The fish was simply amazing - a nice crock in every bite. The chips were crumbly on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The service was good, nothing special. Had a duvet rope vibe. But the food was awesome. read more

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I can say that this is probably the one of the best fish and chips I've ever had in my life. Although busy I was sorted out really quickly. I can't recommend this place enough. The ice cream was good as well. read more

Ok so this place has a line and it's a long one most times. We got lucky and it took 10 min. There's a line/que to get a table or order to go same line then splits closer to front. We ordered fish and chips, motz sticks, shrimp salad, pickled mussles and curry (forgot the name) The curry, not for us. Everything else yes! lol But peruse through the menu there's a lot of options and don't miss out on their ice cream sundaes. We should've ordered that first! read more

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Several of our neighbors in Utah (America) recommended this restaurant so we ate here. We had to wait a few minutes for a table then were helped by several servers. My husband loved their fried haddock with homemade tartar sauce and chips; I loved their baked macaroni and cheese. Chips were too many carbs with my meal. We both got hot chocolate which was delicious. They have an ice cream area with dozens of jars of candy to buy. We devoured orange chocolate chip ice cream with a yummy wafer for dessert. We parked across the street for free because it's not the busy tourist season. read more

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A classic delicious chippy, on the seafront is such a vibe! Relatively fast service especially because of how busy it is. Amazing fish and chips, would recommend! read more

The best fish and chips I've ever had. Batter that didn't feel heavy; deliciously flaky fish. Huge portion.

It is famous for a reason! Yum! "Nuff" said! Oh and bring your appetite. Reasonable price for the portion you get! read more

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Got a sausage supper-very expansive, and the sausages were the size of a spring roll. The chips were full of crunchy over cooked bits. I have no idea why people wait ages in queues to get served at this place and no idea how it won ANY awards. I think it may be living on the reputation of the awards alone, if I could give it a zero star I would. My partner and her family got fish and chips and they were not impressed with their offerings either. None of us will go back there again. Overpriced rubbish, could get a better and cheaper meal out of a hot dog van. read more

Unfortunately, not as much to write home about anymore after their good years -- a decade ago -- when they won the laurels it seems they're resting on now. They're not very distinguishable from any other good chippy on the east coast of Scotland. I'm local and now prefer The Wee Chippy up the road, the Crail Fishbar (in Crail and excellent!), or the chip shop in Pittenweem nearby. All less crowded and friendlier too, with a wider selection of food )). read more

A very popular site, so maybe it's just not my thing, but I found the fish to be greasy and unremarkable along with everything else that I had. Something I would've expected to get it home at a beachside concession or something. read more

Food was over cooked and over priced. Try The Waterfront down the block. Had the haddock and squid. Crowded in like sardines in a can.

Amazing fish and chips! Did not disappoint! A must have if you're visiting Scotland you have to make a stop here!!

Poor quality fish it was all batter and no fish. This is the second time recently I went. I don't know what has changed. If its owners or source. It is not anywhere near what it was. Avoid and go to the wee chippy or waterfront. The food in this oreviouscawardcwinning restaurant is well below par. Avoid read more

We drive 30 minutes for the fish and chips here after hearing about all the hoopla. We really lucked out and there was no wait to be seated. Granted we were here in the off season. Everything was very good. Loved that they had indoor seating. For a small fee you could choose homemade tartar sauce instead of bottled. Do it ! It was very good. Also , you got a coffee, tea or cocoa included with your meal . The cocoa was a disappointment. Made with water , it tasted blah. Not worth drinking at all. Overall , we have had equally good fish and chips in St Andrew's and also at a pub in Skye. True , not all fish and chips in Scotland measure up , and these were good but not so uniquely good that you'd need to go out of your way to get here. However if you're in the area - this is a good choice to fill your fish and chip cravings ! read more

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Nestled in a fishing town, the food, and ambience are hard to beat in Scotland. Cost SUPER high compared to any other chippie.

Best fish n chips I've had in all of the U.K.! Yea you can go to a fancy shmancy restaurant and order fancy shmancy pale ale battered cod with gourmet chips cut from organic potatoes blah blah, but that is nowhere near as fresh and authentic as Anstruther's fish bar. For the same price that you would get fish n chips from any other little chippy on the side of the road, you get fresh lightly battered deliciousness. Tip: get it to go (take away) and sit across the street on the wooden benches facing the harbor. Can't get any better than that. read more

Anstruther Fish Bar - Battered haddock. Best fish and chips in the UK. - Fish & Chips Near Me - Anstruther, FIF

Always a favorite of mine! Been here a hand full of times and the wait is worth it! There's a line for takeout and a line to wait and be seated. It's cozy and the decor makes you know you stepped into the best fish and chips bar in Fife. While waiting they show videos of how they go about their daily preparation. The menu is extensive from pizza, burgers, and the all famous fish bar. Fish is fresh daily and the chips/fries are done to perfection. The waitress was patient and on point. They provide you with bread and butter, 1 1/2 slices of haddock fish covered in their secret batter with chips and a cuppa tea or drink of your choice and all the sauce you could possibly want all for £10.65 if you want take away, the price is £7.95. All in all it was worth the 30+ minute wait. read more

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Had fish and chips Tuesday night on arrival to Anstruther after a walk to St Monans and back. Quite a lengthy queue as you might expect with COVID restrictions combined with the popularity of the AFB! well worth the wait! read more

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Ahoy, Me Hearties and Shiver Me Timbers, this is the place to eat Fish n Chips!! Recommended by the patrons at The Station Bar in Fife, so we drove out to Anstruther which was about a 20 min drive. We ordered and brought it back to the Pub and enjoyed it with a pint. The fish of choice was 'haddock' and the breading was light and not greasy at all. Having tried other places in St. Andrews, this by far is the best local spot. Prices definitely match the quality of the plate and if we ever make it back, I'll be right there again standing in line salivating for my food!! Cheers read more

After a boat ride to the Isle of May, the best thing to eat is this! Ordered takeaway with a coke, and sat by the bay. It was quite warm and sunny, but that didn't last long. The fish was delicious! Still warm after a little while of sitting there, and the salted chips dipped into tartar sauce were so good. I don't know if it's because I had a light breakfast, but man this meal was amazing. read more

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** Gluten Free Fish and Chips ** Every last sunday of the month gluten free is offered and it is quite a varied menu and there did not appear to be any surchage on gluten free compared to the main menu. I have not had a battered sausage in so long so was excited to see smoked sausage on the menu and the guys were happy to batter it for me. It was really tasty. The batter nice and crispy and the chips tasted really fresh. My bf tried the gluten free fish and chips and i couldnt help but sample a wee bite and it was equally as good. We did initially want to sit in but were put off by the queues. Whilst the takeaway queue was just as busy we were happy to take ours away and sit at the harbour as it wasnt too chilly. Definetly worth a visit if looking for gluten free fish and chips and in the area! read more

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If you arrive at this chippy at the right time of day you will actually see the Fishermen sail into the pier, unload their catch and then carry a box of what must be the freshest fish in the world into the shop. How perfect! Not only are the Fish and Chips here phenomenal but the setting is beautiful. On a sunny day there are few things that are much better than grabbing a couple of suppers with your friends and then wandering out to the small beach in Anstruther. Even if it's raining you still get to sit in your car and take in the view of the sea and the boats all around. The fish is fresh, batter crispy, chips fluffy in the middle- yummmm! Oh and you get brown sauce. Brown sauce was something I took for granted when I lived in Scotland, I wasn't even sure if I liked it that much. Now there is a vinegary, brown sauce shaped hole in my life. Just a little on the chips, none on the fish please. I can't wait until my next trip home for a proper chippy like this. I love this place! read more

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We arrived in Anstruther during the dinner rush so we waited in line approximately 20 minutes just to order our fish and chips, but it was well worth the wait! I got the fish and chips standard meal with mushy peas. Everything was delicious. The fish was SO very fresh, the chips were perfectly cooked and came with just enough vinegar. The mushy peas were salty and delicious. I wish I could eat here daily, alas I live in California... read more

Went here yesterday as I was in the area and had heard all the chat about awards and best fish and chip. I do like my fish and chips so it was time to get this done. Most places around this neck of the woods claim to have the best etc....this place had won awards many times though, and they showcase it. On the walls outside and in, on the staff uniforms too. Place was kind of busy. A maze like queue of such I have not seen in any chippy I have visited, then again most of those don't win awards. Seemed pointless taking orders as everyone was here for the fish and chips. Took a while to get to the front and the place was quite toasty. Once at the front we were given our meal £5+ not bad for a prestigious place. Salt and vinegar plastered on there, some tommy sauce and a wee can of bru. Superb. We chose to take our meal outside to sit across the road with the stunning views of the harbour and all its boats/yachts. Take out was cheaper by somewhere near £2. Easy decision for me, plus I didn't want to sit in that furnace. Cold blooded me. The food was good you could tell it was fresh. The staff were efficient and orderly, not much chat but they were busy. Also the price was good considering. Usually expect a price hike when I travel about Scotland. Good place, definitely take a stroll in if you are around the area. I recommend it! read more

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Rarely have i tasted fish and chips this good, one exception is a wee place in northern New Zealand, but that's just a bit far too go for a takeaway! The fish is cooked to perfection, the batter is light, drained well so not slimy, crunchy and damn tasty, the chips were fresh from the fryer but also properly drained so as not to create that big lump of fried mess you get so offer elsewhere. With the number of people going through this shop it's always fresh food you're getting as it doesn't hang around for long and the prices are good for what's possibly one of the best fish suppers in Scotland! read more

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Great smoked haddock! Had great takeout on first day of trip, but then they were closed a couple of days, but thankfully they were open last night of trip, ate inside and everyone enjoyed their meals. read more

I've never had better fish and chips, and I probably never will ever again. If you're in St. Andrews (or even in Edinburgh), it's definitely worth a trip to Anstruther Fish Bar! We came here on a Saturday afternoon as a party of 6. The place is quite busy and small so we had to wait for about 20 minutes, but it was well worth it. The servers were all attentive and donned in cute old-school diner type outfits. All orders of fish come with chips, bread and butter, and a hot drink (what a deal!). I had the battered Lemon Sole, which was perfectly fried yet light. The portions are massive, so you should come hungry! read more

Anstruther Fish Bar - Lemon sole, chips and curry sauce! This photo doesn't do the portion size any justice. There are actually two fillets of fish stacked! - Fish & Chips Near Me - Anstruther, FIF

This place probably came to fame when there was just a very basic understanding of good fish & chips. They celebrate this nostalgia very excessively in this small restaurant and take-away. But honestly: the fish was only mediocre and the chips were a mushy insult. It is edible if you drown everything in ketchup and tartar sauce. But I would not come back. read more

Had a nice meal service was good Place is very clean fish was fresh I would definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a good fish and chips read more

Rather expensive for what you get. I didn't feel it was of value and otherwise it was just alright. This place received an award and it seems they're just resting on their laurels. read more

This place is brilliant. We attended on a rainy day so no queue thankfully but can see why this place may be queued out the door in the summer. I had Prawns in batter with chips. Basically Scampi. The guy battered the prawns in front of me and deep fried them. That's how fresh they were. The batter was light as a feather, good portion size as well. Chips were so good. Will deffo return here in the summer. Worth the wee 2 hour drive up the road. read more

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Fish n Chips... It doesn't get more British than this. Fish n Chips was the UK national dish until Chicken Tikka Masala recently swiped the crown. Even still, 276 million fish suppers were eaten last year in the UK. Thats alot of fish... This plaice (sorry - couldn't resist the bad pun) is awesome! They literally do serve the best fish n chips in the whole of Scotland. They're famous and rightly so. There's always long queues and people come here from miles around to taste the deliciously fresh, locally caught fish. According to the news today, the Anstruther Fish Bar has just been named "Best Fish n Chip Shop in Britain". http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/7844047.stm http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/01/23/uk.fishandchips/index.html?eref=rss_latest *Congrats* read more

BEST CHIPPIE IN THE UK.... NO BEST CHIPPIE IN THE WORLD!!!! Took my parents here and they loved it too. The fish is fresh and the batter is AMAZING. The only thing that I would critique is that the chips could be a bit better... and that I thought that the brown sauce was a bit below my expectations but besides that it was amazing. I think that its must easier to critique this chippie though just because it SOOO outshines the rest. Love it. Loves Loves loves. BUT A WORD TO THE WISE: ONLY ORDER THE FISH AND CHIPS... ORDERING ANYTHING ELSE FROM THIS PLACE WOULD BE SACRILEGIOUS!!! read more

THE best fish and chips in the whole of the United Kingdom, without a shadow of a doubt. Fresh, succulent fish enveloped in light, crispy batter, with humongous, fluffy chips....NOM!!! Best served with a pickled onion and can or coke/irn bru, sat out on the harbour :) Usually you get a fish and a half so save your appetite!! Also good for sitting in, they do tea special with juice and bread with your supper. Expect mega long queues, but well worth the wait. read more

We were told the Anstruther Fish Bar had won a prize. We took some fish and chips to take away and it was delicious. The food was cooked as we waited and the staff was very nice. Enjoy read more

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4 stars due to harbour location, it would be 3 without this picturesque vista. They don't fry in dripping which is the only thing holding them back I think. Otherwise the fish tea is a great deal. Slice of nice white bread and some mushy peas on the side and you have a winner. Chips are decent. Worth going to tick a box but there are better and I think it is slightly over hyped. Saying that though after a nice walk along the Fife trail you will be gagging for this, pray for a nice day and go sit quayside. read more

This place brings back memories of playing under 13 football in the East Neuk o Fife. Great Fife fayre and very much worth a visit. Fife is the place to be. If this place is good enough for Tom Hanks, it's good enough for a'bdy else. As I'm a Fifer I can say this - the portions should be bigger - but then again maybe I've been stateside for too long. read more

Location - beautifully set on the docks and overlooks the water. Nice scenery and a great little town. Price - about average for a fish and chips shop. Food - best fish and chips you can find and that I've tasted. Full of flavor fish with great tasting chips. I've been here plenty of times and always fill up cars to carpool and eat here. Never have heard of a problem or dislike of the food here at all. Service/Atmosphere - waiting times can vary significantly but I've only had to wait as long as 20 minutes. Always a line for food. Staff seem to be a bit grumpy when serving but food is made quickly and correctly which is the main thing. In my honest opinion, this fish bar lives up to it's reputation and certainly worth a visit if you love fish and chips! read more

Whilst driving around this part of Scotland we decided to stop in and try their award winning fish & chips. The line to sit in the restaurant was very long and so we decided to just take out our food. You kind of have to cut across the folks waiting to sit down and they get a bit grumpy until they realize you are going for take out. We both had haddock and chips and a curry sauce. The portions were very generous and affordable - if you are not super hungry you potentially could share a single order. The fish was crispy and the chips very good, but I was blown away by the curry sauce, it was absolutely the best I have ever had at a chippy - it made me force down way more chips than I wanted. Eating the food across the street looking at the North Sea was way quicker and more fun the lining up in the restaurant. read more

Went here on Sunday as was in the area. First thing I noticed was a very small queue which was a result after reading previous reviews. There were 7 of us but got a table in 5mins. The menu was full of standard chip shop fare. But it was all cooked very well and not too greasy. I had the batterered pitenweem prawns which were lovely and crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside. Others had the lemon sole which led them to ask why fish always tastes better by the sea! The batter was also scrumptious. Everyone else had the haddock, either breaded or battered. Big chunky bits of flaky, tasty fish. The portions did not look too big but we were full stuffed by the end of it. One of the most amazing things was that with every meal, you also get a FREE hot drink and bread and butter with every meal!! What more can I say! read more