Based on 527 opinions finded in 3 websites
Based on 527 opinions finded in 3 websites
Nº 452 in 544 in Great Yarmouth
Nº 85 of 96 British in Great Yarmouth
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I didn't have any fish but had a 10oz sirloin steak meal and it was the best I've had. The staff are incredible and polite. Talkative too . I would recommend this place to anyone
Flyer01650250050 . 2024-10-18
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Amazing service , amazing food , great atmosphere, lovely decoration , attentive staff, saule, Marie , dani. Had a lovely time , can’t be any better , would recommend 100%
Tomas J . 2024-10-12
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Delicious food and great service. A fish themed restaurant with a fresh fish counter attached, so you know everything is fresh! Lovely atmosphere for any occasion, 5*
Hartley G . 2024-10-06
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Excellent selection of dishes on menu. Food delicious and original. Prices good too! Highly recommended! Service friendly and helpful! Brilliant!
Serena F . 2024-10-06
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The best seafood restaurant in Great Yarmouth! Fabulous food and welcoming, friendly service. All at very reasonable prices. There’s also an excellent adjoining shop selling a great selection of fresh fish.
Claretta G . 2024-10-06
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We visited on Lobster night. We were seated at our table and waited 5/10 minutes until we ordered some wine and our food. We started with Scallops and Prawns both of which were delicious. For mains we opted for Lobster Thermidor, again this was really good. The chips were really nice as well. No issues with the food at all. The issues we had were with customer service. The servers were polite but at no point during the meal did they ask if the food was ok or to see if we needed any drinks. I had to get up 3 times to go to the bar to get a drink/water top up. At £45.00 per head I expected a little more. Maybe I’m being a little critical but I’m only offering constructive criticism. However I would return purely on how good the food was. It was great to see a busy restaurant in Great Yarmouth on a Thursday night. Thank you
Nick Z . 2024-09-28
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I dropped in for lunch after a 50-mile cold motorcycle ride, prepared to be disappointed. How wrong could I be? I had the crab cake, and it was more than perfect. It was really creamy, and the hollandaise sauce was very good. The poached egg was done perfectly—everything about it was exactly what I wanted. Good, friendly service, and definitely one to revisit. Thank-you.
Carl Bennett . 2024-09-24
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This was our latest visit and were not disappointed.
Ian Shaw . 2024-09-14
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Thank you Bridget for a wonderful visit to your amazing restaurant this afternoon, our starters and main meal was absolutely delicious, all thanks to your wonderful chef, he is an absolute credit to you and your restaurant Bridget. Your waitresses are also very welcoming friendly and polite, especially the lovely Marie who welcomed us with such a lovely warm and friendly smile. If we could rate you and your wonderful restaurant and staff 10 stars we would. Thank you and see you again Bridget. Best wishes. Your customers Sue & Trevor. xx
Sue Rees . 2024-09-10
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We had meals from the lunchtime specials board today, plus drinks and deserts. Everything was excellent and the staff are very polite and friendly. We live locally and it was our first visit but not our last.
Chris CJF . 2024-08-28
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Fabulous food, ginormous portions.
Danielle Williams . 2024-08-27
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Booked to go there as reviews was great very disappointed the plater came it states hot and cold nothing was hot the prawns were dry and tasteless. Salmon dry and mackerel were the same. Staff asked if everything was ok we explained and she said she would speak to the chef and never came back I asked what the chef had said and her replly was no one else has complained, and then gave us the bill. Also we asked for Prosecco which came in wine glass and every other table had the proper flute. Very disppointnent and very expensive for what we had
Natalie Butterworth . 2024-08-25
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Doesn’t look much from the outside but the restaurant inside is lovely and we had the best lobster we’ve ever eaten. They were huge and cooked perfectly. Scallops and prawn pil pil starters were amazing!
Nicola Robinson . 2024-08-24
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Sadly not a good experience at all. We waited 2hours for our dinner. My husband waited 3 hours because the waitress forgot to give his order to the chef. He ordered the skate and when he finally got his meal it was dry because the skate had been cooked to fast. My daughters onion rings was dripping in oil, she ordered medium rare but got her steak rare and full of fat and grissel. My son found a long blonde hair in his food (we are all brunette) we waited about 40 minutes for drinks. My mum ordered the scallops which were grissely. We have been before and always had a great experience but that was before the restaurant came under new ownership
Gemma Burrows . 2024-08-24
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Best meal Iv ever eaten a bit pricy but you get what you pay for definitely be going again, staff very friendly and attentive
kaibosh . 2024-08-22
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The food platter for 2 people went round us 4, the presentation was brilliant but the salmon for us was over smoked and cold considering it says one warm and one cold one the menu, Service was good wouldn't recommend for a family
Ben Millns . 2024-08-13
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Great meal at the White Swan, all three of us enjoyed it. And the two ladies serving were a delight to talk to. Can highly recommend the White Swan.
Paul W . 2024-08-10
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Online pics/ details need updating. It says seafood platter £20- £85, I was hoping for a seafood platter for one, they don't do it, only a sharing one from £40, so I didn't get to have what I was hoping for. Very disappointed, however what I did have was very good and can't fault the service. Will be back but with someone who likes seafood.
Anna-marie Hall . 2024-08-10
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After reading all the reviews for The White Swan, I was really looking forward to having lunch here. Wow, this is by far the best fish and chips I've ever eaten. Lovely staff, great service. I cannot recommend here highly enough. Absolutely wonderful.
Gavin T . 2024-08-07
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We had a fantastic time at The White Swan. We came for the seafood, and it absolutely delivered what we'd hoped for. We had the seafood platter, and a lobster and both were delicious. The service was also really friendly, and we were made to feel very welcome by the staff. Be sure to book or turn up to early to guarantee a table as it got very busy while we were there.
Tom Butler . 2024-08-06
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No shrimp's but difficult to get any way but you name it they probably have it. Staff are friendly and helpful and always answer my "sometimes silly" questions.
Shirley . 2024-08-01
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Came for takeaway no menu ! My haddock was cooked beautifully but all the batter stuck to the paper as no grease proof paper used. asked for open thay were wrapped. Asked for lemon it was under the chips. Lifted out the bag and the bottom of the paper fell apart so struggled to not have them on the floor. Finely the chips were uncooked pale greasy and hard on both mine and my husbands, how can a cook not cook chips properly! We will never return disgusting.
zena oliver . 2024-08-01
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It was a pleasure to enter a restraunt with well attired polite staff. The surroundings are well decorated and tables well laid. Comprehensive Menu of various fish dishes a vegetarian dish availalble. Chosen dish was Lobster & Prawn Tagatelle. This was piping hot well presented and generous in portion. Very tasty. Drinks are availabe including alcohal free Visited the toilets which were extremely clean Would recommend this venue to anyone that is a fish lover, prices I consider to be value for money .Will definately re visit to try a another dish Thank you for your service
Sheila C . 2024-07-30
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Visited whilst on holiday, the staff were very welcoming and lovely. We had the best seafood platter I've ever had, really fresh and tasty. The decor is lovely and the place has a great atmosphere. Will definitely be returning when we visit the area again.
Lynda E . 2024-07-06
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Best service and excellent food 👌
Petru Buleandra . 2024-07-06
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Found this little Gem whilst on holiday in Hopton a few miles away, booked for lunch today for my husbands birthday and wow! He’s a massive seafood fan and with me being a vegetarian of over 40 years it’s not been easy to go with him to somewhere accommodating. The only negative is there was no vege starter so we skipped them and went straight in for the mains. They let me put together a gorgeous mushroom dish that was on the specials board with veg and chips. Hubby had the scampi with a side of garlic prawns and was in good heaven. We took a seafood cocktail and dressed crab away with us from the shop and will be back soon!
Tracey A . 2024-07-04
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The biggest lobster ever i just could not eat it but lovely what i had, starters massive my husband had mackerel pate i had mussels, LOVELY STAFF all professional so when on holiday its a must
phil . 2024-06-29
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Lovely starter, scallops with bacon lardons on a pea puree base, main half a lobster thermador with new potatoes and salad. Great service, tasty food nice atmosphere
jnjransome . 2024-06-23
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Second day in succession that we have eaten here, terrific seafood, excellent service and with being full, it demonstrates the popularity. Highly recommended
Paul H . 2024-06-21
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Had a really great meal. Service was excellent staff very pleasant. We are coming to Great Yarmouth again in September and will definitely return
Denise R . 2024-06-18
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Wonderful food and atmosphere - staff were very attentive - lovely 70th birthday lunch with my husband.
Sue Gillingham . 2024-06-16
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Ohh my what can I say.. my husband and I came here after visiting the beautiful Spanish galleon boat, We wanted a beautiful dinner before our drive back to home. We ordered Haddock and chips, with a glass of wine. The waitress was so polite and very professional, the other female staff were very welcoming and completely engaged in conversation with us making us feel at home. When the fish and chips come it was very appetising and very well presented. We have eaten at some of the best restaurants one of which is Rick steins and this totally out does his I'm sorry but it's true, the food was exquisite. We complemented the chef and he personally came to our table and thanked us and had a lovley conversation with us. Absolute nice guy. Our chef was SARBHAL. We definitely have recommended to family and friends and will return again.
Stacey Allen . 2024-06-14
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We moored up at Great Yarmouth yacht station and this was literally about a three minute walk away and highly recommended! The food was delicious especially the king prawn and crayfish linguine
lucy ellis . 2024-05-28
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First time in there with cilents i support. Yes very nice. I am sure we will go again
Lynn Pamplin . 2024-05-23
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The fish and chips was amazing. Good service
Hans van der Zee . 2024-05-19
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Had takeaway cod and chips. Good sized portions and beautifully cooked. Very pleasant staff. Hoping to eat in the restaurant soon.
Roy And Janet Wilson . 2024-05-07
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Lovely seafood and wet fish shop, friendly and helpful staff
Lorraine De'Ath . 2024-04-30
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An amazing restaurant. The scallops as a starter were delicious and cooked to perfection. The main of bass was again perfectly cooked with a sublime sauce. Alll accompaniments were also perfect! The serving staff were welcoming and knowledgeable and the atmosphere friendly and warm. If you like food, particularly fish (they also do steaks), then you will love the White Swan.
Navigator27264135416 . 2024-04-22
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An amazing restaurant. All dishes were cooked to perfection (still dreaming of the scallops!), staff were warm and welcoming to a lovely environment. If you like good food, you will love the White Swan. We will be back soon!
Louise King . 2024-04-22
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Halibut on the specials board was delicious! Due to a food intolerance I couldn’t have the mussels in cream sauce accompaniment so I had perfectly cooked veg instead. No dairyfree dessert on the menu but I’m sure, given some notice, they would provide one.
Sue Jackson . 2024-04-21
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I only went in to book a table for next Saturday. Went into the wet fish shop and pleasantly surprised at how little it smelt of fish! I've since been told that fresh fish doesn't really smell. The hot smoked salmon looked very inviting.
Mark Walland . 2024-04-18
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This was our first visit to The White Swan and it certainly won't be our last. Visited for my son's birthday dinner. Absolutely wonderful atmosphere and the food was the best I have had locally, it was all delicious. Well done White Swan, perfect.
H3321PMjanem . 2024-04-16
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Lovely fish and chips. Had the cod. Nothing bad to say.
James Cameron . 2024-04-16
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We have just enjoyed the most delicious lunch at this amazing venue. We were looked after by the owner and she couldn't do enough for us ! We ordered the monk fish curry and I had the most amazing deliciousness lobster Thermidor I have ever tasted the lobster was massive and worth every penny! We have been to most of the fish restaurants around Norfolk / Suffolk over the years but I must say this has been crowned by us as the best so far. We will certainly be back very soon for more of your amazing fish !
Sean N . 2024-04-05
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There was an unpleasant smell in the restaurant like propane gas. We asked the waitress and she went to investigate, but never came back with a response. When my husband complained again about it at the end of the meal, another waitress said that it was a gasoline lamp in the window making the smell. It was not conducive to a dining experience. The meals were really overpriced . I had plaice, stuffed with crab. Whilst eating it, I had a length of cling film in my mouth! This was obviously how the police had been cooked. I pointed this out and was just thanked for letting them know! Disappointing experience in total.
StokeonTrent_UKLinda . 2024-04-01
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The White Swan was recommended by our Airbnb host, James and we are thrilled to have visited! The fish was so fresh and delicious. Absolutely gutted to have now tasted it knowing I'll not find a restaurant like this in Yorkshire. Friendly staff who are absolutely brilliant. Food was exceptional and the atmosphere was so romantic. Huge fan!
Camilla Helley . 2024-03-22
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Excellent staff! The cooking is exemplary! The best value seafood restaurant in Norfolk. The scallops and the mackerel pate are fantastic. The lobster was awesome! Well done guys!
Sean1Cromer . 2024-03-17
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Went last week 6th March, the two lady staff, gratefully fitted us in at 2.30- despite a 4pm booking- we finished our previous appointment early. I ordered king prawn pasta, my wife fish and chips. My pasta was tasty, although the unshelled prawns proved difficult and messy, at the very minimum, they should have been left with the tail on for ease of eating. My wife’s fish was watery-odd for a fishmongers-which suggests-along with a grey colour- that this was not at its optimum when frozen🤔 The batter was milky/cloying, but worst of all were the FROZEN CHIPS😱 imagine fish with frozen chips. Even with a 2 for 1 on mains, this was a let down, ESPECIALLY after witnessing their WONDERFUL on-site fishmongers-which is one of the best I have seen NATIONALLY. The two staff did admirably and were ‘under the cosh’ due to numbers, but were sadly let down by the quality of what they were serving
Alan Hall . 2024-03-12
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We regularly buy fish and eat in the restaurant. It has always been brilliant, but a recent change is very disappointing. Today we spent over £120 on wet/frozen/smoked fish in the shop, both for ourselves and friends. Then we had lunch in the restaurant. Let me be clear, the food was terrific and the service was excellent. BUT what have they done to the wine list??? When we went in I didn't even look, but just ordered a large glass of NZ Sauvignon Blanc, as I have always done. The waitress then brought a small bottle (187 ml) of French SB and said that was the only white wine by the glass. I decided to give it the benefit of the doubt, but it was thin and sharp. I ended up having to order a whole bottle of the NZ SB and taking the rest home. When I looked at the wine list there are no wines now offered by the glass except these sub quality 187 ml bottles (which incidentally work out more expensive by volume at £6.95 than the £22.95 bottle). So for couples where one is driving, the drinker has to put up with these poor wines, or buy a full bottle. The couple next to us also had the same predicament. He was the drinker and ordered a glass of SB. He got one of the small bottles, took a mouthful and winced. They were regulars, and he also said this was a retrograde step. I wouldn't mind, but they cannot claim waste as an excuse. SB is commonly ordered with fish, and we heard at least 5 orders for glasses. So serving from the bottle cannot be a problem. I have to be honest, this is putting me off returning. I simply don't want to have to buy a full bottle of a wine that should routinely be sold by the glass in a fish restaurant.
TommoNorfolk . 2024-03-08
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Best place in town. A tad expensive. But the quality is worth it.
gary talbot . 2024-03-04
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Great food, especially the fish. The service was excellent and the price reasonable.
Colin Denn . 2024-02-16
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A little on the dear side but excellent quality and service
Russell Yarham . 2024-02-09
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Great fish and chips. Smoked mackerel pate good too. Very good friendly staff.
malcolm curtis . 2024-02-02
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Hi all. I visited The White Swan recently with family. It is a fish restaurant located right next to the river, not far from the rail station. The restaurant seemed warm and welcoming upon entry. The waitress was very attentive to our needs throughout the whole dining experience and we did not have to wait very long for our food. There was not so much choice on the menu but it did not take us long to make our orders known. We ordered the traditional fish and chips and the prawn and crayfish tagliatelle. The battered cod was a good size and it came with plenty of thickly-cut golden-looking chips, mushy peas and a small ramekin of tasty tartare sauce. The tagliatelle was creamy, flavoursome and delicious. When I asked for some Parmesan cheese the waitress promptly brought me a small dish with plenty of the freshly grated cheese, enough for us all to use. The meal was a nice size; it was not too small, but also I did not feel full up at the end. In fact I had enough room for a slice of their lovely strawberry cheesecake, which came with either ice-cream or a small jug of pouring cream and was quite filling for its size. I feel that the prices were not the cheapest around, but both myself and my family left the restaurant feeling pleasantly full. The only downside to the experience was that while we waited for our food there were the infrequent whiffs of 'recreational drug' floating about. It was difficult to say where it was coming from but personally, it is not an odour that my sense of smell appreciates, especially when waiting to enjoy a meal. Other than that, this little restaurant by the river in Great Yarmouth was, to me, a little gem. The food is great and the restaurant has it's own decent-sized free car park. I would definitely consider going back....(hoping that 'the smell that didn't belong' was just a glitch 😉).
Claire Hammond . 2024-01-29
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Did not get a chance to thank the lady For my seafood platters Just before christmas Far exceeded my expectations Thank you so much
Lloyd Gay . 2024-01-28
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Large portions, good food, friendly service.
Mark Abel . 2024-01-18
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Excellent selection of fresh fish and shellfish. Friendly staff and plenty of parking outside. Not had a meal in the restaurant yet but understand that is very good too.
Richard Pearson . 2024-01-12
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First time there, surprise birthday lunch. Wonderful food company very good. Everyone should go & see for them selves. Also the fresh fish shop had fish that I had forgotten about. Such a great birthday.
ßharon Goddard . 2023-12-21
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Fabulous fish restaurant with great service. Love it.
Amanda Frost . 2023-12-13
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Great tasting menu, all presented and prepared beautifully.From the canopies and champagne to the chocolate desert with margarita ice cream, and everything else in-between, rangeing from prawns, scallops , fillet steak with lobster to name a few, all excellent, including the waiting staff who were all friendly and made the evening special. Would definitely recommend to anyone that's enjoys fish and good dining.
Judi F . 2023-11-26
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Food was amazing as was service. the ambience was spot on. such an enjoyable evening , only criticism was there was too much food ! Highly recommended establishment
Tessa F . 2023-11-26
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Excellent service, superb food, will definitely return. The fish and chips were cooked to perfection, can honestly say that they were the best I have ever had.
Ray C . 2023-11-24
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When you enter the Swan it hits you how clean and shiny the place is. The staff are welcoming friendly and helpful. The sea food we had was really fresh well cooked and fairly priced. The restaurant has a fishmongers at the front with a great selection of seafood. Enjoyed the whole experience.
Richard G . 2023-11-17
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Warm and welcoming Food delicious and the service is good
LINDA Meadows . 2023-11-08
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Food is absolutely delicious, enjoyed the surf n turf with Lobster and fillet steak...so yummy 😋. Thank to Marie the waitress who served us, I think she is new staff but she was so lovely and friendly as were all the other staff but I wanted to give Marie a mention and asked for her name before I left. Highly recommend the food here so so tasty. Thanks to all I Will be back again x
L Bracky . 2023-11-04
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It was fantastic food and great service. Well done Marie you did a good job as a newbie. Very welcoming and would go again,
Ashley Wilson . 2023-11-04
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What a find. Great staff Standard menu and Excellent daily chefs specials If the skate and tuna are available you must try them Very generous portions Off street parking
Garth Tolmie . 2023-10-20
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I had a cold platter and my wife had skate. Both were very good and very tasty. We will return.
Graham Blowers . 2023-10-20
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First time & not the last here. A lovely, clean restaurant with tasteful decor. Fish & chips were perfect. A light crispy batter & chunky chips. Not at all greasy. A very generous portion. Two of our party requested plain grilled fish even though not on the menu, nothing was too much trouble. The chef came & asked us if everything was OK with our meals (a sign of a good restaurant). Looking forward to returning & trying the evening menu. On our way out three of our 5 party bought mussels, brown shrimp, prawns, cockles & crayfish.
SunshineSeeker100 . 2023-10-19
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We have been to this restaurant, and the wet fish shop, ever since it opened. It has had its ups and downs with staffing problems, but the food has always been first class. We went today, and sampled the expertise of the new young head chef. And what a wonderful lunch it was! Scallop starter that could not be bettered in a top London restaurant. Amazing skate main, and terrific moules. Also bought a load of fish for the freezer from the wonderful fish shop. What a successful trip! Thank you.
TommoNorfolk . 2023-10-18
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What an unexpectedly marvellous find!! Initially drawn in by the 'fresh fish' sign, we saw there was a lovely restaurant attached to the shop. Decided to stop for lunch the following day. We chose from the specials, skate wings and I had tuna. Could not fault anything at all. Highly recommend you stop here, but make sure you come hungry!! Delicious food, more than generous helpings. Will most definitely be back.
Kathryn Tolmie . 2023-10-18
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Just back from a superb lunch at the White Swan - we had scallops along with moules for starters (herby focaccia bread as an accompaniment to the latter is a brilliant idea), then hake wrapped in pancetta, alongside skate wing with lemon and caper butter. Everything was fantastically fresh and well-presented, our chosen wine (Gavi) went really well with it all, and the service, atmosphere and surroundings were very welcoming and enjoyable. Congrats to chef Tom and his team - we had liked the look of the restaurant on driving past, and this first visit exceeded our expectations. The White Swan deserves every success.
nileflyer . 2023-10-12
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Cool little spot and the fish is amazing
Alex Durrant . 2023-10-07
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Had a really lovely meal - the wild sea bass and plaice was amazing
Eleanor Durrant . 2023-10-07
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Fantastic food, ambience, hospitality, wheelchair friendly [sadly no toilet for the disabled] and what a wonderful seafood and fish shop at the front with reasonable prices. We have been searchig for something like this for the last 4 years! You must try it.
Diane Wynne-Fitzgerald . 2023-10-06
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Great haddock and chips, very very tasty, highly recommend
terry chapman . 2023-10-05
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Back in Norfolk went twice in a week. Good food, good service, good atmosphere. Busy on a Monday tells you something.
Tim Mobbs . 2023-09-08
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Having booked the day before we visited and received a warm and polite welcome A small menu but of excellent fresh fish was available we ordered to start king prawns and scallops the main was Halibut cakes on a bed of rice and Sea Bass on a bed of creamed leek All meals were served hot and cooked perfectly
williamwalker890 . 2023-09-04
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If you like fish place to die for excellent can't ask for anything more
David Beard . 2023-08-24
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Had been meaning to try The White Swan for a while, having regularly visited for fresh fish. Staff were attentive and smartly dressed, as well as friendly and polite. Starters, we all had crab claws. Whilst these were flavoursome, for a tenner, I expected more than 3. I know it's just a starter but 3 little claws isn't value for money. Had to ask for crab forks and even then got given 2 (there were 3 of us). Mains. One of us had garlic lobster, which whilst a fair size was low on the garlic. Two of us had monkfish wrapped in prosciutto. I envisaged for £24.50 a large piece of monkfish wrapped and sliced. Instead it was 3 pieces of fish wrapped in bacon. Nowhere near value for money, although very tasty. Drinks, we had a bottle of house wine for £21 which I find to be very good value for money and a bottle of pink prosecco at £25, again very fairly priced. The low point is dessert. Frankly, this is very poor. Chocolate brownie, 3 tiny pieces (together making up probably the size of a half a credit card). Jam blondie, dry as sand. Cheesecake, tasteless. None of these were accompanied by even a ball of ice cream which for £7.50 a pop is tight. Overall £175 bill for 3 x 3 course and 2 bottles of wine. Not extreme prices but far from good value. Glad we went and can say we've been but won't be rushing back. Shame as GY has very few decent seafood places now. Suggestion is simply to increase portion size overall and add better desserts, even if they are bought in. Drinks menu is very fairly priced and decent selection.
J Miller . 2023-08-20
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I had only been to the swan once before shortly after it opened and I really enjoyed the food so my other half, my mum and I went for my early birthday celebrations. It was uncomfortably hot in the restaurant and we were squished into a corner which didn't help. We all had crab claws to start with which were perfection but we only got 3 each, the portion was really small even for a starter - would of liked double that. For main my partner and I had monkfish wrapped in pancetta with thai curry and rice and my mum had lobster. Again, tasted lovely but my partner and I agreed the portion size was small. My mum's was portioned fine, we ended up stealing some of her chips as she doesn't eat a lot haha. The desserts were not great, the white chocolate cheesecake my partner had was not a cheesecake, more like mouse. I got 3 slices of a chocolate brownie, the brownie was nice but where was the rest? We shared the jammie dodger blonde, I was looking forward to that most but it was really dry. There was nothing served with them i.e. cream or ice cream. I'll happily pay for good food but also value for money is important, for example the desserts were £7.50 each. I don't think any of us will be returning.
Mesha H . 2023-08-20
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Shame to write this as I’m sure the food is alright, but I went into the ‘takeaway’ part of the restaurant and received probably the worst customer service I have ever experienced by two older women who talked down to me (a teenage girl) when I asked what the best measurements would be for some crab meat I was after, but wouldn’t help me, and said things such as ‘ you should work it out for yourself’. When saying I came on behalf of my dad (a regular- therefore I wasn’t completely familiar with all the measurements conversions for what he wanted) they said ‘well tell him he should know better and make it clearer’ so I got very flustered and ended up paying way more than I needed too, which they clearly knew due to the tutting and eye-rolling. Sad as my dad uses their shop multiple times a week and spends lots of money there so definitely lost a customer .…
Georgia M . 2023-08-19
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Had an amazing lunch today, two of us had the skate which was cooked to perfection. Daughter had seabass and thoroughly enjoyed it. They were happy to amend an item of veg which she doesn't like. Also had cheesecake and a brownie for dessert 🤤.Excellent customer service, all in all made to feel very welcome. We shall return.
Z4199JAbelindab . 2023-08-18
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A small restaurant and shop in a historical building next to the old town wall and river, with plenty of parking. A small menu with specials board, which means your getting fresh seasonal food that is of a very high quality. All 3 meals were excellent and very tasty, I had the roasted salmon with prawns in a carbonara sauce on pasta, off the specials board and it was superb. The adjoining shop, well worth a visit is stocked with fresh seasonal fish or frozen options. Full recommend the restaurant if you like fish!
paulwV8928EE . 2023-08-07
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Lovely food really enjoying it until I found a really long hair in it the meal was taken away and when the waitress returned she told me it wasn’t a hair but a thread I don’t think so found another long red hair on the table won’t go again
chiddlewwuk . 2023-08-07
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Lovely welcome,table well laid.Excellent main and specials menu with lots of fish and seafood options. We didn’t try desserts as were too full.
BelleHelen . 2023-08-05
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Spent a very enjoyable evening with the White Swan for a friend's birthday. They happily let me decorate the table with balloons and took the birthday cake to the kitchen to surprise her with! The food lovely, but some changes had to be made to my main (seabass with a leek and bacon sauce) the leeks were off, so chef made a new one with green beans and asparagus....I couldn't find the asparagus 🤦♀️ the fish was lovely, but the sauce wasn't what I was hoping for sadly. The service was excellent and our waitress was excellent 👏🏻 she was funny, attentive and knowledgeable and apologetic when explaining what had to be changed. They excelled themselves when bringing out the birthday cake...they had placed the cake on a platter and decorated it with birthday wishes in sugar writing!!! I wasn't expecting that at all and was so happy they'd done that for us!!! They also used all the candles we'd provided and were singing Happy Birthday when they brought it to the table! A very lovely and special evening all round 😀
Kelly O'connor . 2023-08-03
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Not really good enough for what they are charging. 3 of us went, 2 starters were good. I ordered salt pepper squid, pretty sure it was from Costco because I buy it from there all the time and the taste and shape is identical! 2 other starters did look good to be fair. Ordered mains, one of us had to return the lobster as it wasn't very warm and one of us had to return the mushy peas as they were cold. 2 beers and a bottle of wine, 3 starters and 3 mains, that'll be £120. Not good enough at this price point.
Gary K . 2023-08-03
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Our experience was awful, the food was overpriced for the quality of food that we received. Staff were unwelcoming, and unhelpful. We ordered the half lobster, 2 battered cod and chips, and the Garlic Prawns (starter, but we wanted as a main, and stated so at time of placing our order) The Lobster was over cooked, and the fish had lots, and I mean lots of bones. I understand that it is fresh fish, and so may have bones in it, however there was so many that we had to eat the fish very tentatively. The menu stated that it came with Home made Tartar Sauce, it didn't arrive with any, nor were we offered any. And the Prawns arrived around 10 minutes after the other food was served, even though we had stated that we wanted it with the mains, We had started our meal, and it took a good while begore we were asked if everything was ok. we mentioned that the Lobster was over cooked, and our server said "I don't eat the food here". and ignored our complaint, and there was no further action taken on this. He made no attempt to remedy the situation, and simply left our table. We are not normally people to complain, but felt that there were too many errors to ignore.
762chiquitat . 2023-07-23
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Arrived at 8:15 told they stop serving at 8pm on a Saturday!! Very strange for a restaurant in a holiday town. Bar staff friendly enough, but still can't believe cut off time.
steve plested . 2023-07-22
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Lovely! Excellent food. Friendly, attentive staff. Reasonably priced.
Carol G . 2023-07-18
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Haven't been in the restaurant but the fishmongers are very good with friendly and helpful staff. Excellent selection of fresh fish and shellfish, freezer sections for large bags of other seafood. Dressed crabs and lobsters are available, and seafood platters can be ordered (they're very good!). Recommend that you get there in the morning, stocks naturally run low as the day progresses.
Mister R . 2023-07-18
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Quite noisy & a bit pricey but great if you love fish.
Lesley McGregor . 2023-07-16
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Dear White Swan! as a regular customer pre pandemic and a current regular fresh fish customer, my wife and I were bitterly disappointed at the quality and presentation of your takeaway fish and chips. Please please sort it out as we would very much like to enjoy your previously star quality.
Paul Stephen Hammond . 2023-07-11
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Great service and friendly staff. Lovely food. Had crab salad which was excellent.
paul garnett . 2023-07-10
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I highly recommend The White Swan Fish & Seafood, Great Yarmouth. The food & service was absolutely incredible. I opted for the Seafood platter and what a great decision that was. The Platter was presented very well with a great selection of amazing fish. The...
Rhiannonxxxxx . 2023-07-09
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Came for lunch, had the sea bass and my wife had the 1/2 lobster special and my best friend had the sea food platter and everything was amazing. Service couldn’t be faulted, the atmosphere was great, couldn’t have asked for more
Floyd Q . 2023-07-05
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My husband and I really enjoyed our lunch at the White Swan. We had not made a reservation and when we arrived this was not an issue arrived and was greeted very warmly by the waiter. The waiter looked after us very well throughout our...
Explorer214622 . 2023-07-04
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Excellent experience with staff very accommodating with super service. Not sure about the bread roll which would have been better with selection of white or brown etc
Glenn H . 2023-07-03
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My wife and I were a little concerned over a number of negative comments in recent months. We had eaten at the pub on a number of occasions prior to covid and were not disapoointed. We visited today and had a meal from the specials board. The meal was exceptional in value, quality and quantity and employees Floyd and Maria could not have been more helpful. In fact this was the best meal we have had over the years without doubt. I would recommend The White Swan without hesitation, the many positives certainly outweigh several negative reviews. Thankyou.
RICHARD COLLINS . 2023-06-29
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