For someone who has been visiting the original Loch Fyne Oyster Bar for years and is a huge fan of…read morethe place, it's inevitable that any of their offspring branches are going to be held up against that benchmark standard for comparison Happily, this Winchester branch did not disappoint. The entrance looks more like an old-fashioned English pub, with its half-timbered façade and bar area; it could easily be mistaken for a Wetherspoons or something. It's once you get further inside that the full cunningness of this conversion becomes clear. Just around the corner is the fish counter, all tiles and ice, where you can pick your poisson of choice and even buy some to take home with you. Beyond that, the rear is a much more spacious affair, arranged around a central courtyard with a long wing stretching farther back that can accommodate larger groups. The meal quality was exceptional, as was the service from the friendly and courteous staff. I had crabcakes to start, which were not terribly large but were very tasty; and followed that up with an artichoke and mushroom risotto - for once, I decided not to go with the fish! I adore artichoke and it seemed too good an opportunity to pass up. My question about dairy content was quickly answered after the waitress went to check with the chef, and it was served without the usual parmesan slices topping. I was tempted to try the sorbet for dessert, but a last-minute resurgence of willpower prevailed, so it turned out to be a very reasonable pre-theatre meal. Excellent value for money, excellent food, great ambience, great service. Love it!

The girlfriend and I were feeling famished after playing badminton and we liked the look of the…read moredinner menu at Loch Fyne and wandered in It's a big place with an interesting mix of old exposed beams and modern light and glass. I love the centrepiece being a display of fantastic fresh seafood and the open kitchen. A nice touch that our waiter gave us a little tour of the fresh fish on offer One of my must order dishes is a good French fish soup, which should be thick and packed full of crustacean and piscine flavour. The version here came with the traditional grated Gruyere cheese and a slightly less traditional and slightly odd crouton, which had been topped with salt cod brandade. I liked their attempt to do something different but I wished the crouton was more crispy The pea risotto starter tasted a lot better than it looked when it first arrived - reminiscent of the flavours of spring For mains, I had the best dish of the day - a top class seafood tagliatelle. All the seafood was perfectly cooked, not an easy feat with the different elements needing different lengths of cooking. The pasta was silky and there was just the right amount of seafood flavour Strangely, the only dish to disappoint was the fish and chips. It was just OK though ,y girlfriend mused later that perhaps, she should have gone for tempura batter rather than traditional batter A solid choice for food in Winchester

We went there for the authentic fish and chips. My husband is English and he said this place…read morefixed the fish and chips perfectly. The fish was cod. You order the food at the counter after you walk in and then they bring it to your table when it is ready. So, service was immediate at the counter, and then the food came out about 10-12 min later. The atmosphere is very casual, no neckties and jackets required here. I found this place online and my husband was not disappointed. I did not try the fried Mars bar, but I imagine it would have been good.

Great fish and chips in little restaurant in Southampton. We were looking for a bit of dinner and…read moreMike's was recommended. The fish was nicely crisp on the outside and succulent on the inside. The batter was not soggy. Definitely worth a stop if you're in town

Tried this Fish and Chip shop for the first time recently and found it to be the best I've ever…read moretasted. The chips were freshly cooked and wonderfully crispy and the steak and kidney pie I also had was perfection. If you ever visit Wareham, get some fish and chips and enjoy them on the quayside!

Great fish and chips. Our family enjoyed it very much. We ordered pea fritters, cod and chips, 'OAP…read morefish and chips' and battered sausage. Everyone was pleased. Will return.

Just simply brilliant. Always busy and staff always helpful…read moreand obliging Best around. Food well cooked and obviously changes fat often. Thx everyone

The best fish and chips in the Forest of Dean. All fresh cooked in top grade oil. You can taste the…read moredifference! Those in the know make the trip to Frydays, we did a 25 mile round trip today, and once again it was well worth it.

We travel to the area for a day/weekend regular and always have to stop off and get fish and chips…read morefrom here! They truely are the best Fish and Chips that we have ever eaten - the fish is fresh and full of flavour with a lovely crisp light batter, the chips are great chunky, but not at all fatty! You really cant get better!!

The size of a portion of £1 worth of chips here has to be seen to be believed! absolutely enormous!…read moreyou could feed a family of 4 with them & still have enough left to feed the dog! And they were delicious

I have had mixed experiences at celebratory chef branded restaurants but Rick Stein is consistently…read moregreat. I truly enjoyed my lunch. Started with the oysters charentaise, which is oysters and sausages. The oysters were magnificent, zero brine or shell, perfectly fresh. The sausage was unique and good, little balls that complemented the oysters well. For a main, I had the mussels. Again cooked perfectly with no unopened mussels in a nice buttery broth. The skinny fries that came with it were also very nice. Probably the best thing for me was the oysters had no shell or grit while none of the mussels were closed, it amazes me how even in high end restaurants this often slips through and ruins the meal; kudos to Rick Stein's. Service was also pleasant and efficient.

Good food. Atmosphere excellent, cozy and inviting for a large or small group. Staff is also…read morecourteous and welcoming. Prices are relatively low for such a nice evening and meal. Thanks Rick!