The Scallop Shell in Bath and North East Somerset

Visited here on a trip to bath, after the pandemic the thought of eating fish and chips sent shivers down my spine because I had eaten it far far too much on the lockdown walks, but I had it yesterday and wow! Now those shivers have gone, the thought of oily pale fish and soggy chips is no more. The scallop shell served me incredibly tasty flakey cod in the most crispy edged batter with no oil dripping out , the most incredible fluffy chips and mushy peas and tartar sauce so full of flavour and freshness. Great friendly staff, lovely decorated restaurant and a menu brimming with lots of other fantastic looking options Excellent all round.

We had the cod, chips and mushy peas. Absolutely fantastic, the only thing missing was a view of the sea. Have been coming here for a few years and the standard is as good as ever. Also good service staff

best fish and chips I had eaten . recommend the mussels and the scallop. excellent quality for the price . affordable and kinda cheap price tbh.

Awesome dining experience! Food was terrific, vibe was awesome. They obviously had some new joiners on the waiting team as they seemed a little scared to serve but overall just a great dining experience!

Incredible Fish and Chips here, far superior than anywhere else in Bath. Especially during lunch time, you get great value from the fisherman lunch. Has been our go to for months now!

Beautifully fresh seafood, excellently cooked, with a friendly and professional approach to service.

Although we went without a reservation, we were lucky and there were free tables. The service was excellent, very kind and friendly. We really liked the food, especially the Scallops. The fish dishes weren't bad either. The cod with a light batter, not at all oily and the monkfish very juicy despite being grilled. Without a doubt a highly recommended place.

Super high quality fish and chips and shellfish plate! Love it！

Very authentic fish and chips restaurant. Warm and welcoming gesture by the service providers.

The food was amazing, had mussels to stay, then had fish and chips, lunchtime special, £12.50 for 2 pieces of cod, chips, mushy peas and tartare sauce. Shared a bottle of wine, was all delicious will def be going again. Went there for my birthday, had shellfish platter,was amazing.

Fantastic food. Great environment. Can't wait to go back.

Absolutely recommended, very fresh products and great selection of dishes. Above all, the traditional fish and chips is probably the best that I have eaten in all of England.

Excellent selection of fish, great wine list

Amazing food and friendly team Will return again

Wow! What a wonderful evening. Starting with the warm and friendly greeting from the hostess and then the efficient and attentive service throughout the evening of Stefano and Deepika. The ambience was lively but not intrusive. We enjoyed delicious scallops for starters, has a delicious tomato and picked onion salad and then the best fish and chips! Followed up by the best stick toffee pudding I have ever had…..and I have had a few! 😂

THE BEST FISH & CHIPS EVER!!! We had the most Lovely welcome from the gorgeous smiley chef as we arrived, all staff were great. But the food….Mussels, Scallops and King Prawns to start all bloody delicious. My husband had the Hake, it really was the best tasting battered fish we’ve both ever tasted and the chips…wow, so good we had a second portion. If in Bath, The scallop shell is a must!!! Thank you

The best fish and chips I think I'll ever eat. Fish was super fresh with a crispy batter, mushy peas were incredible, as was the tartare sauce and chips. The curry sauce was amazing. Overall an amazing place to eat, with a fantastic team behind serving, preparing and cooking.

Probably the most I have ever paid for fish and chips but they were very nice, in a great posh chippy atmosphere and friendly staff.

Best fish and chips I have ever tasted. I had the privilege of tasting the food 6 years ago and now, while planning a trip in the UK, one of the reasons we visited Bath was to eat again in The Scallop Shell. I come from France. The fish was so fresh and well cooked, it melted in the mouth. The batter was very light and crisp. The chips were nicely cooked as well. The mushy peas were delicious as well as the tartar sauce. A perfect dish. What I didn't think much of when ordering was the side of anchovy butter and sourdough bread but it absolute blew me away, very tasty. 10/10 would come again.

Bought the fish stew for two £55.00 only Z6 mussels 4 prawns. Mediocre qty. taste was good but rip off. Complained nicely but met with don’t give s damn attitude. Spent £100 tonight for two incredibly disappointed,

Delightful seafood restaurant with warm, friendly hospitality and perfectly prepared seafood. Beautiful open kitchen and the freshest ingredients. The Portland oysters were sweet and delicious. Love the salt cod cake. The prawn cocktail had a creamy cocktail sauce that needed more acidity. The cod fish was fried in a light crispy batter. I'd love to try everything on the menu.

The seafood is so fresh it's hard to imagine eating anywhere else for scallops and fish and chips. A guide once told me "For the best fish and chips, it's best not to get it from a pub. It's not a bad option but ...come on". With that I found myself at Scallop Shell and presented with fish and chips, scallop and prawn. All of which just makes me wish I was in a private booth so I could have eaten with my hands as it was so good. If you're on a tour of Bath or in the area for a few hours I highly recommend this place. Hands down the best fish and chips and huge scallops. The service was great as well, quick and friendly and they provide a bowl of lemon water to help eliminate any signs of food from your fingers.

Some.of the best meals on this trip thus far. Great service and amazing food. Don't hesitate to try

Had the most fantastic fish meal, everything was freshly cooked, the fish batter was so crispy crunchy, beautifully cooked chips, the fish cake was delicious, my grandson didn't want to much so he was given a child's fish nugget portion which was just right for him. We sat upstairs which was just nice for us all, with heater's and blankets if needed. I can honestly say it was the best fish and chips I have had in a long while, my family really enjoyed theirs as well. Well worth a visit, just amazing.

Amazing food , great service. Definitely I will be back.

Great place for a fishy affair! We all loved our food, highly recommend

Little gem in Bath, freshly cooked fish, great chips and a delicious home made tartar sauce. The Lunch special, with a mug of tea is good value

We took our son and girlfriend here for a family dinner. The setting and feel of the place is fabulous. The food and service are excellent. The only downside is that the kitchen is open plan to the restaurant (which fabulous visually) and, it seems, the kitchen ventilation is either not working or extremely poor. As a result, all of us now have clothes and coats which smell of cooking fish and hot oil! Due to this we wouldn’t ever return which is a shame as the food and service are superb.

Warm great welcoming with Sarah followed by amazing food and hospitality.. Thanks everyone.

Wonderful food, lovely staff. Best fish, best restaurant.

Best. Seafood Restaurant. Up to date. Very much affordable. Delicious. To be recommended 💯!! Crab, Lobster and White prawns are to die for. Also, the service is awesome.

Service was attentive and food served piping hot. However the fish cakes had a bland, potatoey filling, and either the prawn in shell or muscles accompanying another fish plate caused some gastro distress later which is unwelcome at the best of times but especially on holiday.

Excellent place for fish and chips and othes

Great atmosphere and service. We ordered scallops, crab cake, fries and salad and all of them were delicious!

Great place for some classic fish and chips. Would highly recommend for any weary traveler looking for a solid food choice in bath.

Fabulous restaurant. Great decor. Service was wonderful. If you’re in Bath, this is a must place!

very tasty and polite, i could have a good dinner! thank you very much!

Great lunch special, plus wonderful sticky toffee pudding. The evening menu looked great. With everything freshly cooked.

The best Western style seafood I’ve had in a long time! Everything was fresh and perfectly cooked: grilled scallops, raw oysters, grilled prawn, fish and chips, and braised crab. Even the sticky toffee pudding was amazing. Be sure to make reservations as they are busy.

Amazing fresh seafood! It was cooked perfectly and the nautical decor was great. For me I needed to add salt as it wasn't quite seasoned enough but you could taste the flavours and freshness.

Accommodating of my gluten, soy and dairy-free diet, though I wish there were a bit more choice, Still, the extremely fresh seafood was prepared expertly. Best mussels we've ever eaten.

Stunning meal and great service. This place is the best restaurant we enjoyed on our trip to Bath. Great choice of different fish and shellfish, all beautifully prepared. Highly recommended

Just had a thoroughly enjoyable meal here this evening. Our party had two hakes, one monkfish and one fishcake all accompanied by loads of well cooked chips. To say the portions are huge is an understatement! Lovely atmosphere and staff were very welcoming. All in all, an excellent meal. Well recommended.

What a fabulous dining experience! Everything was perfect from the exceptional service to the delicious food. Highly recommend

Had such a great lunch that we came back for dinner the next day

LOVED this restaurant. Food was excellent with top notch service from knowledgeable staff (which is so rare these days). Casual interiors with a nautical theme. We had a lovely corner bench table by the window where our dogs could sleep underneath. Scallops were perfectly cooked and the brill was done just right. Lovely wines too (had the albariño). A must visit if you're in Bath.

Had the monkfish for two, was delicious as always! Highly recommended this place for fish lovers!!

Excellent food particularly the fried fish, prawns and mussels

Came here for the fisherman’s lunch menu, which was amazing value. You were able to choose from three mains (battered cod, fish cake, or grilled sardines on toast) which came with chips and a mug of tea. The portions were very good and the quality of the food was excellent. The fish and chips were amazing - not overly oily with a light and crispy batter, and the grilled sardines on toast were my personal favourite due to how bright the flavours were. We also got some fresh oysters which were also excellent. Highly recommend!

I took my mom here after our hotel had recommended it, and after reading other reviews. We were really looking forward to it after our past two dinners in Bath were fantastic. Unfortunately this was not the case tonight. I’ll start by saying, I think we were just unlucky, everyone else has left great reviews and everyone at the restaurant seemed to enjoy their meals. The staff were also very kind and attentive (more on that later) We started with raw oysters and while they tasted good, they were not cleaned properly and 4 of the 6 had large pieces of shell in them. I had the crab starter as well and that was very nice. We both ordered a piece of fish (that was very oily and had no real seasoning) which came with a scallop (delicious) and a giant prawn…this is where I can’t forgive a fish restaurant. The prawn still had its head on (great) but had not been de-veined, and for those that don’t know, there’s a black line to at goes down the back of the shrimp that is normally removed at any restaurant because that vein is in fact a POOP SACK! Tbh I was just sort of turned off the rest of the meal, and surprise surprise, my mom’s prawn hadn’t been de-veined either. When the server came to collect our plates and asked how everything was I said it was fine, except for…and pointed at the shrimp, she knew exactly what the problem was and said she would let someone know. I have no idea if she did or not because we never saw her again and a different server dropped off our bill. Unfortunately it’s just a bad way to handle something like this. I’m not looking for anything removed or free dessert or anything, but even a “so sorry this happened” can go a long way. Obviously this place has great reviews and it seems we just had an unlucky night, but hopefully they read this and remember to de-vein their shrimp.

Freshly made and delicious seafood. The scallops and oysters are very recommended. We have visited them several time. Never felt disappointed.

This establishment is the real deal when it comes to Fish & Chips. Don't be afraid to give it a try when in Bath. You won't be disappointed! Don't forget to leave some room for the Sticky Toffee Pudding.

Absolutely incredible! We went there for lunch and got the fish and chips cod lunch deal (super cheap for excellent quality) and the seafood plate. Can only recommend!

Today, we went to the restaurant The Scallop Shell, and oh my God, it was a impeccable experience. The food was incredibly delightful. We ordered grilled hand dived scallops as a starter, and they were truly delicious and flavorful. For the main course, we ordered the Atlantic cod fillet and Free range chicken breast, and wow!!! Our waiter Shakeim was really kind and helpful.I was just a traveler, but I will definitely come back for this food. Thank you so much, Chef!

Such a delicious meal in a beautiful setting - proper fish and chips! The batter is so delicately light and crispy. Fish was succulent and tasty. Chips were kind of middle of the road. Mushy peas were also a delight and so flavourful. It is a bit pricey but would be a nice place to take your family. We liked the tartar sauce more than the aioli but you can't go wrong!

Such a lovely place. Excellent service, very professional and efficient. The fish and chip was sooo good: the fish was the star and the batter so light and crisp. We had a great evening, thank you!

Fancy fish and chips, done well. Very nice fish cooked to perfection. They really know how to cook fish. The oyster is a recommended with the garnish. Amazing! I would only add that the chips were not very crispy and I really didn’t feel like they were anything special. Service was good and we felt left alone enough and waited on enough. I would say the music in the restaurant needs a change. (This is just my taste) But imagine dragons and panic at the disco is horrendous for a dinner date. I would definitely recommend though.

Great place for a fish meal in Bath, atmosphere was great with an open kitchen. Also an upstairs terrace for outdoor seating. Very friendly and welcoming staff , fish was great , big shout out to the crab crumpet starter!

Highly recommended.We chose the ground floor table to be able to see the crew in action. Sea food was fresh. Best scallops in the UK. We ll visit again.

The best gastronomic experience of our entire holiday in the UK. Very good daily menu: fish and chips, Yorkshire tea and chocolate ducats as a treat. The fish was fresh and perfectly seasoned. Very cozy environment, not far from the main sights. A bit inconspicuous.

Visited the Scallop Shell for my birthday lunch during our stay in Bath. Easily the best fish and chips I've had. Highly recommend.

Best seafood restaurant we’ve been to. The staff were super helpful and even cooked the Hake to our preference rather than the menu choice. Recommend the scallops which were delicious. Lovely wine list aswell. Definitely a return visit planned

Super in everything we didn't see excellent quality dishes, very fresh and well looked after. In addition to quality there is also quantity. Applause to the waiter because he recommended some dishes that we probably wouldn't have chosen but they were delicious.

First time in this place, recommended by a friend. I have never had better fish and chips anywhere else. Chips- home made, Crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. Fish- lovely light batter, super fresh , flakey. Mushy peas- never tasted a better peas in my life. And to top it up- complementary Yorkshire tea to go with it. This place has won my heart and I will definitely be back!!!!!

An incredible gem in Bath, highly recommended. My husband and I visited and took advantage of the fantastic lunch menu deal, where we each had a huge portion of fish, chips, mushy peas and a huge mug of tea. The fish was so fresh and crispy, the chips were hot and fluffy, and the homemade tartare sauce was delicious. The presentation of the food was excellent, and the service was friendly and welcoming. The restaurant is also very accessible, with wide aisles for wheelchairs, mobility aids or pushchairs, and comfortable seats. It was clear that care had been taken in making the ground floor this way, which was good to see. The atmosphere was so cute and bright. We felt sad to leave! Would very much recommend eating here when visiting Bath, especially as the price was unbelievably reasonable.

Just amazing. Definitely worth the price. Especially if you have kids!

Cool place. The scallops to start were amazing. My husband had the tuna which was nice but the scallops won the show. We had grilled skate wing and sole for main which felt very fresh and light. We had sticky toffee pudding and chocolate mousse for dessert, both very nice. We would definitely return.

Great seafood restaurant in Bath. Super fresh, great execution. Lovely staff and fast service! Definitely a must try

A great find, excellent service, food and buzzy unpretentious atmosphere

Great fish and oysters, well worth the money!

Nice staff and really good fish and chips!! I would come back

We were lucky enough to be seated on the little upstairs terrace outside (which had a lovely feel to it) where we enjoyed first class fresh fish and wine served by very charming and interesting waiter. I would definitely recommend the scallops followed by cod and chips and mushy peas….

Superb fish restaurant. Many fish options, including the best fish and chips we've had. Breaded monkfish was incredible! Save room for the chocolate mousse, which was amazing as well

Incredible food and the staff are very kind and helpful in explaining what's on the menu. Lovely place I haven't seen the upstairs though.

Best fish’n’chips we’ve ever had!

We made a reservation based on the reviews and were not disappointed. The casual atmosphere is spot on and all the dished we ate were delicious. The scallops were great and I loved you could order individual pieces for some items. It was also great to have more options that just cod in the fish and chips. We got the haddock and it was very good. Overall, definitely one of the better meals we had on our long trip to England. I highly recommend if you are in Bath and a seafood lover.

Amazing! The lunch menu is great value, among the best fish and chips we've had. Also recommend the Orkney scallops and skate wing. Loved the surroundings and the service was brilliant, very friendly.

some best seafood I have in the uk

Excellent fish and chips and good service.

Amazing food, would definitely recommend. Great service from friendly staff. We booked a table before our trip to Bath and glad we had as very popular.

**An Unforgettable Dining Experience in Bath!** If you're traveling to Bath, **this is a must-visit restaurant!** Without a doubt, it's the best dining experience I've had in the city. From the moment you step inside, you're in for a treat. The fish was cooked to absolute perfection—delicate, flavorful, and paired exquisitely with an astonishing wine selection that truly exceeded my expectations. Every bite was a testament to the chef's skill and passion for creating remarkable dishes. The ambiance and service were just as impressive, making the entire evening one to remember. If you're lucky enough to dine here, you're in for a culinary journey that will leave you both satisfied and eager to return. **5 out of 5 stars—without a doubt!** This place is a gem in Bath's dining scene.

A lovely experience! The fish and chips was perfect. The scallops were the best ive ever had.

very delicous, remember make reservation before you

Excellent, anyone thinking of opening a restaurant just go hear and see how it should be done! Fresh food, cooked beautifully just so refreshing to find somewhere so good. Thank you

The best fish and chips in the area, we also had the scallops! Don’t miss this place!

This restaurant is a must visit for anyone in Bath. It may well be the best fish and chips I've ever had and very reasonably priced in their lunch deal. Also had a great started of muscles

We had a wonderful meal here. My son had the fried fish, my husband a grilled fish and I had some seafood. All were well prepared and fresh. The atmosphere is lovely and everyone working there was friendly. Reserve in advance though as they were turning people away, even on a Tuesday evening.

Been here twice, the fish is amazingly fresh and very tasty, but the waiters are slow

Very good f&s, very generous, except perhaps the desserts. Relatively fast service. A little noisy atmosphere in the ground floor room. Very easy to reserve a table on their site and probably obligatory if you hope to dine there.

Best meal we had in Bath for sure! Their lunch deal is amazing in value and they don’t skimp on the portion. The fish is fresh and the batter is so light and crispy. They even gave us a free child meal for our toddler with some fish bites and chips. Honestly they deserve all the good ratings. Please keep up the good work!

as someone who has tried fish and chips from all over the country, i can safely say that this is the best one. the fish is sooo fresh and crispy! the seasoning is perfect and the chips are yummy. the service was wonderful as well as the atmosphere of the place. i would visit Bath just to eat here again

It's been two weeks since I visited, and I'm still dreaming about the food here! Excellent restaurant and perhaps some of the best Scallops and fish & chips & chips I've had in the UK. I can't wait to go back on my next trip to Bath!

The portions were big enough and quite tasty. The startes were the best part, as the fish and chips were quite normal, very crunchy, but it needed a bit more of taste.

Wow food, lovely service and great atmosphere. We will definitely make a stop anytime we are back in Bath. They have some amazing seafood and sticky toffee pudding. If I were to change anything from my order it would be the prawn, they were just okay, nothing special.

Used to be the absolute best fish and chips takeaway in Bath. Now a poncy "restaurant" that refuses takeaway. Put that on the website. Some people remember where you came from

The Scallop Shell lived up to, and maybe even surpassed our expectations. Viewing the open kitchen and especially Chef and his team was a real high. No dish stayed on the pass for more than seconds! That takes some real connection between front and rear of house. Quality service, quality food delivery and quality food. Just wish I could have shared a drink with Chef. Dave and Jayne

Simply class. Reservation urgently required. The store is always full. It's a little quieter on the first floor, You can watch the chefs on the ground floor.

The food is delicious but I don’t understand why the restaurant provided such small oysters. Not value for the price.

By far one of the best Fish and Chips in the UK. Don’t miss this place. Nothing bad to say. Super friendly and super fresh. The fish was light and crispy and super hot.

Fantastic food. Fish cakes were superb