The Regal Fish Bar & restaurant in Suffolk Coastal

As a family we have used the regal fish and chip restaurant over many years, we visited again this week, the quality of the food was amazing and the portion size of the large fish and chips was huge especially the fish which over hung my plate on both sides. My daughter and her friend had Gluten Free fish and chips and chose to have haddock, they said the batter was light and crispy and the best Gluten Free fish and chips they had ever had, would highly recommend and we will definitely be returning.

Claims to be vegetarian friendly yet everything is cooked in beef dripping. No signs anywhere near where you have to queue so wasted an hour of my life queuing for food I can’t eat. Restaurant looked dirty and dated.

Rainy day in Felixstowe so dived in for lunch. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Food was excellent as usual - good range of specials too. Highly recommend the Crab Salad!

Best Cod & Chips I've ever had. All three of use thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Staff were friendly and service was prompt.

I have always come here for our family Fish and Chips in Felixstowe and always given it 5* reviews, but doubt we shall return after today. We tried to order various drinks, but had run out of Aspall, didn’t have this or didn’t have that. When our cokes arrived they were yet again totally flat. Last time I thought it was a one off, and complained I don’t think I mentioned it in my previous review, but a few months down the line the same issue. Our Cod was greasy, the batter was stodgy and yellow. Hard to digest. My father in laws Plaice (only had medium size) was all batter and tiny bit of Plaice. Chips were greasy. There was liquid dripping on my plate. It was a huge disappointment to our group, especially as every other time it’s been fabulous. £80 (rounded up) well spent? It’s a no from our group. Sorry guys, this long time customer of many years won’t be returning.

We visited with friends on Sunday at 14.00 having booked a table in advance. On arrival the restaurant was still very busy, but we were seated reasonably quickly by a very pleasant waitress. Drinks and orders taken, we all opted for the medium cod and...

Been a while since I visited here. Nice and quiet on a winter Friday lunchtime. Nice menu but stuck with cod and chips. Really lovely food, large portions and good service. Probably going to visit here more often.

Really good fish and chips. Good value and excellent portions sizes. Also had big wooden forks that are actually useful! Best fish and chips I’ve had in Felixstowe.

Forced to go here as Hamilton Road fish shop was unexpectedly closed. Fast service but food greasier than Hamilton.

The Regal had come highly recommended by a number of people on a Facebook page but I’m afraid on our visit it didn’t live up to the hype. As soon as you walk in to the takeaway it’s easy to spot dirt and I mean...

Omg we have just had the most amazing fish and chips from the regal,the battered was light and crisp not soggy,the fish was tender and melted in your mouth and no bones in mine...and the chips were out of this world. Cant wait for a...

The best fish and chips I've had. very large portion sizes. I would high recommend this place. Just check you bill as I was over charged. Which I'm sure was a general mistake.

We went off-season and very late so the restaurant was quiet but not empty. We each had great meals and good quantity. The staff were very helpful and polite. The plaice and cod were very tasty. Both were medium and definitely enough to eat. The...

Never disappointed here !! Every member of staff very friendly and have a smile. Ordered a Med Cod and was actually bigger than I could eat !! Kids Meal was big,good size glass of fizz and a Mr.Whippy for dessert.....perfect !! In a dark evening,restaurant...

Down here visiting family and this is my favourite part of the trip. This is the best fish and chips I have ever had this place is a must vist for the town. The staff are so friendly and the establishment is clean and tidy...

We and my partner went here on the last day of our holiday and both ordered small cod and chips and when it came out my face was shocked it was so big and the fish was so fresh and cooked to perfection. The staff...

Had dinner at the Regal omg What a beautiful dinner we had no complaints from anyone of us or four of us had a few drinks would definitely recommend going for something to eat at this restaurant 100% I would say that it must be...

We always use The Regal, you know it's good as there is always a queue, but it's so worth the wait. Really helpful staff and happy to serve you.

One word amazing. Quality fish and chips at a quality price! Friendly staff! Best one in Felixstowe!

We had booked a table for 13 on a Sunday, it was very busy. The menu was varied and included some vegetarian options for our family veggies. The staff were friendly and attentive. The portions were large and the food quality was good, it was...

It was fully booked when we walked in but they were able to find us a table. The service was prompt and friendly. Unfortunately only a couple of veggie selections and the chips are cooked in beef fat which I wanted to try. Food came...

Large cod and chip fills a large oval plate. The menu was varied and very good, liver, pork chops and much more. The batter was very crispy and the salad was lovely and fresh. The staff were exceptionally polite and helpful. The aspect regarding a...

Maybe have a later opening time on Bank Holiday Weekends as more people coming to area. I have not tried any dish as closed by 4pm. I was told by a passer by "best fish and chips in the world!!" Disappointed not able to try....

After seeing people eating take away fish and chips on the promenade we decided to find out where they were coming from. The Regal fish bar have a queue at the takeaway side as we didn’t want a take away we decide to go in,...

Just the best fish and chips ever. Worth the queue or get here at 11 :30 am on a Monday like me and my bhoys and take it on the seafront. To eat Flantastic

Went on Tuesday evening and we were sat quickly even though the restaurant was busy, the staff were all lovely and smiling which is always great to see. We were served very fast and the food was great and came out quick considering how busy...

Have been using for many years, used to be the best without question, now below average unless you like undercooked soggy chips that turn to mush.

Went for a spontaneous day out by the sea and came across this place on the sea front. It was Sunday, school holidays 1.30pm and it was very very busy. We ordered the whitebait main and cod and chips. We were advised that meals will...

The review during May 2019 is I suspect not genuine. You will not find better fish and chips anywhere. Even Aldeburgh!! Have used the Regal for a number of years and would certainly know if food was not up to its usual high standard. Other...

A1 the best chippy in Felixstowe the long line of people can’t all be wrong staff are a1 go at least once a week keep up the good work

We dined here in July, it was very quiet, but the staf were very friendly and ettentive, the food was very good, and not too spicy, there's very good choice of dishes, we had a really lovely meal.

During our stay in Felixstowe, we visited here twice. Absolutely lovely. Friendly staff, who gave us the attention we needed despite them being very busy. The portion sizes were large to say the least. I had the regular haddock & chips the first time and...

The medium cod was huge and the batter was crispy and delicious. Would recommend it. Very enjoyable trip to Felixtowe.

I booked a table for 10 for myself and a group of friends. The food was delightful, with such subtle spicing. The staff were exceptional, taking the time to explain every dish and discuss the levels of spiciness available. I was so impressed with the...

We had the best cod and chips sitting in the sun by the beach. It was an unplanned visit and lunch but it won't be the first. The portions of fish were very generous and so fresh and not at all greasy like some we've...

Went for takeaway chips as my partner is gluten intolerant - fast service and cheerful staff - chips were tasty so could not fault it.

Whatever you do is don't order the large fish unless you are very very hungry, the food is excellent and very well cooked, the only downside is because it's so good you might have to wait, but it's worth it, would recommend it

We had great fish and chips here when we visited the downstairs restaurant - good sized portions, excellent fish ! However you must try the Thai restaurant upstairs as well if you are in Felixstowe, great views out to sea and excellent service from Joy,...

I phoned in an order for 25 portions of various items with chips as a staff treat. It was ready bang on time, hot and delicious. well done to all, keep up the good work.

Large portions fish was lovely with large white flakes in a crispy batter my dad had scampi with a mountain of chips As the sun was shining wish we had booked a table as there was a long queue And a 40 min wait for...

Claim to do a gluten free cod... When really they just dont batter it! Why the hell would i order a gluten free battered cod if i was ok with it not being battered?!? Of course they dont mention this. Will not be coming back....

Very very pleased to find a Fish and Chip shop that fries in traditional beef dripping. We are gluten free and they were unbelievably clued up on allergens. Whilst they don't offer GF batter they do offer to fry the fish naked. We'd never had...

We visited this Saturday and I must say that it was disappointing. Having been recently diagnosed with Coeliacs, I was delighted to read online that Regal provides Gluten Free Fish and Chips. Which as Regal has always been our favourite eatery in Felixstowe was very...

I am thoroughly disgusted with this place! We spent a heck of a lot of money with them (well over £30) for less than average Fish and Chips, we ate them and our seven year old Niece then needed the Toilet, we were refused the...

Went for a takeaway, very friendly staff, helped with selecting a non spicy dish and a very spicy meal, the food was wonderful, great value and will keep going back. Thank you

I come here often and enjoy great food and service. However the last time I took friends who had a woman and teenager vegetarians. As they cook in beef dripping the teenager couldn't have chips so we went away and bought at forum which cooks...

Visited for a day trip, decided to have tradition fish and chips for lunchtime, Ordered Haddock and Rock Eel, both were freshly cooked. Took them to the beach and they were fabulous. Having fresh cooked they were piping hot and with a salt and vinegar...

Since last visit we ordered two large portion of chips only to find when we got home they were hard and a few chips hard to digest ,there was 4 of us sharing our chips to make chip butties and the bread tasted better, needless...

Huge portions of fish had to fold it in two to fit the tray , always fresh and tasty , good value and friendly staff

Visited yesterday, had pie and chips which at £13 I felt was a bit much for a fish and chip restaurant. Had half a large pie which was supposed to be steak and kidney. No kidney that I could see and the steak was all...

Really disappointing visit here. Booked due to it being busy and served quickly. Menu doesn’t list all of the available options (bit deceiving) so battered sausage, although available, isn’t listed. Bonus points for having gluten free fish and chips though. Food wasn’t all that -...

My wife and I visited the new Thai restaurant on Saturday night to celebrate her birthday, this is our honest opinion of what we found.We are not sure to begin with the “good or not so good”, so I will probably ramble a little.This was our first visit to this restaurant which apparently is only open on Friday & Saturday. We called and booked a table for two at 8pm. When we arrived we were surprised to see how big the venue is ( it’s large up there), the place was spotlessly clean, had various Thai type ornaments & the staff had traditional clothing on. First impressions were good, however it is “very well lit” ( we would recommend turning the lights down a bit as it was so bright it spoilt the atmosphere a little).When we arrived there where two other tables being served ( one with about 8 people on it and one with a table of 4). We were shown to our table by a very polite Thai girl, ordered a drink and looked at the menu.Drinks were bought over to us and we ordered our meal.The food was exceptional, well cooked, good quality and sensibly priced. We would definitely both eat it again.Now the not so good bits !The place lacks any kind of atmosphere, perhaps the lighting doesn’t help.The staff, whilst polite, didn’t really make us feel as if they were that bothered if we were there or not. When the other two tables in the restaurant finished their meals and left the staff turned off the background music, cleared the tables and one of the lady servers even got changed ready to go out herself. This all made us feel as if we were “ in the way”, they had served our meal and now they couldn’t wait for us to leave so that they could shut up for the night.The food was really superb but if they want more and repeat customers they need to understand that diners want “ the full service, to feel pampered and to feel valued. Unfortunately that part of the night wasn’t experienced. We may go back and try the place again ( Purley because the food was so good), but if they want to get busier and be successful they really need to look at the customer service and ambiance of the place. A shame really as it has so much potential.

Popped in on Easter Monday , there were 6 of us including 2 children. Staff were really friendly and accommodating. Food was lovely. Reasonably priced and cooked beautifully. Will definitely return when in the area again.

We called in here because it was too cold to sit outside with the children and eat. It may be a fish restaurant but their menu contains a lot of different dishes, including meat and vegetarian, to suit everybody. We had 2 adults and 4 children to feed and the food was amazing. You may pay more but it is definatley worth it. Although we did not actually have the fish and chips, the ones I saw coming out looked amazing. The staff were all very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Would definatley recommend and go back.

So Thai restaurant opened above Regal Fish bar,Sea Riad,Felixstowe.opening on a Friday and Saturday night.amazing food, every dish was so tasty,fresh,colourful.totally reccomend this place. Drinks well priced too. Service was great. A super restaurant addition for Felixstowe.

Lovely meal of pure white cod and with chips made from quality potatoes, I only wish they ran my local chippy

Not the best chip shop we’ve ever visited, but the chips were really nice. We visited on a really busy Sunday and had to queue for an hour before getting served. The staff are quite slow even though there were 4 of them working out the front. I understand that it was busy and you have to wait for food to cook, but they could have served more than 1 person/group at once. But apart from that, I enjoyed my meal and would probably visit again.

We just had our worst fish & chips ever from the Regal takeaway, one piece of what was called "large cod" was just a battered fish skin, there was no fish in it, the fryer must have known what they had battered, there is no way that this was a mistake, also the chips were undercooked. Save yourself some money & go to one of the other fish & chip shops in Felixstowe.

I always go to the regal for fish and chips. I normally use the fish bar but due to the poor weather, we sat in the restaurant. I would recommend booking a table as they always seem busy but it is because they are the best in Felixstowe! We went on a Sunday at 12pm and couldn’t get a table until 2pm. They were busy but the service was fantastic. All the staff were polite and friendly. The portions were excellent value for money. The large portion was huge. I was particularly impressed with the fish shaped plates for the medium fish and chips. What a lovely touch. I would definitely recommend anyone going to Felixstowe to go there to either the fish shop or the restaurant.

I shall start this review by stating I’ve been using this fish and chip shop for the last 7 years, but I’ll throw in a humungous caveat by stating that I have never physically set foot into this place! I park over the road and send my mother and father.I’m on a lifelong, worldwide quest to find the perfect fish n chips. My discoveries thus far are,No matter where you are the freshness of product is paramount. Secondly add in cost.The Regal fish bar exhibits brilliance in the quality of the fish both in preparation and service, then add in the cost and you have huge value.In my opinion the owner clearly cares vastly about his business and values repeat custom, in so much as in all the years I’ve eaten take away from here, not once have I ever had anything even slightly below par, unlike I have experienced one ‘poor’ experience at two other notable fish and chip establishments locally (ish), aldeburgh and dunwich.I’m really concise with my fish suppers, one poor one, I don’t go back.I live in essex, I have many ‘chippies’ local to me, but the quality and value represented by the Regal fish bar makes it very much worth the additional effort to come here.I will endeavour to actually set foot in the shop this year and meet the staff and owner after seeing the Regal on ‘look east’, before you become too famous, and get all Hollywood on me!

Would have got a better review if it had not been for the fact the grill was not working the evening we were there. Staff however were excellent and very polite. Also I think the small plate of calendar starter was overpriced.

Use side entrance for access. Unsure how you would arrive if you have accessibility issues. Lovely decoration around the room and tables. Good menu choices, would have liked a set menu as it was our first visit. Menus are sticky. You can request the strength of curry though that isn't obvious. My husband had his drink replenished quickly even though they pop downstairs to get it. We went for the shared starters. We had 3 dips and had to ask what was in them. I ordered thai green curry and rice. Husband ordered a dish he was told was stir fry but was quickly advised it wasn't and should order rice. In fact one rice would have been enoughLovely food great service friendly staff in a clean spacious nicely themed location with sea views.

Visited here for the first time for lunch. Great service and excellent quality food. would definately eat in there again. particularly imrpessed with the decor, which is evocative of the 1930's, and the many historic pictures of Felixstowe sea front of the walls.

Food was EXCELLENT!!!! The best Thai food in the district. Very good friendly service, 10/10. I will definitely be returning. (At the moment only open Friday and Saturday)

We had 3 different sized fish and chips. Large - massive Medium still a good size Small which was just right for me I can recommend for service quality and it’s near seafront

From the moment we entered we felt at home and comfortable.The restaurant was clean and inviting.The staff were very friendly and the food was absolutely delicious. With fish it is easy to end up with soggy batter but not here. The batter was crispy and not too thick and the fish was done to perfection.We had been meaning to come here for a while and we are so glad we did. We will certainly return.

We had the medium sized fish and chips but we're a bit overwhelmed at the size of the fish. The chips and peas were good but after tackling the fish there was little room for the rest so gave up and reluctantly left some.

The Regal fish bar opened the upstairs as a separate Thai restaurant about 2 months ago. We have used it 3 times with different friends and found both the food and the staff to be excellent. It is currently only open on Friday and Saturday evenings, so it is best to book. Hopefully opening hours will be expanded in the summer. Menu initially limited, but gradually expanding. The only real problem is lack of wine available !

Massive portions. Lovely and fresh fish. Great selection of food . Cod and haddock always there but if you want other fish give them time to cook it .

Always a great meal here. Three of us had a medium cod and chips and we were stuffed. Not only do you get a big plate of food but more importantly the quality is excellent! We have been here so many times and never ever had a bad or even poor meal. Even when it’s ram packed the staff coped so well and the food was excellent! Just love coming back!

We tried the Thai restaurant for first time and found the meal was excellent the staff were helpful and friendly.The overall experience was very good and we will definitely be going back again soon 10 out of 10

I was in town foir a meeting and was brought here for lunch. This is a good old British fish restaurant. It has wonderful okd world charm and is well maintained. The food is very, very good. The portions are of a well sized proportion and very well made.I had the steak and kidney pie. It is home made and crammed full of meat. This is much better than your normal chip shop pie and reminds you of what you have missed. My colleague had a "small" cod and chips. I'm not sure what "small" means in Suffolk but it would be classed as large anywhere else.I'm told that this is a very popular place and very busy. Be warned, you may gave to wait. No wonder they insist on visiting every time they're in town.

The Regal never disappoints either in service,the quality of the food or price. The portions are very generous and the chips are made from real potatoes chipped on the premises. As good as you can get. The restaurant is large and has plenty of room between tables. Everything is clean and the condiments are always clean.There is plenty of on street parking right outside the restaurant. If you are looking for a good meal, not al a carte at a good price, you will be pleased that you visited The Regal.

It's good fish and chips .And service is good . But two times out of three have not had any large fish. But was nice .

The Thai restaurant is only open on Friday and Saturday evening. Booking is advised. The meals are great and reasonable priced. The staff are dressed in Thia attaire and you wifi feel that you could be in the Far East

Cod ,chips ,and peas,was pleasant enough,plenty on the plate,and tasty.More of a cafe than a restaurant in my opinion.Drinks were poor.pint of carlsberg tasted like it had been in cellar for 6 months.my partner had Diet Coke,it was out of a pump and was flat as a flounder. Il be back for fish & chips...tap water next time,,

Had my sister and her husband over from Australia. It was de cided fish and chips for lunch with the family. As it was so cold we decided to eat in the restaurant I have to say on first impression I was not sure. Very quick service and lots of advice on size of fish. Totally bowled over when everyone’s meal turned up. We had small fish and medium fish chips and mushy peas. They were pretty big portions. A couple of us had the home made pies mushy peas and chips with a small boat of extra gravy. I have never seen so much meat in a pie It was packed. You need to be hungry. We saw the large fish and chips the fish must have been at least 16 inches if not longer. Seems very popular Everyone was impressed. Nice to have hot plates and hot food. We definitely will be back. Glad we decided to stay and not go on first impression. Definitely best fish and chips in felixstowe

We couldn’t have asked for a kinder reception, more help with wheelchair accessibility or our 3yr old. Staff were amazing, food was fresh and delicious. We’ll definitely return and can’t recommend highly enough. Thank you

Went here for 1st time for birthday, had heard good things about The Regal so thought we would see for ourselves. We were not disappointed, I ordered cod and chips with mushy peas, a medium, should have gone for small!! Was cooked perfectly and chips were delicious served piping hot, no room for dessert as too full.

If you are in Felixstowe and want fish and chips - look no further. This place will not disappoint. The large portions are gargantuan.

Super pyszna zawsze świeza ryba polecam każdemu. Najlepsza restauracja z rybą w Felixstowe :) koniecznie spróbujcie

Dorsz w restauracji -super,cieńka i chrupiąca panierka,idealnie usmażony,soczysty ale nie surowy.Miła i sprawna obsługa.Frytki mogły by być lepiej wymarzone ...Próbowałem rownież ,,na wynos”,niezły ale daleko mu do restauracyjnego.Najlepsze jest to ze ,,na wynos” cena niższa niż w Polsce w smażalni nad morzem.

We are regulars at the Regal every weekend when we visit the sea for our much needed quiet time after a busy week at work! This place never disappoints! Freshly cooked chips, beuatifully battered sausages! The best by far and we have tried many in our lifetime! Always welcomed with a lovely smile and greeting! Lovely layour for a chippy! V “Regal”

First time here, well known locally so while visiting mum in law we treated her to lunch on a Sunday, we booked and a good job too.We had 2 cod and one plaice, all cooked wonderfully with great chips.Good drinks selection, friendly staff, prices good considering the standard .A cut above the normal chippie.

We are in the restaurant, there is a separate take away part.The haddock and chips was wonderful, but the Restraunt looks so outdated and scruffy.The are great pictures of old Felixstowe on the walls, which is great, but need new tables and chairs as they are awful!!Staff lovely and helpful, just need up dating.

Chips cooked in beef dripping,crispy batter on fresh cod, and butchers battered sausages served by friendly staff,what more could you want.... oh yes value for money.Why go any where else.We love to visit this lovely take away when we come down to walk the dogs by the beach.We have never had a bad meal.Well done on great customer service too.☺

upon arriving we were greeted by a smiling waitress, who took us to our table and and seated us , then gave us time to relax and then took our order . drinks were quickly brought followed by our meal excellent.

We went here in a group of 9 on a Friday evening. The place was quite full but the kitchens and the staff were coping well. The nice thing about this restaurant is the fact that you don't have to have fish. There is a good selection of meat dishes including a 'home made' shepherd's pie. We certainly covered a few different dishes and all were well received. There was a slight wait and the food came up in groups which was fine. No one had room for a desert. Another good experienced in this traditional seaside fish & chip restaurant.

Wow fantastic service, great food! I had the Sea Bass and it was the best Ive ever had. If you have never been then I recommend going, you wont be disappointed. I cant wait to go back, shame its so far away from me because I would go as much as I could.

Without hesitation I would say that Regal Fish Restaurant is probably the best fish and chip restaurant in the world!! The fish is always cooked perfectly and the chips are superb. It can’t be beaten. We have our dinner there every month of the year. First Class

Unusual to find a chippie these days that cooks in beef dripping. You can really taste the difference - the batter is crispy and not greasy. Medium chips was enough for three adults. Their home-made chicken and mushroom pie is chunky and delicious.

Ordered Haddock today and it was terrible. The batter was overly thick and undercooked, the seagulls appreciated it though. The staff are friendly and efficient and the chips are fine but there seems to be an emphasis on quantity over quality.

Went to get chippy tea yesterday after work with my husband as really enjoyed our meal a few weeks ago there. Clean and today and friendly waitresses. Small cod and chips is plenty big enough for me. Very tasty every time. The reason I didn't score this place a5 is because each time we have been there we have waited nearly half an hour even when there is not many people there. Also a pot of tea for two only has 2 tea bags which aren't the best, even though they fill up with hot water again if you ask. Overall the best tasting fish and chips in felixstowe by far

Lovely chips and fish good quality batter all cooked fresh to order. You can queue however as it is often busy especially in busy times. Toilets are nearby along with other amenities and several places to eat your chips watching the sea. Highly recommended

I haven't been to the regal for over a year, was really disappointed on this Visit. Fast service, but everything tasted like it had been refried from earlier on in the Day & something didn't tast right.. Not sure what happened as shop had just opened for Service..

Been to this chip shop a few times always lovely the fish batter is so crispy and chips are tasty also had sausage in batter non greasy would always visit this chippy when visiting Felixstowe would recommend.

I have used the takeaway for years. Used the restaurant for the first time, just as good as the takeaway.

Never been disappointed here, whether with the family or friends. Friendly staff, great portions band the takeaway fish! Chips worth queuing for!

You have got to be really Hungry to have dinner here a very filling fish ,chips and either mushy peas garden peas or baked beans delicious. I had a medium fish cod skinned and it was enormous as in the picture my partner had a small cod with the skin on and she had a real job to eat it as her mushy peas portion was quite large. The staff were very attentive and friendly +the added bonus of alcohol is available.

Second trip to this restaurant very nice very welcoming.It does get busy and I can see why the food is absolutely brilliant.All cooked to order and if you have large it is LARGE.Prices are fair and if your looking for a place at the seaside for traditional fish and chips then this is the place to go.Best cod I have had in a long while.