The Cleethorpes Mermaid Fish and Chips in North East Lincolnshire

Well like all the many other reviews this place is HUGELY overpriced ! and the food is worse than a prison meal ! The main photos of them lovely long chips and thick fish with batter is NOT what is being served ! £24+ for 2 cod + chips. The 'cod' if there actually was any inside the overcooked batter ! The batter was overcooked and tastless. No tissues given, just sheets of greaseproof paper, like the old school toilet rolls. The chips were all small, burnt or what you'd find in the corner of a well used fryer ! The seating is terrible as you need to wedge your body in and out of the tiny gaps at the tables. This was 'supposed' to be a memorable meal ! Totaly ruined ! We were so angry the food quality was disgusting and we had paid over £24 for it ! We almost got charged 50p !!!!! for a small sachet of tomato sauce. If so many people are reviewing the same 1 star about the food quality and lack of fish.....SORT it out ! Stop ripping people off !

Excellent food. Really tasty and served with a smile. It was nice to sit in and look over to the beach. Ideal location if you're waiting for a train too.

Met up with some friends and how they smiled and tucked in as chat was of a Plenty. Had not seen my Friends from Catterick Garrison for a long time in fact a few Years and it was them who found The Mermaid and arranged the meet up. they tucked in to Fish and Chips and drank their Pop and It really was a Pleasure to see them Eat and enjoy before showing them around Cleethorpes .

Fish chips curry take away was but unsure but actually was really nice fish freshly fried also chips freshly fried lovely curry sauce, enjoyed them had them in the car service was pleasant enough as well no complaints would definitely go back.

Was horrible and over priced! Walked past other fish and chips shops that looked much better when I saw the food! Tiny portions badly cooked and a rip off!!!

The chips were the worst we’ve ever had! And to charge 50p for a small sachet of mayo is daylight robbery. Don’t waste your time at the Mermaid: Walk into the market place folks and you’ll get quality at Ernie Becketts or Steeles. I wish we’d done that!!

I came for a fish and chips on Good Friday and was amazed. The fish was fresh and had a thin layer of batter. I’d recommend this too anyone wanting an affordable dining experience. I noticed some wear and tear around the shop however I was made aware of ongoing renovation. The staff were helpful and excellent service. Will be returning

Last Tuesday I came for my regular haddock chips and peas at this wonderful establishment. After finding out that they are dog friendly, it has become a recurring place that I go after walking my dogs. My haddock was fresh and nicely battered, whilst the mushy peas were one of the best I’ve ever had. I will continue being a regular customer :)

The fish was all better with very little fish. The fish and batter had no flavour. Vinegar has been watered-down.. Honestly the fish I've had.. DONT BOTHER EATING HERE

There food is always hot and the best in grimsby and cleethorpes the staff are so friendly you can eat in at the same price as taking away

The service was OK, but the fish was by far the worst I’ve ever had. There was hardly any fish in the batter which was tasteless and greasy. Also the batter was rock hard. There was no pie option, the chips Sausage were OK. We would not go back again, as there are far better places in Cleethorpes.

Called midweek lovely sunny day, iconic building with nice staff and freshly prepared fish and chip shop food. You can sit in or take away it's all the same price. The food was excellent nice fish with thin and chrispy batter. Very nice indeed. We would go again.

Fish was disgusting more like a fish finger in size no taste chips looked like they never change the oil whish we had seen the pier

Historic building with good views. Simple decor which is clean and well maintained. Now the food :-) Fish n chips cooked fresh in the traditional way, really tasty and portion sizes spot on. Quick service, and average prices. Will go again for sure.

Been here today for fish n chips peas fish was white and very tasty chip and mushy peas were like home cooked you can eat in or out staff clean tidy and chatty a pleasurable lunch don't have to take my words try it for yourself would recommend and will return

Oh dear. Fancying fish and chips we drove the half hour for a stroll along the front and have some lunch. Ordered cod & chips the fish precariously balanced on a small tray making it awkward to take away! It was not pleasant, the chips had clearly been sitting around and were brown and oily, the fish was greasy and batter thick making it almost impossible to break with the plastic fork. So many fish and chip places here. Sorry we chose to part with £20+ here!

This looks like a real local Fish and chips outlet anf we must say we found it to be so lovely and friendly and you get to eat in or take out for the same price

Working in Grimsby on Wednesday October 26th ' finished job had a ride into Cleethorpes to get Fish and chips ' Mermaid on the front' not my usual fish and chip shop I use when I visit' but give it a try, got fish and chips and peas' absolutely rubbish ' fish looked like it had been fried to death' chips bone hard' £8.90 managed to eat half of it because I was so hungry' rest went into the bin' suffice to say I won't be back' childhood memories of this place gone up in smoke.

Having booked a train for 11,30 on Sunday morning, i pop into this iconic building to ask about the opening times . I was greeted by a lovely Guy and a Lady who was obviously in charge, asked the question and they said what would you be wanting , we will prepare it for you … we have just finished a most fantastic meal of Haddock chips and mushy peas whilst on our way to Manchester Airport, the other passengers were drooling with the smell wafting through the carriage. We shall definitely use the shop again . Well done Guys and Thankyou.

poor service, poor food, we had sausage n chips, mini fish n chips, 2 large fish n chips it was so bad most of my sausage n chips went in the bin, both of the large fish didn’t get eaten. If I’d tried the daughters chips first I wouldn’t have wasted my money on mine as it was awful.

Amazing fish and chips! Properly full 😋 Very reasonably priced, lovely views, and very friendly staff. Definitely would recommend.

Had a ride to Cleggy for fish and chips and as this opened when we were walking past we decided to try. Quick ordering system, friendly staff and quick service. Tasty food just a little too much batter for me on a rather thin fish - personal taste.

Not worth what we paid for it. Fish hadn’t even been de-skinned. Scabby chips. Oh, and the ‘slush’ is iced water with some juice, not even proper slush! The place doesn’t even have toilets. “Go and use the ones in the train station” was the excuse.

Best chippy I've had in a long time, just a shame the portion sizes have shrunk significantly since last time I visited

Prompt ,friendly and efficient service - just what you'd expect from a traditional sea side fish and chips restaurant-

One of the best fish and chips I’ve ever had.Moist lovely moist fish, big flakes with skin on,lovely batter.chips were nice,all cooked perfectly with high quality ingrediants.fresh with skin on added to the full flavour.excellent perfection.

After challenge 25ing, myself and all of my group (who could all provide genuine ID to say that we are all over 18) the manager (a curly haired brunette) was extremely rude and even refused to serve members of my group. She used profanities and...

Good food. Good portion size. Clean. Staff friendly. Excellent view of the sea. Just want you want for fish n chips at the seaside

Ordinary sort of chip shop with seating. Clean and tidy. Chips were fine as were the mushy peas I ordered. However, the fish was a different matter. Stale taste and the batter was stuck to the fish, as it (the fish) was so thin. Disappointing.

I stopped here for a quick fish and chip lunch and it was great. Hot and fresh, possibly the best fish shop chips I've ever had. The staff were nice, the prices good and it's a nice room.

I felt compelled to write a review of the staff here. The food was great of course. But the young ladies and lad behind the counters actions when a little girl had been found and missing her parents was brilliant. Straight on the phone to...

Good food & service wel worth the journey to try the food. Good links to the station & promenade excellant

My family of four plus a 10 month old baby all went yesterday and are all in bed with food poising today

called in today after reading some of thee other reviews. WOW, best chips and mini fish I've had in a long time .at a very reasonable price.. would deffinetly recommend.🤪👍

Good Friday, we passed earlier in the day the queues was out the door, popped in later grabbed the last table & chairs 2 x cod, chips & curry sauce, wow this is why we visit the seaside, superb, think the bill was around 12...

Simply put, the best chippy in cleethorpes, large beautifully cooked cod in tasty batter, serves with really nice mushy peas and traditional chip shop chips... right on the seafront in an amazing building right next to the train station, the building alone is worth the...

Came here on a dull day on the seaside. Arrived with the seating area a little busy but a table was quickly cleaned and became available. Ordered 2 cod & chips with curry sauce. Well what can I say, it was absolutely delicious. You could...

not much seating space for busy days, but great fish and chips with all sides available, staff are absolutely spot on. ID GO HERE OVER PAPAS ANY AND EVERY DAY

Where ever we travel I try to find a good fish and chips shop. The Mermaid is exactly that. We ordered 2 portions of mini fish and chips and for the money didn't expect such a delicious small piece of cod. I would recommend this place to anyone that likes an excellent view and a quality meal.

Always open on boxing day which is a real plus. Great curry sauce, great chips and decent fish. Food not on a par with the 2 main posher places but thats not what tjey are aiming for. They do great food for a great place in a cool building. Highly recommended.

Called here onBoxing Day after a bracing walk along the Promenade. Fish was hot and tasty and the batter was crisp and crunchy. The chips were piping hot, too, and delicious. We brought some friends from the USA, this time, who love all seafood, and they were very impressed! As the Americans say: “Good job”, Mermaid staff. We left you with full tummies, and very happy as usual.

Great selection of food, huge portions, good service & a beautiful setting - very grand for fish & chips!

There are so many fish n chip shops to pick from in cleethorpes, most of them are good this one is worth a visit, the service is friendly the fish n chips are a good portion good price if you are in the area worth a visit

We called in on a busy Sunday Lunchtime. The fish, chips and mushy peas were great, staff lovely too.

The fish shop is very clean. The food is always freshly cooked and very hot and is well served. We took our 2 grandchildren out for the day and called at The Mermaid but our grandson was not very keen but asked if he could try a small fish with his chips. We sat down and the next thing he had eaten everything and said it was delicious and wants to go back next time, we all agree with him as the batter is crispy, the chips are well cooked and not greasy.

With several to choose from in Cleethorpes we decided to go for The Mermaid after seeing people with takeout food which looked delicious. Mini fish and chips for £3.90 and really tasty too and the indoor seating was clean and tidy. Definitely worth a visit.

Really interesting building greatly positioned, but in need of a facelift. Sadly, the chips were burnt and a bit tasteless, but the sausages were nice. Unfortunately, being so close to Papas, they are going to struggle unless they up their game.

Visited with two other people today and both the fish and overall portion sizes were tiny compared to other chippie restaurants in the area.

Called with my wife, after a bracing walk along the seafront, for a hot drink and a bite to eat. The restaurant has a wonderful nostalgic appeal and I could imagine the thousands of holidaymakers who have eaten there whilst viewing the panorama from the ancient windows along the front of the establishment.

Stopped for a cod & chips and a haddock and chips on a Sunday afternoon. The building itself could be so much better but it's just run down and has a tired feeling to it. Think plastic chairs and sticky tables which isn't really a surprise as customers are expected to clear their own tables when they leave ! The food was good though and that's what really counts and portion sizes were fine. £11.00 for the 2 of us which isn't particularly cheap but about right for the seaside. Average place all things considered.

Me and my partner visited here over the bank holiday weekend and were really happy with the selection of food offered. The prices here were very reasonable compared with others in the area and we loved our fish and chips! Situated in a perfect spot facing the sea and right on the promenade. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

Lovely fresh chips and fish served good and hot at sensible prices. The chips were crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The fish had a lovely crisp batter and fresh tasty flakey white fish inside. Top quality stuff. Very good, efficient staff who all knew what their responsibilities were. Small amount of spec to eat inside but half the fun of fish and chips at the seaside is eating it out of the paper on the prom.

Went for some fish and chips and a sunny Sunday. The service and food were excellent, but due to how busy it was, it created quite a large queue. I would easily go back and enjoy the food again.

This chip shop is amazing the food is top quality. The staff were the best part they were smiling not screaming at each other like in a ordinary chip shop there were friendly Best shop ever.

Este es un pescado que venda estándar y frente al mar. Está lejos de pijo, pero nos sorprendió gratamente. Estaba limpio y el pescado y las patatas fritas estaban muy bien, no grasienta. Mi única crítica (y estoy siendo quisquilloso) es que los cubiertos es de plástico. Puedo ver por qué utilizan plástico (re lavar los cubiertos, etc) pero cuando comer en prefiero adecuado horquillas. Bacalao y patatas fritas, pescado y patatas, té y una coca-cola £11 - 50.

Chip shop standard as can be. Reasonable price, same old selection. Worth a visit if in area but dont go out way to visit.

Precioso chips grasientas siempre agradable pescado nunca vistas preciosas siempre fresco de la ventana precio decente sigan el buen trabajo.

Vine aquí ayer. Debo decir que es una muy buena "fish and chips". Sí, siempre intenso, pero bien vale la pena la espera. Salchichas maltratada son muy bonitas mejor que jamás he tenido.

No podía esperar para tomar pescado y patatas fritas, la comida estaba bien, pero por desgracia los asientos estaba sucio y el servicio no era muy bueno

Had a drive to cleethorpes today with the family and as you do you have to have fish & chips at the sea side. We ate at the seating area inside which was messy, cluttered with unused high chairs and spare chairs. We took our order around that obstacle course to our table, the table looked like it hadn't been cleaned all day, there was fly's on the inside of the window, kids counted 8 of them. It could be a really nice place if it had a bit of TLC because the food is spot on! If we go back there on our next visit I would love to see some major cosmetic improvements

Me and my partner came here over the Easter weekend. I had a chip bun and my partner had fish and peas. The prices are reasonable and the portions are great, I had plenty of chips.My partner loved his meal, he said he would eat it again. My only complaint is that some chips are a bit too well done.

You can't go to the seaside and not have fish n chips! We tried the Mermaid and we were not disappointed the food was lovely and fresh and the staff very friendly. It is busy but well organised and you can sit in and eat or take away.

Food tastes disgusting. Order two chips (large) with peas and gravy and tasted horrible. Categorically wouldn't call this a fish and chip shop considering the chips wasn't even nice. What else is a fish and CHIP shop meant to serve excellent? Clearly nothing here. However, good quality forks. Disinterested counter staff. Chewing gum over my food.

The fish at the mermaid is brilliant the service superb. And the coffee was very good plenty of room and no fuss will go there again and have told all my friends. Brilliant.

I haven't enjoyed fish and chips for years until yesterday. Best ever. Service good. Lovely crispy fish batter.

Loved the chips - fried golden brown, not greasy but really hot. Excellent Cod and jumbo sausage done with crisp batter. Ate in, enjoyed the view through the massive Victorian windows.

The queue was out of the door, I was impressed & thought the food would be great... it wasn't, Batter tasted very floury & the skin had been left on the fish.The chips were good though

Eaten here today was our first visit to Cleethorpes. We enjoyed it thoroughly would definitely recommend the fish and chips they are cooked to order and really hot and fresh.

First time I have used this place, But I won't visit another fish and chip establishment other than this one, Crunchy batter well done chips, Lovely

I maid a special journey to try and get to the Mermaid before closing !! I just made it !!Great service!!, I'm in a wheelchair, and asked if I could stay inside and they brought the fish and chips to my table , which were very yummy !!even though they were closing they still had a queue !!I shall eat there every time I visit Cleethorpes as this is one of the best Fish and ChipsI have eaten !!

In this ever changing world in which we live in, you should give it a try because chip shops like this are a dying breed. This has never been back to basics, as it was always basic. Styrofoam and plastic forks, strong tea, marge on your cob and good honest fish and chips, create a feeling of yesteryear that hugs you and makes you smile. Cleethorpes in January is a bleak place, but The Mermaid is a haven and sanctuary to hold up in and watch life slowly pass you by. The heating wasn't on and the tables were dirty but this just adds to the ambience and charm and no one seemed to care. One day this place will not exist and I will probably never go again but I'm pleased to say I've bin and enjoyed. Keep on keeping on✊!

Not haute cuisine as some other reviews seem to be expecting, and as fish and chips go, this takes some beating.Visited today. Excellent chips and fresh tasty fish. Choice of Cod or Haddock offered. I went for Haddock which was superb.Staff friendly and helpful and (I believe sincerely) apologised for us having to wait.There are some really poor fish and chip shops out there. Trust me - this is not one of them !!

We were on a day trip to Cleethorpes and decided to have a fish and chip lunch. We called in at the Mermaid which is sited next to the railway station and across from the north beach.The building itself is old but unspoilt and fits in well with the railway. The internal again looks dated but that is part of the overall character.The food was really good quality, fresh and piping hot and the service was with a smile, what more can you ask for?We would have no hesitation in recommending this eatery to anyone else and will definitely return ourselves.

we arrived after the restaurant had closed and it was just takeaway service (what we wanted anyway) and they were selling what they had left. Lucky for us they had everything we wanted and the service was very friendly and helpful. Living on the north east coast we are no strangers to great fish and chip and the ones from here didn't disappoint, Lovely light batter on the fish and really tasty chips - we'll definitely be back

Equality, Diversity, Inclusiveness I feel was not heard !?Visited with persons who were obviously from the look foreign looking and I as a native felt the look and service given by one female typical local staff was not within the EDI regs. However the fnc came in mini size too which was good but even though it was confirmed that veg oil is used for frying it was obvious from the taste that some animal prod eg lard was used at some stage hence all food was binned as had a meaty feel and after taste so veggies who do fish or non veggies but adherents of certain religions steer clear. clean but could have been cleaner and staff could do with EDI training which would increase their customer orientation regardless of creed/ colour etc. Come on Cleethorpes poor economic situation is no excuse for dragging britain back to 70's 'love thy neighbour' type of feel. overall fish not fresh or at its best,quality of spuds not the best and far below expected standard

Visited with the family and is by far the best chippy we've been to in years. Fast friendly service, and excellent food. Highly recommended!

Visited today and was impressed, there was a queue before opening time. Lovely fish and chips, not greasy and fresh. Cod or haddock is offered with the option of normal or small portion (which is a decent size for small!)

Short menu but done well. The fish was lovely and the chips were nice. The place was clean and the staff were helpful. Lovely view across the beach too

The nicest fish and chips I've had in a long time.Cleethorps has an awful lot of fish and chip shops nut this one smelt good. Staff friendly and customer service very good

Tried this fish and chip restaurant with family. Excellent value for money with 2 adult and 2 kids meals working out at £15. There is limited seats inside and also no toilets but the railway station ones are right behind. Food is freshly cooked so might have a little wait for it but it's worth it

We visited as a family of 4 it was very busy but wasn't waiting long to get served!! The fish was really tasty and fresh the staff although busy were never flustered and very polite would definitely recommend

This is a great chip shop and definitely worth a visit. It was blowing a gale and pouring rain, so when we stopped off it was very busy but service was pretty quick. Food was very hot and good size portions. Worth a visit for the building too which is a proper old fashioned ship shop.

Indeed this chippy may look nice from the outside and is in a decent location right next to the river bank of the Humber which most mistake as the seaside.The quality of service you receive and the snap is nothing short of dire at bestNO COD NO BEAN!!! What sort of bloody chippy doesnt do cod? never mind beans for now, I don't go to the chippy with a heavy conscience about the supposed dwindling numbers of cod in our local waters, I go there to sink my teeth into some of the little buggers chunky white flesh which is beautiful accompanied by nothing less than the humble baked beans Indeed, a True match made in heaven gifted to mankind's palette by a true Yorkshire God with great tasteA chippy that doesn't sell cod wants to shut up shop and give their heads a shake. I waited in this establishment in a lengthy queue which wasn't surprising because this chippy has a real good nostalgic look of a decent chippy from a by gone age. ITS A TRAP, SNAP IS CRAP!!!I finally got to the front of the queue where I more of less grunted at, my positive way of receiving people translated the grunts and dirty looks as, "Hi there fine sir how can we be of service to you today" when actually the grunts were of "i fking hate my job, you the smiling customer make my job worst because I have to interact with you which distract me from scratching minge and trying to decipher the smell that stains and lingers on my fingers" Me "ey up love, cod chips and beans please" Cretin with a look of disgust on her face and an attitude of you should know we don't do cod! We're a chippy replies "We don't do cod" Me, bemused and taken a back by the cretins attitude "you don't do cod? OK I'll have sausage chips and bean" Creating then replies "We don't do beans" as if I'm making her life really hard and as though I'm asking for something out of the ordinary Me "sausage chips and gravy then" I was finally served by the chuntering fanny fiddling,finger sniffing creting with the attitude that stinks worst than the only fish they sell, haddock I leave the worst chippy I've ever visited with the sausage chips and gravy I had to resort to and sat on the front. The first bite I took was into the sausage which had a skin thick and chewy like an old rubber sole of a tramps flip flop, the the skin was so thick that the pressure from the bite force all the boiling hot grease to squirt out and down my shirt, the gravy was basically wet salt coloured brown Fair to say I wasn't happy at all with the snap or the service

Friendly service - Pipping hot food - excellent view of the sea - and first class Fish and Chips and of course mushy peas. Nothing more to say. Will return.

Very quick service ! Loads of table to get to. Expected it to be more expensive than it was. Portions were very generous and lovely food. My partner loved her fish cake and my curry was lush

Whilst the place restaurant is small you can still get a seat if you come at the right time. The fish and chips are good, but price is high but about right for seaside prices

The ONLY thing that prevented a full score was due to the fact they don't do pies!Other than that brilliant, friendly, helpful staff, chips were cooked to perfection!I even preferred them to my local back home!Generous portions, great view and they also have batter bits "scraps" something else I don't get back home.Thank you

This was my second visit to Cleethorpes and I took my girlfriend to this cafe.We both absolutely loved it. How lucky we are that this building has been saved from development, read the plaque outside. So anyone criticising the building does not appreciate architecture.The food was excellent and like MacDonalds, we should all clean up after ourselves into the bin that is provided.Let's keep places like this going and help out.

You can't visit the seaside without fish and chips - can you? We parked on the promenade opposite the Mermaid which looked very busy so decided that after a walk down to the boating lake (memories of Radio One roadshows) we'd eat at the Mermaid. Reasonably priced at £5.20 for fish and chips and cooked fresh to order but can't help thinking it could have been better (I've certainly had better seaside chips,) note to staff also, clean the tables quicker, made the place look messy

Really thought we were going to get a treat here....Did we eck. Fish chips and peas twice and and fish for our Munty (the dog) that come to 18 pound. Disappointed greasy fish that we could taste all day. Even Munty wasn't fussed to eat it. Like I said it was all fins and tail so wouldn't go again.

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Food ok not the best but by no means the worst - Nice fish.Good location, Staff polite - helpful etc..Restaurant a bit grotty though improvement needed.

Pleasant food and quickly served. A nice evening meal overlooking tbe beach. Good location and easy to find.

This place is nothing special, convient for the station, eat in is served the same as take away, in a tray,

Average chippy, not bad in any way, but nothing to special. In a good location and wheelchair accessible, with indoor and outdoor seating at no extra cost. Staff could do with a lesson in customer service though and learn how to listen to their customers and what they are ordering. Would go back again but I think Id rather try somewhere else first.

this my first visit in cleethorpes ,i try mermaid fish and chips is wonderful tasty ,the staff was great and friendly.

Contrary to the negative reviews I quite like this establishment.The fish (cod) and chips was excellent and the gravy was lovely and thick and really tasty!! Well worth a visit!

Me and my partner ordered the mini fish and chips at £3.20 which we thought a reasonable price. A small pot of curry sauce priced at a £1 which we thought a little expensive.Ample seating inside with views to the sea front. Overall a clean restaurant and we would definitely visit again as chips were freshly cooked.

Good view, inside seating. Tables were dirty but it was busy and only 2 members of staff were there both serving. No toilets. Fish and chips were pretty good. Not bad prices either.

6 of us had lunch here today. The chips were overcooked, the fish was dry and the peas were hard. Will not be returning.