Redcloak Fish Bar in Aberdeenshire

Tried the online ordering for first try of this establishment, no problems, simple to use and very little waiting time on arrival to collect order. Only slight issue is that chips could do with a bit more cooking time, which seems to be a common theme with chip shops these days and isn't isolated to here.

There are many chip shops in Stonehaven, some are good, some think they are the best, but all I can say is that this one is excellent. Super easy to order via the app, turned up, met by polite staff and within a few minutes my order was ready and I was gone. Chios are excellent, have taste to them and cooked to perfection, white pudding is really good, fish is brilliant with a good size fillet served, burgers are really good. All in all a really good chip shop, plenty of parking, easy to order, friendly staff and tasty food

Oh dear, this was a mistake. Drove from Kintore to Stonehaven tonight as I'd read that the Redcloak Fish Bar was listed in Scotlands top 50 chippers. Unfortunately that wasn't my experience. The service was atrocious, the girl serving said it would take 8/10 min to get our order ready (2xfish). We were order no75, order 74 came then order 72, 76,77,78 and no sign of our fish. 1/2 hr in and it was clear they had mucked up our order. I can accept that, things can go wrong BUT when you then ask what's gone wrong and when will our order be ready, you would expect an honest answer. All the girl would say is "no idea what's happened", she wouldn't even go and find out when I asked her too, she just said "look, it's on its way" she then just disappeared through the back of the shop. We finally got our supper although I have no idea why this chipper was rated so highly. Small fish with a weird taste and the chips were tough and dry and not crispy at all. Poor show all round. I would give this a wide berth, very disappointing.

Five stars and above.best fish we have had in a very,very long time.We have never been here before,but having read an article about Red Cloak receiving an award,and been disappointed with the other offerings in Stonehaven,we ventured up hill to find this place.(having travelled from Johnshaven)it was worth the trip and more.Fabulous,proper,very hot chips,and the fish was amazing.Plenty big enough,and so white and fresh.The batter was so light and crispy,cooked right through so no soggy bits.it was a joy to eat.Cooked to order,so who cares about waiting when the offering is this good.Faultless,and deserving of all the praise.Without doubt we will not be using any other establishment in the area.

Thought the food is delicious from here there are a few criticisms. Firstly the food is NEVER ready within the time they give you. Am forever being told “ready in 15 minutes” but you are always left standing for 10-15 minutes. Portion size is not great, fish is quite small and the “large” chip size is about the same size as a small from other Stonehaven chippys.

We get fish and chips from here most Fridays. I phone and order and pick it up at the same time each week. It's always ready, freshly cooked for me to take away. Delish!

There was a very very warm welcome from all staff and my food was made to an exceptional standard and I would highly recommended the shop :)

Visited this shop as a change from my usual. Food was piping hot and cooked fresh. Will be going back, staff were very friendly.

We have had really good fish and chips from here also the white pudding is good and it is all cooked as you wait so would recommend

As usual this is the best fish and chips plenty of everything and also the chicken is good can’t fault it lovely meal

Fish and chips were absolutely delicious. Staff were very friendly. Will definitely be going back soon. Highly recommend.

My Brother who has special needs wanted a home delivery of fish & chips he lives alone but was told he had to spend minimum of £10 to qualify for £3 delivery charge so had to add coke & onions to make it up.

This is favourite Friday evening take out place.The fish is always freshly cooked and excellent. You can phone through and have your meal waiting for you at the time you specify too, or you can opt to have it delivered. You can tell it's a good fish and chip shop as it is always busy. The staff are great too - although the boss gets cross when folk phone for stuff at a particular time then turn up for it 15 and more minutes late [can't expect food to be at it's best when its been sitting waiting for you!!] personally I've never had a bad meal from here.

My family and I were travelling through Stonehaven and decided to stop for fish and chips. Staff were very friendly and the fish & chips were excellent. We will definitely go back there again.

I have used this chip shop twice now but no more in farness the chips are reasonable but the fish is perhaps the worse I have tasted I very much doubt that it is fresh On both occasions the flesh was dry yet the batter was slimy additionally the staff were border line rude quick to take your money then ignored despite the fact strangly enough the shop was empty