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    St Andrews Restaurant

    3.0 (12 reviews)
    InexpensiveItalian, Fish & Chips
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Has a large take out section and the actual restaurant is a bit smaller to the side. Went there one evening for dinner and my wife and I ordered some seafood dinners while my son ordered a pepperoni pizza. The mussels I had as an appetizer were plentiful and delicious and the seafood linguini I had was a good size portion but rather plain tasting. My wife had a salmon pasta dish and it was plentiful but ordinary as well. A nice place to come and have a relaxing dinner and stroll along the boardwalk.

    Terry W.

    Don't be fooled, you may think that this is just an Italian restaurant, but it also does a mean fish and chips. I haven't actually tried any of the Italian options on their menu, so this may be something I have to do seeing as their fish and chips have been so good. Earlier this year, I went to Anstruther Fish Bar, one of the best fish and chips in the country, and after than I thought that there would be no where that could top it. To be fair, St Andrews didn't, but it came mightily close considering it doesn't even specialise in haddock and chips. The chips are lovely and chunky and hardly greasy at all and the haddock was lovely and tender and the batter very crispy. What's more is that it is pretty cheap for the quality that you get and it only costs £5 and for an extra 90p you get a side of salad and peas. The decor of the restaurant itself is great and very spacious and it actually looks quite posh, despite the very reasonable prices!

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    The Golden Bite Take Away - Outside sign

    The Golden Bite Take Away

    5.0(6 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    £

    This is the worst thing that has ever happened to me. The Golden Bite has ruined fish and chips for…read moreme forever. Because I will never - EVER - find a fish supper superior, or perhaps even equal, to the one I had this weekend from the Golden Bite. I travelled to Portobello with Moray L on the express mission of trying the legendary Bite Of Gold after reading Justin G's review, and we were the first ones in when the doors opened at 16:45. The man who greeted us over the counter could not have been happier if he had been a dog in a field full of squirrels. It doesn't seem an exaggeration to say that I suspect frying fish has been his lifelong passion. Because we were so early, we got the first haddock to go into the fryer - clean, white haddock of gobsmacking, Jonah-swallowing proportions which the chap wobbled at us playfully before setting about the battering and frying. At this point - minutes after the doors opened - the shop filled. I mean it properly filled. I know not how many of these were pilgrims like us, and how many were locals, but it's clear that the reputation of The Golden Bite's fish suppers is widely renowned. I was reaching five stars simply from the cleanliness, the rich frying smell, and the chap's jollity before I'd even put anything in my mouth, and when a small girl entered and he pulled down a teddy bear to wave at her, I was smitten with the place entirely. But the food. The food. The proof of the poisson is in the eating. Oh. My. Wrapped lovingly in paper and carried down reverently to the seafront for consumption, these piscine Midas fillets were battered to crispy perfection, but still with the softer underside that makes a fish supper truly sensational. The chips - proper chip shop chips - were glorious and plentiful, but not so numerous as to prevent one from finishing the lustrous, luscious fishywishy that so enchanted both me and Moray. I need to go back. No, you don't understand. I NEED to go back. Now. And I don't think I will ever love a fish supper in quite the same way that I love the Golden Bite's.

    A great chip shop that can be found in the Main Street in Portobello…read more Run by Italian husband and wife team serving freshly prepared pizzas, jacket potatoes, I even spotted a battered ribeye steak in the hot display cabinet as well as the famous fish and chips that are cooked to order, for me that is a really good sign of a well run chip shop where the food is fresh and not sitting in a hot box for ages. Crispy batter and cooked just right. I did notice that a plastic sheet A5 size was placed on top of the fish to stop it from sticking to the paper what a great idea, this shop is a must for anyone passing by

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    The Golden Bite Take Away - The frying range

    The frying range

    The Golden Bite Take Away
    The Golden Bite Take Away - Order up, freshly prepared fish & Chips.

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    Order up, freshly prepared fish & Chips.

    Berties Proper Fish & Chips

    Berties Proper Fish & Chips

    4.4(206 reviews)
    3.2 miGrassmarket, Old Town
    ££

    I usually avoid restaurants in touristy areas, and despite being on the tourist-congested Victoria…read moreStreet, I had to stop into Bertie's on a friend's recommendation (and was surprised by how much I liked it!). The Lemon & Herb Baked Fish was so flavorful and juicy. I tried a Deep Fried Mars Bar for the first time and loved it (I don't know what it reminds me of, but it's crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and hot enough to burn the top of your mouth). The star was definitely the Breaded Haddock. I've had fish and chips around the UK for much cheaper, but at a slightly higher price point you get a perfectly crispy piece of fish with double-fried chips. It's really more about the experience of being in a posh fish shop. It's packed with tourists, so you'll be handed a map of the city at the end -- which I found to be pretty funny given I was living in Edinburgh at the time and came with another local. But it's charming and certainly worth a visit.

    i could rave about this place for hours. stumbled into here with my friends on our week long trip…read more we were jet lagged and tired from a day of walking. this first thing was that they are three floors tall and include an elevator for accessibility. the second was that they had fully closed bathroom stalls, each equipped with a sink and were very clean. they also had an accessible AND gender neutral toilet. the overall vibe of the place was fun and they had a lot of space with many tables. for the food, they had a key with all possible allergens, and showed which foods included them or not. the first thing we were asked was if there were any allergies in the party. as someone with many allergies, this was amazing. the wait staff was wonderful and very friendly. the food came quick and was so delicious. we had a few drinks, i got the cider, and they were all so good. we have since then gone again during our week in edinburgh and i am so glad we did.

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    Berties Proper Fish & Chips

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    Carlos

    Carlos

    3.8(4 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    ££

    Being so close to the sea, Portobello is obviously going to have a fair few fish and chips shops to…read morechoose from and this is a good one to go for and located on Portobello High Street, it is only a couple of hundred metres from the beach front. I have been here twice and the chips are always really tasty and the portions pretty good. The batter on the haddock can be a bit greasy but it provides good value for money. The restaurant itself is very spacious and you get plenty of room to be comfortable in your surroundings if you choose to eat in. The restaurant does not only do fish and chips, but also kebabs, pizzas and baked potatos, so will cater for most people's tastes. The place also offers a delivery service if you can't bring yourself to go there in person.

    Having been a long term customer of the nearby St Andrews chip shop, I thought I'd give Carlos a…read moretry tonight as its had some excellent reviews here. When I saw the fish under the lamps, I should have suspected something as it was very light in colour Got it home after a 2 min walk and found the batter was far from crunchy. In fact it was more like a soggy pancake wrapped round the fish. It was sticky and you could stretch it to twice its length! I kinda wish I'd taken some photos - there must be an alternative use for it.... The fish inside was perfect - really nice solid piece of fish, very moist and melted in your mouth. The chips were fairly poor - a bit soggy and fairly greasy but 50% of them were edible My advice for Carlos would be - Reduce the egg in the batter if used and perhaps add some beer to keep it crisp - Ensure the oil is hot enough. I suspect the problems were down to the oil not being fully hot - Dont lay the fish flat on the tray under the heat lamps, stand it up to allow air to circulate to keep it crisp and allow the oil to drain - Avoid the plastic sheet over the fish or the batter will steam while wrapped and go soggy

    Tailend Restaurant and Fish Bar - Mussels in garlic and chile sauce

    Tailend Restaurant and Fish Bar

    4.6(94 reviews)
    29.4 mi
    ££

    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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    Tailend Restaurant and Fish Bar - Back room of restaurant (end of the night)

    Back room of restaurant (end of the night)

    Tailend Restaurant and Fish Bar - A very enjoyed whole trout dinner, worth every bite!!

    A very enjoyed whole trout dinner, worth every bite!!

    Tailend Restaurant and Fish Bar - Ambiance

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