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

This is a husband and wife fish and chip shop. Went in for an afternoon snack and surprisingly it…read moreturned out to be the best fried cod I had in UK, the fish is so fresh and tasty that it's flaky, firm and moist. It's a minute or two longer if a wait but they don't refry but made freshly upon order. Their price pp is about a pound or so lower than most places but quality is a notch higher. Another amazing found in my venture in UK this winter.

I stopped in for lunch and went with one of their many specials (cod bits & chips) for just 3.50 -…read moreI added curry sauce. It was about 2pm and they cooked the chips & cod fresh for me - which meant a wait of a few mins - but when the food arrived it was excellent, not greasy at all - just hot & well cooked. The curry sauce was nice and spicy, a little runny, but dunking the chips in got a good coating. I would highly recommend this place & should I find myself in Winchester again I would for sure eat here again.

This is a ver special place to head to for some extremely fresh seafood. Its such a relaxing place…read moreto enjoy your food too and the staff are very friendly indeed. The restaurant's menu changes all the time depending on whats fresh in that week but I prefer to head straight for the seafood bar where they have a huge selection of oysters to be enjoyed with either a pint of Guiness or a nice bottle of Macon. Keep an eye out for special offers as they have a hotel here to and often offer some great deals on food and a bed for the night.

so busy! will write a review soon!read more

Great food Great service everyone very kind I will go back. Very expensive through but its worth itread more

Can't fault this place! Staff are very friendly and accommodating, the chef can be seen moving…read moreabout prepping dishes, ordering daily fish and checking on patrons. The ambience is lovely, quaint and warm. Fresh fish of the day can be seen in the front window, skilled chefs are working away and a couple of water tanks for the live seafood are visible from the dining room. I had a crab soup which was surprisingly delicious, similar to a lobster bisque. Fresh bread started us off, warm from the oven and soft inside. I chose a special of the day, the fish was tender and flavourful, melting off the bone and infused with lemon and capers. My partners dish of hake with risotto was absolutely delicious, something I'd order if I were to go back. All In all a lovely dining experience in a scenic location. Make sure you book to avoid disappointment!

Famous (and delicious) crab pasties, the staff we also really nife and helpful. You can sit outside…read moreoverlooking the cove or takeaway, they also have quite a wide drink range including alcohol. Not open Tuesday or Wednesday.

Simple and straight forward fresh seafood crab,lobster and mackerel . Fresh crab pasties are very…read moregood also the mackerel ciabatta and crab sandwich are great too. It is set in a unique spot in a lovely cove and with friendly staff and it is a good eating experience!

The unique fishmonger-cum-restaurant on Whiteladies Road is the best fish restaurant I've ever…read moreeaten in. Initially put off by the expensive Clifton price tag, I now can't believe I've stayed away for so long. (Or at least not noticed that they do a lunchtime offer!) At Rockfish they are serious about fresh fish cooked to perfection. When I opted for the lunchtime special we picked two courses for £15 which were absolutely delicious. (My favourite being their house special of grilled seabass). If you have any questions about any of the dishes, the helpful waiters will be happy to answer your questions as they are very knowledgeable about the produce on sale here. Can't wait to go back!

This business is a fishmonger and restaurant in one, specialising in the best quality seafood…read moregoing, and locally sourced too. The Rockfish is suited for those with a few bob to spend, who appreciate quality food for good money. The restaurant menu changes every day, depending on what was caught the day before; you select the fish of your choice and a seperate side along with recommended accompanying wines and other drinks. If you're feeling a little strapped for cash, come before seven for the set menu (£15 for two courses, £20 for three), which is really good value for what's on offer. Also don't forget to visit the shop, which sells the freshest fish around. What a treat!

There we were, having driven from Chatsworth on our way to Beaulieu, ready to stop for lunch to…read moremeet some old friends coming from Salisbury - and of course you're doing well till you get an unannounced monumental traffic jam with only about 10 miles to go Told our friends and the resto - no problem they said, don't stress...anyway we had a great lunch; the service was excellent and its so relaxing there...we have been to Winchester often and to Padstow, but this was the first occasion here. And yes lots of fish but there is a good choice for everyone Its a long way to go for a lunch but I fully recommend it - and - it is reasonably priced...Ramsay always says his lunches in his places are the best value...and so it was here...and a reasonably priced for the quality...3 courses each, total £75 for the 2 of us Nice

We visited the Rick Stein restaurant on a short stay in Malborough, as my partner loves seafood…read more (Although I am vegetarian, there were options available, including on the set menu.) There are dining rooms both upstairs and down, the latter behind the small bar area. You enter through the shop: the decor - despite this being an 18th century heritage building - is fresh and modern, with dark wood and pale walls, and selected modern art on the walls. We chose the set menu, 3 courses for £26.95. Our starters were the steamed mussels in cider with spring onion and spinach, and roasted red pepper soup; mains were salmon fishcakes with watercress and the chickpea curry (plus a side of hispi cabbage); and we both had the sunken chocolate cake with clotted cream for pudding. (NB the Welsh rarebit isn't veggie - it's made with anchovies.) My starter and main (soup and curry) were perfectly good - the soup especially so - but not exceptional. It didn't surprise me as Rick Stein - both the chef and restaurant - are really all about seafood. My partner found the mussels superb - fresh, sweet, with just the right amount of sauce. Likewise, the fishcakes were excellent and, although they looked small on arrival, they were actually quite filling, and generous on the salmon. The hispi cabbage proved the perfect accompaniment to both mains. The chocolate cake was smooth and velvety, but not too sweet (think a brownie sort of texture) - and perfect if you like dark chocolate. We chose a 250ml glass each of one of the recommended Sauvignon blancs, which also proved a good choice. Service was excellent throughout, and the young server was very skilled at making us feel at home. Including service, the bill came to £95 for two, which for a fine dining experience was pretty good value. Others certainly think so, as on a wet mid-week evening it was packed (so booking definitely advised). There's parking along the main street outside - not a problem in the evening, but potentially a bit more challenging at lunchtime.

Amazing place with amazing food…read more Beautiful yet simple ambiance and decor Love the burning candles on each table Service was quick and efficient Would definitely come again

A big thanks to Liam and his dad for arranging a seat at their restaurant and for the Champagne,…read morethe service staff were, as always outstanding in this gem of a superb place to come and eat... Always delivers Wayne and Lee

What a lovely discovery during what has amounted to be one of the most unforgettable times of my…read morelife. Having just returned from a visit to family in the States, the Coronavirus lockdown had just begun as we moved down to Chichester for several months to look after my ailing father-in-law. One of the highlights during his closing months was a trip out to what he deemed as "one of the finest & chip shops he'd ever seen in years." I'm happy to say he was right. Moby's was open both before and just after the height of lockdown, maintaining the same high standards with their food and hygiene as ever. Their portions are generous and the fish is lovely. We made a few visits there as my partner's father enjoyed the outing and the staff were an absolute dream. I expressed my appreciation to them after he left us and we've made a number of visits back since. Many thanks to Moby's and the team there, who come with our hearty recommendation!