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Based on 9.699 opinions finded in 4 websites

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Nº 2823 in 3395 in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Nº 101 of 109 Seafood in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

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I’ll never eat at Rick Steins again, over priced, under cooked chips, over cooked fish. Contacted twice to share my experience and they never responded. Awful and there are plenty of places better for a lot less.

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Gareth Fulcher . 2025-06-05

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Being local and never had Steins takeaway before we saw the forgotten fish and chips on the menu at the excellent price of £11 . Fish was pouting and was lovely, plenty to eat, chips not greasy and tasty, tartar sauce homemade and delicious. After reading the reviews I was pleasantly surprised. Will use again and definitely try the next forgotten fish on the menu.

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Nicola Phillips . 2025-06-05

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overrated and expensive, food mediocre and small tartar sauce was 1.50 and horrible,just paying for the name,the fish it's self was fresh and tasty but the rest no so good

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Piotr Szostak . 2025-06-04

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Pretty bad fish and chips, waited ages, all soggy. Only went here as they offer gluten free. But would avoid. Better elsewhere

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Joe Hopwood . 2025-06-04

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A few picnic benches with parasols are around the back of the restaurant, situated next to the road. We sat here as we had our dog with us, a bowl of clean, ice water was supplied for dogs. The wait for our order was approx 20 minutes. Two cod and chips, plus two very small extras and two soft drinks came to just over £46, including VAT over £7.00. My husband enjoyed his. I thought the fish batter too greasy and altogether very expensive for what we had. Considering whose name is attached we felt the fish and chips were average, we have had much better and would not go back.

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Susan Bradbury . 2025-06-02

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I ordered the salt and pepper prawns for £9 an was disappointed to find only 3 prawns, some garnish and sliced cucumber

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Emma Osborn . 2025-06-01

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Super fresh fish. I had the cod.

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Matthias Prätsch . 2025-05-31

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Been before for takeaway but went with the family and sat in. Had to wait due to it only being a very small place and there was a group of eight of us but once it was great prices are what you would expect from a named person just really nice fish and chips

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shaun jones . 2025-05-31

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Nothing special - such a shame . Had great expectations.

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Amanda Walker . 2025-05-30

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I can't fault the service, and the place had a very nice atmosphere to it, but I'm afraid the quality of the food does not match the price. Yes it was edible, and the cod was high quality, but the portion size was small, the chips were tasteless, and the scampi was definitely out of a packet from the freezer. If prices were lower, I probably would've given a higher rating, but I think you are definitely paying for the name here. I wouldn't return sadly.

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K Parr . 2025-05-29

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Massively overpriced, tiny portions and slow service. A premium experience this is not. Go to your local chippy instead.

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Flash Rogers . 2025-05-26

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The fish (Haddock)was exceptional the batter light thin and cooked perfectly the chips seemed to dry as they cooled but this is par for the course with chips cooked in dripping overall you can definitely tell the influence of the man in the training of the fryers in this restaurant I can also highly recommend the cheeseburger with hallumi cheese the homemade salsa is worth the price of entry here I found it overall great food the price is reasonable I personally think a lot of the poor reviews seem to be jumping on the band wagon of a certain you tuber and if he thinks this food is poor then he doesn’t frankly know what he’s talking about this is a chip shop after all it’s great food at a decent price maybe if your searching for more aim higher and head for his restaurant overall foodies won’t be disappointed 8.5 out of ten for a chippy ? I loved it .

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john mcgartland (Studio 6) . 2025-05-22

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You have premium prices but it doesn’t show through your food Mr Stein… Please sort the chips out! Many people had said the same. They are dry, chewy and stale.

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Ruby Mellish . 2025-05-17

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Really disappointed. The cod and chips were nothing special at all, at £21 to eat in. Infact I would say our local chip shop is better and half the price. Also had the salt and pepper prawns which were fine. The staff were friendly and helpful though.

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joanne Horrobin Sullivan . 2025-05-17

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Fish was fresh and nicely cooked. Batter was soggy on inside. chips were limp.

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Peter Ludemann . 2025-05-15

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Fish and chips are my favourite - I was very excited to try Rick Steins Cod and Chips (sit down in restaurant). Seriously, I couldn’t be more disappointed 😢 The quality of the cod is great (can’t fault it) However, the batter is mediocre and a bit bland. It comes with a sauce I’m guessing it’s garlic mayo but does not help or enhance the flavour in the cod 🧐 Now let’s talk about the chips - what a let down! Dry, weird texture and no amount of salt and vinegar would improve them. 2 x cod & chips, Pot of tea for 2 £61.00. Do yourself a favour and go somewhere else in Padstow (wish I had)! And for the record Whitby are 1000% way superior to Rick Steins offering 🤨

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Carrie Burnett . 2025-05-12

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Ordered takeaway fish and chips x 2 at the most welcome have ever paid for this. Totally underwhelming food which took a while to be served. Had much better at least than half the cost.

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Deryn White . 2025-05-12

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£23.50 for overpriced small cod (£15.50) mediocre colourless chips and mushy peas. Came in 3 cardboard boxes in large quality paper bag. Not planet friendly. Never again.

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jacky b . 2025-05-10

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We got seated straight awat by a friendly host and then ordered the whiting, which came with chips and tartar sauce, and fish finger sandwich and a side of chips. The fish finger sandwich was delicious as was the whiting and tartar sauce but the chips were definitely not the best I've had. They were hot and cooked but no crispness at all, tasted old, as if they'd been cooked a while ago. Service, on the whole, was good and restaurant was clean but won't bother again as very pricey.

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Teresa Mantle . 2025-05-08

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Very disappointed I’m from Edinburgh & only need2 travel down2 Granton or further afield (20 miles) for Anstruther chippy full of awards which not only surpasses the great mans chippy but also not get charged for few extras (tartar sauce , condiments etc..) Should concentrate more on his establishments rather than filming. Very average chip shop found better in Truro Won’t be back in Cornwall so thankfully won’t visit this place again! Jeeze it’s Rick Steins place must be good… No it’s not! Look around there’s better!

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Alan Kennedy . 2025-05-06

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Very disappointed, my daughter pre ordered for a 12.30 pm pick up. as a special treat mainly for me, I had cod and chips priced at £19.95 and my wife and daughter both had scapy and chips £15 each, both my cod and the scampy were very watery and not very tasty at all, still we ate but afterwards all three of us had very uncomfortable stomach pain, this is my first 1 star review because I was so looking forward to this meal and we are fans of Rick Stein I was expecting an exceptional meal for the price and it failed miserably.

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shaun maddock . 2025-05-06

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Garbage. Overpriced rubbish. The driest chips that you'll find anywhere. Avoid at all costs.

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Chris Plowman . 2025-05-05

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Strolling through Padstow thought we would give this place a visit and try the "supposedly best fish and chips"... Staff lovely and welcoming, chips average and rather bland, fish was nothing "wow or special" and the battered sausage was tough to break through.. our overall experience was below average and would we revisit then it would be a no.

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Sharon S . 2025-05-05

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The Rick Stein takeaway fish and chips get very mixed reviews so we were cautious...but we needn't have been! Service on a Sunday at 17.30 was quick and efficient. Super chunky cod in tasty batter. Certainly not greasy. Good chips, reasonable portion too. Price? Just shy of £20 each. Yes, not cheap but, hey! this is Padstow! What do you expect! Enjoy them, we did!

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Lord Glenmore . 2025-05-04

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Just another overpriced famous name place. The food was good but not amazingly better than other good unfamous name restaurants. Some hygiene practices questionable

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Andrew Townsend . 2025-05-03

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Very enjoyable fish and chips shame about the miserable staff, very expensive but nice

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rich burnham . 2025-04-30

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The original and still the best.

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simon cole . 2025-04-29

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Whilst visiting Padstow, we decided to try Rick Steins fish and chips , as we'd had them some years prior and they had been lovely. However, on this occasion I have to agree with other reviews here. We were very disappointed. The size of the fish was relatively small, and quite greasy. The chips tasted like they had been warmed up.. ,hard and chewy. The price for this was extortionate too.. £32 for cod and chips twice. We won't be revisiting again.

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Karen B . 2025-04-26

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A lot of wait, but it is worth it. The fish and chips is absolutely delicious, especially the hake! Mashed peas are very good too.

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Antoine Avdb . 2025-04-26

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Visited despite reviews, and so disappointed we did. Poor fish and chips - oil left an unpleasant after taste, and chips were drier than the Saharan desert, even with lashings of vinegar. Fish was well cooked but lacked flavour. All this for a premium price. Won’t be visiting again.

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Babs . 2025-04-24

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Nice atmosphere. Always good food. As a Coeliac, I feel very confident eating here. The service is great, they explain that they understand what it means to be Coeliac and that the staff are trained, use separate utensils, cooked in separate areas etc. The hake, chips and gravy is my favourite.

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Suzy Irving . 2025-04-23

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At the end of the day it was just Fish and chips no different to any other chippy in the country. What made it here was the sharing platter £35 for chips (and plenty of them) well cooked typical seaside chips, four good sized portions of fish (whitng, bass, coley and haddock) were tasty, well cooked, hot and not greasy. Came with mushy peas, curry sauce and tartare all very welcome and very nice. It was a lot quieter than we anticipated but soon started to fill up as we were leaving. Pleasant, friendly and attentive staff. Well worth a visit if down Padstow/Newquay way but to be honest it’s a tick exercise just to say you’ve done it rather than anything outstanding but can’t fault the quality.

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geegeewardens . 2025-04-22

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A warm sunny day so we opted for the take-away. Lengthy wait but fish & chips was perfectly cooked. Delicious and reasonably priced considering the price of fish nationally. Distinct lack of outdoor seating and quite a trek to locate a bench

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Nomadic Nerd 55 . 2025-04-21

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We timed it right and managed to get seated straight away without a wait. The food was some of the best fish and chips I’ve had. Price is what you would expect I guess coming from the brand. Service was OK

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Lee Griffiths . 2025-04-20

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Appalling overpriced tourist trap. Go to literally any other chippy with your money.

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James . 2025-04-19

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Very good fish but for me the chips were average. Friendly, efficient service and decent sized portions. Very popular place unsurprisingly so can't just turn up and expect a table straightaway but takeaway is also an option.

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Rob Childs . 2025-04-18

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Took around an hour to get served (we were only a table of two). The food was nice but not exactly worth the wait nor the price they were going to charge us (which was around £65). Had a member of staff telling us they could drop our fish now (bearing in mind we ordered a starter which they completely missed and told us they didn't get enough of it out of the freezer) definitely a tourist trap, they prioritised the takeaway that's joined onto it, asked to moved tables which is fair enough, but to be put in the window seats to be forgotten about along with another couple, we were the only 4 not eating and waiting for food. They did apologise and knocked some money off the bill. We will be trying somewhere else next time.

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Stephanie Foster . 2025-04-17

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Nice restaurant. Food was good but the place is quite small so felt slightly cramped.

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Jake . 2025-04-16

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Excellent fish and chips, we ate in and had one grilled cod and one battered , good size portions and very nicely cooked. Good value for the quantity and quality provided. Fast polite efficient service

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William Lindsay . 2025-04-15

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I had the special: lemon sole goujons with chips. The lemon goujons were good, but I ordered this after reading Ricks own website about this recipe, in which he states it should be served with a liberal serving of tartar sauce. Unfortunately, despite the starting premium price, the sauce is not included and they want me to order in addition, which is a shame as having ate the meal without it, it would have made the meal. The chips were average. Not bad, but not premium. The staff were very good and after asking for feedback they agreed with this

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David Marks . 2025-04-14

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Bloody awful as a top chef should know better very very poor flavour a massive tourist trap that clearly Rick is not on top of just making money and a massive let down for the price don’t bother. Lacking in flavour and everything else

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Mark Bailey . 2025-04-11

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"The fish and chips were absolutely outstanding—crispy, golden batter with perfectly cooked fish, accompanied by fluffy chips that hit the spot. The staff truly elevated the experience; they were warm, attentive, and made us feel so welcome. It's rare to find a place where both the food and the service are equally fantastic. Highly recommended!"

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Mahm . 2025-04-10

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Poor service, manky chips, greasy fish. Very disappointed 😞

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Alison Bartlett . 2025-03-25

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Absolutely fine. The fish was excellent and the chips fantastic. Worth every penny.

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Christopher Fry . 2025-03-20

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We chose to have takeaway chips from Steins fish and chips as this was about the only reasonably priced item on the menu at £3.95. To have fish and chips in the restaurant you are looking at £19! The chips were not fresh although they were cooked in beef dripping. Quite disappointed.

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Phil . 2025-03-19

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Hang your head with shame Rick, possibly the worst meal ever. your manager saved the day by giving me a refund.

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Paul Hampton . 2025-03-13

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Poor food. Well overpriced for what it is. Living off the name. AVOID!!!!

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Kiff . 2025-03-12

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Pure grease, well well overpriced not even a nice fish and chips, mushy peas if you could call them that watery paste, my god I expected more pure sick 🤢 I wasted my money here.. STAY CLEAR! Word of Warning ⛔️ miserable food Sorry just an honest hard working guy ! Muck

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John B . 2025-03-12

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Very frustrating,Haddock and chips small portion very overcooked,oily batter,fed the seagulls,never ever again,go somewhere else.

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John B . 2025-03-12

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Greasy ,heart attack material.I have watched Gary Eats who appears to give a very honest opinion and from what i saw plus what they charge is a disgrace that these places are “reared” by professional chefs .They just want the money and not prepared to check the quality of food that their customers are receiving.I will never go there

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Sara Thomas . 2025-03-12

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Chips soaked in Greece fish same this place is very expensive and a tourist trap may have ricks name but the quality not there

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Simon Parkinson . 2025-03-12

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Fish and Chips very pricey for the portion size you receive. I would say the fish and chips are average taste wise and dont reflect the price, curry sauce is 5 star though and would recommend trying! Good selection of drink choices, clean and nicely decorated throughout and staff were very friendly. Overall i think prices are aimed at tourists just with a celebrity's name to them which is a shame.

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Kaya Dearnley . 2025-03-12

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Chips were pretty nice but on the expensive side, staff were polite and helpful but its sjust a takeaway and 2x what you would pay elsewhere, had to pay extra for the paper pot of mushy peas and they were a bit meh. Not worth it

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daniel stone . 2025-03-12

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Disgraceful- don’t waste your money!!

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STB . 2025-03-11

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We visited Padstow during our holiday in Cornwall and thought it would be a great idea to try Rick Steins fish and chips, I really wish we hadn't bothered, the fish and chips portion was small, the fish was dry and tasteless and the chips were really greasy, such a shame as I'm a fan of Rick stein.

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Lee Holdsworth . 2025-03-11

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Greasy fish, awful food. Just paying for the name.

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James Ridout . 2025-03-11

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Dry fish so dry it's shocking plz save tour money enjoy a proper chippy

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James . 2025-03-11

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Cold Chips ,oily fish , long wait , no where to eat ,cold atmosphere, the worth fish and chips ,over price ,not very friendly staff ,the restaurant next door the food come from the same kitchen,

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Roland Schall . 2025-03-03

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Service great. Food okay. Chef needs to use some salt in their cooking. Everything lacked in salt, including the sauces.

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Luke Jeffòrɗ . 2025-02-27

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Seriously, this is just fish and chips and bang average fish and chips at that. Honestly, I've had better chips from our corner takeaway back home, than this. For four adults having cod and chips and a bottle of wine cost us over £135 to sit in a cramped, noisy bar. Somebody tell Rick that this is NOT fine dining - that's over the road in his own restaurant, which you expect to pay a little bit more for. I still can't get over being charged £2.25 for a tiny, tiny little pot of mayonnaise when most places have it on the table in a sachet. I should also mention that service charge is atoumatically added to the bill, which we refused to pay as the table service was so poor. Eight staff in the place and only one person serving tables was truely taking the Micky. Wake up Rick!!!

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Nigel B . 2025-02-24

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Great quality fish and chips Nice service for an enjoyable visit

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Andy Dawson . 2025-02-24

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Helluva price for fish and chips. And the price for a pot of sauce! Must be a very rich man.....go to an ordinary chippy makes gar more sense and will support the locals more

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Paul P . 2025-02-22

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My first visit to Stein's fish & chips, have wanted to go for a long time, & have been told by many friends how good it is. My experience today was beige, nothing outstanding. We ordered gluten free fish & chips & that's what we got, fab. But they were not amazing as I had been expecting. Couldn't have mushy peas or tartar sauce as both contained gluten. So my meal was a bit dry. Nice fish & mediocre chips. Bit disappointed to be honest. But thank you for serving gluten free options, a lot of places still don't.

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Emma Dawes . 2025-02-19

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Had take away Cod and chips lunch time today. There was very little fish inside the batter and the chips were soft and mainly tiny. Very disappointed. A long wait from ordering.

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Edward Garrsrd . 2025-02-18

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We used to be huge fans of the Stein empire and still love his pub and cafe. HOWEVER it seems that in relation to Rick Steins Fish & Chips someone has got greedy. Despite costs going up in the restaurant industry, the uplift in prices and downsizing in quality and portions is disgraceful and smacks of blatant opportunistic exploitation of tourists. We used to visit, 3 or 4 times a year since it’s opening. Not again at these prices!

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ian . 2025-02-16

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Friendly staff good portions. Only thing I can point out is there is a lot of dog muck outside and could do with cleaning as may put a few punters off .

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James King . 2025-02-15

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It was ok, but overpriced in my opinion. Good for a one off visit.

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BillyG147 . 2025-02-14

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Ammmmmmmazing food, living up to the expectations that Rick Stein sets.

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Lewis Moore . 2025-02-14

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Considering this chippy was supposed to be headed by Stein it was horrendous. Bought fish and chips and it was small, and very greasy.

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john brophy . 2025-02-06

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We went because you’re supposed to go. Food was good, spenny for what it was tho in my opinion.

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J & T Rutherford . 2025-01-27

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Friendly waiter, good food, big portions - very clean take away and sitting in Fish and Chips

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Maksim Moisa . 2025-01-26

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Rick I dont kn ow if you read these reviews or just take the money and run biut iof you do for christ sake come on sort out this so called fish and chip shop or at least thew guy who is running it, It was the most smallest portions you could emagine and thew quality was a total rip off, you put your name to this place and people trust you but in all honesty hand on your heart you really do not give a dam as long as the money comes in, well thats the way it seems not just to me but many many others on here and other social sites, have you no pride Rick serving this rubbish up to people, shame on you and those thats serving this rubbish, Your fish was wafer thin and tiny and you are charging top dollar Your scampi is frozen scampi and again you charg top dollar, people pay this high price as I said on a trust level of you and all you do is repay that trust with a total rip off,

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Brian . 2025-01-20

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Obviously didn't grow up anywhere near the sea 🙂

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Caroline Dalby . 2025-01-13

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Not cheap, but you get what your pay for. Always superb

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Phil Warren . 2025-01-04

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Eat in 30/12/24: Food was fantastic, cod tasted so fresh and chips to die for. All the staff are enthusiastic and on point but special mention to Laura and Roderick for their wit and charm on a very busy day, 5*

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Paul Laver . 2025-01-01

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Very disappointing and over priced

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Mark H . 2025-01-01

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Walked straight into the restaurant part as there was no queue and half the tables were vacant. Didn't see any staff, so sat at a table. When trying to order, one of the staff said we needed to go back and wait at the front door until they set the table. Rather rudely... but we did. Whilst waiting, virtually all tables were vacated. Finally called to sit down, and the restaurant filled up again. Orders were taken for three other tables and we were completely ignored. Left and went to the take away instead and had the food within 5 minutes. Don't bother with the restaurant. Staff are rude and also costs another 4 or 5 pounds for a fish and chips when seated... Unfortunately, on the visit the food was also all soggy

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James Foden . 2024-12-30

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Ordered two overpriced fish and chips for £40, got home and they'd given me three pieces of halloumi...

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Jake W . 2024-12-28

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Very disappointed tasteless you can get better fish and chips in any back street chippy He’s got young inexperienced staff running it how can you put your name on that Rick Stein I thought you liked good food

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Steven Blacker . 2024-12-22

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Not the Cheapest but definitely the best and worth the money Great Fish and Chips from a Great Chef

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Tony Forshaw . 2024-12-18

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My husband and I popped into eat as built up quite an appetite after our walk. It was midweek and around 2pm when we managed to get stated. Both my husband and I ordered fish & chips. Fast service with a very short wait, eaten and was out in just over 30 minutes. All felt very rushed, seating like being back at school and so noisy we couldn’t hear ourselves speak- all open plan with wooden floors. We did feel food was overpriced and food was ok.

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LAD63 . 2024-12-17

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Despite super difficult circumstances (numerous power cuts) the staff did everything they could to make our evening enjoyable. The food was wholesome and considered. The gentlemen serving us went out of his way to ensure that my wife’s allergies were understood and not compromised. Thank you for a lovely evening.

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James Taylor . 2024-12-08

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There’s a good reason it gets poor reviews…. OK, the fish was excellent. The chips were rubbish. It’s expensive but the prices are printed on the menu so you know what you’re letting yourself in for I guess. But I doubt many people notice the bit about a 7.5% (discretionary) service charge. And frankly, this is a disgrace. I suppose I hoped it would all be a much better experience given Stein’s public image…. £2.00 for tartare sauce is a bit of a pisstake too. And as for onefeedstwo? Don’t believe it.

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Mitch K . 2024-11-29

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Really nice fish and chips cooked in Beef dripping. Portions aren't the biggest

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Rick Marsden . 2024-11-24

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Lovely fish burgers,(Too many chips for me)

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David Harding . 2024-11-17

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Rick Stein won’t take any notice of this review but it is an honest appraisal. Fish great but all fish in Padstow should be great. Small portions however but batter good. Chips good, although I’d personally like them cooked a bit longer. Tartare sauce excellent, best I’ve had. Mushy peas were grey and cold. We asked for fresh hot mushy peas and were told a few minutes. Nobody came near us again. We asked towards the end of the meal if they were coming and was told a few more minutes. I said it was getting a bit late and was told “no worries”they were coming. I didn’t like the attitude and said that actually it spoilt the experience. We were ignored at that point until we asked for the bill. Some of the bill had been reduced but we wouldn’t go back. Better establishments in Padstow.

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Ginny Barry . 2024-11-15

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Dry, Luke warm chips with a tiny piece of fish. Ordered a roll and butter on the side which was very stale. Later observed a member of staff remove the entire display of bread rolls after we complained. Clearly no Checks taking place to prevent this. Cup of tea very nice.

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Philippa H . 2024-11-12

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Over priced, over cooked. Tub overloaded with watercress and three prawns on top....

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Liz Egginton . 2024-11-11

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Upon arriving at Rick Stein's in Newquay, I was greeted by a beautiful location right beside a stunning beach. Unfortunately, the restaurant was closed that day, so I quickly made my way to Rick Stein's in Padstow instead. Although the setting there wasn’t quite as scenic, it did offer ample Pay and Display parking near the harbour. The shop was impeccably clean and tidy, and the staff were pleasant and polite. While the food was certainly on the pricey side, which I expected, it was well-presented with high-quality ingredients, as I also expected from an establishment owned by such a celebrated chef. The cod and chips came in a fairly average portion size; a few extra chips would have been welcome. The cod itself was fresh and thick, and the beef dripping batter added a noticeable depth of flavour to what was otherwise slightly bland cod. I found the chipati to be well overpriced for what it offered. The fish burger, on the other hand, was delicious, served in a fresh brioche bun with a crisp salad. The mushy peas and tartare sauce were both very tasty. In summary, although the food was high quality and well presented, I felt it didn’t entirely justify the premium price. However, I’d gladly return anytime for the delicious, super-crunchy, non-greasy scraps! Cooking in: Beef Dripping Hygiene Rating: 5 Cash or Card Fish Reviewed: Cod See the full video review on The Chippy Tour YouTube channel:

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Stephen Peel . 2024-11-08

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During my visit to Rick Stein’s Fish and Chip shop in Padstow, I was impressed by the entire experience. The service was fast, friendly, and efficient; my order of cod and chips arrived quickly, perfectly hot, and ready to enjoy. The cod was exceptionally fresh, with a smooth, delicate flavor that paired well with crispy, golden chips. The mushy peas and tartar sauce had a unique, delightful twist that added to the meal’s appeal. The cleanliness of the restaurant was also noteworthy. Everything was spotless, from the tables to the menus—no sticky fingerprints or smudges anywhere, which added to the overall impression of quality and care. For dessert, I had a chocolate brownie. Although it appeared quite simple on the plate, the taste was outstanding—rich and satisfying. In my opinion, this was great value for money, and I would highly recommend Rick Stein’s Fish and Chip shop to anyone visiting Padstow.

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Nicholas Riley . 2024-11-08

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Very disappointing, fish was very tasty fresh and white but batter was hard and overcooked and the tartar sauce bland and tasteless. Not at all what I expected. Our local fish and chip shop is far superior.

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Susan Owen . 2024-11-05

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Very disappointed, while the cod was excellent, white and really fresh and tasty the batter was overcooked and hard, the chips just ok, and the tartar sauce was very very bland, yellow in colour and tastless. Service was ok quick to take our order and bring our food but they didn't bring us cutlery so my husband had to take some from a table laid in the window. In addition a service charge was already added to the bill, given we had to get our own cutlery not totally happy. Another couple sharing our table also made similar comments, saying not as good as when they previously visited and the mushy peas he ordered were a very insipid pale green colour. Our local chip shop would knock spots off Steins very disappointing.

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Susie . 2024-11-05

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Not the best fish and chips or service. Black spots, under cooked frozen chips. Soft batter on the fish and a bit tastes less

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David Tofton . 2024-10-29

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Fish and chips are consistently excellent and worth the extra. Perfect after cycling the Camel Trail!

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Simon Weaver . 2024-10-29

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Good fish and chips. But you don't get may chips with your fish

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Graham Scobell (GS) . 2024-10-22

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for the price it was not good at all. the chips were raw and could of got much better from the chippy not great

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Aggie Wells . 2024-10-22

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Fantastic fish and chips - and more - good menu with hake, cod, haddock, sea bass, etc. Your choice of grilled or battered fish. Really nice beef dripping chips. Great value for money - no more expensive (and possibly a bit cheaper) than fish and chips in other Padstow locations. Be prepared to queue when busy- but definitely worth the wait! Great staff.

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Alan . 2024-10-21

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Lovely food but a 40 minute wait for two portions of fish and chips off season in the middle of the week was unexpected.

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Domonie Cleveley . 2024-10-20

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My other half wanted to go to his restaurant, we didn't because I couldn't justify the cost of item's on the menu, so went to his chippy instead, I liked the location but that was all, are you paying for quality food or his name above the door ? You decide when you visit...

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Adrian Welling . 2024-10-19

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Very average quality food and expensive. £17 for scampi (7 pieces) and a handful of floury chips. Tartar sauce was basically just mayonnaise. Plenty of better chippys.

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David Williams . 2024-10-17

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