Sailor Boy Fish and Chip Shop in Tendring

Had a week in a caravan on the St. Osyth Beach site & on several occasions i saw one of the male workers at the back of the shop 1st time, snotting ( blowing his nose on to the floor, both nostrils, without a tissue ), wiping his hands all over his t-shirt & then going back inside to cook.! I actually once saw him do it outside the front of the shop, whilst people were sat there eating & then pulling his t-shirt up to wipe his nose & again then going back into the shop to cook. Absolutely disgusting behaviour & i will NEVER eat there agin, makes me feel sick thinking about it. So sad, because i've loved their fish & chips over the years, but with some-one like that working there, there's no way i am eating from there any more & i have told my friends & they are disgusted too & will no longer go there.!

Best chips iv had in a long time. First time having a battered mars bar and it didn’t disappoint. Would definitely recommend and will be going back next time in clacton.

Been using this fish and chip 20 plus years now have seen a changes of management but the quality of this establishment as never dropped fantastic fish and chips ,wraps ,pies , Etc. can't think of anything better sitting outside with a cool beer waiting for your number to be called love the place. Only thing I miss they used to sell faggots .

Take away only All cooked to order so lengthy wait at this busy popular take away onlyGiven a number and return 20 minutes later Fish high quality piping hot and grwat batter Chips well cooked hot and tasty Staff cheerful and all can be seen working their socks off

Don't really know what to say other than a greasy spoon type cafe, been there a few times and just seems stuck in an era. Bit sort of beige

Oh dear, step back to the 1960's. Loads and loads of prices painted on the walls, very very confusing, not really that cheap

Ordered cod and chips. chips were ok The fish was a big rectangle shape of batter,so thick it was a joke, once i managed to get past that the fish was all sloppy mush. glad i only eat half as it gave me food poisoning. Been many times in the past with no problem Need to get someone who knows how to cook fish. BEWARE I will not be back.

Delicious fish & chips! Great variety of menu although very busy orders were processed quickly freshly cooked to order.

Busy, nice chips but sadly the area outside the shop was covered with litter, the tables and bins were full and the place looked a mess. Employ some extra staff to keep the area clean or empty your bins. I saw people throwing rubbish on the beach because the bins were full. Come on Seawick get your act together, set an example, collect a bag of litter, get a portion of chips half price.

Lovely food which was cooked perfectly. Friendly staff. Will definitely be choosing this takeaway again.

Absolutely Perfect in every way 💟. Busy whenever we've been there, that tells me fabulous food.. don't miss out 😋

So good I had cod and two day’s running crispy batter and excellent chips thanks .family also cod and chips all excellent.

Excellent value as always. Good sized portions. Cooked to order. Cant fault it. Sun trap to sit out side. Decent parking. Friendly staff

A group of us stopped here after a walk to the nature reserve. Unfortunately no iced coffee and wanted cash payment for drinks as it was less than £5. I therefore had to order another drink.Short walk to the sea wall and beach.

Absolutely the best fish and chips we have ever eaten. It was freshly battered and cooked while we waited, but boy was it worth the wait. Large portions so beware - you won’t want to leave any! Maybe order and go for a quick half next door in the pub.

Came during lunch rush, but can not fault the team or store! They go above and beyond to help and work efficiently to get everyone served as quick as possible! Amazing food, all fresh and hot! 10/10! Will definitely be coming back for more!

Always nice food ,despite slways long queues there's never too long await fast and fresh pleasant servers,chips are sways the best and vod and rock 100% tasty

It was my daughters birthday and we stayed at a local caravan site for the week. Her main birthday wish was a fresh cod and chips for her birthday dinner. So we literally faced the sea storms and walked to the fish and chip shop in the torrential rain. We spent £50+ on dinner for the family, to walk all the way back to the caravan in the storm to sit down all excited and see they didn’t give us our fish! Completely ruined her birthday dinner. The staff in there are very short and snappy, they act like they are overworked and like you are putting them out by ordering food! Even when it’s out of season, not busy and only 3 people in the shop they are frantic and unorganised.

When there today Friday at 5.50pm. Fresh fish cooked to order took about 10 minutes Fast friendly staff. Just need to put there opening hours on internet

We had fish and chips on our first nights stay. You had to queue, order your food then wait outside until your number was called to collect your order. It was fairly busy but didn’t have to wait to long. The fish was lovely as were the chips, we also had a burger. Would definitely revisit.

I was really tired yesterday’s ne left half my order here and my bank card and I came by the next day and they gave my bank card back and gave me some food! And the food was amazing 😁

The woman serving was loud and obnoxious. The food was absolutely disgusting. Customers were just allowed to wonder in and not wear a mask.

But lockdown has been relaxed. No toilets! Is it even legal to serve so many people so many drinks and not provide the basics of somewhere to go to the toilet? If you can't open your toilet then clise your pub, the cafe the same,...

The Sailor boy refused me entry because I’m medically exempt from wearing a mask. Disgusting treatment and embarrassing. Fish was very small also.

Top quality old school fish n chip shop, food cooked fresh to order. Dont go anywhere else when in Clacton. Lorraine's also got a cracking pair of lips!💋

Went here while in the area for a takeaway. The place was so busy! Which is a good sign... Enjoyed the food but found the fish to be quite Small. The chips were really nice and Cod Roe ok. Overall Not Bad... Please tick the...

I stumbled upon this place Years ago and I returned every time I holidayed in Clacton, I then became a caravan owner and used it more frequently. Even though it is not my most convenient chippy I am prepared to travel as the taste is...

as being recommended to go to this chip shop i was so looking forward to it.just shows recommendations don't always work. found the chips here very dry and hard as if they had been there for a few hours and the SPAM fritter is not...

Popped in for a takeaway as was on a caravan site nearly, best chips I've ever had. Not the best curry sauce or batter but wasn't horrible, just personal taste.

Beautiful fresh food well worth attending , the food is not oily , they cook the food there and then , the staff are lovey to , plenty things to choose from and the kids menu is amazing value

I went to salior boy today for fish and chips I have visited here before but not in pandemic the staff there was very good only 3 aloud in shop at time the chef was loud but assertive tell customers when to wait at door...

Best fish and chip shop I have ever been to. The staff are all so friendly and always having a laugh with everyone who walks through the door! As I walked in I noticed all the little extras they do, battered halloumi, battered black pudding,...

Today was our last day on holiday, we decided to have a Chip Shop lunch and waited until it opened and boy we were not disappointed. Amazing food, fantastic staff and reasonably priced. A great end to a great holiday. Keep up the good work...

The staff were very friendly and accommodating of my family. The food was great, fish and chips were amazing.

It's a most if you visit no matter what time of year. Food is amazing and staff whenever we go to clacton we go to Sailor Boy. The pub is great too.

A nice chip shop which offers a massive range of food to choose from, unfortunately the ground around it is just littered with rubbish, it’s sad people drag places down by not simply putting rubbish into the bin.

I went here on a busy summer's afternoon. It was nearly 4pm, so I thought it'd be quiet, but the queue was still pretty busy. Because they cook their fish fresh, they tell you you have to wait about 20 minutes for it. If there are 5 people in front of you, that's an hour's wait. Funny thing is, the place next door, which I'm guessing is managed by the same people, had no queue and my fish was ready in 5 minutes.

We were here at the weekend, the cod and hips were amazing, the staff work really hard to cook you the best fish and chips we have had and smile and are friendly, we will coming back for more next time we stay in Clacton

If you ever visit St.Osyth beach do try the Sailor Boy fish bar for the best fish and chips anywhere. In 22 years of repeated visits we have never been disappointed.

there food is lovely.staff are friendly and theres a great atmosphere. they have plenty of seating outside or you could go and sit on the beach wall.

So I found sailor boy walking back from Huntley’s arcades and we was all starving (8 in my family) so we thought well we’re on holiday we will try the local chippy which happened to be sailor boy! Well I’m so glad I walked into this shop I went in quite late near there closing time so I felt bad with the order size they was about to get from me.... after ordering 8peoples dinner our food did not take long to wait for and then the smells were just delightful! The deep fried halloumi omg!!! Amazing!!! The fish you could tell was nice and fresh and chips were cooked on point! And then I saw they did deep fried mars bar the last time I’d had 1 of those was 9years ago in Scotland and wow this shop kicked their butt! Kim who is Clacton a best deep fryer to walk this earth I believe said in the summer they do deep fried cream eggs so I guess il see you all in the summertime with all the clan! Thank you sailor boy!

Delicious grub, perfect chips and real chunky cod pieces, what more can you ask for? Lovely location right by a beach and a small arcade, a perfect place to go and enjoy a fish and chips on a summer evening.

Good qaulity fish and chips great friendly service. As someone brought up in a chip shop I appreciate top quality F&C

Popped in for our tea, long line of customers that the staff were battling valiantly to serve, friendly staff and a tasty take away fish supper. Very nice indeed.

Always visit the sailor boy when in Clacton best pub in Clacton and great food.However we opted to try sailor boy chippy,Grandson had his favorite to start, battered Mars bar followed by a smoothie,then med fish and chips which could have fed an army. We all had fish and chips and drinks and the price was really cheap for a family of five.I thought the chippy was good value for money and really good portions per person Really worth a visit, Sailor boy has a really good night time programme to suit all types of holiday makers.

Lovely fresh fish in a light batter that melts in your mouth. Chips are good too. Lively place to sit on a sunny day or pop up and sit along the sea wall. Staff are happy, cheerful and friendly. Well worth the journey if not staying onsite. Lots of amusements for the kids etc...

From the moment you walk thought the door you can tell your going to get great service. Perfectly cooked food a stones throw away from the sea. With loads of options on the menu and friendly staff you can't go wrong here.Also check the Sailor Boy Pub next door.

Very busy, lovely friendly staff, very clean, nothing to complain about. Lot's of tables to sit outside and enjoy your meal.

Best food we had on our holiday very friendly staff deffo recommend a visit.chicken wrap sausages even the curry sauce yum 😀👍

I was on holiday for a week at a nearby campsite and really wanted fish and chips. I didn't know what I wanted but when I got there I was recommended the Skate. It was the freshest fish I have had, absolutely cooked perfectly, the flavour was amazing. It was so good that I went back 2 days later and got more for myself and my Grandad. Thank you so much ladies for a wonderful experience. I will be back

very nice people very very nice fish and you can get a batterd gerkin or mars bar or cream egg i had the rock very fresh and wonderful your in for a treat

We had a couple of meals from here whilst on our holiday. The food was delicious. Staff very kind too

The ladies that serve r lovely very friendly and talkative fish cooked to order and taste very fresh i use the surrounding caravan parks regularly and the is my no1 choice to each... beautiful

Took my grandkids there food was lovely such a big menu catering for all ages reasonably priced friendly staff cooked to order

Read a few comments, one saying they only take cash! Wrong I've always used my card in There this year! I also have skinless cod you just have ask! Best fish and chips around!

Fish and chips cooked while you wait. Lovely fish and chips shame the fish had the skin left on but I would still recommend it.

Had a long walk to get here but very nice and tasty. Good selection and near to beach. Very reasonable.

Will only take cash, get with the times for heaven's sake. Food was ok. Lot of shouting between staff, banter type atmosphere, but please please take card

Best bag of chips you will get ,everything is good here lovely fresh fish,I'm local and it's a shame it's shuts for winter beats all the local chippy ,s does get very busy peak season but that proves a point

Lovely take away restaurant good service clean fresh fish plenty staff looking after you service and lot of variety

Lovely place after drifting round the market. Had a lovely roast. Been several times always pleased recommended for couples or family's.

Visited here a couple of times,the chips are lovely (best I've ever had) seating outside ( weather permitted) service is ok ,a smile and politeness would be appreciated by the staff or do a customer service course !!!

Came here as was staying at seawick holiday park food was amazing fish was delightful, kids loved the foot long hotdogs, staff were lovely also.

expect a wait as the food is cooked to order.Great quality food,friendly staff,popular with the locals and 3 holiday camps close by.

Definatley the best fish and chip shop!! We are regulars here and camp on the parks nearby, we always take a walk up here for our chippy night, and have many times sat outside amongst the fab holiday atmosphere and had lunch. Its such a great place right by the sea and amusements for kids too. Always a busy chippy, always quea but dont be put off by that as super quick service. Food always cooked lovely and piping hot. A real gem! will always return x

Fantastic fish and chips, freshly cooked to order. Good portion of chips and a lovely thick piece of cod. There is seating but it is picnic tables outside.

Nice food Great value for money me a lot of locals a lot of fun in for a swim after it’s always packed just shows you everything is fresh

A reasonable chip shop pleasant enough staff not too expensive good sized portion though a bit greasy

Always pop in here for an icecream or a kiddies meal. Found it cheap and cheerful, with good choices. Wish they would do fresh coffee!

Please do not go anywhere else. We have used this and fish and chip shop for years. Always consistently good. Good food and staff are always friendly. We are locals and would recommend visitors to the area to go here first. They will not be disappointed. Can even pop over and sit on the sea wall to watch the boats go by as you eat your fish and chips. Have known Danny and Georgia years and they will go out of there way, to ensure that you get what you ask for.

Very nice food, fresh cooked and tasty. We sat outside which was lovely, unfortunately one of the employees was sitting outside having a break and was very loud and foul mouthed which spoilt it as we have young children so we had to move, but I would definitely recommend the food.

Good fish and chips. Good menu reasonable prices all fish freshly cooked. Children’s menu very good. Overall lovely food

We had a large chips to share. Taste wise average. Small portion but this is reflected in price. Had battered sausage which was good. At weekends they have karaoke outside, so we didn’t stick around. But bench to sit and free parking. Right by beach.

just not our cup of tea sorry, lots of people, load music played outside. staff were very helpful and good free parking

We have a few meals from here and every time the food is gorgeous. My wife and I had cod and cheesy chips, the cod was a huge piece and beautifully cooked. Portion sizes are generous and a large chips will do 2 people (or a hungry teenager!)

Was lovely place . Fab food and kids had their first battered mars bars they were over the moon .. nutty freindly staff . Very helpfull and full of joy . Will be coming again when on holidays

we had takeaway Very tasty and delicious portions. No one in party had a complaint. friendly service.

Nice and quick fish and chips! It was all fresh cooked which was nice! Better than sitting under the lights for ages! Shame you couldn’t ring up and order

gtear food large portions great value for money and fast service also very freindly, really did enjoy our fish and chip takaway.

decent portions, chatty staff who have a laugh with you and all cooked fresh, been coming here for years and...

I was brought up in a chip shop so know a good chippy when I see one and this is...

Right by Seawick caravan site, amusements, Sunday market and the Sailor Boy pub. Very popular with the holiday makers especially...

This represents good value for money, tasty food and "man-sized" portions, you will not starve. Have used loads of times....

I have been a customer of the Sailor Boy Chip Shop for years, the food is consistently good, no matter...

The best fish and chip shop around! The fish was well cooked and the staff was lovely. 10/10 for me.

We ate here a few times on holiday. The portions are very large and well worth the money. The kids...

Was stuck down at st osyths while building works done at our flat eat there every day was great food...

Had a little drive out to the coast for fish and chips . Had to wait a while as it was busy and the fish is cooked to order so you know it's fresh.Well worth the drive and wait :)

I visited the fish and chip shop next door for some dinner. The staff seemed grumpy and pissed off at the fact they had customers as it was very busy. The food was basic but expensive for what it was. One staff member turned to me and said out loud that the young lad queuing next to me was the 'camp gay'. The poor lad looked highly embarrassed and upset afterwards. It was awkward and totally unprofessional.

Very good chippy. and very good variety in food. Very clean. Always cooked fresh. Plenty of seating outside to eat or have a drink from the pub. Staff was very friendly.

We drive for an hour to get here especially for the chips! Freshly cooked and really tasty! The fish is also well cooked and reasonably priced. Always busy but queue goes down quickly and often 'outdoor karaoke' to keep you entertained while waiting! We then sit on sea wall to eat. Perfect :)

Had some lovely cod and chips here last week. The fish was freshly cooked to order in a crisp light batter. Chips were delicious too, and not greasy. I think they are double cooked, as they are crisp on the outside and fluffy inside. Portion sizes are good too. We had a medium cod each at £4.50 and only needed one regular chips £1.50between 2 of us. It's popular with local and visitors alike. They also do pies, sausages, chicken etc and for any Scottish visitors, they even do deep fried Mars bars!The only downside is the limited opening hours, but I guess this is because of the fairly remote location and/or time of year we visited. I can't wait to visit again. This chippy is far superior to Jason's and well worth the extra 5 minute walk.

Popped in for Fish and chips after visiting Sunday Market..lovely sitting outside on the benches with a pint from pub next door..fish and chips were great..

Nice fish and chips by the seaside.Has a full menu and great selection.Very nice fish sausage in batter curry pancake roll and hamburgers. Service was quick friendly and with a smile from the owners daughter who coped well with our large family order.Nice children's meals served with a free drink. The portions could be a bit bigger especially the nice chips.No seating inside but plenty of benches outside stroll a bit further and you can sit on the sea wall. Would return and recommend.

Lovely freshly cooked Fish and Chips..plus all the usual pies..sausages etc..and has a great SUNDAY MARKET in the field behind..which is open every Sunday from Easter until the end of October..

Stayed here over Easter, best fish and chips ever, batter still crisp even after being wrapped to walk back to caravan, always busy but plenty of staff, everything freshly cooked so nice and hot, good price , will defiantly visit again if in area.

It was our first visit to the seaside, we had a lovely day and they made us feel so welcome. The fish was a reasonable price and cooked so beautifully, and the kids meals came with a nice price and portion with a little kiddie drink too. Highly recommend this fish and chip shop and the arcade was very welcoming too, with the kids park outside which made my 2 children very busy throughout the day. Great staff at the chippy and the kids park outside the amusement.

Fish is always freshly cooked,and so lovely and fresh.Chips are always being cooked so really nice,and always a friendly welcome.

I liked the food it was a reasonable price but Jolie Jerram was not in her uniform and had inappropriate clothing. it was great but Jolie put me off.

Whilst visiting THE SUNDAY MARKET had lovely fresh Fish and Chips and sat outside in the sunshine with a pint from the Pub next door.Such a great area ,with the Market on Sundays and Wednesday in summer Holidays.Amusements and play area,Pub with Restaurant,Cafeteria with home cooked food.Nice seafront walk.