The Tunny Club in Scarborough

We both had the large cod and chips with mushy peas. Cooked to order, lovely crisp batter, fish tasted very fresh and good chips. Liked the dine in but in take away box experience, like fish and chips should be served, but without the seagulls pecking at you! Felt a little expensive but appreciate everything has gone up. Eat in section nothing fancy but clean, and there was a friendly lady serving. Also dog friendly!

Expensive when you add tea, mushy peas. £15. Bad and horrible piece of fish. Not a real cafe advertise a mug of tea but it's a paper cup. In fact it's all disposal stuff. Guy at front of house doing orders and shouting inaudible orders needs to be smarter. Horrible. Will avoid in future. Better places in Scarborough

Came here as I am coeliac so seen that it was signposted gluten free. I ordered a gluten free fish and chips and then asked if they could do gluten free curry, which they said yes. We got our order started eating and then the woman said there you go there’s your gluten free curry when I’d already been given the curry sauce. Between both of the members of staff they argued who told who it was supposed to be gluten free and didn’t even apologise ! I sat there eating and instantly started to feel sick and my stomach was in agony. My partner complained in which she said she didn’t realise the other girl had given us the wrong curry, but no apology again. I walked back through to leave after having to run to the toilet with being poisoned from gluten and still had no apology. Since leaving I have been in a lot of pain and sick etc, I would not recommend this place to anyone especially not anyone with an allergy ! Horredous service and ruined my weekend away !

We came as a family and got recommended here although the fish and chips were pipping hot I found it over priced and didn't like how it's served on polystyrene case and wooden knife and forks, didn't help the staff up on the top balcony at the back had music blaring out and acting stupid where other customers were eating outside very off putting.

Food was lovely, quick service, the gentleman even helped bring the food over to us. Would definitely recommend, thank you! Also dog friendly.

Gluten free fish & chips was the worst iv ever had! Absolutely disgusting. The restaurant has a awful lingering smell and needs a good clean.

Went above and beyond to get us gluten free oil. Highly recommend if you’re going to Scarborough. Fresh and very delicious.

Probably the best fish and chips in Scarborough just amazing highly recommended

Food is really nice and the guy serving is super friendly. Reasonable prices. Place is clean and interesting to look at. I've been twice now as I liked it the first time.

The best chips I've eaten in a long time. Great little place. Will definitely be back

The gentleman who served us did everything to please us customers including giving us 2 free mushy peas and a curry sauce and finding us some mayonnaise. 5 star customer service!

Chips supposedly cooked to order but ours were scrappy, seemed to be warm ups, which I can understand in a bog standard chippy, but this place has recently made The Times best 10 fish and chip shops in the country! There are 10 better places in Whitby!

Visited here after being recommended and we were not disappointed. Proper chips, nice fish and proper mushy peas with loads of scraps on. This will be our place to go when in Scarborough now and you can eat inside for a small 10% extra charge, or outside at the rear on the tables is free.

Just seen this place recommended for it's fish & chips in a list of one of best 23 in the country. Must .have changed hands or vastly improved since I last went 2 years ago. My granddaughter is gluten intolerant so she saw the sign gluten free and wanted to go for dinner. Worst f&C ever had took ages to come and I mean ages. The girl behind the counter left and the boss took over, what a happy chappy he was.When our meals eventually came I decided to asked for some mushy peas which he cartoned up. I know I am from Yorkshire but he wanted nearly twice the price for the peas I have paid before for eat in, couldn't see a price list so declined which went down like a ton of bricks. For the price and I don't mind paying the fish were small the chips looked warmed up. Been to Scarborough many times since but wouldn't take a chance on going here again.

The best fish and chips for a long time, delivered piping hot and quickly despite a packed restaurant. Definitely worth a visit

A lovely eat in fish and chip shop, food was great and good portion size

Being a coeliac it’s hard to find gluten-free fish and chips, when we found this place on our day out in Scarborough we had to go in. We stood there like lemons, as no one greeted us and had to go up to the counter. Lady serving was pleasant enough. Ordered food & drinks, no glass offered with drinks & food was served in polystyrene trays. Seating was very uncomfortable. Batter on fish was like rock and fish portion was tiny, we ended up leaving halve of it as greasy and not very nice to eat. On leaving we and even our poor dog (he even turned his nose up when I offered him some) stunk of grease & it gave me terrible wind, the caravan stunk that night. Would never go back or recommend.

My husband and I visited this establishment whilst on a day out in Scarborough. We were patient whilst waiting for our food which took some time as it was supposed to be cooked to order. However, the portion size and quality of the food was very poor. Although the fish looked freshly cooked, the chips definitely were not and looked like they had been re-heated and as a consequence, we definitely did not enjoy our meal. We shall not be returning.

My wife and myself went to this restaurant for fish and chips. To be honest it was the worst ever that I ever had. Chips were not very nice and the fish was small and not very tasty. We will certainly not be eating at this restaurant again.

26/ 6/2024. HOT HOT DAY! parking the car, our tummy’s are ready for fish n chips ( yummy ). The Main Street was packed , bars, cafes , restaurants, then we came across Tunny club fish n chips cafe! Walking in the cafe is small and compact, some customers smelling like they haven’t washed for a week! We found a corner table, food was counter order and collect, our table was filthy! Being the only one available we cleaned it ourself. Orders was large haddock, small chips, mush peas , then other half had Childs fish n chips. Costing £30.00. In total Now the fish was hmmmmm let’s say I’ve had better the chips were soggy greasy and let’s say morning cooked. Personal I would keep clear next time.

Day trip to scarborough and needing lunch. The need for fish and chips is high. Being a really popular resort over the summer months everywhere along the beach front had queues or their seating was all occupied. A local to the area pointed us in their direction. Set back a little from the road this place is dog friendly and reasonably priced. They have a small courtyard out the back with four picnic tables perfect on the dry days Fish is fresh and cooked to order and the portions are just right. Five of us ate there and cleared our trays.

One of the best fish and chips I've had I'm Scarborough, tucked down a little street next to the Newcastle pack. So friendly and the food ins beautiful! I would recommend to anyone who comes to Scarborough. Our kids even said it is the best!

Oh dear, never before been asked to pay 10% extra on bill to eat inside, then be served your food in a polystyrene tray and eat with small wooden knife and fork. No paper cup or glass for can of Coke. Food mediocre. Only plus is that it's dog-friendly.

Lovely food fantastic service and even accommodated my puppy who was a bit noisy 🤣 Definitely recommend

Brilliant little place with a great rustic atmosphere. Helpful staff who will personalise your order. Gluten free fish option is delicious.

Amazing. The service is so good and the food tastes amazing i go to Scarborough 3-4 times a year and have done for the last 10 or so years. We only ever go to the Tunny Club and we always try to sit in the same place. Honestly i would not go anywhere else for fish and chips. Price is good as well for how beautiful the fish is.

3rd time we've been here, really nice chap behind the counter. Dog friendly, even gave them a free sausage each. Fish and chips excellent.

I don't eat meat, which can be difficult by the sea as even the chips are usually fried in beef fat. Came in here today and asked what they were fried in - when the gentleman working there said beef fat I told my friend to get his and I'd wait outside - it's never a big deal and I would never expect someone else to accommodate. But the man was so lovely - he told me they do both vegetarian AND gluten free on request - just fried it up in different oil and I got to partake in the traditional chippy tea by the sea! Great food, even better service!

Quite possibly the worst fish and chips ever had gluten free looked like it had been burnt fish was awful complained the guy behind the counter said oh well, he was very rude, partner had normal fish and chips complained also no joy mushy peas as hard as bullets ,a little old lady came in asked for fish and chips without the skin his reply to late order has been took avoid they don't deserve your Money

Lovely, quaint side street gem. Great hospitality and away from the normal hustle and bustle of the lunchtime rush of tourists. Small tables - if there are more than 3 of you) there are bigger tables in the back area of the cafe and courtyard. Prices and portions are very impressive.

a very lovely fish and chip shop which is family friendly and has 5/5 food and great service.

This is the best place I have found in Scarborough can't fault the food or the service will be going back again all food cooked to order so nice and fresh and a very friendly place and dog friendly

Fantastic haddock & chips & a sausage for our cockerpoo Molly - the chap serving today was fab he gave Molly a couple of extra sausages- happy days we’ll certainly be back

Friendly welcome from the gentleman server. Food was cooked to order and was decent enough quality fish and chips. We had take away, however, should we have chosen to stay in the restaurant we would have been able to have our dog with us. Good to see a dog friendly cafe/restaurant in Scarborough.

Our first time eating here today. Lovely fresh fish and light crispy batter. Staying for the night with our daughter, her friend and two dogs. Dogs are more than welcome and they both received a free sausage each as we left. Nice little touch and two happy dogs. Staff so friendly too.

I’m falling in love with Scarborough rather belatedly in my 50s and all I needed was favourite chippy. On a snowy day, my son and I stumbled upon The Tunny Catch and sealed the deal. Beautiful service, wonderful food and a building soaked in history. We could have eaten in but we loved eating our fish and chips in a blizzard. An unforgettable experience.

I have been coming here since I was 2 with my grandmother, so my visits are extremely nostalgic 🥲 the atmosphere, food and service never fail! Curry sauce is beautiful 💯👌🏾😋

Well looking at the big claims outside we though to give it a go ,once inside noticed its a bit old fashioned but not to worry, I ordered large fish and chips and my mate ordered standard fish and chips also cans of pop . Chips looked like yesterday's wormed and the fish looked like it had been cut with a laser Taste of dirty grease avoid avoid

Lovely and reasonably priced... Nice bloke working too really kind to my 2 year old. Thank you

Proper authentic seaside chippy. Can eat in or take away (we ate in) Lovely fresh fish, chips and mushy peas. Perfect lunch.

Best fish and chips in Scarborough, wouldn’t go anywhere else.

We were recommended The Tunny Club for gluten-free fish and chips, and it didn't disappoint. They were freshly made, and not a long wait. Even had gluten-free vinegar!

We chose the Tunny after looking at previous reviews & a dog in tow as well as a young family. They were very accommodating & we had some excellent fish & chips but presented in polystyrene containers (even though we were indoors!!) which was disappointing. This is an old style fish restaurant with lots of character but beware that the seating is a bit cosy but the dog loved the free sausages given by the waiter!

Tried to only order coffee as said it was dog friendly, went to order and told you can't only order drinks you have to buy food aswell. Very rude and arrogant attitude.

Awesome food, friendly staff and cool place with loads of history

I had a fish and chips and you can tell the fish was caught today and the person who was at the counter was so so friendly he gave my dog a free sasage when I asked for tartare sauce he gave a humongous dollop so it was really welcoming the food the atmosphere the evreything was a really enjoyable lunch

Worst fish and chips we have ever had.

Absolutely fantastic! We have been here every time we come to Scarborough over the last 4 years and it's better every time. Eco-conscious paper trays, wooden cutlery. Catered for my coeliac child with no issues at all, absolutely amazing gluten free batter on the fish and even provided a gluten free vinegar for him. We didn't have extra wait time for the gluten free fish or even order ahead. Portion sizes are great and the quality is amazing. The staff member working the orders and serving was great, very helpful, a professional chippy master! Nothing was too much trouble. Will be returning every time we visit Scarborough! I can't wait to go back

Lovely little place. The food tasted so nice. Made to feel welcome. Even my dog loved it as she got some bonus sausages

Nice food, customer service is rustic. Portions tiny! They did have excellent curry sauce however. Food was fresh and tasty, but for £20 for two meals and 1 drink, we did expect bigger portions. A 'large' chips was more like a cone of chips. Was nice to get out the sun for a bit. Dog friendly. The toilet: No toilet roll, floor filthy and an old school outside toilet! The whole place is very old school which is nice, but the toilet was a shock!

We used to love this place and to be fair they still sell the best fish for miles in a batter to die for, yes it's basic and yes food is served in polystyrene containers but it's still good. We were disapointed today with the stealth tax of 10% added to the bill if you eat inside (the food is still served in the same containers) and the cost of a cup of tea, you may as well go into one of the many fish restaurants around and eat in comfort. Others must think the same because you used to have to queue to get in but today it was empty, one to miss now for us.

Absolutely fantastic! We have been here every time we come to Scarborough over the last 4 years and it's better every time. Eco-conscious paper trays, wooden cutlery. Catered for my coeliac child with no issues at all, absolutely amazing gluten free batter on the fish and even provided a gluten free vinegar for him. We didn't have extra wait time for the gluten free fish or even order ahead. Portion sizes are great and the quality is amazing. The staff working the orders and serving was great, very helpful, professional chippy master! Nothing was too much trouble. Will be returning every time we visit Scarborough! I can't wait to go back!

My favourite Scarborough chippy! Love sitting outside. Food is lovely, and the service is excellent

I was looking forward to my fish finger buttie but sadly when it arrived I was a bit disappointed they were frozen fish fingers 4 of the on a soft bap with nothing else to accompany it no dressing no tartar sauce and quite pricey to 🙁 chips were lukewarm as well

AVOID We visited for dinner during a day out for our daughters birthday, outside seating was a dingy yard with 4 picnic tables crammed in… food allover the floor, bins over flowing causing flies and bees, We were charged near on £60 for 2 regular fish n chips (very small) 2small fish & chips (tiny) 2childrens sausage & chips Served to us in takeaway boxes on picnic benches and charged 10% of our bill to ‘eat in’ DISGRACE!! £1.75 for a pot of burnt dried rock hard mushy peas!! When the small fish and chips arrived it was soooo small I asked what a children’s fish and chips was….. to be told it’s the same size as a small, yet a child’s was £6.95 and a small was £7.95, when I pointed this out and expressed how disgusted I was with what we had been served for near on £60 the waitress agreed with me and shrugged her shoulders!! And if the whole experience wasn’t bad enough iv just checked my credit card statement to notice they’ve actually charged me twice!! So over £100 for absolute rubbish!! BEWARE and GO ELSEWHERE!!

Amazing fish and chips, barely any grease at all, the curry sauce was amazing, dog friendly which was a big plus for us, and not only that the guy behind the counter brought him sausages! 100% recommend, and I don’t usually enjoy fish and chips!

Beautiful fish and chips and the peas are the ones they soke over night there beautiful and my twins and partner loved it we will be back great service

If you're after Gluten free fish and chips and within walking distance of Papa's take the short walk and you're guaranteed to receive them. The batter was crispy and not oily in the slightest although a little bland, chips were a little underdone but still nice unfortunately no gluten free curry sauce but I'll manage without. The staff is lovely, polite and informative. Service was fast, usually you have to wait a little longer for GF. So if you're on the front and want GF fish and chips save the journey to Papa's and come here I did and didn't regret it and more over got what I asked for.

Only a handful of chips which were cold and dry, there was little batter on the sausages and that was very dry too. Curry sauce was watery. 11.27 in total

What a lovely unspoilt place with a great atmosphere. The fella who served us our food was lovely. The decor tells you the history of the place and worth a good look. Absolute gem of a place, we will be back.

Brilliant food gluten free and dog friendly Definitely the place to visit for good food Trip advisor wants more word but can't say any more

Gluten free fish and chips were delicious. Dog friendly and they got a free sausage, manager was very attentive but definitely rushed off his feet . Coeliacs head on down

Brilliant place for good food Dogs allowed and gluten free Definitely the chippy to visit when in town

Went on Saturday 8th July and had what looked like a child's portion of cheesy chip's the chip's were dry and hardly any cheese.

This place was great! We went to Scarborough for the day as a group of friends. We had a craving for proper fish shop, fish and chips but it was raining heavily and we could only find takeaways or places that served fish and chips but weren’t proper fish and chop shop ones. We stumbled across this place as they were advertising they did gluten free which someone needed in our group. It met all our requirements, food was great, fully hit the spot of what we were craving but also allowed us to sit inside in the dry. Cafe is informal, food comes in takeaway trays and you just grab a spare table. The guy running it worked so hard, taking orders, and serving the food, and was going full speed at all times to get everyone’s orders through. When he got to the end of the queue he was straight out sorting the tables and shouted out to everyone as whole, asking if everyone was okay and had all they needed! Would definitely go back!

food was brilliant and the service was absolutely amazing! would definitely recommend and be coming back soon:)

Absolutely over priced and poor quality .Everything was wrong about this restaurant even had burned mushy peas and cheap coffee .

Been today had fish and chips with the family lovely food, went back later to ask if they had a microwave to heat up my baby’s food and he happily did it for us no problem at all, then gave us a couple of drinks free of charge too. The gentleman who served us was really polite and happy lovely man and lovely place!

Lovely to cool off in the courtyard where our dog was served with a bowl of fresh clean water and two sausages (no charge). Our food arrived quickly and freshly cooked I had fish cakes which were great. Even brought a spare container for us to share with the baby. Impressed excellent service. Thank you so much

Before I start I had the Cod, Chips and Curry which were excellent. However for my wife I ordered a Haddock with the skin on, I specifically asked the server to ensure that it was served this way. When the meals arrived the Haddock had no skin on, so my wife went to the counter and complained. She was met with the excuse that 'Granddad was in the kitchen' - so what!? The server looked blank as if we were supposed to accept that, then added that I had not asked her for the skin to be on. Yeah she did it, lied right to our faces,right there blatantly lied, hence the rating. My wife tried the fish then said it wasn't even Haddock, I tried it and it really wasn't what we ordered and paid for. My wife got a refund and went to a better chippie round the corner. The place itself is dingy but I suppose it fits with its historical past. You will get your meal and drinks in takeaway boxes and have to pay a 5% charge to eat inside. The prices charged are cafe prices though so don't expect a cheap meal. There was also no paper in the toilet, which is located outside. Think they could do much better to be honest.

So we have been coming here for years and its still as good now as it was then. The staff (Jason i think his name was) always remembers us and always speaks when we walk in. Due to back issues i sit in the little alcove which is in the blocked up door and he always laughs when i sit down. The food is cooked to order but always fast and hot. I've never had to send anything back or complain neither has my husband. The food is super tasty and i always walk away needing a lay down and a nap (in the best possible way). Only down side is Jason said they were getting rid of my alcove. if this happens i will be heart broken as its become a family joke and is my favorite part of the day. I do wish they would change the chairs as they are unstable and wobble rather a lot not to mention uncomfortable. The booths are better but a little snug to me. Overall fantastic place and even when its full we get take out. We will be back in October so we will see you again then. Hopefully with my alcove still intact. :) #Ljscorner

After ordering 2 fish buttyies one gluten free one arrived with gluten free batter but in a normal bread bun,what is the point of ordering something gluten free then contaminating it with gluten. My wife took the fish butty back to the counter and the response from the server was well you didn’t say you wanted a gluten free bread, there was no apology or an offer of a refund my wife just left the fish butty on the counter and left.Further to my wife was I’ll sue to the person serving at the takeaway giving my wife a gluten free fish in a normal bread bun. My wife has coeliac disease and is allergic to gluten if this was a nut allergy and someone had given somebody nut the could be dead as it is my with will be I’ll now for a few days

With so many fish and chip restaurants to choose from this place was generally disappointing. Wooden cutlery and burnt chips. Also you need to ask if you don't want skin on your fish.

Great fish and chips, including gluten free for one of our party. We were made incredibly welcome, our four-legged friend being treated to a sausage! Despite being run off his feet, the card reader breaking down and a staff shortage the guy running the entire show was an absolute star. Definitely recommend!

Looked at the menu, chose what we wanted, went to order and was told they are k my serving main meals as it’s after 12pm. No where did it say this, so we swiftly left!!

£3 for a portion of chips. £8.50 for a battered sausage and chips, which means £5.50 for a battered sausage. What a joke. Got a portion of chips. Portion size was awful (tiny). Man was very rude in general. Didn't take card. The only respect I have for the place is that they did gluten free chips,other then that it was poor.

Ordered large cod and chips for me, and medium cod and chips for my wife. Smallest cod I've ever had. Not even sure it was cod. Thought the chips were frozen at first. Tasteless, must have been sitting for a while. Most ended in the...

Thought this looked like a nostalgic little place to have our fish and chips at the seaside and we wandered in (4 adults and 1 baby in a pram) . The staff member immediately started hollering that we needed to come in through another door...

Absolutely terrible, chips look like they've been sat there for 2 days and a large haddock for £9.50 was the size of goldfish. Cooking staff sat on the balcony above smoking looked like they needed a good wash, loads of better chippy about just my luck I tried this place!!!!! Oh nearly forgot the curry was like dishwater!!!!

Absolute gem of a find, saw it was dog friendly so it was perfect for us, the fish, chips and curry sauce were fantastic. The guy serving us was so nice he even gave our dog a sausage. Nothing was to much trouble at all. If you want excellent value fish and chips it’s definitely worth a visit. Everything is cooked fresh to order also. Will definitely be visiting again!

Lovely fish and chips nothing was too much trouble for the gentleman that works there

Waited over half an hour for partially cooked chips

A scrag tail end of cod Will go on the sea front next time and eat outside for a proper catch not a full priced mouthful of scrap

Full of charm! This place is full of amazing local history and is tucked off the high street with seating out back too. Really high quality fish and chips with quick service and a smile.

Our favourite fish and chip shop in Scarborough, no nonsense just get your serving in a box and sit and eat, that’s why the price is so competitive

Decent quality fish and chips cooked fresh to order big tick. The only drawback is the table/bench seating are so close together 95% of the works can’t sit comfortably, numerous people come and go because they can’t physically sit down.

Hi, We had fish and chips at the tunny on Sunday the 19th Feb 2023. They were the worsted fish and chips we've ever had, never again. I felt positively ill after, Awful!!

Lovely little find for my birthday fish and chips! Chef was friendly, nice and cosy inside and i didn’t have to sell my right arm for it!

As someone with a gluten intolerance it can be very frustrating to eat out as a family, especially at the seaside when most want fish and chips. This was the only restaurant we found that did gluten free fish and chips (and vinegar) and they...

Friendly and helpful staff, sat and waited while cooked fresh,uses different fryers for GF. Lots of really interesting things to look at whilst waiting. They were worth the wait, the BEST chips I have eaten. My other half said his GF fish and chips were...

Always come here, never busy, friendly staff and fresh cooked fish. Never had a bad meal here, dog friendly too. The folk whinging about not fitting at tables should maybe try more salad n less chips. Great place for fish n chips. Won’t go anywhere...

Dropped into this quaint little place after googling “dog friendly fish and chips” - and what a find! Skin on fish in the lightest batter- cooked to perfection accompanied with a delicious portion of chips. Sausages for the dog were also a bonus! Gentleman who...

Nice and quaint fish was great service was great brought our food to our table he didn't have to will be back soon.

Lovely fish and chips fried in beef dripping. Also gluten free and veg oil fried options. Dine in from takeaway tray at no charge.

Been day tripping to Scarborough for maybe 50 years and never tried The Tunny Club until today. I've been missing out, lovely fish n chips, chips in dripping and crunchy batter on fish with no bones and complimentary tomato ketchup to boot from a not watered down bottle. Nice n clean inside with interesting factual notices on wall,just a quality place to eat. Will definitely visit again.

Tasty fish and chips and the best gluten free fish and chips . Good quality and excellent service from the staff we will definitely return. Would certainly recommend especially for anyone needing gluten free

Hard to know where to start with fish and chip shops in Scarsborough but we stumbled across this place and were so happy we did. It is tiny but full of character and history. The place is of packed with interesting items, pictures and old...

Lovely freshly cooked sausage and chips 😋

I go Scarborough quite a lot and can honestly say I’ve never had fish and chips as good as this place. I used to always go winking willys but will definitely be going here from now on. Portion size was amazing, service was great, prices were very good and reasonable for the amount of food you get - I got sausage and chips from the main menu and I assumed I’d be getting one small sausage but I got 3!! Curry sauce was unreal too. It’s dog friendly and has toilets downstairs - I’d only avoid if you need wheelchair accessibility but if you have a pram and don’t mind taking it down 1/2 stairs to get into the cafe then your fine. Very hidden but a good little gem especially if it’s raining and you don’t want to eat your fish and chips on a bench.

Dog friendly and lovely staff 😊