Shakey Shakey Fish Bar in Thanet

Super friendly, really cheap. For medium cod and chips under £10!! Friendly staff and got a small portion of chips while I waited 😄. Best fish and chips in Ramsgate.

10/10 for fresh, tasty food. Added bonus is the fish bar caters for g/f and Vegan choices in addition to standard fare. Worth the 8 min walk from the harbour. Try the Shakey Shakey mix on your chips 😋

Tasty fish and chips. Small seating area. They only accept cash, you cannot pay with your card here.

Lovely fish and chips very generous portions and good staff, would highly recommend.

It is a nice little eating possibility

Had 2 sausage and medium chips friendly staff

Delicious food lovely white fish served with crispy chips and mushy peas!! Yum yum, the owner are also delightful with a warm welcome on entering the shop!! we'll be back again very soon!! Thankyou

An entire gluten free menu. Everything was cooked fresh to order. One large portion of chips was enough for three.

We've only been using Shakey Skakey a short time but the service is great they are lovely people that are happy to chat and give a smile. The food is fabulous and the fact they do a great Gluten free menu is also a great thing to do to help them stand out from the standard chip shops as well as the fact my wife can finally have fish n chips with me and the kids on a Friday evening 😋. Get yourselves down there and get shakey. Under new management now. But the quality is just the same, and the staff are super nice and smiles all round.

Great fish and chips. They even have gluten free and vegan fish and chips. Everyone was very friendly.

Great family run fish shop with menus vegan and gluten free diets! The cod was fresh and the batter was cooked perfectly. The chips were really tasty too. None of the food was greasy and we all really enjoyed it. The staff were lovely and friendly too. This is now officially my favourite fish shop in Thanet! Oooh and the Scampi and curry sauce were great too! 🤤

Lovely fish and chips all fresh 😋

Lovely fish and chips all fresh 😋

Great family run fish shop with menus vegan and gluten free diets! The cod was fresh and the batter was cooked perfectly. The chips were really tasty too. None of the food was greasy and we all really enjoyed it. The staff were lovely and friendly too. This is now officially my favourite fish shop in Thanet! Oooh and the Scampi and curry sauce were great too! 🤤

If you’re vegan and you used to go for the amazing vegan menu , do not go!! I recently revisited shakey shakey, a place I used to love, but unfortunately, it's not what it used to be. For years, this place was run by a lovely family, and their vegan daughter ensured there were great options for everyone, regardless of dietary choices. The food was delicious, and care was put into the food, especially the vegan options. However, the shop has since been sold, and the difference is shocking. What used to be a reliable spot for tasty, inclusive meals has turned into a major disappointment. I ordered the vegan cheesy chips but was served dairy cheese instead. This is not just an oversight but a serious issue for those who avoid animal products and have allergies. The chips were greasy, soggy and inedible, and overall, the food was awful. It's clear the new owners don't have the same commitment to vegan options, or quality food in general. Sadly, I won’t be returning. What was once a beloved gem is now just another subpar takeaway.

Fairly extensive vegan menu, clearly labelled as there is a separate vegan menu! I ordered the Tofish burger, mushy peas fritter and Tartar sauce. The food was incredibly tasty. Everything tasted as fresh as it could! The batter was fresh, crispy and not too greasy! The tartar sauce was very flavourful. I would definitely recommend and will be returning!

Fantastic gluten free fish and chips. The fish needed a bit of salt but that's personal preference, the batter and texture were exquisite. Wholeheartedly recommended.

Lovely fish and chips, I've been here for Years never been let down

We had the best chips ever and were made to feel very welcome!!!

Asked how an item on the menu was made and the staff said ‘ I don’t know’. How any one can trust a place that doesn’t know how their own food is made, is beyond me. Given how many identical places are around this place should be avoided. Oh and it’s CASH ONLY, which is always off in my opinion

The best chips and a lovely piece of cod. It's nothing swanky just a basic fish and chip shop serving the best fish and chips I've had in the longest time.

Menu was very confusing and I was disappointed overall because of all the hype it had. Food was mediocre and there was nowhere to sit for families of 5 or more.

Superb food, cooked fresh for you with friendly staff. It does mean that there can quite a wait, but it’s worth it. The cod was perfect (and huge) and the onion rings were the best we’ve tasted. So good we went twice.

Tried for the 1st time tonight and it's amazing, freshly cooked and great staff. The portions are big and the shakey salt is beautiful. Our new chippy.

Run by really lovely people who genuinely care. Grabbed a takeout and they were so helpful and got us to try their shakey shakey salt which was lovely!

Wowzers. The food was delicious. I had the cheesy chips and my partner had the vegan tofish and chips. The portion sizes are incredibly large. The people were incredibly friendly and I saw how kind and generous they are with their customers. I would 100% recommend going here for food and excellent service.

Fresh fish and chips. Really delicious. Friendly and kind service. Thank you.

I love shaky shaky. The food is fresh, crispy & tasty. And the staff are attentive & friendly.

Average to alright food, imagine it got most of the 5 star reviews and top 20 article in the observer based on the previous owners as certainly nothing to write home about

The food here was lovely and the staff very accommodating :)

Just had chips but they were lovely, large portions, freshly cooked and good prices.

Amazing vegan food! Omg! So much choice and the batter was incredible! We had the absolute best vegan onion rings we had ever had! The battered tofish (tofish burger) was excellent, really upgrades tofu to the next level! We were also intrigued by the vegan doner so will try that next time, Must visit if you want a real treat! They even had battered oreos on the menu, but the portions were so generous we had no room for these but will be back!

Genuinely some of the best fish and chips I’ve ever had, was so lovely to have so many options catering to different dietary restrictions. The women who served us were so lovely and took great care of us. Loved it!

Great atmosphere old school fish and chips

Really disappointing since the new people took over. The atmosphere has completely changed and theyre no longer friendly. The portion sizes are much smaller and somehow not as nice. The chips were so bland compared to before, we didnt even get offered the shakey shakey salt and before i could ask for it they wrapped it up so quickly it was like they were in a hurry to get us out (we were the only people in there). Also when i asked for more vinegar they refused to give it how i liked (when the previous owners would have and didnt care that the paper would be wet becuase i dont care either). This used to be such a treat to look forward to, especially being vegan and now its just not as good 😞

It appeared that we were the first custoo.ers of the day Portion sizes unbelievable

Great place - fish is fresh and delicious. Staff are very friendly and the atmosphere is lovely.

Best fish n chips ever! Those shakey spinkles add so much yummy flavour! Only chip shop ill ever use.

Shakey shakey used to be amazing food and amazing value when the old owners managed the shop. Unfortunately, the new owners have sky rocketed the prices and the quality has really gone down. A large chips used to be able to feed 4 people minimum. Now it is only 3. Furthemore Shakey Shakey now charges for its signature seasoning, which is the entire appeal of the shop if you are not gluten free. The gluten free aspect of the restaurant has also seemed to waiver in quality. When the old owners were in charge they would mark every gluten free item GF and there was never batter or other potential cross contaminants in the GF food. However, the new owners have seemingly missed the mark with this. Overall if you are reading this girls, we miss you!!

They have a gluten free and also a vegan menu which is super impressive and I was very happy, I just wish I could have finished my portion. I ordered gluten free cod and chips along with mushy peas and their homemade tartare sauce. The staff are lovely and they have many regulars which is a good sign. I also ended up buying a cute painting by a customer off of the wall.

The only celiac fish and chip shop around. I am celiac and can’t have milk so this shop is a god send. The food is delicious. It is just a shame they don’t do delivery. Also when you go there make Sure to bring chase since they are a card less shop.

Great food, service etc staff friendly

The best curry sauce I’ve had, great vegan options and super friendly staff — can’t wait to visit again! 😊

Such a shame since new owners took over. Smaller portions and worse quality

Went to Ramsgate today and tried the best chip I've ever had I'm my life 100% recommend 👌

I love this place! We moved away from ramsgate about 2 years ago but when we come back we make sure we get a cheeky shakey shakey in! The vegan range is so tasty, I crave the kebab wraps on a regular! My wife who is a meat eater loves it too! The portions are huge and the prices are fair for the quality and serve you get! Hoping to be down for the new year and already planning our shakey shakey visit!

Nice food, but didn't absolutely wow me.... But almost.... Hence 4 stars for now 😊

Incredible food and amazing gluten free options! Highly recommend.

Lovely place and good food also never have normal salt n vinegar again go for the shakey shakey salt n vinegar thank me later lol 👌

Had Rock and chips..very good indeed.

Love Shakey Shakey. A fantastic family run business in Ramsgate. The food is excellent and the portions are good. Have the large portion of chips if you dare! They care about the quality and have a board up letting you know where the fish came from , what potatoes are used and they also have a comprehensive vegetarian/vegan menu. They are engaged with the community promoting local events and services ,and they have a noticeboard with their customers dogs photos. They make you feel welcome and always friendly.

Run by 2young ladies who were engaging polite and helpful best fish and chips we have had for a long time inly wish they were closer to where we live if you want fish and chips in Ramsgate this is the place to go.

Would never expect to find a really great vegan menu in a fish and chips store. Was totally pleasantly surprised. The burger was delicious and topped with fresh salad. There is a vegetable patty, a "fish" patty and a "meat" patty. If you order fries, always take a size smaller. We had medium size and got felt 1kg fries in the hand :) Interesting seasoned with 12 herbs. Really local and relaxed. #vegan

Came from London to Ramsgate specially to try this place but couldn't as there was a sign on the counter demanding 'Cash Only'. Very backwards policy for an increasingly cashless society especially for a F&B business. Luckily Peter's Fish Factory down the road accepts contactless transactions.

Visited today from London, having tried their food some time ago at a market stall - excellent vegan food with a wide variety of options! The team amde us feel very welcome, particularly visiting with our toddler. Thanks so much!

Welcoming, friendly, nice service, best fish and chips I have so far.

Delicious fish and chips. Tasty and not greasy. Excellent homemade sauces. Nice scampi. Special seasoning for chips was yummy. Friendly service. Definitely recommend. Cash only. Cash machine next door.

Just a lovely place and the food was perfect. Best chippy I've been to in ages.

Very good fish and chips, great size portions. Fantastic gluten free option as well!

Great vegan options, really lovely and friendly staff. I always go here when I'm in Ramsgate, top notch!

Excellent service! OAP cod and chips was a great deal and enough chips for 2! Photos: battered Oreos, tofish

Lovely people, great portions. Chips are the best I've had a fish and chip shop, really recommend.

Huge bag of fries for only €2.30. Neatly in a paper cone. (what do you mean plastic surcharge, it is an example for the Netherlands). We were well informed about how we wanted our fries. With a lot or little salt and with or without vinegar.

Loved this place..... the staff were friendly, naturally so - really nice. Such a lovely feel. Oh, and the small matter of the food........perfect.

Tasty fish, including gluten free batter for some of our group; well cooked chips ( and big portions so take advice on how many portions to buy !); yummy home made tartare sauce; all ordered in advance and picked up; very pleasant woman who served me ; What more could one want ...Thank you

Probably the Friendliest Chippy I've ever been to - and Gluten Free too. Some places I've been to, you order 1 size larger off the menu to get a portion the size you require. Not here. You order a Medium chips and in most places that would be a Large. A Large cod would be Extra Large. And as for friendliness - we were asked what allergies we had, then a carton of chips arrived, flavoured with a homemade sauce and vinegar. Lovely. Then when we'd finished a sample of deep fried oreos in batter arrived - lovely! The gluten free fish batter was a family recipe, apparently a signature dish in Ramsgate for over 15 years. Made a lovely change. A great experience. I cannot recommend this place higher. Long may it continue. It deserves your custom - Vegans and Wheat eaters also catered for.

Fantastic food and fantastic people! The vegan menu is unmatched. Staff are incredibly friendly and outgoing and the food is exceptional! I highly recommend the Vegan Doner Wraps and Beyond Burgers! Nothing but great things to say about Shakey Shakey. Just had it for dinner tonight and already looking forward to my next as I work my way through the huge menu! 5 stars all day long!

The best fish and chip shop ever

Superb fish & chips. Very large portions. The food is freshly cooked. The customer service is spot on. This place is highly recommended!

So friendly, large portions and a dedicated vegan menu with so many options! The sisters who run this place are very sweet and the foods great!

One of the best fish and chips I've had. Freshly cooked to order with a selection of fish choices. The place is welcoming and the staff are very helpful. Pet friendly too. They let us try their homemade tartar sauce and it's lovely and creamy. Worth the walk from the beach. Will definitely visit again.

Nice staff and lovely fish and chips

The food was delicious and the woman who was working and served me was delightful. I had the Tofish and chips and it was exceptional. I actually left my Tofish at the counter but they were nice enough to hold it until I returned. A wonderful place.

Amazing fish and chips, shakey seasoning was incredible and the ladies serving in there were just so welcoming and friendly - absolutely brill customer service. The only thing I'm gutted about is the fact we don't live closer!!

Vegan kebab is delicious and huge with homemade pitta and vegan mayo 😋

We had seen this fish and chip shop mentioned on Face Book for Gluten-free and they did not disappoint. The menu is huge for gluten-free and my daughter who is coeliac said it was the best batter she had ever had. The sizes are great as well, in fact we took some away for seconds. They really are large so you have two choices... share a chips or do as well did and enjoy it a second time. The team were friendly and confidence was given when we were told they had served gluten-free and coeliac's for over 13 years.... this is a rare find and I wish it was closer to home as my daughter loves he fish and chips and rare to find someone/somwhere that understands cross contamination is so important for a coeliac (it is not just about gluten-free ingredients).... thanks for really making holiday with perfect fresh and tasty food !

After a lovely walk by Ramsgate's Royal Harbour and sea front we decided to continue our tour and stop by Shakey Shakey or local fish and chips. I requested a small portion of chips, cod fish, 1 salvaloy and 1enormous pickled cornichon. I was amazed by the generous size of my order this was easily a meal for two people to share and paid £4.00. Shakey Shakey is a well known family business little restaurant, very clean, include vegetarian options, friendly owner and staff. One of the best fish and chips in Ramsgate, just 15mn walk from home. I ate it all, delicious, did not felt guilty about my diet calories calculation to burn out at a later date , my treat of the week 😂 Thank you Shakey Shakey See you very soon 😊 Murielle

Best fish and chips in the world

Yuk, twice used still yuk ,gluten free yuk

Great food, fish freshly cooked to order. Fantastic range of vegetarian and vegan alternatives.

Lovely fish and chips. Massive portion sizes but great quality. Already been again and will be back in future.

The staff are so friendly and knowledgeable, you can buy in complete confidence whether you have allergies to diary, wheat or egg. The fish and chips were absolutely delicious and I can't recommend Shakey Shakey highly enough!

The food is fantastic and excellent falue, they cater for everybody, the shop is family run by lovely people and nothing is too much trouble, the prices are excellent value and the portion sizes unbelievable, this is the best fish and chip shop in thanet by a long way.

Excellent . Personel very helpful

Very friendly staff and super chips covered with Shakey.

Good battered sausage and chips!

Simply the best chip shop in Thanet. And the staff are all lovely. Food is great. 10 out of 10.

Really lovely staff, so friendly! Amazing vegan menu.

Tried shakey shakey today we had the cod and chips ,it was absolutely gorgeous, the shakey seasoning their own blend,gave it that extra wow factor, portion size was great, fish was coated in on of the best batters we've had, and cooked to perfection, the young owners were very friendly and very welcoming, please if you're going to ramsgate and want fish and chips this is definitely the best

Amazing food. Crazy big portions

Can't praise them enough! Great food, amazing family behind it. We've been going to them for 7 years and have never had a bad experience. Their portion sizes are massive, which makes it great for value. They have a massive range of both vegan, and gluten free. Having coeliacs in my family, its nice to find somewhere where they make food at the same standard, and that we know is safe for us to have.

Omg absolutely delicious AND gluten free! This is almost unheard of! Recommended this place and so glad I’ve found it as will be a regular from now on! Happy customer indeed! :)

Popped to Ramsgate for a gig and was recommended Shakey Shakey by the lovely staff at Ramsgate Music Hall. Pleasantly surprised to see a whole vegan menu!! The 2 young women working behind the counter were full of energy and super chatty. Lovely to hear it was a family business. They gave us some free vegan tartar sauce to try - homemade and bloody delicious!! The food was fresh, hot and super yummy. They accommodated our various dietary needs. What made the experience so great were the 2 girls who served us. Huge portions for such a good price. Blown away by the vegan options. They let us try their signature 'shakey shakey' sprinkle on the chips too. If I lived in Ramsgate I would be eating here every night!! Will defo be back.

The staff(?owners) were extremely nice and friendly (to customers and each other) you can tell they are kindhearted and really put a smile on your face. This kind of customer service is rare these days ! The food was excellent with huge portions and we were very impressed by the vegan menu. Highly recommend

Cant fault this place never had a bad meal here clean friendly welcoming staff

Excellent family run fish n chip shop with great prices and awesome food

Lovely food and lovely staff who deal with annoying customers (Lynn) masterfully

Coming here was one of the highlights of my trip to the seaside. The Tofish burger was absolutely incredible - perfectly crisp, beautifully textured tofu and generously garnished with salad and pickles! Staff were also really friendly and kind. Highly recommend this place

Had Tofish and Chips. Not quite as good as Veg n Out was in Broadstairs but still very enjoyable and a massive portion

Wow ! Grt fish and chips. Effy was so nice and friendly and chatty. The food was fresh delicious and the shaky shaky made it taste even better. Will defo visit again.when visiting Margate again.