Few people I know told me to visit Harry Ramsden's for their famous Fish & Chips so I brought my…read moreniece & nephew for lunch. We went as soon as they opened so the place was not busy. The place was huge and lots of tables and the staff was friendly and approachable. We've ordered the Cod Fish & Chips and was very happy. The fish actually smells good and very delicious with crispy batter and tender hot meat. The potato chips were also very good and the small cuts were actually crispy. I find the Americano Coffee too strong for me even after pouring all the milk.

Honestly this is the best fish and chips I've been to, the batter they use is very tasty and their…read morechips have a very nice texture to them, I have ordered the fish bites a number of times here as I like having the small selection of different fish, I would recommend this chippy and will definitely be returning

Food is always good and hot. The service is always great and if you phone ahead for a take out, it…read moreis literally ready in minutes. There is a restaurant area at the rear of the store that is clean and comfortable. Service is great.

Both me and my wife regard this as the 2nd best chippy in Eastbourne, though for range of food they…read morecome 1st! We've always found the staff to be friendly, and have never had a problem. They take a lot of pride in the food and the quality far surpasses most other chippy's I've been to not only in Eastbourne but in general. I can't fault any aspect of this place, it only comes in 2nd place because of the amazing chips at Bake & Take.

I read some excellent reviews, so my expectation was high. We managed to grab a table outside and…read moreordered Cod & Chips and Mushy Peas. I could see the fryer from my seat and saw 5-6 fish sitting above the fryer for 4-5 minutes whilst they were cooking the chips. So when our order arrived, the top was crispy but the bottom was soggy. It was great that the skin had been removed and cod was fresh, but we weren't keen on the soggy bottoms. The portion was smaller than expected. Chips were thinner but tasted fine. Mushy Peas tasted fine as well. The service was friendly and polite.

Very good for the area! We split a large order of cod and chips three ways, and that was actually a…read moreperfect amount for each of us. We are used to more healthy eating, so the fried food stuffs isn't the best for our blood. The fish was delicious and had a nice consistency. Batter was great except a little soggy on the bottom, but fairly light. Chips were good but a little mealy (I think that's pretty normal for the UK). Had the typical vinegar and salt on top as well as the tartar sauce - my personal favorite - and ketchup on the side for the chips. Would highly recommend if you're in the area, it's the best one in Eastbourne! Bon appetit :)

Disappointing, visited 14/10/22, clean, but didn't use toilets so unable to comment…read more The older lady waitress with strong accent was snappy and sarcastic with another customer, he hadn't heard what she said. This then drew our attention to her, it wasn't busy but she was chasing her a..e off for no reason, it appeared she was stressed, but don't understand why, maybe a good reason unknown to us. The steak pie was not hot, had it been chicken I would have returned it, chips iffy. We've used this establishment years before and it must have been fine then or we would have dismissed it. Will not use again

I hopped on Yelp yesterday to find a recommendation for a fish & chip joint near the seafront that…read morewasn't Harry Ramsdens, and this came up as first in the list. Being nearby, I popped in (after a slightly misleading map location) and as there were a few items listed on the A-board outside, I decided to ask for a childrens menu as I tend to eat smaller portions. I stepped inside, it was dark for a restaurant that had the span of the whole corner lot, and it was peppered with handwritten notices. Some of the notices were for how many people allowed inside to order which seemed to contradict itself, and a big one near the cash register that commanded people leave as soon as they pay to wait outside for their order - where there is no seating and it is a very busy street corner. There was one man behind the counter who immediately glared at me when I stepped in, then averted his eyes silently when I looked at him to speak. "Hi there! Do you have a children's menu I could look at please?" "A what?" "A children's menu, for smaller portions?" "No. Full size only!" The glare was turned back to me. "Ok, thank you anyway." I left feeling like I'd asked a silly question. For a business that has so much competition on Eastbourne seafront I had expected even basic decency but apparently I was not afforded even that.

I have eaten here many times, as it's handily opposite the Curzon Cinema, and the food and service…read moreare reliably good. As an unpretentious fish cafe it would be hard to beat - I haven't found one as good in Eastbourne. It has always been clean and the staff friendly so I find the poor review on this site hard to credit.

Great for fish and chips. Quick service, big portions, good batter. It's one of the hidden gems of…read moreEastbourne I reckon. They're ok with children, bring you a highchair, take the pushchair away. They do a really nice mocha with 3 layers, in a big glass - very posh.

My local chippy.. Staff always pleasant, portions of chips are huge, chips taste amazing and the…read morefish is yum. Always busy, which is a good sign. Priced reasonably. Would recommend this to anyone without a doubt.

Great portion sizes here and of reasonable price, always tastes fresh. Staff always cheerful, and…read moreplenty of them. At peak times can get very busy, but combined efficiency of staff means that your order gets dealt with in next to no time. Space for eating in, but have never ate in the shop.

We have been regular customers of Favo'Loso for over 10 years. Our last meal experience was so…read moredisastrous that we decided to never eat at that restaurant again. On Friday 25 July, like I had many times before, I ordered fish and chips, but this time the fish I was served smelled off, giving an abnormal oversalty stench. Upon returned the fish - which in my opinion was unsafe to eat - the manager came to our table to assure me the fish was 'fresh from the morning'. He proceeded to dismiss my claim by telling me that the reason that fish smelled different was because 'it is not frozen fish', thereby arrogantly insinuating that I was unfamiliar with fresh fish. As for this condescending theory, I would like to point out that I was born and grew up by the sea and have had more fresh fish in my life than most people. As such, I believe I am more than competent to distinguish a fresh fish from one gone bad. I am a kind and forgiving customer, but I certainly do not appreciate being gaslighted in such a blatant manner. I understand food can sometimes go off, but it certainly should not be served to customers, and if it is returned, it should be checked thoroughly. Instead of taking the matter personally, the manager should have apologised (which he didn't), properly checked the food returned (which I guarantee he did not either, unless he is the one who never had fresh fish in his life (sic!) - and offered a replacement. Instead, he saw fit to raise his voice so as to be heard by the surrounding tables and told me he didn't see what he could do about it. Really? I am also writing this review to serve as a legal anchor in case someone was served the same 'fresh' fish on or around that day and has had symptoms of indigestion - or, god forbid, worse. Last but not least, and for reference: according to Live Science, a strong, fishy or "salty" smell in fish can be a sign of bacterial growth and spoilage, indicating that the fish is no longer safe to eat. As fish begins to spoil, bacteria break down natural compounds like trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) into trimethylamine (TMA), which is responsible for the characteristic "fishy" or ammonia-like odor. That is exactly the fish I was served.

If I had to describe this place in one word, it'd be: retro! It's like someone opened a chintzy…read morecoffee house in the 1940s, kept it clean and shiny and just... never changed it. It's good though. Not gourmet, but a massive selection of pastries, snacks and drinks. I got a vanilla milkshake and it was a proper one - made with ice cream and really delicious. Followed it up with a coffee which was decent too, and everything's very reasonably priced. It's counter service, but since it was quiet they brought everything over for us which was nice. All in all, nothing spectacular, but definitely worth a visit if you're hungry or thirsty - and it's near the seafront too.