The Friary in Rotherham

First time and did not disappoint I had scampi and chips and curry sauce and tartare sauce. Was fresh hot a delicious definitely worth a try we will be back

17-19 happy 2hour buy one get one free

Worst food ever they wear even using there hands to put chips on people plates without gloves that's not very good

Very busy inside. Long wait for the chips. Seemed stale when I got the home Staff were apologetic but it was a long wait for 3 bags of chips

Food was lovely but the portions of chips was small and no starters as waiting for new menu.Cannot fault the food though

Had a fish and chip meal ,menu very poor ,fish and chips were nice, portions small(12 chips )on my plate, went home feeling hungry and I'm not a big eater disappointed

Bring back Hayley! We used to come to the friary regularly when it first opened and she did an amazing job of welcoming everyone. She was fun, professional and the place had a glowing atmosphere with her there. We came once after she left and it was awful. Havant been for months but tried again this week and what a disappointment. Get that lady back! She brought tons of custom and character.

Fish was beautiful and a lovely crisp salad. Sadly most of the menu was unavailable, I would have liked a starter but the menu was crossed out! Shame as they did really nice starters.

Lovely food and the Staff where fantastic, want to give a real thanks to Joon who was super friendly, great place to eat. 👍

I've been here about 10 times now, I love the place food is nice and the staff are great, Stacey, chloe and leanne, brilliant ill be back again no doubt

Been twice and they havent had what we wanted, such poor ordering of produce. We defo won't waste our time in future. Cod definetly did not taste or look like cod. Brown bread and butter what's that all about. Staff didn't understand the menu when asked questions.

I'm pretty sure the Haddock wasn't Haddock. Wrong shape, wrong texture, wrong taste. If I were to hazzard a guess I'd say it was over salted (and over cooked) Basa, a type of Vietnamese catfish. Basa usually tastes muddy, which explains all the salt to hide the mud flavour. Anyway, it tasted horrible. I won't be going back.

Food is okay, I had large cod which was overcooked but okay. Chips were nice but there quite a few scraps. Mushy peas were nice. We went during the day so restaurant was quiet. The entire place has been done up nicely and the ladies who were working were really nice

Had the regular haddock and chips and it was lovely. Fish was well cooked with light crunchy batter. Best tartare sauce I have ever tasted. Was very quiet the night we visited. Staff were very a pleasant and attentive.

Worst chip shop I've had in a long while, was expecting good food for the price..

Had a lovely lunch today. Haddock was lovely also the Thai fishcakes were good. Good choice of drinks. Really lovely inside. Stacey and leanne were both very professional and very friendly. Will definitely visit again.

The batter was horrible thick and spongey won,t be going again

Very good food and drink excellent service by Stacey very helpful

What a hidden gem. We were driving past and we're surprised to see The Friary. We turned around and called in to see what the place was like. The moment we walked in we were made to feel really welcome by Stacey. She was really helpful and friendly. We had a beautiful meal of Haddock and chips\baked potato. A lovey pint of Fosters and a pint of Guinness we will certainly be going back again.

Booked a table for 5 family members, the service was superb such nice friendly people, the restaurant is gorgeous inside and the food was fantastic the best fish and chips I've had in a long time I would highly recommend this restaurant well worth a visit.If possible I would give them 10 stars ,best in South Yorkshire

Been here twice. Really enjoyed both times. Definitely better than 3 star!

Worse chip shop food I've ever had. Now I'm not a fussy eater, but this was hands down the worst chips from a chip shop ive ever had. Massively over priced, £3.90 for what they call a large chips.....nowhere near a large. The chips were so chewy, yes chewy. I've seen other reviews saying the same so can't have been a one off. Large cod £7.50 came and it was tiny. Overall not good at all, certainly won't be going back. Staff were friendly and the actual inside of the building looks nice, just Massively over priced and poor quality food. This review is based on the take out and not the restaurant.

When this place opened we had a very good takeaway with quality food but second time was poor but thought off night but the 3 rd time was disgusting fish was off peas burnt chips re heated and chewy thought we landed on a gem big mistake please be aware guys

genuinely the worst fish and chips we have ever had. chips must have been cooked about 5 times as you couldn't even chew through them. fish dry with incredibly hard batter (presumably refried a number of times). same story for battered sausage. on a plus note the halloumi fritter could be categorised as edible. I'll quote my 9 year old daughter here 'the only good thing about it is the can of coke'. shall not return!

Bought two fish one lot of chips and mushy peas, fish was the best of the whole meal, chips were old probably from the afternoon, dried up just warm and tasteless, mushy peas came out of cup in a block, the whole meal cost £16 plus and was poor.

Called last week for a drink. We had only just got through the door when we were asked "what can I get you" rather abruptly. The staff were not pleasant at all. And the price of our drinks was the same you would pay in the city. Food prices also look way too high. Will not go again!!

Worst kebab meat I have ever tasted in my life and the prices are ridiculous don't think it will be here long there is lot nicer food elsewhere at half the price

If you like good food at reasonable price do not go here we had 4 meal thee being fish specials there was nothing special about this the chips was dry and chew and the fish was the worst i have ever had would never be going here again avoid

Fish and chips ordered for takeaway. Thought we’d try this as it was new and give them a chance. Food wasn’t great, didn’t taste of very much at all, and they ran out of cod by 6pm… There’s a much better chippie up in Conisborough

Had lunch here never again!! It’s a new business but at this rate won’t become an old one. When we got there it was very quiet and only one member of staff who seemed to be doing everything. Eventually another member of staff appeared. We ordered our food, we decided we would have a starter one of which was mushrooms in a garlic crumb, they came on a huge bowl of lettuce!!! Have to say they were about as tasty as the lettuce, very very bland also asked for some mayo and again no taste, it could have been pva for the amount of flavour it had. For our mains one order was haddock and chips, at no time did anyone order lukewarm cardboard strips but that is what seemed to be served and as for the fish it was really over cooked and again merely Luke warm. The other dish was scampi which was okish but had to send the peas back to be heated as they were stone cold on top and Luke warm in the middle. On a positive it is very clean. However the food is not even mediocre. I really hope they are able to improve otherwise I cannot see it surviving.

Just got back from The Friary. We were served by a lovely young lady called Stacey. Best fish and chips we've had since moving to South yorkshire. Highly recommend it. Ed and Linda

Took my kids to a play area near by, we were early so thought i would get them fish and chips. Came across this place so stopped here. Firstly the price is ridiculous. I was greeted by a lady that had no interest in being there, not welcoming and seemed very slobby. The order took 20 minutes !!! The fish wasn't the best but to my amazement my 2 year old son pull a piece of metal out of his fish !!! The male supervisor in charge was really helpful and refunded my money but all the other points I've raised let this place down so much !

Just popped in to see prices astonished how expensive there charging . 25% more than Rawmarsh Restaurant . Not for me also heard food is average at best

Visited for the first time today, told that you do not offer gluten free option, very disappointed, you're loss, will continue to use Marina at Rawmarsh

Well on this particular day Thursday nothing was going right for anyone customers were leaving having to wait for over an hour for food the staff were running about like heedless chicken, But believe it or not somehow the service to my table was brilliant my wife and I waited for about ten minutes and the food was on the table the food was great and my heart ❤️ goes out to the hard working table staff to make it possible Thank you God bless 🙌 😊.

When first opened went on the Saturday and had fish and chips outside in garden these were alright and the staff were v good. Tried the take out 1 week later apart from being slow the food was OK I went again Thusrday 20th July and again had to waite but didn't mind as I thought it was being prepared fresh. What a disappointment when I got home. The fish wasn't bad but the chips were old and dry not edabile. All three take outs went in bin. Standards have gone way down since opening I will not be going back. The Marina at Rawmarsh is far better

Called in tonight to try the newly opened Friary. We ordered 1 x chips. 1 x scampi & 1 x kebab & a curry sauce. A rediculous 35 minutes later we received our order. The chips were dry and rubbery as if they had been reheated. The kebab was dry & burnt in places. The curry sauce we held upside down & like a good meringue it never moved & it tasted like paste. I am very surprised considering the amount of work that the company has put into the conversion. Needless to say I will not be returning.

We have visited for the first time and after waiting 1 hour for our food we left. We will never go again which is a shame but there was no organisation or enough staff to cope. Really disappointed

Really welcoming place and the staff went above and beyond. Went with my kids and everyone cleared their plates and enjoyed their food.

Nice food realy fast cooking it and a nice place to go two and have drinks

I had onion rings and a kebab when I went, and they were delicious! The onion rings were very light and crispy, and the kebab was huge (great value) and delicious (great quality). 10/10 would recommend

I went to the friary for the first time with my family and it was great! The kebabs were my favorite. The restaurant looks amazing, as well! Very clean and decorated quite nicely. Definitely coming back!

I ordered a regular haddock chips and Gravy today and omg it's so delicious so nice and fresh.. Will defo come back and recommend to everyone 👍

Great food. Chris was great in finding us space as we had booked the wrong day, he was professional and understanding Hayley our waitress was outstanding throughout, tending to our needs and checking all was good along the way. Great customer service and care. Thanks guys

Visited mainly to see the "Old Station Pub" and I was fairly impressed with what they've done with the place (decor-wise). However, I was shocked to see the staff coming from a container outside with pre-cut chips. Call me old fashioned; but I much prefer my chips from fresh potatoes and not from a plastic bag. I can tell that the peas aren't home made either. It's a real shame, but it seems they are cutting corners where quality is concerned.

Visited this new fish and chip shop a few days ago and I wasn't impressed with the food. The chips were luke warm and some were hard, the fish wasn't much better either, really disappointed as I was expecting exceptional quality from a brand new food establishment.

Second time visited and the food is dried up.

Beautiful much needed for Swinton will be back .

Stopped by for a bite to eat tonight and so glad we did. A beautiful place and amazing food. To top it off we were served by Hayley who made us feel so welcome and was so attentive and helpful. Was also fab with the kids. Thank you xx

Lovely food and great service from Hayley.

Amazing food and service, highly recommend

I had large cod and it was massive cooked to perfection. My husband had monkfish coujons was very tasty highly recommended

Just been to the friary friday night at 4.40, had the freshest haddock ive ever eaten beautiful, accompanied by chips and peas and tartar sauce, i had regular £10 my husband had lrge £14 which in my opinion is a good price, we had a cheeky beer( johns smiths) was a really nice drink, the place has been renovated to a really high standard, just what we needed, lovely staff friendly and professional, immaculate toilets too, this is a new place so lets give it a go eh? All new businesses are allowed few teething problems, its how they sort them out that matters, and from what myself and my husband saw, we will definately be back, and we would highly recommend .

Tried this place for 1st time as a take out service was a bit slow fish was cooked fresh but chips were in warmer ordered large haddock chips peas an curry sauce the chips were hard an dry the peas were identical to batchalors tinned the curry sauce was ok the fish was nice bit the batter was slimy on the inside for the price an quality I won't be wasting my money again very dissapointing

Booked a table for Saturday afternoon, we live in Sheffield so 25 mile round journey only to find the place shut for reasons they tried to explain on a A4 sheet of paper hand written on the door... not very good or even professional. Won't be trying this place again......

Just called in on our way past and found the food to be of a high standard and fresh . Would highly recommend and we will be returning

Absolutely brilliant food so tasty staff very helpful

Fish chips n curry sauce for me. Chicken Kebab for wife. Yummy!

I visited this outlet following all the talk online to use the take out on Sunday evening a couple of days after opening. I was unable to find opening times either on the outlet or online. Therefore to a trip to it only to find it was closed with piece of paper in doors one saying closed sorry for inconvenience and other saying drinks only but both doors were locked and lights out. I was not the only customer turning up and having disappointment. Such a shame a long awaited business cannot stay open or at least state opening times. The other reviews put it as 5 star both from same reviewer but with pictures during building and picture of a bush that is not relevant or any script so I feel this is fake. I hope to review it again when either the take away or restaurant are open.