I've been visiting Royal Garden for years, though not as often lately, and I always fond of the original owners. I recently stopped by with a friend, and we shared a fish and chips plate. Even though it came with three pieces instead of two, it was more than enough for both of us. Everything was cooked to perfection and just as delicious as I remembered, and the dining area was very clean. The only real drawback to this wonderful little spot is that there are no restrooms available for the patrons. read more

UPDATE: Much better experience, Fish was crispy with texture and the chips were crispy too. A definite step-up from the last visit.

The fish tastes like a brand called Seapak. I believed the oil in the deep fryer hasn't been changed probably ever. The worst place in the universe honestly. I don't want to come off as rude but this place needs a lot of help. Chef Ramsey need to do a complete makeover of this restaurant. read more

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It's no longer my favorite spot to go to. Gone are the days when the fried haddock was freshly dipped in the batter, fried and thrown in the drain window. Drain window is no longer used as its sparkling clean. It's obviously under new ownership, previous owner retired. The new Spanish owners use previously frozen ready to fry stuff instead. Its no longer fresh fried seafood. Just previously frozen. I didn't enjoy my food at all. read more

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP This has been my go-to for fantastic fish and chips for years now. Ramiro, who has been serving up crunchy, perfectly battered fish & chips for decades retired when the restaurant was sold. In August new owners took over. I spoke to them in their first week when I was there with my mom- we are regulars. They were very nice. We begged them to not change the fish and chips. They assured us they weren't going to change anything. Mid September, my mom and I went again. The menu had been updated with price increases of around $2.00 across the board. Fine- I get it. New owners, lots of expenses. But when we got our food- the fish was thinner and smaller, and the portions were much less generous. They didn't change the recipe- just everything else. . . We gave it another chance last week. Same small, thin pieces of fish in smaller portions, at a higher price. We were so disappointed. I had hoped the new owners would be there so we could give them some feedback, but they were not. So I'll leave my suggestion here in case they see it. Smaller fish and stingy portions won't keep your regulars coming back. Time to find a new fish and chips shop. So sad. read more

Royal Guard Fish and Chips - Very thin piece of small fish. Recipe is the same- it's good- just more expensive and smaller portions. - Fish & Chips Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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Gets the job done. Good fish and chips for the price. Love the seafood platter . Main complaint was always they didn't have fresh lemon. The lemon juice they have is bland like the cheap stuff From the grocery store. Been coming here for years. Love it read more

The seafood is boxed and frozen and small and the fish was so much bread I could make a cake and it was wet soggy and undercooked. I was very disappointed.. the cup of coleslaw was the best thing tbh, the macaroni salad was WET WET -sorry I don't like giving poor review's read more

If you wanna try good fish fry , try here . Although sitting is small place and no washrooms , lol Take out place read more

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Great food. They also have a location in Danbury. Lovely service We ordered fish and chips. Everything was fresh

I've eaten here a few times. It's an average sized restaurant on the inside. Nothing to write home about. There are a usually a few people working so service here is usually quick, even when they deliver. The portion sizes are large, you can have definitely have food for 2 days. (Pro tip: if you have an air fryer you can reheat and it will taste fine) Prices are reasonable here for the amount of food you get. I ordered chicken and chips, tenders and fries and 2 orders of fish and chips for a small family birthday party. The fish I was told was fine, but everyone said the fries were old and over cooked on all meals. I had the chicken and it was dry, oily and overly breaded, which unfortunately happens too often here. I was told the chicken tenders tasted old and dry as well. I'm not sure I will continue to order food here for myself, since for me I don't eat a lot of fish and the kitchen hasn't really been good for me. read more

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Is the food good? Absolutely. Is it good for you? Absolutely not! This is my go-to for fish and chips, shrimp and chips, and the like. One of the best dives around. read more

This has got to be the WORST Fish & Chips place I've ever eaten at. I ordered Fried Clams only to get clam strips that were so well done it was like fried rubber bands. The fish was flavorless and greasy. The chips seamed like they had been fried multiple times. The Cole Slaw inedible as was the tartar sauce. read more

First time coming here and as soon as you walk into this establishment, you can smell the crispiness in the air. They have a lot of options to choose from, but i stuck with their authentic fish and chips, and i also ordered their soft shell crab. Once you order, they fry the food in front of you and the portions are big and not pricey at all. Took a bite into the fish amd chips amd loved it. The fish and chips is crispy and flavorful. And their fries are crispy. Very good fish and chips. I will be coming back. read more

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Unpretentious small place with good fry fish and good service. This place is out of the way for me but my husband was familiar with so I gave it a try and I was pleasantly surprised. It is a small place with few tables and very delicious unhealthy fry food but once in while is ok to eat. read more

The fish was decent. What really made it "authentic" was the Kraft PACKETS of tartar sauce!! Nothing says British style fish and chips more than cheap ass tartar sauce. It's not difficult to make Tartar Sauce, perhaps they could learn to make their own? read more

Royal Guard Fish and Chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Exactly what you want a chippy to be. No frills. Fried seafood at very affordable prices. Adequate little dining room the value is there. The staff is lovely. An easy Friday night dinner. read more

I ordered fish and chips and some shrimp. The fish was very Dowie and soft and the quality of the fish was mediocre. The french fries were probably frozen and unfortunately, so was the shrimp.. also, they don't even make their own tartar sauce. I would not repeat. read more

Picked up a large order; delicious fish and delicious chicken. My grandson kept asking for more!

Very disappointing. While the portion sizes were good, the batter was undercooked inside though crispy on the outside. Chips were "french fries" - skinny like McDonalds - not right. While i can't blame them for failed air-conditioning so it was unbearably hot, the place was quite frankly disgustingly dirty. A request to have the one outside table cleared and cleaned - it was filthy - was ignored. Given the name we had expected it to be on a par with the place in Norwalk with the same name which is sadly closed. Will not be visiting again. read more

A staple in shippan stamford , close to the beach perfect food for a Brit to enjoy by the sea side. Go for it !

If you like English "Fish & Chip's" do try this restaurant. The fish is cooked and tastes just like in the UK, but the "chips" to be really authentic could be improved; maybe larger and not so dry! Try Royal Guard, I keep going back! read more

Royal Guard Fish and Chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Love english fish and chips in a traditional recipe. The portions are very generous. We didn't sit down so not sure what the customer service experience is but it was pretty quick considering they had just opened. The main it's not five stars is because the sauces it came were with very very tiny cups. It did not match what portions were given. The chips and fish itself didn't have good seasoning to begin with so I had to really douse in malt vinegar. read more

Make no mistake about Royal Guard...this is a greasy fried fish and chips place. You know exactly what you're getting and you know it's going to be good. The staff are friendly and quick. I was brought here because my friend was doing lent and I had never been. I can't wait to go back. It's great comfort food! read more

It was Lent, and I was looking for a place to have a fish fry, this place came up on a search of town, so we decided to give it a shot. This place reeks. It smells like all the ancient grease in the world has coagulated into one greasy trap. The air feels oily. My clothes ended up smelling like deepfried oil when I got home. Still and all, the staff was friendly, and the service was nice. We ordered regular fish and chips, and haddock and chips. The haddock is definitely better, and what I'd recommend ordering - nice and flaky and tasty. The cod was .. a little on the mushy side. The chips were pretty decent. It's not at all fancy, but the food is decent, and I'd go back again. read more

Royal Guard Fish and Chips - Takeout menu, March 2017 - Fish & Chips Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Huge fan of this place but please whatever you do, Do not get the chicken & chips. If you want chicken buy the chicken tenders, NOT THE CHICKEN BREAST! It's absolutely disgusting, greasy, uncooked, your literally eating more of the fried breading instead of the actual chicken itself. i had to throw my food in the garbage it was not eatable, Unbelievable. Even though they saw me throw my food away and order something else, They didn't even bother to offer a refund or at least a discount. Very disappointed! read more

We ordered takeout fish and chips for dinner today and it totally hit the spot. A classic battered haddock with a delightfully tangy coleslaw on the side. We also had a clam chowder and calamari for less than $25 total. I wouldn't re-order the calamari but my fiancé was happy with the flavor of the clam chowder. The two piece haddock meal was more than enough for two even before our sides. Very generous pieces and perfectly flakey on the inside. The coleslaw looks like it going to be mayo-y when you look at it but it actually light, crunchy, and had a good acidity level. Really balanced out the fish. The staff was friendly and our order was ready is less than 20 minutes. read more

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Wouldn't recommend... Gave it a go and was anything but impressed. Bad fish, old oil, fruit flies in the dining area. Possible I came on a bad day, but I won't be back to try again. read more

If you're from Stamford, you know that this was the spot to go for fish and chips. Don't waste your time. This place has gone down hill at a 1,000 miles per hour. The fish is soggy, fried have changed and aren't cooked through. Disgusting!!! Last $10 I'll ever waste here again. So sad; Stamford is loosing all its go to places. read more

This place felt like a complete dump and the only thought I had was "Get out now!". Nevertheless, the presence of patrons gave some reassurance and my wife really wanted fish and chips, so we get one order. The fish was nothing like the looks of the place, but very well prepared. Frankly, one of the better ones that I had. One order filled us both, so bring your appetite and yes, you have to be in the mood for old-school fried food. This is no Japanese tempura ;-) read more

no frills fried seafood place... if you are looking for a no frills fried seafood place this is it... it is open until 9pm. however, do be prepared that it does smell quite oily in there and the seafood is a bit oily. read more

Trash! Don't even both w/ this place. Crap food and almost non english speaking staff work here. Ordered Scallops and Fish n chips. Scallops were cold, not warm but cold. When I nicely told them and brought a scallop to the counter for them to feel they literally shrugged their shoulders without even coming to meet me at the counter. Crappy shoe string fries that are left under a heating lamp. The clams are frozen ...not sure about the other food. read more

A Stamford mainstay. One doesn't visit the O.G. RGFAC for the location or ambience. The draw is the tail-kicking fish and chips. If you're hungry, a 2-piece meal will fill you up, particularly since the guys working there will usually spot you an extra half-piece without even being asked. Let's put something into perspective: this is not a Mediterranean spot that pan fries their fish with a touch of EVOO. If that's what you're looking for, swipe left. If, on the other hand, you have a hankering for fresh fish, battered thick and tossed into the golden abyss, this is your place. A word of advice: eat while you're there if you can. The food comes out of the fryer steaming hot so it doesn't travel well when placed in a paper bag for takeout. Depending on your travel time, the fish may get soggy which is not desirable. Crunchy good, soggy bad. Got it? Good, now get your sorry self over there. read more

Recommend to satisfy your jones for fish & chips. Will most likely return in August or September as I limit my deep fried food exposure (just because I feel better when I do). Clean, cooked to order, nice variety: haddock, cod, clams, shrimp, scallops, calamari, soft shell crabs, oysters as well as New England Clam Chowder, cole slaw (I rate that a C- not much flavour with that and do not recommend that one, however, I could see that others did appreciate it.). Also there is a dedicated parking lot as well as extra street parking. Tommy liked it, too! The owner is very professional and polite. There were many that came and went during my sojourn here so it appears very popular. Go for it! read more

Royal Guard Fish and Chips - Quaint little fish and chips place with TV and food cooked to order so nice and hot. I pull off most of the fried part and enjoyed it! - Fish & Chips Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Ordered two haddock + chips, 21 shrimp basket and onion rings for takeout. Even after a 20 minute drive home, AMAZING. Everything was crispy and cooked perfectly. Haddock was especially meaty, and it's two full fish filets, so actually more than 2 pieces per order. We shared this between 2 adults and a tween and ended up making 2 meals out of all the food - and for less than $35. If our seafood hating tween actually enjoyed it, you know it's good. We will definitely, definitely be back. On a sidenote, their takeout business on a random Thursday night was strong. Glad to see so many others enjoying these delicious fish + chips. read more

We love this place best fish chicken and chips around. Big portions low price. Clam chowder and shrimp are also good. You won't be disappointed read more

My husband and I found this place on yelp on our way from New York City to our home in Massachusetts. We picked it because of the good reviews, and because of the no-frills atmosphere. The only issue we had was that it takes a little while to order because the few people that work there are busy, and there's no public bathroom. Make no mistake, it is definitely no frills. Do not come here expecting a fancy dining experience. But for $15 my husband and I both had some really good fish and french fries. read more

Royal Guard Fish and Chips - Fish & Chips Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

I ordered three platters today from this place. I have been eating from here for years. Two fisherman platters and one jumbo shrimp platter. When I arrived home excited to eat with my fiancé, I was insanely disappointed. The food was burnt and sorely overcooked. There was no love in the making of the food. Before COVID it was good, not as it used to be in the first place, but still good. Today sealed the deal and I will not be eating here ever again. What a pity! Too embarrassed to even post a picture. read more

Came here years ago as a kid and it's still kicking. Made fresh to order, generous amounts of fish. The interior is super clean, and the prices are very reasonable. You know what to do. read more

I was looking for some Fish n Chips during Lent and this place answered my call. The serving size was HUGE and the fries, although not my fav, were a great complement to the fish flavor. I would recommend to anyone looking for a Fish n Chips. WARNING: CASH ONLY read more

I dunno- I kind of like it for the very reasons that SherryB pans it. I have come to expect and look forward to the thick/oily crust, because the fish is always excellent underneath .... I do agree with the tartar sauce though - that is a bummer... but they serve Ginger Beer- a major bonus. Keep in mind you MUST eat it there for it to be edible - this is food that does not travel, it must be served piping hot right out of the fryer. bottom line for me: I have certainly had better and I am a fish & chips guy (try Tigin - better - but it is a bar), but Royal Guard is OK, if your expectations are modest read more