Let me be blunt. We were served up truly terrific cod fish & chips (£6.3)…read more I was one who would have shied away from these trailer type food huts. Boy oh boy was I completely wrong here. We visit the harbour from time to time and we saw this trailer and saw just how popular it was. It was only by chance that we were passing through Kilkeel and thought well let's if it's still there. The cod was cooked to order and was the best I've eaten in years. The batter was incredibly light, crisp and literally dissolved on biting. The chips too crisp outside fluffy inside. I doubt any Michelin chef could do better or if they could it would be negligible and likely 12 times the price. What is proves also is that my home town doesn't have a decent fish and chip place. Not even close. The harbour was quite sedate and post Brexit it will be fascinating if the politicians don't shaft the fisher folk as this place should become a hive of industry. At present the Spanish & French and other European fisher folk can trawl up to 12 miles off shore. Post December 2020 it's 200 miles. Anyway what will be will be.

I'd read some glowing reviews of this fish & chip shop so I kept it in mind. I don't eat this food…read morevery often now but I did eat a lot of it in my early teens, but that's a whole other story. So pulled up into the car park, two degrees outside and 'are we human or are we dancer' coming out of the radio as I turned off the engine. First duty was into a nearby supermarket for a soft white bread pan. When it's fish n chips it has to be tea, bread and lots of butter. A good sprinkling of salt on the fish n chips too. Carbs, animal fats and hardly a healthy calorie in sight. So into the chip shop to a friendly welcome from a man, certainly didn't look like Paula but it's a funny old world so I thought better than to ask. Two fish and chips please (or as we used to say: two fish suppers) £11.60 was required. I checked it was cod and he almost seemed taken aback at my question - he said, 'of course'. I waited a bit pleased that the food was being cooked to order. The portions of cod were huge, with fresh, white chunky and skinless meat. If you aren't sure how fresh cod tastes try it here as it's very fresh. I thought each chip portion was a tad mean but once home and in the plate it was generous enough. The food is cooked in beef dripping. There is no substitute good enough, groundnut, peanut, rapeseed, olive, corn oils none come close. The batter was towards thin and I like that, and to be fair the food sat in a take out bag until I got home and put out the plates and do on. Despite this the food was excellent, perfectly good food and still quite warm. A chip buttie was a must. Now I've eaten some of the finest foods on earth but I gotta tell ya the taste of a white soft pan bread chip buttie with a bit of salt and a generous slap of butter is wonderful made all the better with hot tea. The glowing reviews are right, it's a great place. The next time I want very good fish & chips I know where to go. Maybe next time I'll sit in and have it at its very best. Who knows now that oil prices have fallen the prices here should drop too.

Wow! What a delight!!! When in Ireland, traditional fish and chips is a must!…read more On New Years Eve, I made a spontaneous decision to choose fish and chips over my Jenny Craig lentil dish. Im sure no one can blame me. When you walk into this little restaurant, you are walking up to a counter and ordering your dinner. They have 14 varieties of chips, priced from £2.20 (small chips)up to £4.60 (taco chips with bolognese and cheese). There are four varieties of fish (i got the fresh battered haddock at £3.60) and fries and gravy for £3.40). The fish and chips were delicious. The gravy was bland (hence the 4 stars instead of 5). The serving was extremely generous. This isnt the best fish and chips I ever had, but I would put it easily in the top 3.

It's been a long time since we called in here. I'm sure we've had fish & chips in at least a dozen…read moreplaces in several different countries. Among the most memorable was one on the Isle of Wight where the offering was darn good served with Japanese Kirin lager beer but truth be told this place is still the best. Drakes in York was our most recent and almost equally great. Kilkeel Pit Stop is king. Now it took me a long time but I've made the journey to Dolphin in Dungannon advertised as the big winner in NI to check it out but I disagree. Pit Stop for me. The fresh fresh cod fish served up was just superb and I really do prefer glorious cod. The batter was bubbly light and melting. The chips just perfection. All that was needed was salt. The food had a trace of greasy which is unavoidable. This was a take away visit but it does have dine in seating and it's cosy. The thing with all fish and chips is eat 'em when they are hot which in the case of this place is a very easy pleasure. The service is ok they aren't great conversationalists. Go Pit Stop.

From the owner: We specialise in Award Winning Fish and Chips both Haddock and Cod. Also we have a range of…read moreburgers, chicken dishes, scampi, sausages, pasties and kebabs. Food for Everyone!!

Gluten free available for most items which made my wife very happy since she rarely has an…read moreopportunity to indulge in a chippie tea!! These people took very good care to ensure that the GF meal was prepared without cross contamination and the results were fabulous! I also had the GF version of the cod and loved the crispy and flavorful batter. The staff members were incredibly friendly and helpful as well. Only wish they had better seating available for eating in but not a big deal. Love it.

The owners here make the NICEST and I mean THE THICKEST NICEST CHIPS EVER. I go there whenever I'm…read morein portrane but every time I do, I get the chips and I'm always pleased with the service!

I have had fish & chips several places in the world, living in california, i have tried it at many…read moreIrish and english pubs. But i have to admit HANDS DOWN this is my favorite place in the world to eat fish and chips. The twin husband and wife team that run this restaurant are extremely friendly and welcoming people. Its a small place that has several sit down tables to dine in. The fish and chips is one you have to try for yourself but for me its a place i crave al year long and a must visit spot when i return to Ireland. If you ever find yourself in the area please visit pipers and when done take a quick stroll next door and have a few pints at The Brooke Irish Pub.

We just recently heard about this place from friends when we were out to dinner with them. They…read morejust happened to drive by it and gave it a try on the spur of the moment. We just happened to be passing by too about a week later and also decided to give it a go. So we got a fish & chips - cod of course - and the food was top notch. The batter was light and crisp and not greasy. The cod was Persil white, moist and chunky. It was a good portion too. The chips were perfectly cooked too exactly as they should be. The meal was £5. Now there was a downside as I was not offered salt or vinegar. Imagine fish & chips without salt and vinegar. I didn't see either about so while I would ordinarily knock a star off for such howlers I'm not going to because the quality of food and portion size for a fiver is a fair deal and it's only right to be fair right back but I would recommend they invest in salt and vinegar. Finally, as I waited for my meal the guy behind the counter was making what looked like pizza bases and firing them into an oven. They came out like a dinner plate sized cross between a nan bread and a pitta bread and more toward pitta. These were the base for chicken and lamb kebabs and this type of food is just so appealing when it's fresh and good.

bloody lovely food. mighty pizza. scrum-diddly-umptious hogies. fabulous chicken nuggets…read more spectacular chicken tenders and goujons. if u want a heavenly dinner tasty bites is the place to go yeooo. employees are also fab

Best restaurant ever! I normally order chicken nuggets, chicken burger and a small chip. AND The…read morecoke ice drink and the ice cream is the BEST!Service is very good! Menu has everything you can think and more from a takeaway. Ambiance is good, Have been going here. Not going to stop!

The food is DELICIOUS! The staff are very friendly. I ordered a curry and chip back in October, and…read moreWOW it was AMAZING! The right amount of spice and the chips were yummy! Can't get enough of the Roma!