Smarts Fish Bar Info
Amenities
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Takeaway
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Dine-in
Offerings
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Coffee
Dining options
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Lunch
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Dinner
Atmosphere
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Casual
Crowd
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Groups
Payments
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
Children
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Good for kids
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Kids' menu
Best KPortal Reviews
Just ordered and taken home 2 Reg cods, 6 chicken nuggets and a large portion of chips for £21.15 after standing in the high street and seeing the 2 chippys open. After looking at reviews I chose this shop based on the slightly higher reviews.
I didn’t wait too long for the food and the service was ok. However I was handed 4 boxes without a bag. Little did I know all the food was swimming in grease in the boxes which saturated my daughter’s trousers on the way home. I’ve had to fairy liquid the two giant grease circles on each leg where the grease has run out the boxes on to her lap. Hoping that being quick and putting them in the wash will save them.
The cod was lovely and cooked well but the batter was thick, the most greasy and soggy batter I’ve ever had (see the below photo of a complete box full of the batter off the 2 cod’s). Completely inedible- the chips were mediocre at best- very soggy, wafer thin and just not particularly enjoyable the chicken nuggets were reconstituted chicken bodies. Not breast chunks or like anything we’ve had from other shops. Completely disappointing and totally not worth the drive or money. Such a shame. Sadly I will not visit this place again and anyone wondering which shop to visit. Honestly I wouldn’t know as not tried Karen’s but will most definitely try them next time and hope the experience will be much better.
The very few actual edible chips (among the mass of grey and wafer thin dry slivers of what were once pieces of potatoes) were stone cold and not entirely fully cooked so really not very enjoyable at all.
However, the fish was delicious and the batter was just perfect so this was definitely a meal of two-halves.
This was my first visit to this chippy and sadly, no matter how good the fish itself was, the chips have ensured it will also be my last.
Omg talk about perfection ????
Loved the chips and fish was just perfect
Not fatty at all
Cooked to order
Lovely customer service
I would recommend this place to everyone
Smarts fish bar is in easy walking distance from the beach carpark. We were there in July 2021, parked at the western end where we ate our takeaways on the grassy area above the beach.
Very nice fish and chips on that day from Smarts but had to pay cash so a search for an ATM needed. Sadly appears to have become variable with quality and service since, judging by other reviews. Never a good sign with so many great chippies around these days.
Service was good, I ordered large chips for two to share half with salt and vinegar and half without which they kindly separated into two boxes. Unfortunately the food wasn't great, chips were very dry and stale and the fish batter was soggy and mushy?? Not seen that before on fish. Disappointing
Very disappointed, had 2 cod and one large chips
The fish was lovely, the chips under cooked and cold, I'm sure you could do better
When getting home you expect everything to be acceptable and enjoyable
We usually use Karen's,where we haven't been disappointed
Best fish & chips etc for miles around. We travel 6 miles regularly to enjoy thier wonderful food on the beach with our Grandchildren Extensive menu and service with a smile.
Lovely fresh fish, good chips... What more is there to know about a fish and chip shop! Great location
Quick Facts About Smarts Fish Bar
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Opening Hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | 11:30 AM - 02:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM - 02:00 AM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM - 02:00 AM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM - 02:00 AM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM - 08:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM - 07:00 PM |
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