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    Anstruther Fish Bar

    4.4 (82 reviews)
    InexpensiveFish & Chips
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Shauna S.

    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.

    Traditional Fish n chips

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

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    Robin M.

    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 !

    Battered haddock. Best fish and chips in the UK.
    Cecilia J.

    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.

    Teresa B.

    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.

    Greg U.

    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!

    Haddock and chips with side of tartar sauce
    Dalia M.

    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.

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    Nicola H.

    ** 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!

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

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    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.

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

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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.

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    Brown sauce was something I took for granted when I lived in Scotland, I wasn't even sure if I liked it that much.

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    Really great fresh seafood options! Definitely a must if you are a seafood lover. We also really…read moreenjoyed the nice wine selection. I love that it's not only a restaurant but also a seafood market so if you are just looking to takeout or bake fish at home it's a great option. The inside of the restaurant was nice nothing too fancy but modern and clean. Service was very attentive and nice. We did not feel rushed even though when I booked they had a note saying a time limit. This seemed common at most restaurants we booked in Scotland though so maybe it's more of common place. Overall if we are ever back in St. Andrew's we will be back.

    Ate lunch here while visiting our daughter's campus and had a good meal. I had the sea bass and…read moreenjoyed that. I normally like sea bass that is baked, but the one here was grilled. My past experiences with grilled sea bass was that it was dried out, but that was not the case here. It was prepared really well. My daughter had the mussels and was happy with that. My wife had the Tabbouleh Salad with Halloumi and she loved that. Also ordered the Crispy Potatoes with Dill Mayo side and that was very good. Good service and nice environment. Also has a fish market at the front of the store that you can purchase meats to go. Definitely would recommend a stop in here.

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