battered sausages "aaaamazing" to quote him ha. Staff were all friendly and the manager (think it was Laura) checked in with us to make sure everything was perfect, which it was. Will...

Out in Portsmouth sorting out some personal admin issues with my wife and we overran on time, Talking to a relative who does not even live in the area he recommended mother Kelly’s fish bar which I thought I remembered from times past. A quick...

Been coming here for 25yrs the paulsgrove one,always been good ,the last few months I've been given Hake when I only every ask for cod,last weekend when I said to girl called lauren,it was not cod she tried to convince that I was wrong and...

When we arrived, there were just a few people inside. An elderly lady was trying to take an order for a table of 4. She tapped on a tablet, trying to take their order and seamed to ages to get it right. After about 10...

Stopped for Cod and Chips and have to say it was awesome. Freshly cooked, a great portion and lovely fish. Nice coffee, cheerful staff and clean toilets.

Just returned home with take away and fish has clearly been left in hot cabinet to dry out - barley any fish under the burnt batter

Been coming here years from Southsea .. Brilliant service & the food is AMAZING & DELICIOUS eat in or eat out love itt deffo are fav Fish & chips of all time.

We haven’t been here for a while but always found the the sausage and chips the best in the area. We had sausage in batter and chips wish we hadn’t bothered. The large chips were a joke so my husband went back in to complain,...

Visited early one evening with a group, the resturarant was surprisingly "atmosphere free". Service was good, but they muddled up my simple order of large cod and chips! Will go again, but not as good as it used to be

Eating in at Mother Kelly's is quite pleasant, freshly cooked and pleasantly plated. Good service too. Parking available.

Very tasty fish cooked with light batter was delicious service was very good coffee could be hotter as was cold before food finished

really bad service use to be really good but since they have been taken over really bad we wont be returning

No Hake. Whilst I appreciate that Hake is a rarer fish it is one of my favourites. The website stated that hake was available but on arrival we were told that it wasn’t available. Whilst definitely a 1st world problem advertising something that isn’t available...

The prices of fish in this place are an embarrassment spent the whole time of my visit being harassed by rude staff and the chips had mould on them

Always superb. Lovely fish n chips. Superb service. Quality. Consistent. Been coming here years... shame it's so far from home

After the Cinema trip to see Fishermen’s Friends we really fancied Fish and Chips. Generous portions (the large cod is massive) and chips with mushy peas hit the spot. Plenty of sauces and the essential malt vinegar. Tea or wine to wash it down. We were warmly welcomed, quick service and plenty of staff. Mother Kelly’s still offers great value.

We are a family of five, and sat down in the restaurant at tables with newspaper-effect tablecloths. As soon as we went in, we knew it was a good choice - there were plenty of people in, the meals looked sumptuous and the welcome was friendly.Three of us had fish and chips, a child’s meal, a plate of chips, bread and butter, two sides, and tea and other drinks - all for £44. The staff were absolutely great. Fish was creamy and fresh, and the chips fat and crunchy. Yum yum.Bread and butter pricey at 70p per slice, and parking a bit tight but, other than that, spot on.

Visited this evening after been there a few times in the past, but what a disaster, the chicken was not cooked and gravy was cold, so went back. I then had fish instead could see they weren't happy about my complaint as they were all looking over through the kitchen hatch, but I am a government inspector so I knew this was not exspectable and they looked up to a young waitress eating and licking her fingers, enough was enough so paid and left. This is a shame as I know its has new owners and corners are being cut and the quality is not there any, over priced and hygiene effected ie blonde young waitress licking her fingers, discussting.

El uso de la Madre Kelly durante años siempre los recomendó como el mejor pescado y papas fritas en el área de Portsmouth, pero solo he estado y sé que eran 9. 45 pm, pero a pesar de que las papas fritas estaban cocidas mientras estaba allí, estaban calientes, montones de papitas pequeñas y desperdicios en lugar de papas fritas reales, pero el pescado estaba cocinado, la masa era pastosa y no muy caliente. Un rato . . . . . . cuesta 10 libras más que la última vez y para mí eso significa que es un regalo. . . . ¿volveré? Probablemente no, lo cual es triste después de casi 10 años. . . . . .

We stopped off for some Fish and Chips as we usually do on Saturday afternoon. Everything is usually great. Today there seemed to be some bigwig manager hanging around and obviously making the team uncomfortable. It was very noticeable and the atmosphere seemed a little sour. I say keep the politics away from the customers it's not pleasant when you're trying to enjoy a meal and it's unprofessional. The team there always do a fantastic job leave them to do it!

We went for a takeaway there last week seeing as we were in the vicinity and having frequented Mother Kelly's on many an occasion. What a disaster! The young lad at the counter was bored stiff and kept checking his mobile all the time. The food was naff, the chips were horrendous and we felt we'd been ripped off with the naffness of it all. I'll be getting my chips from Micks Monster Burger outlet from now on, you can't beat them!!

Mother Kelly used to be a "rock solid" business in my opinion, with a consistent level of food quality and service. Value for money was the order of the day too. My last two visits to the takeaway part of the establishment make me think that it is at the start of a slippery slope. My order last night was taken by a sulking teenager who greeted me with a bored "yes mate" , who clearly was not remotely interested in being where he was and looked at his phone whilst waiting for something. No attempt at a smile was witnessed whilst I was there. The prices are no longer as attractive as they used to be and last night the chips definitely were not up to their usual standards. The place is not as busy as it used to be. I can't help but wonder why !?

I've eaten at Mother Kelly's many times and had a hankering to get out of the house on a very wet and windy day. Surprised to see a spruced up building but it was all a bit of a show.Greeted by a waitress who waved us to a table and then practically ran to take our order. I had sausage and large chips with curry sauce. My husband small cod and chips. We ordered two teas and bread and butter. This all used to come as a 'deal' but it was all now separate prices now.Food arrived quickly but my sausage was battered (cheerfully changed) and the chip portion was small. I asked if it was a large portion but the waitress told me that they don't do large portions anymore. Just one size fits all. Computer says no! The food tasted OK but the chips had black bits on them and quite a few were just bits of potato. The sausage wasn't hot and looked a strange pink colour.The waitresses weren't very friendly and we felt a bit in the way. What a shame. This restaurant was a bit of a secret place but I will not be going back. No atmosphere.The bill was just under £20 - expensive for what it was.

The first time I went here I was blown away, the best fish and chips I had ever had. The beer batter was to die for and the chips superb. However lately it seems to have lost its 'Wow' factor and now seems more of a run of the mill fish and chip shop but with a more expensive menu. The staff can come across as abrupt but they are just busy and trying to get everyone served ASAP which is understandable. I have always had a pleasant experience with the staff there. I hope next time we go back it will be back to it's best as we are not going to give up on them yet. Curry sauce is definitely worth trying and they serve a good selection of drinks in the takeaway part.

Went to lunch yesterday at Mother's Kelly but was very disappointed with the bad experience. The waitress that served us was abrupt to us and other customers. The fish and chips served amazingly quick, less than 1 minute which we thought it was good. Sadly the food was rather stale. As far as I remember, Sunday lunch time, Mother Kelly's was always full and difficult to get seat but yesterday was half empty. We later learned that it has changed ownership and now we understand why the service standard dropped tremendously and the food quality was not to its usual high standard.As a Regular customer at Mother Kelly's, after yesterday experience we will seek other venue that is worth our time and money.

Four of us Decided last minute to have a takeaway from mother Kelly’s on Saturday night, we had 2 jumbo sausages 2 fish cakes 1 cod 3lots of chips and a citrus sauce, the food was so cold, the fish had hardly any batter on it the fish cakes weren’t very nice either and the chipswere all bits and if they weren’t bits they were green and the portion size was rubbish hardly any chips at all! They were very busy but I still expect good food especially for the price they charge.... which I was shocked about and questioned as it’s gone up in price by a bit. Very disappointed as it’s the only place I would ever get my fish and chips from!

First Monday of the month Mother Kelly’s serve gluten free fish & chips. If I could eat fish & chips every day I probably wouldn’t have it as often as once a month, but this monthly ritual is something we really look forward to. We always eat in. It’s a nice restaurant and the staff are a joy. The food is always hot, fresh & delicious with generous portions. Thank you Mother Kelly’s, we look forward to years more of our monthly treat.

i have recently moved to portchester so this evening got take away from mother kelly's.i was extremely disappointed, as in comparison to other chippies they where more pricey which i thought would be reflected the quality in my meal. unfortunately this was not the case! my large chips looked more like a small box of scraps, my saveloy was cold, my chicken & mushroom pie had obviously spent far to long in the hot cupboard as the pastry compared to that found in a motorway services by about 2-3am.

Very good service and food. Staff friendly and welcoming and knowledgeable. We had cod chips mushy peas steaming hot and tea. Champion. Really enjoyed it.

Me and my daughter's have been eating here for years and the standards remain 100%The fish is the best I have have ever eaten and every meal we have eaten there has been cooked fresh and the standards are extremely high.The staff are always happy and very helpful.Thank you Mother Kelly's for the best fish and chips on the south coast.

Used the take away because my usual fish and chip shop was closed. The service was much faster from order to completion, and the price (although slightly higher than my usual) was very reasonable.

We have visited Mother Kelly many times over the last few years, never had a bad meal that is until tonight. Can only imagine this place is under new management as in my opinion had deteriated recently. Gammon steak was very tough and chips not hot enough. Overheard next table complaining to staff that fish had too much batter, was told by waitress to order lightly battered fish next time. Not what I have come to expect at Mother Kelly's. When we paid, a complaint was made as it was at the start of the meal, the manager reluctantly removed charge for that meal.cant see us using this place again in the near future, very dissapointed in the meal .

Being going here off and on since it opened and has always been excellent, without exception. The last couple of visits were just, well everyday. Nothing memorable or set it apart like it always would with good quality fish (almost milky), batter so light and delicate to fish dry at the tail end and the batter noticeably thicker, all in all not the wow factor. Never known it like this in over 25 years. Different management?, altered the process / oil. Whatever, not on the pedestal it once was, it's become everyday and no longer the destination where quality was never a question and was a given. Shame.

we have been there a few times before but noted some negative reviews. we ordered standard cod and chips. we waited for about 10 minutes for the meal which indicated to us that it was freshly cooked and not been "sitting there". i believe that for restaurant customers (paying more) food should be prepared to order. overall very good. It maybe they have taken note of other reviews .. excellent

I went last night as a friend said it was the best place for fish and chips, so I met her there.Wow I love this place, I had cod and chips and it was delicious!The other bonus is its location and the extremely friendly staff, I have now become a regular customer.

The chips were very hard, greasy and crunchy but you get a lot for your order. The staff were quick and friendly.

Having finished a trip to The Armouries on Portsdown Hill which was very good, a quick detour on the way back to Newbury having remembered trying this place before. Mother Kelly's Fish & Chips are fantastic, Fresh Fish, Crispy Batter, Excellent Chips you could tell they change their oil regularly, and know how to cook one of the UK's staples properly.A five minute drive away to the east is the entrance to HMS Excellent, the Naval training centre and a great place to look over at Porchester Castle, watch the boats and if you have the right kit, listen to the naval radio traffic going about its business, and much into awesome Fish & Chips.This is the 2nd time we have had a take away here, luckily I remembered the last time and was pleased I did, yumm yumm yumm.If you are near the A27 around 6 miles West of Portsmouth, it's on the left hand side, worth a detour for some tasty original food. We will definitely be going back there as the area provides great family entertainment with lots to see and do.Well worth a detour if you fancy so of Britains finest, highly recommended.

Returned to Mother Kelly's on 17th April before boarding the ferry to France. stunning fish and chips will be back again when next in the area.

Pop in here once in a while. Been in for a take away this evening and was served by the most polite and friendly young lady I have met for a long time. Absolute delight to be served by a lass you turned out to be in her young teens who was so lovely and made customers feel it was all about them.

I dont know how this place keeps open for business. They charge a fortune for very standard fish and chips that you can buy in any fish&chip shop in Britain. The inside is basic and cheap looking and the staff certainly dont make you feel welcome - they scrutiise a tenner as if your a fraudster following which out comes the hand for a tip!Save your pocket and your taste buds, take a trip into Port Solent or the Portchester fish&chip shop just up the road. If your even thinking of buying a breakfast - think again and go elsewhere!

i am not a lover of fish & I dislike battered fish as the batter always seems to have to much fat/oil in it for me and the bottom skin is always slimy., However, at Mother Kelly's fish restaurant in Portchester the have a rice flour batter & they remove the skin on the bottom, I have not tried the microwaved cooked fish, I will stick with what I know and what I enjoy. AND the chip's are really, really, brilliant,

always make the pilgrimage when in the area,the quality, service and experience make sure i always come back.although i've learnt to miss out the busy periods when the oldies rule, and the kids kick off.the food is cooked fresh to order so don't worry about it sitting there and going soggy.and the pineapple fritters are worth it alone IMHO.

I and my husband went to Mother Kelly's near Portchester. The table arrangement here is very poor,the people sitting next table can hear you even whispering!The staff acted rude,dint seem open minded and dint look comfortable when dealing with us! Sorry we couldn't notice the food taste with all these since we wanted to finish the food and get out of there!

I have been a long standing visitor of Mother Kelly's since 1988 and my previous review was glowing about them. However I recently visited with my family and I was sadly disappointed. Apart from the friendly lady who seated us, the rest were just miserable. If you don't like working on a Sunday get another job. The quality of the food was as good as ever the portions of chips seem to have shrunk. The kids meals had about 10 chips each. The adult meals were served on the same size plate with a few more chips. They are not cheap either just under £25.00 for 2 adults & 2 kids. This didn't bother me before but now with the shrinking portions the expense cannot be justified. I also use the takeaway attached, their portions are so much better and cheaper, so take your own plates knives and forks, salt, vinegar & ketchup, take drinks all round get a takeaway and enjoy in the comfort of your car or drive the short distance to Portchester Castle car park where there are a couple of picnic benches.Come on Mother Kelly's sort your act out, you are best around for taste you just leave me still hungry, the portion sizes may suit the coach loads of oaps but not average people, sort it out with a smile on your faces too!

For what is in reality, a cafe, the prices are a little high. The quality and service remain consistent, evidenced by how busy it always is. On this occasion, the chips were hot, fresh and there were no small crunchy, dry pieces which often make up the portion, just a decent sized portion of proper chips. We had fish and a pie and both were hot, served quite quickly, but gave the impression of having just been cooked.I would visit again, but would need a reason to, as there are decent, better value premises closer to home.Friendly staff.Clean (including toilets).

Went here today, wish i knew of cost i would have got a mortgage. 2 x fish snd chips and 2 x scampi and chips teas oh and £1.90 for a yazoo milk. Scampi looked like chicken nuggets and over cooked shell. The fish was oily. This place clearly trades on name alone and not quality of food. the chips were less than a standard small size. Perhaps some one should advise them you can buy a sack for £8 now as potatoes are ready available. Cuppa is an old type of cup. Kellys (WAKE UP) times have changed cafes are now serving mug size for the same price. On hole very bad experience on food, stick to you local shop. I have just priced ul my local in fareham and the same meal woild have been £20 and give more chips than you can eat, agreed does not include 3 teas and milk. serving staff great but not worth that sort of money. Chinese for us cost £30 !!!!!!!

Wonderfully ,a little to high price high for someone I went with but great ..wish t he takeaway one could use newspapers ...and it would be like the old days ...great staff ..you must go ..o a p ,s get cheap at lunch time ....

I have been travelling down to Portsmouth most years since 1986 and have been visiting Mother Kelly's during most visits since 1990. Sometimes it was when I was on a business trip and others times when I was travelling with my family. It wasn't just me who recognised this eatery as good, but several colleagues also commented on the quality of their fish and chips. This WAS a must visit eatery when we were in Portsmouth.We missed our visits to the restaurant last year due to business and the one occasion we did manage to get there the car park was full.This year we were lucky, we managed to get a parking space and easily a table in the restaurant. The place was half empty, which was strange for a Saturday night at 6.30pm. The four of us ordered or normal meals 2 x standard cod and chips, one large of the same and scampi and chips. Imagine our shock when 2 "children's" plated portions arrived (these plates were more light side plates) and the large was more like their "old portion" standard. We had to confirm that this was our order.As for the scampi, the filling were pea-sized. As for the prices of these portions; they were same as my regular fish and chip restaurant in London whose food is now so much superior.Whether the owners have changed or there has been a steep increase in their council charges, but those portions were disgusting for the price.As for the fish quality itself, they still remove the skin before frying, the fish was white (what there was of it).Sadly we will not return.

Recently made a visit to Mother Kellys Paulsgrove Restaurant before boarding Brittany Ferries. Very impressed. The Restaurant was very clean and the staff were very friendly. I had Cod and Chips with mushy peas and a pot of tea. I will definatley make further trips when i go from Portsmouth to France on an evening crossing with Brittany Ferries. First class food and first class service.

I had reserved for a group (20+ teenagers) and we were not disappointed.We had a nice set of tables with plenty of space. We were greeted at the door with a large smile and a hello which was nice as it's not always the case with large groups.The food was good. Great sized portions. The service was quick, efficient and very helpful.

My favourite takeaway. Fish and chips are great. Staff are miserable but food is good. Very busy on Friday evenings and weekends.

great meal, the best fish and chips i've had in a long while. harsh critics will be hard pushed to fault this.i would say though, that a great fish and chips deserves homemade tartare sauce.the ladies who served us were very attentive.

A colleague told me that Mother Kelly's did great fish and chips! He was so right!!! Had a fantastic meal with my family after a great sail from Cowes. Would highly recommend and will be visiting again

We went to "Mother Kelly's" on a Saturday lunchtime having been recommended it by a friend. Both the restaurant and the car park were almost full - a good sign! Lots more people came in while we were there - another good sign!The three of us had two cod and chips and a pie and chips with three teas. The fish was lovely, flaky cod with a nice thin batter. The chips - unlike what a few reviewers have said - were well-cooked.The staff were efficient, friendly and helpful.The three meals cost just under £20 - not cheap, but worth it for really good fish and chips!

Forget your American diner in port solent, take a short stroll along the shore wall to Mother Kelly's at Portchester. Good fish and chips, freshly served and with little waiting. The steamed puddings are also a real treat. Possibly not a good fish as Steeles at Cleethorpes or the Sea Shell at Lisson Grove in London, but good nonetheless.

Visited for breakfast on Sunday morning and another great breakfast from the team. Good food, good price and friendly staff.

I ate here as part of the American Express card deal only to find that Mother Kelly's don't accept American express. Someone has there wires crossed as it was clearly shown on the Amex website.Meals were freshly cooked and a reasonable size. Thought it was a little bit pricey for what it was.

We went for lunch and opted for a Pensioners Special for 6-95 each including a cup of coffee or pot of tea.The fish was really fresh cod and a very generous portion with not one bone. It was the nicest fish I had eaten for a long time.The service was very quick and efficient and the staff were all friendly and happy.A really excellent dining experience and we are waiting to return for a weekend special of two meals for a tenner

Went there when we first moved into that area everyone told us is was nice, got there was waiting about half an hour to be served to find that the man that was cooking had very very dry skinand it was crumbling which put us off big time.

We have been dining here since they opened, brilliant food and pleasant friendly staff. Some reviews say it's expensive! IMO you get what you pay for....good quality fish and chips ( cooked to order if your eating in the restaurant)......enough said :-)

By far the best fish & chips in the south!!! We have eaten there and had take away also and will do so again.

Living close by, you can smell the delights that come from Mother Kelly's. I tend to have take away rather than eating in, but the restaurant is always busy.People say it is expensive, but you get what you pay for, great quality fish, freshly cooked and lovely chunky chips.The guys at Mother Kelly's do some great offers...breakfast deals, eat in deals and OAP deals. There really is something for everyone!

Not much else I can add. Our first stop when we fancy a chip supper treat. I have yet to find a place does that better Fish & Chips in Portsmouth.

this is a fantastic chip shop, either for eat in or take-away. crispy batter on the tasty white fish, soft in the middle crispy outside chips, and lovely mushy peas. bread and butter on the side and a nice mug of decent tea. a very nice lunch. also they do a lovely OAP's portion if you cant eat a lot.

Superior Fish and Chip shop. I was served immeadiately and instantly got the goods. Very nice chips. It was very clean and tidy. You can't ask for any more!

Overnighted in this area of Portsmouth. Choice was easy after checking reviews and walking distance from Marriott. Really good cod and chips, quick and pleasant service combined with a c.ear.y local crowd.Go there.

Have used for over 20 years never a bad meal eat in or take away. The staff always friendly the service always quick. The chips not too greasy the fish never too oily or dry just right.My only small niggle is the eat in price is a touch pricey over £7 for cod n chips, over £9 for large cod n chips.The quality though no one gets any where near in the Portsmouth / Fareham area, so yes I will pay the extra but maybe not as often as I'd like.

If you fancy a good bit of Cod then come here, always high quality, always. They do a few different types of fish, all your usual F&C trimmings plus have a kids and breakfast menu.

Probably the best Fish and chips for miles, always freshly and perfectly cooked. I frequently drive over 10 miles to eat there and for those not driving, the restaurant is Licensed to sell alcohol. Not as cheap as the "Run of the Mill" take away but in my opinion it's worth every penny.

Nicely prepared cooked food very good quick service from the staff and very good value for money.My only gripe is there is not a great deal of parking spaces around the premises

The best fish and chips in the south of England, perfectly cooked fish (no Michelin starred chef could cook it better} dry crispy batter, delicious chips, good fast service. The price is amazing it is never expensive but if you go at weekends before about 4pm you can have two plates of cod or haddock and chips for £10.00! Small children eat free, how good is that?Good honest hot and tasty, unpretentious and unbeatable.

My wife and I had a take away from here on a saturday lunch time.I count myself as a fish and chip connoisseur and felt I had to try this establishment, because of some of the reviews, even though its a long way out of Portsmouth. My wife had a large cod and I had Rock (Huss) - my wife's cod was massive and my Rock was also a good size. The chips were excellent and enough of them. Ok so that's the positives, on the negative side, the batter just didn't do it, I could smell curry sauce which I don't expect in a traditional fish and chip shop, it took nearly 20 minutes to prepare, I appreciate freshly cooked food takes time, but I was told at the outset it would take 6 minutes. Finally the server wasn't exactly friendly. Having said all that I would go back with little persuasion.

We have been here numerous times and usually it is exceptional however, on this occasion it was poor. We ordered 2 haddock and chips and were told we would have to wait for them to be cooked which was fine as that's usually the case. When they arrived my husband's fish looked good as usual but mine had very thick batter and was really overcooked. It seemed as if it may have been cooked earlier and then dipped again in batter and refried. It was mid afternoon and usually we eat earlier so maybe this was the problem. Also the service wasn't as good as usual, the bread and butter were forgotten and we had to ask for the tea. We would definitely give them the benefit of the doubt and would go again however NOT mid afternoon.

Pricey but good quality, dont think i have ever been disappointed with their take away service!! Second best chippy in the area

The fish and chips here are excellant freshly cooked and delicious, service usually good it is a fish and chip shop par excellance

Huss and chips with mushy peas followed by apple pie and ice cream.A short delay waiting for the fish to be cooked as it was a special order, however the wait was worth it.The best fish and chip meal I have had for many years.I shall return when I am next in the area.

The best fish and chips around, never disappointed and take all our family whenever they visit. Fish always fresh with lovely batter and chips again fresh and delicious. Never have a problem getting a table even though it is always busy and staff very friendly.

Apart from the old woman next table taking her teeth out and scraping them clean. Not too bad at all

Always friendly service and great fish and chips. I refuse to go anywhere else now. Can't say fairer than that.

Always busy, this place offers good traditional fish and chips. Open 7 days a week and popular with all age groups. Staff friendly and the cafe clean and tidy.They also do takeaways, so place your order and enjoy the food

Fish &chip's freshly cooked nice &hot &so tasty,happy and friendly service,and the restaurant very clean and tidy love it.

Have been coming here for over 7 years. Fantastic cod and chips, mushy peas, bread and butter washed down with a pot of tea. What could be better? My daughter enjoys sausage and chips, much better than the strange sausage you can get elsewhere, sausages here are sourced from the local butcher in Emsworth and all the better for that. Some days can seem like the pensioners day out, but OAPs knoiw good food and value for money.... Keep it up! If you are expecting a 5* experience like some people who have reviewed this excellent establishment and left churlish comments "Tartare sauce in squeezeable sachets" then go elsewhere..... I like my Tartare Sauce in squeezable sachets! If your kids a well behaved you get a lolly, You don't get that in a 5* restaurant!

If your a lover of fish and chips then a visit to Mother Kellys is a must. Can remember years ago when it was called Berts cafe and there was an old german submarine aground in the harbour behind the premises. Eneough of that its now that counts and as I said before best fish and chips in the south. They do a sit down meal and takeaway but its all GOOD.

Arrived right on 1130 to be told breakfast finished at 1130Would not have minded but waitress did not even check with chef and the restaurant was completely empty of customers

nice to have a local fish & chip shop where t=you can eat in for a change meal cooked to order frest hot and crisp