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4.4

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Nº 197 in 514 in Tendring

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Everything cooked fresh and presented superbly

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Andrew Cox . 2024-03-17

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Gluten free fish and chips every day 😋

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Anne Currie . 2024-03-16

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Ordered delivery and it was awful will never order from here again the chips were burnt and cold the cod was soggy it ended up in the bin it was that awful was also meant to be a large the portion was small

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Georgina Bayly . 2024-02-17

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Absolutely delicious fish & chips, highly recommended, spacious, good service, fair prices, would return,

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Ron Morris . 2023-07-14

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The chips were hard and the batter on the fish tasted burnt. Service was awful too and it wasn't cheap.

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Jenny Burrus . 2023-07-06

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Food was lovely. Asked about gluten free and they were so helpful. Fish was so lovely. Thank you if could give more stars definitely would. Service and food was excellent

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Valerie Tuck . 2023-06-29

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Was a total disaster, I think Paul was having a bad day. Eaten there before and was lovely. Today was awful. Waited over an hour to then be told he had over cooked the skate. No more skate available. Had to re order two more dishes. Another 30 mins later got two plates of food when we ordered three. To then be told by the rudest girl waiting on tables to get our own condiments, fine we can do that. To share our chips to make the third plate when we ordered three plates. Then she said we we rude as my partner raised his voice to her. He said cod and chips and burger and chips plus a cod roe isn't £57 worth of food. My partner has throat cancer and can't shout even if he wanted to. Suffice to say will not be retuning and would most definitely not recommend.

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kelly wright . 2023-05-21

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Pretty bang average food, service was slow, just didn’t do much for me on this occasion. The curry sauce had the consistency of water, so that went in the bin. Now for the good, it was fresh, hot and a good size portion.

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luke . 2023-04-10

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Been here a few times now. Always cooked to order, even the chips. No grease at all highly recommended and good value 👍👍

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ben morton . 2023-03-12

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Great fish & chips freshly cooked, big portions and fairly priced.

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Steve Pratt . 2023-02-19

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Sorry won't be going back no pies a small amont of onions in burger no salad, the oil was awful made the chips taste not very nice.

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Pamela Britain . 2023-02-05

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Fantastic food and friendly staff. Highly recommended.

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Tom Hayes . 2023-01-28

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Fish n chips was lovely an cooked freshly well worth a visite

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BROOKLAND Marine . 2023-01-15

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No ware here as good as we have had there before

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Martin Staple . 2023-01-13

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Our Son wanted good old British Fish & Chips whilst visiting from Canada and we found Paul's through Google. Cooked to order it was as good as it gets. Crispy batter crispy chips with delicious flavour fish sausage and cods roe and it all looked perfect too. Great we got a beer with it too Thank you so much and well done.

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Jax Davis . 2022-12-18

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Freshly cooked fish and chips. Reasonably priced and a great location.

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Ryan Davis . 2022-12-18

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The food was great, it was out of season so stuff was cooked for you when you ordered. The chips were fantastic 😋 👌

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Neil Burrows . 2022-12-13

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Best skate in town. Cooked to order so always fresh.

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Tony Merryweather . 2022-12-13

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Such Brilliant service & such an easy comfortable restaurant to go to with lots of variety on the menu as well as doing gluten free options which is so helpful! All 7 of us really enjoyed our meals the taste of the chips are the best. 100% recommend to everyone xx

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Jo Allen . 2022-12-03

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We've just had lovely fish, chips and curry sauce, mine was gluten free, absolutely lovely, friendly staff aswell.

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Sarah Griffiths . 2022-11-19

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Decided to have a drive to Clacton this afternoon for the first time in about 25 years. Wanted to have Fish and Chips and have a walk around and go on The Pier. Walked into a Chip shop opposite the pier and next to Prezzo and was unimpressed by the greeting and the staff, so left before sitting down. Walked along the front and found PAUL’s Fish and Chips at the other end of the front at The Esplanade Hotel. We were lucky as there was no signs advertising it and it’s not very prominent being smothered by the hotel signage. Very clean place and nice friendly, attentive and efficient waitress. Good varied menu offering good value. Me, my wife and our youngest son. I had large place and chips, wife had cod and chips and son had battered sausage. We had soft drinks and two glasses of wine. The fish was cooked fresh so took time but no complaints about that it was worth the wait in a golden light batter and very fresh and well cooked. The whole meal was excellent quality and quantity. Lovely chips not grease but nice and crisp. As good as the best I have in London. Thoroughly recommended. Nice people and very high quality food. A hidden gem and will return.

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John Doyle . 2022-10-08

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Went here for lunch this weekend and have to say it was absolutely delicious 😋 Lovely chips and the fish was cooked to perfection. We ordered cod and chips X2 1 medium and 1 large ( large was extremely large) wing of skate and chips, battered sausage and chips and sav and chips. Curry sauce was nice however just a little bit watery but tasted fine. When ever we visit Clacton we always go here but recently under new ownership by Paul and I have to say it's even better than before, and the staff are especially polite and helpful. Thanks for a lovely meal guys.

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J L . 2022-09-25

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Nice food and caters for all dietary requirements including gluten. Batter was very nice. Unfortunately at the time of visiting they had very little stock and what was wanted was sadly unavailable hence the mark down. However despite this what they did have was cooked really well and would happily try again next time providing stock is replenished. Definitely worth a visit.

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Steve Elam . 2022-09-23

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Excellent quality at a reasonable price

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Peter . 2022-09-14

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Very good, always cooked to order. Friendly staff and children's meals a good price

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Kathy Byers . 2022-09-03

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Tucked in the front of the espenade hotel, had the most amazing gluten free fish and chips. Perfect sized portions. Everything was cooked as you ordered. And they didn't mind us sitting out the front with our dog even brought her a bowl of water. Lots to choose from food and drink wise. Highly recommended

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carrie impey . 2022-09-02

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A busy day, with the Air show, staff, rushed, and struggling.

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Keith Kennell . 2022-08-29

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Paul's is our goto choice for fish and chips.

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Peter Olney . 2022-08-29

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The Halloumi & chips were 10 out of 10...😄

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Rod Horlock . 2022-08-26

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Nice! Needs renaming, Fish and Chips at Esplanade Hotel I feel. We've eaten here on 3 occasions and each time it had a new name.. Paul's is the latest...

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Diane Davies . 2022-07-25

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After spending over £40 on fish and chips and scampi which I paid by card I forgot to order tartare sauce when woman was wrapping up my food I said sorry I forgot tartare sauce she said it's 20p I said sorry only got my card and no cash she moved on to the next customer the food was only adequate so won't be going back I would of dropped the 20p in next time I was passing but never gave me the chance.

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Con Club . 2022-07-22

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One of the best fish and chips ever. My partner had a fillet of cod and said it was fresh and melting in his mouth like heaven. I had chips and thought they were crispy outside and soft inside. Real feast. Staff were also very friendly and drinks really cold. Really good proce for quality too.

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Jowi Kocha . 2022-07-19

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Would I requmend this place YES I would Would I go back YES I would

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Ann Rhodes . 2022-07-06

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Not called that anymore. Now Paul's and a hotel adjoining. Very clean. Freshest chips. Gluten free available. Sat outside in the sun with a lovely view of the sea and promenade.

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Brenda Loughnane . 2022-06-22

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Excellent gluten free fish and chips!

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David . 2022-06-13

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Fantastic location, super lovely staff working when I ordered - pleasant waiting time and really good food. Nothing beats great fish and chips right by the ocean, even in Clacton-on-Sea :3

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Oren Hall . 2022-05-18

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Good fish and chips family and child friendly. Got a medium fish and chips and the portion was huge along with onion rings and battered halloumi. Was delishous. Deffo recommend as a place to eat by clacton.

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J Tay . 2022-03-21

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Great service very good cod and chips

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Prem Burfoot . 2022-03-11

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Very obliging to our impromptu group of 9 from our of the blue. Friendly bunch - delicious grub 👍

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Andrew Wilson . 2022-03-06

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Lovely fish and chips. Crispy fresh fried batter and crunchy chips what more could you ask for. Huge portion struggled to finish.

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Neil Weiner . 2022-03-06

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Horrible ask for skin to be taken of fish which he did he put it in a bowl and went out back I had to ask the girl what is he doing she said she didn't know I ask if she could go and get him as I don't want to wait all night he was gone at least 5 minutes joke and it taste Horrible won't be going back there

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Susan Oconnor . 2021-11-19

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Fish was fresh and batter was light. Chips were a little undercooked for my liking but definitely a good chippie

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Marie Nicholson . 2021-11-06

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Unhelpful staff, chips are reheated and dirty cutlery

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Aliesha Jones . 2021-10-14

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Customer service... Great Thank you..

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Antoni Anders . 2021-10-10

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Best fish and chips in clacton the batter was to perfection

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Jean Coles . 2021-10-10

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Really good food. Really cheap ketchup lost a star.

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Matt Prowse . 2021-10-09

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Friendless service but Chips taste of fat not cooked long enough I suggested you use hotter oil and leave them longer that was very disappointing

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Richard Brooks . 2021-09-30

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When ever we go to clacton we always eat here if open food is amazing and great prices aswell!!

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Jack . 2021-09-19

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Best fish 🐟 and chips in Clacton service excellence and very friendly

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Jadwiga Karakanna . 2021-09-18

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Fish was excellent, some of the lightest batter. Chips good, staff friendly

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Tony Clarke . 2021-09-17

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Service was a bit slow despite not being busy, but food was cooked fresh so this may explain. Tasted great, good portion sizes

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Sara Thomas . 2021-09-16

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Delicious. Nothing else to say just delicious!

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Katie-Anne Kernan . 2021-09-08

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Very fresh lovely cooked for .

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Tj Kelly . 2021-08-29

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Gluten free offering very good.

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Alan Warner . 2021-08-01

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Absolutely fantastic place the chips are totally awesome

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Martin Bloomfield . 2021-08-01

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Good portion. Nice tasting not oily katsu curry tasting curry sauce

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David R . 2021-07-23

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Lovely meal here, fish was tasty and would recommend going again.

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Carmela Webb . 2021-07-19

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We visited Gary's while in clacton. We were a group of 6 adults. Every one enjoyed what they ordered. Fish and chips were excellent.

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Julie Dukes . 2021-07-08

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Not the cheapest, but great gluten free fish and chips. Just wish they did the pod sauces instead of those silly sachets

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Shell . 2021-07-04

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Great service, food is good for the price point, clean toilet.

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Simon Payne . 2021-06-27

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Possibly the best haddock and chips I have ever had. Highly recommended will definitely be eating here again

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Joanne Holland . 2021-06-13

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Nice fish Nice chips Friendly staff What’s not to like?

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Joel Hodes . 2021-06-12

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Cooks gluten free chips ext Bit pricey but still nice

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vic hall . 2021-06-09

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Best fish and chips we had in Clacton. Very friendly staff and amazing location. Can't wait to come back!

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Guil P. . 2021-06-07

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Superb fish and chips chips and great value

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Barbara White . 2021-06-06

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RIP OFF MERCHANTS I'm not sure if this was just a post Covid lockdown way of recovering some additional funds they have lost as a business or if they always cary on like this but I was left hugely unimpressed and out of pocket following my experience of Garys. I believed I had ordered fish and chips, 2 sausages by themselves a cup of tea, a can of coke and a kids small plastic drink. We were sat outside the restaurant. My order appeared to confuse the member of staff somehow but anyway it was £14.20 which seemed fair for the above order. When our food was brought to the table I was told that I had not in fact ordered a piece of fish. So in total for my £14.20 all I was getting was 1 large portion of chips and 2 sausages plus the cup of tea, a can ok coke and a small plastic drink. I went inside to address this with the management/staff and was told that I had not ordered a piece of fish and somehow the bill was correct despite it not adding up to the price on the eat in or takeaway menu. I found the staff incredibly rude and unprofessional. Lets just go back over that order compared to almost any other fish and chips takeaway establishment in Clacton. 1 Large chips (£2.20-£3.00 Maximum) 1 sausage no chips (£1.50- £2.00) 1 Sausage (£1.50 - £2.00) 1 cup of tea (£1.50-£200) 1 can of coke (0.80p -£1.50) 1 plastic cup of juice (0.50p) On the lowest realistic pricing it should come in at £8.00 and at a maximum pricing £11.00 so quite where £14.20 came from is anybody's Idea and it appears they just chose to rip off and make up the pricing which suited them. I'm sure the owner will come back with some reply but in advance of that I would ask for them to justify with the menu how the £14.20 price was calculated. They wont be able to. This place is only interested in ripping off visitors to the area and the food that was consumed was hugely underwhelming and greatly overpriced for what it was. Avoid this place and enjoy the other eateries on the sea front.

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John Wenham . 2021-06-02

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Love it as gluten free every night where most only do gluten free one night a week

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Paul Dewing . 2021-01-13

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Lovely food good staff and quick service

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eileen ashley . 2020-11-01

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We ate here on Thursday 1 October. Staying at the Montello Holiday Park we walked into Clackton and decided to have a Fish and Chip meal. We dined in the restaurant. The staff were friendly. It was very quiet and situated within a hotel. The fish and chips were honestly the best I have ever tasted. I usually find the fish a bit chewy but this just melted in the mouth. Not only that but they served alchoholic beverages and since we are 3 pensioners growing old disgracefully this was a must. Hopefully we will have the chance to return 1 day.

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Steve Roberts . 2020-10-03

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We go to this shop every week and have never been dissapointed staff are really lovely and the food is cooked whilst you wait so you know its fresh.

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Angela Cooper . 2020-09-29

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Freshly cooked to order, so important. Several fish on offer. Friendly service and a lovely tea pot. Reasonable space between tables.

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David Croft . 2020-09-19

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Great sized portions, really good atmosphere, staff very nice

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Simone King . 2020-09-16

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Miserable staff. Very greasy fish. Expensive. Definitely wouldn't go back.

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Dave Vernon . 2020-09-12

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Service did not come with a smile.. Ordered budget fish & chips (£5 odd) as I wasn't overly hungry but had to spend £10 as using a card which I made up with a few extras. Despite this, the lady made a point if reffing to my 'budget fish and chips' when collecting. I opened the packet within minutes of purchase and the batter was soft and came away with the paper. The fish itself was slightly overcooked and had a really firm texture, it also didn't have much flavour so I gave up and threw it away. The chips were fine, just wish I had ordered something else to go with them. Wouldn't return.

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Tinah Smith . 2020-09-03

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Had delicious gluten-free fish and chips, and halloumi! Wonderfully clean, welcoming, and great chilled location on the upper esplanade but not far from the pier etc.

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Colette Moffat . 2020-09-02

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We had takeaway.. Usually do and everything up to the same high standard of cooking etc.. Service excellent staff helpful.. Sit in again very clean and tidy.. Spotless and brilliant cooked fish and chips... A+++

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paul storer . 2020-08-26

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Nice food, welcoming atmosphere. Portion sizes of the Chips a little on the small side but plenty of Cod even in the budget Cod Meal. Prices a little dearer than most locally. Would recommend if nearby. Card and Cash payments accepted.

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Jason Moore . 2020-08-14

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Beautiful fresh crispy fish and perfectly cooked chips, best in town

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Bronia Lister . 2020-08-02

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Excellent gluten free fish & chips! Definitely the best I’ve had. Also, a thumbs up from my partner who had regular glutenous goodness. If we’re ever in the area again, will definitely come back.

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Giedre Miniotaite . 2020-07-26

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Very good fish and chips. Being gluten intolerant, lovely fish. Well done Gary.

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Beryl Wills . 2020-07-18

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Fantastic cod, chips, mushy peas. My husband had battered sausage and chips. Plus chocolate gateau, which he said was perfect. Definitely recommend

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Berenice Groves . 2020-02-28

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First class best fish and chips ever sid

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Sid Johns . 2020-02-13

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Enjoyed another visit to Gary's last night, my Haddock, chips and mushy peas were beautifully cooked and it was so tasty, I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who's looking for a warm friendly environment and delicious fish'n'chips 😊👍

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Sydney Wilkinson . 2020-01-18

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Great service and great food, as always. We would highly recommend.

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Tom Dundon . 2019-11-30

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Great food great service would definitely go again and recommend it

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Charles Russell . 2019-11-05

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Brilliant place for fish and chips. Especially good for gluten free.

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Beryl Wills . 2019-10-23

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Loved it. Johnny has gone but Gary who is in charge fantastic. Have told all my friends. Regularly visited by us.

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Christopher Wills . 2019-09-12

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As always top food. Excellent staff friendly atmosphere xXx

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Patsy Harding . 2019-09-11

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Nice and friendly. Do put price up at events hence drop a star. Food good tho.

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Jo Oliver . 2019-09-02

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Excellent fish and chips on Clacton sea front!

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Bailey Ridgway . 2019-08-28

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Poor service, staff arguing behind counter while i try to order food, saveloy cold, sat outside and was then told i had to go back in to collect my food even though they should bring it out to you. Clear favouritism between new guests and the locals, was told off for daring to use the ketchup outside the building only to find locals out in the garden having every condiment in the place.

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1.10ths . 2019-08-23

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Lovely place with a view. Massive portion. Delicious fish with good variety of things

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Olga Derena . 2019-08-10

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Great fish and chips. Air conditioned. Large any fish and chips only 10.50£. Tasty and cheep. Highly recommended.

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Przemysław Kuni . 2019-07-24

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The best Fish&chips,probably. High quality,reasonable price. Recommend!

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Vyacheslav Slav . 2019-04-23

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If you are visiting Clacton-on-Sea this is a must-go-to place. The staff are friendly and the fish & chips are top quality. I visited with my family and we got diffrent things, namely Plaice & chips, Cod & chips, Scampi & chips and pie & chips, all were of good quality. When we are in the area again we will definitely return. As you can see from the photos the portion sizes are good too. (We got the medium fish and chips). The price was around £11 a head with drinks so a bite more expensive than same Fish & Chips shops but worth the extra.

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Gavin Whitlock . 2018-10-22

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