The Oban Fish & Chip Shop in Argyll & Bute

Well cooked good portions of tasty fresh fish.

Great food, can be a wait for it but worth it

The food was actually very tasty. The service was by far the worst I have ever had to endure. Conclusion: if you want to eat delicious food: gladly. If you want friendly service: definitely not

The place is as welcoming as the staff. Few seats but take-away possible until late (at least for Scottish times). The fish & chips and the Oban Bay Chowder are excellent. in my opinion the best fish & chips eaten in Scotland

Very decent fish and chips here, but not the best I've ever had. Firstly the place was very busy, and there is not a huge amount of room. Obviously they are maximising their available space. We both had haddock and chips. Fish was very good, in a light and crispy batter. Chips cooked very well. Worth a visit if you are in Oban.

We loved it. Fish as good a FNQLD AUSTRALIA. and that is saying something

Great quality fish and chips. You can tell it's a local success as the queue was big even on a Wednesday evening. Chip portions are a bit small compared to other fish and chip restaurants down South, but the quality was good. It was not a cheap meal but worth the cost.

May be the best fish and chips I've ever had. Such light and crispy batter on my haddock and awesome chunky chips.

Best fish & chips ever. Absolutely lovely

Excellent fish and chips! We took the hake and sole as these were local products, unlike the cod and haddock that come from Norway. The shop has a website so you can already check online what you want to eat. Very reasonable prices and if you choose the takeaway option it is quite cheap actually. Downside: we decided to dine-in and the two people who looked after us did not know what “smiling” meant. Service needs to be improved.

Great wasnt over priced got a fair amount for your money

Delicious fish and chips place in Oban. I ordered local king scallops, 18 pounds for 4 scallops, and my portion’s big. Love it!

Came in there pretty late and they were already preparing to close but they took pity on me and my starving friends and one guy immediately prepared some fish and chips for us. We were well sated, happy, and really thankful. And the fish tasted nice as well!

Great quality fish and chips, quick and friendly table service, my daughter enjoyed the kids menu

Very good but not at all welcoming, it's the chain. I ate there, they just didn't throw the plate on the table. Too bad.

The fish & chips are average at best and overpriced at that. Service is straight up rude, not even greeting or thanking back.

Ate super delicious fish and chips there, freshly prepared, service very accommodating, got a seat inside ;-)

1 portion of undercooked chips was £4.60 .1 mushy peas which were lovely £ 1.80 .but the gravy is an abomination. Just water with an oxo cube .vile .overpriced and over rated .go to nories .

Freshly cooked food. Large portions and good service.

Absolutely delicious fish and chips and mushy peas! Yummy! My second time coming here and they never disappoint 🙌

I haven't been here in ages, nice table service fish and chips shop. The food was great and fresh

Omg the fish here was probably one of the best I've ever had. Very quick service too and nice staff. If this was my local chippy I'd never be out of it.

Had a take away from here last July and it was exceptional due to being back in oban this evening we couldn't wait to have it for our supper again. HONESTLY the best fish supper I think I've ever had batter light and crispy. Calamari is perfection and the scampi light and fluffy. After two fantastic suppers we can't wait to come back again!

Best fish and chips I've ever had (local hake). Squid was divine too.

How this place can use the words 'Rick Stein' is beyond me. Had take away from here last and they were inedible. Served by a young lad who spent more time on his food (no hygiene standards here), who has obviously never been taught customer service or even how to speak properly to customers, we got the greasiest undercooked overpriced fish and chips we've ever had. The curry sauce and gravy had the consistency of diarroeah and curry powder and the copius amounts of watered down vinegar didn't even make it edible! Please don't sit on the back of a review from over 10 years ago. I'm sure Rick Stein wouldn't be impressed being associated with such an awful place.

Quick service, food was decent but pricy as all fish and chip shops seemed to have suffered from lately.

Rick Stein was right! We have eaten many a fish supper but this one beats them all! 5 Stars from me

Amazing hot fish n chips 🍟 and chicken and chips. . Really tasty.. brilliant food and service 👌

Tasty food, very cozy atmosphere and fast service! It was very rainy day but we warmed up here, thank you!

First time vist 8/8/24 spot on rick stein was right best fish & chips I've had will be back soon 5 stars

Let me start by saying that for what it is famous for, i.e. fish and chips, it is good. If you are looking for something that is not fried it is quite difficult also because it is not always specified whether the dish is breaded or not so it is better to ask. The salt and pepper calamari is fried and heavy.

We took take away from this place because it was full of people and it was indeed a good idea. The freshly made fish. It's really worth it. The owner, Antonio, a Scot of Italian descent, a truly charming gentleman. 💯 recommended

This place earns the best chippy reviews in this part of the West Coast for all the right reasons: superbly fresh cod prepared perfectly prepared by friendly and fast staff. The filets were wonderfully moist, wed to a batter as airy and light as many a tempura master could strive for. Among the top 3 fish-and-chips I have had in my decades of fish eating and professionally cooking in 5 states in the US.

Bear in mind, take away & seating prices are different. The Oban fish chowder was really nice, similar to Cullen Skink. The tartare sauce was also very good

Take away. Very generous for the price and very good. Meals on site only until 7 p.m.

The best fish and chips we’ve ever had! I took my family and dog here for lunch, and left full and very happy. Top quality fish, light and crispy batter on the perfectly cooked haddock, good house made tartar sauce and mushy peas, and crispy chips with no grease at all. My wife and I had the Fish Tea, thick haddock, chips, mushy peas, tartar sauce, bread, lurpak butter, and pot of tea for £17.50 each. A good price for the level of quality. My 6 year old had the kids meal large sausage, chips, drink and ice lolly for £7.50. Again the sausage was good quality, he loved it and devoured the lot (apart from a few chips - big portion for a 6 year old). It’s so good to see a chippy turning out this kind of quality for a reasonable price (especially when you look at alternative restaurants). If you’re stopping in Oban you won’t be disappointed.

After the restaurant at the pier in Bornemouth, this was the best fish in England/Scotland!!! I had the code. Really delicious, just as it should be!!!!

A big thank you to this restaurant which served us despite its late closing time! We had driven all day and arrived late in Oban. The fries were quality and the sausages were pretty good. No more fish unfortunately but we will have to come back!

They weren't lying when they said #3 best Fish & Chips in the UK. We had to wait a bit, but once we got in, the food was hot and fast. We had the Tea-Time Meal that included the Fish & Chips plus an English Tea Service.

Fresh fish, large portion - regular, very good breading. Very nice service. Tartar sauce as an addition to fish, made on site, tasty. When in Oban - a must-try place. I recommend

The fish and chips were tasty. The place reminded me of a chip shop.

Be careful that the seated price is different from the "take away" price, even if you are going to eat the same thing. We took a classic fish & chip to the dock and ate it while the seagulls watched. The food is very good, and the tartar sauce is amazing (and I don't usually like them), but the service was a little rough and bland.

Where have you been all my life?!? Best chips, great veg haggis, skilled team :-)

Food is great. Very fast even if you are sitting down.

Fantastic! The best fish and chip shop we've ever been in

Very customer friendly, fast service, delicious fish and chips. Chowder was very good. Definitely recommended 👌🏻

Largest scallops I’ve ever eaten, very good value for money.

On a day out we visited the fish and chip shop.we initially wanted a fish supper.£18+ .now that’s deliberately high .no doubt because of the tourism.especially if I can get a special large fish supper in Glasgow for £11 .capitalising at its finest.couldn’t care less how tasty they believe they are but cmon £18!! Takeaway aswel🤔. Yer rippin the piss!!!!!

The fish is good but a little too dry, like the fries which are undercooked. Oily.

The fish was really nice, but honestly the chips were really average. I've eaten in a good few chippies and they have had much nicer chips in my opinion. The service was exceptional (they brought the drinks and condiments almost immediately), but unfortunately some of the food let it down I'm afraid.

Scampi was cheap & most definitely frozen disgusting,large haddock & chips went to the seagulls most definitely won't be back.9/7/24

Fish and chips with Norwegian cod.

Good food but not customer friendly, you've barely finished eating and the receipt is under your nose, then you immediately have to pay by card while the drinks haven't even finished yet. You still feel uncomfortable and unwelcome

Best fish and chips shop in town... And yes, I tried the other ones

Melt in your mouth fish supper chips and peas lovely staff and customers served in great time highly recommend well impressed 🥰

Great local food & friendly service with reasonable price, no booking needed just walk in.

Ordered local fish, Sole fish & chips (since I had enough of Haddock). Absolutely delicious. Batter was not thick and it's crispy. Homemade Tartar sauce is divine. I saw next table ordering a large size Haddock Fish & Chip and its huge - worth the money.

Awesome fish and chips. Someone in our group had the vegetarian haggis and they said it was excellent as well.

Proper chippy. Mrs A had the fish supper, me haggis and chips. Both delicious.

The fish and chips were perfectly fried, and very tasty. Considering the price a real steal and highlight, would definitely recommend.

Wife and I are still thinking about this place a year after going.

Probably the worst fish and chips I got my whole trip. Server was rude and she seemed like she had a problem with everyone.

They definitely were not the best fish and chips I’ve ever tasted, as advertised on the window by Rick Stein, whoever that is, but they were good with friendly and fast service. Nothing to complain about. Oban is the cutest town, and you have to visit it when you travel to Scotland.

Probably the best fish and chips I’ve ever had.

Lovely chippy. The fish was exceptional and I really liked the mushy peas

Best fish n chip, I've had for years

Had a lovely fish and chip meal. Staff friendly.

Walked in & grabbed a table straight away, food order was taken soon after, drinks came quickly, food was close behind; fresh, tasty & cooked well. Small & cosy place to dine in but clean & welcoming. Chose this place over others on the Main Street due to looking nicer, would come back again without a doubt! Pricey compared to what we’re used to but food justified the cost.

Totally great place. Only waited 5 mins for a sit down place. Really clean, bright and lively.

Very good fish and chips, white bait could have been more generous, however overall the freshness and flavour of the food was top notch.

Delicious fish and chips. We hadn't even finished our drinks and the bill was already placed on the table. And a few minutes later she came with the card machine to ask if we wanted to pay. Our drinks were still not finished but we felt a bit unwelcome.

Had a fish supper here whilst on holiday and it was extremely tasty and fresh high recommend

Best in Oban. Don't waste your time in any other chippy

Top quality fish and chips. Yes, you have to wait, but to watch fresh fish be trimmed, battered and cooked in front of you is worth the wait. Serve was friendly, even though it was mobbed.

Been here twice been absolutely great food friendly staff. Will definitely be back.

Delicious fish & chips. Large portion but not cheap. After all, one of the cheapest in Oban. Paid £37 for two portions with a Coke. Nice service.

The fish & chips and haggis & chips were delicious!!

Best fish (cod) and chips, I have ever eaten before, appetizing served. Fast and friendly service. My mum and me were very happy, that we have found this very nice location while our unfortunately very short visit of Oban by coach of an organized journey.

Great fish and chips and scampi. Really busy, which is a good sign. I've been before and I'll come again

Massive disappointment, overall rate for food -0 I had chippy from that corner spot last year, brilliant there

Was looking to this but seemed like they were so busy that they wanted to get food out as quickly as possible. Chips were really undercooked and tasteless. Fish ok but not great. Disappointed.

#RoadTripJ13 Without a doubt the best fish and chips of our trip! The portions are generous and the fish is impeccably fresh. We opted for the takeaway option and enjoyed our meal by the sea, a truly enjoyable experience despite the somewhat voracious seagulls! If you're passing through Oban and want to enjoy some good fried fish, look no further. The Oban Fish & Chip Shop is the place for you.

I don't even like fish...but I do like other seafood. I didn't want to go to the fish and chips place multiple times, but it was better than a lot of the other choices. Salt and pepper squid was my favorite.

My first time in Oban and I couldn't pass up the chance to try the world-renowned fish and chips! The place was bustling, so I decided to get it to go. The customer service was lightning-fast and efficient. The fish served here is guaranteed to be the freshest catch in town. They even make their own mouthwatering tartare sauce. The fish was incredibly juicy and the batter was perfectly crispy. The sprinkling of vinegar and salt added an irresistible extra crunch and burst of flavor. I absolutely adored the whole experience!

Nice place for fish & chips, they fillet and learn cod (Cod) at the moment. You can also choose other fish

It has changed dramatically since i was last here, the food was pretty good however, lots of it

We were seated and served quickly. Servers were smiley and helpful. We both had fish and chips which was lovely, good quality fresh fish and excellent chips

Iconic Oban restaurant renowned for its traditional fish and chips... more takeaway sales than on-site customers... very high throughput which guarantees the freshness of the product, cooked to order. Each variety of fish (haddock, cod, hake, sole) is excellent. Invigorating but fatty dish so do not eat it daily. Price in current standard. A detour is necessary if you pass through the pretty port of Oban.

It was recommended. It was probably the most disappointing fish n chips we have ever had the misfortune to pay for. Haddock & chips twice, a tub of gravy and curry sauce £26. The gravy was as thin as bovril, the curry sauce luminous yellow and very lille flavour. The main event haddock & chips was seriously thin the batter was bland and wet the chips bendy and underdone. Despite asking for lots of salt & vinegar ( the way we like it) still no flavour whatsoever. Very disappointing despite what Rick Stein says

Excellent fish with lovely chips. Tartar sauce and peas were quite nice. Kind staff indulged my mum.

Always a pleasure! Food cooked when order placed, so guaranteed to be piping hot and fresh. Staff pleasant despite how busy it always is!

We weren’t going to this restaurant initially but are so glad we did. Rick Stein rated if the 3rd best fish and chip shop on the UK. Whilst I don’t know who Rick is from our point of view it was the best seafood that we have had so far. Staff were friendly and the food delicious .

Staff are friendly and professional, skilled in the art of serving up delicious meals. Buzzing inside & big smiles on the faces of customers as they leave after a meal or taking away their takeaways!

Realy nice fish and chips. Crispy and not soggy at all. Portion size is ok, the regular size is big enough. Haddock or hake both great. Recommended.

Very friendly place with nice atmosphere. The waitresses are very pleasant, available and smiling, just like the cooks! The menus are very generous and reasonable in terms of price but in terms of drinks, you cannot order beer. Possibility to eat on site or take away. I recommend ! Great find!!

Simple, fresh food beautifully prepared, cooked and served. Great product and great value.

A busy and well run chippy and restaurant.

Very nice staff and excellent service food was excellent 👌

Overcooked and greesy fish with almost raw chips

Take away haddock supper and curry sauce, it was fantastic! The fish was fresh and so soft, batter and chips delicious. The team were very friendly and professional. Excellent all round.