The best restaurants serving Seafood food in North Norfolk East of England

You'll find By The Quayside on Blakeney Quay (on the right hand side of the car park as you go in). This is a must visit. You can eat outside at the tables or get your food to take away. Whilst we were staying at Blakeney, we enjoyed a variety of their delicious food. Sandwiches - Tuna; smoked salmon and dill and horseradish dressing; fresh crab - all served on really fresh bread and generously filled. We also tried the salt and pepper squid, which came with a dip; their own fish finger sandwich (lovely toasted ciabatta roll with just the right amount of dressing; dressed crab; and half a lobster tail. Everything, including the dressed crab and lobster, are made to order. No pre-packaged food here, all served up with a smile and a chat. So, so friendly. One day we were late home and they were packing up, but it wasn't any trouble for them to make up our order. I can't stress how generous the portions were - but even more important was the price. For the quality and freshness, other fish stalls/huts were almost twice the price. Which was the reason we kept returning and urge you to go too. My husband actually heard the owner speaking to another local business person, who was suggesting she should put her prices up (Blakeney is an expensive place); but she was firm in her belief that she wanted it to be affordable for the many visitors that came to the town and was happy with what she was charging. To the lovely ladies that run the stall, thank you so much for being so friendly and accommodating, we're just sorry that we didn't get your names so we could credit you. We wish you continued success.

This was our 3rd visit and every time I have come away thinking how great it is. Very lovely staff front of house who do the owners credit. Menu was seasonal, varied and tasty. Food and drink reasonably priced for the standard. Chefs always on point here.

Just paid for two dressed crabs and a sandwich and when I got home and opened the bag there was only the dressed crabs and no sandwich

Our second lunch before the end of pier show matinee & once again it was great. Most of the tables have a sea view. The service was attentive & both our starters & mains were great With some wine, one dessert & coffees the bill came to around £100 which these days is good value. Better value & better quality cooking than the White Horse at Brancaster Staithe. Allow a couple of hours for lunch and it sets you up well for the 2:30 matinee performance on the pier.

This is the only fish & chips shop we use in Sheringham.

This 'restaurant' seems to be stuck in the 1960's with its decor, lighting, tables etc. Our table was somewhat 'tacky' to the touch and felt like it has had a long and hardworking life. The whole place could do with a good redecoration to freshen it up and new furniture to bring it back into the current era. The food was OK, but nothing special. Prawns Spanish style, and the cold plate of mixed fish for starters were 'uneventful' and lacked any wow factor. Main courses were equally average. The lighting is poor and doesn't give a comfy atmosphere to the place at all. We were so disappointed, and even more so when the experience cost up £100, for the food and two small glasses of wine. We certainly cannot recommend this restaurant and would suggest you spend your hard earned £100 elsewhere.

Rang at short notice to try for an early table and they kindly fitted me in. Lovely food and nice staff too. Went for the Chicken Panang which came in a nice rich sauce. Good sized helping too. Will be back when in the area again.

Fish fresh cooked to perfection chips lovely staff very friendly. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. Hope to go again before we leave

The food at this restaurant was some of the best we have ever had. Everything was delicious cooked to perfection. One talented chef. The service was brilliant and everyone was so friendly. We will definitely be going back and would 100% recommend.

Been going to the Clifton for over ten years, not staying but dining, drinks etc, spent an absolute fortune, always been friendly and great place, since it’s been took over what a change, we were here last year, only managed to get in once, place was dead, but staff say they only serving residents, now we we spend a few hingmdred pound a time and the place is dead, what’s going on, staff rude , I hope the new owners see this review as we normally here in cromer 6 weeks or more a year, used to eat every day in here but never again will I return, been turned away, rudely too many times, good luck but I bet this place has lost a fortune, keep clear of the place head into cromer, much friendlier now

The Good - the fish and chips were lovely, when you eventually get them (see The Bad). The Bad - their food is made on order, so not like a conventional fish and chip shop where the food is pretty much already made and the service is fast. I was in the queue for probably 3 quarters of an hour (no exaggeration). As soon as you’re inside the shop, you’re asked what you want, which gives you a false sense of optimism. It just means your food is made on order though. Meanwhile, all the customers in front of you, once they start being served at the till, take about 10 minutes each. There is only one person serving and two people cooking. I understand why they’re doing this - it’s to increase their margin and avoid wastage. But all that comes at a cost to the customer who suffers awful service. Maybe think about having two people on service and see your reviews regularly scoring 5.

Had fish n chips at 4.30 Last night, fish was awful, it must have been re fried from lunch time was dry well over cooked and batter was hard not crispy at all, the worst fish I've ever had

Always been a great chippy for as long as I can remember. The best in cromer by a country mile. Based on personal experience

Firstly I want to say how lovely the staff are! Really great! However… We’ve been getting take aways from here for a while and it’s always been good. My mum is visiting at the moment so we popped over yesterday to eat in. I was so disappointed. Not sure if it’s a cost cutting measure, but the chips were not ‘chippy’ chips but looked and tasted like pre-cut bought-in frozen, processed style ones. My fish was wet and mushy. It’s only a guess, but this may be a sign of it being frozen. Just under £60 for three, for a cup of tea each and three cod and chips (and one mushy peas). I don’t mind paying for good food, but not for this. It didn’t even resemble traditional fish and chips. God knows what’s going on at Eric’s but we won’t be going back!

The best freshly cooked fish and chips I have had for a very long time. Definitely worth a visit but be prepared to wait, it is so worth it though. Very well organised queuing system so you dont get missed. All the staff are really lovely and friendly, even “Little Miss Shouty” calling out the numbers. Please don’t change a thing, it’s just perfect for a traditional fish and chip supper. 10/10