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I haven't even finished my meal yet and I'm already writing a review. I started off with a three grilled scallops on half shell and this amazing tomato feta salad. The scallops was so good I had to order another round before my main cold seafood plate.No second photo I inhaled them. Lastly, the seafood plate for $30 pounds. I'm writing as I finish each course. Service is excellent as I sit on the terrace outside. It's a little chilly but it's nice. When I say I am full, my eyes were bigger than my stomach. You can tell good seafood when you don't need any condiments. The muscles were moist and juicy, the shrimp was delicious and perfectly cooked if you don't mind the heads on the shrimp. And the oysters where to die for!! I didn't dip anything into anything. I just ate it as it came. I usually try dip my chips in something but these chips were delicious golden and yummy yummy without anything on it not even salt. The bread was delicious too. My server,Izzy was sweet and informative about all the dishes.
The interior is quite large. There are lots of seating indoors and even more on the second floor. Noise level is quiet-average. Wild seabass fillet (5/5): the fish was a bit light on the salt but the texture was absolutely perfect. The chips and mussels were even better. The mussel easily separated from the shell and the chips were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Overall The Scallop Shell has some delicious seafood. They have a good assortment of fried and grilled fish. The portions are superb and prices are fair.
I've been to The Scallop Shell several times and it never disappoints! Everything I've had there has been absolutely delicious - the seafood is fresh and perfectly seasoned. The service is always great - so attentive and fast! Last time I went, I was able to get the Fisherman's Lunch which is an absolute steal considering the amount and quality of food that you get. Make sure to book a table in advance since they tend to get busy.
We had the Atlantic cod fish and chips and oysters and it was delicious. We also got the haddock filet and it was perfectly cooked with the skin. The service was a bit slower but this is a nice sit down place. We loved the fish decor and sea faring theme. The food hit the spot with the cold weather and we had a great time warming up with sea food by the sea.
The best restaurant in Bath hands down! You MUST come here on your next trip to Bath and if you love seafood. The food was a 5/5 and inside had a cute casual ambiance/atmosphere. I'd recommend making a reservation as the restaurant itself was small. With a reservation we were seated immediately and really liked the vibes inside. Small wood tables and booths with minimalist decor, gave a comfortable vibe. The small details were cute like the water pitcher and glasses. No frills but classy. It's an open kitchen concept so it was really neat to see everyone working behind the scenes and hearing the head chef yell out orders and when food was ready for pickup. Felt like I was in an episode of The Bear (if you know you know). Service was friendly and average. Our waiter was very friendly and sweet but we did have to ask for refills or sides a few times. Wasn't a big deal. He was always quick to bring us what we needed just noting it was 100% proactive service but again, totally fine as they were busy and he seemed to be the primary wait staff running the floor. I was impressed with the menu, it wasn't too big but still had a fabulous amount of options. Starters ranged from fresh seafood to light finger foods. The main menu consisted of different variants of fish and chips, with some cooked seafood dishes and plates. Also a nice wine menu to pair. At the end of the day you are coming here for fresh seafood and a 5/5 meal. The food was Fantastic! Some of the best seafood I've had anywhere. The oysters were giant and super fresh. Loved how meaty they were and really the focus was all about the oysters and not been paired with a bunch of unnecessary sauces. If you are an oyster lover they were perfect here. The mussels though are the best bite I had in Bath hands down. Mussels are usually "just okay" to me at most places. I never crave them but will order them from time to time. Here though the mussels blew my mind! The broth was buttery and flavorful (I regretted not ordering bread to soak up the sauce). The mussels themselves were so tender and cooked to perfection. Big mussels too may I add. A great value and the flavor was out of this world. Again, my favorite dish. Lastly you can't go wrong with the fish and chips. They seem to be known for them here and after trying a bite I can see why. The fish was beautiful and cooked well and it's the crispy non greasy batter that is what makes this a delicious fish and chips. I don't know how they make they batter so light and yet so flavorful. Really everything here was fantastic and delicious. A must for a foodie traveling through this part of England.
Europe 2023 - Bath After reading all the reviews I had to try what everyone considers the best seafood place in Bath. F.A.S.T. Food: my wife doesn't like fish so this was a treat for me to go get some seafood. I ordered 1 scallop, 1 Fishcake and the Hake with chips. The scallop & fishcake were cooked great with a lot of flavor. We also ordered a couple of beers and sparkling water, which was served in a pitcher. BTW everywhere has mashed peas, but this was the first time I liked them, tasted almost like a mini pea soup. Atmosphere: you walk in and see the chefs cooking, lots of waiters helping, and you can here everyone enjoying their meal. Service: excellent! It may be a UK thing but they all seem to ask for allergies, which is nice because my wife is allergic to onions. But the service is excellent, didn't have to wait for anything, and the check arrived in a cute treasure chest style box with chocolates, was a very nice touch. Tip: everything on the menu looked great, I don't think you can go wrong here, great choice.
Wow! Just, WOW!!!! I should stop my review there, but I'll give more so that you get the full picture. We arrived at 9pm, not understanding the restaurant closed at 9:30pm. Luckily a table was leaving and after the table was cleared, we were seated. Water, cutlery and menus appeared quickly; with the waitress giving us a heads up that orders needed to be sent to the kitchen in 10 minutes. Fortunately, I'd scoured the pictures in Yelp! and we knew exactly what we wanted (thanks Yelpers!!). We ordered the prawn linguine appetizer, the haddock & chips, cod & chips, and sticky toffee pudding for dessert. Yes, I ordered dessert when I ordered my entree! Firstly, the linguine was incredible. The pasta was cooked perfectly, with a generous portion of well seasoned prawns. I will get this as my entree on a future visit. The cod and haddock were both wonderful. The fillets were fried perfectly, with a crunchy exterior that steamed the fish inside. The fish was very moist and superbly fresh. I am not a tartare sauce person, but their tartare sauce was delicious and paired well with the fish. The chips were out of sight delicious....crispy exterior and soft inside. The dessert, sticky toffee pudding, was delicious and brought back serious memories of my time living in England. I love a restaurant where I can see the action in the kitchen. While the restaurant is not huge, the tables are well spaced to allow private conversation. We sat at a booth which was large enough to accommodate a party of 4 - 6 easily. The specials were on a board near the rear of the restaurant and on the poles in the interior of the dining room. While we arrived late, the staff neither rushed our food nor us. We enjoyed our food to the max, and simply loved our time! This was assuredly a highlight of our stay in Bath! This
While, yes this is the best fish and chips I've had in the UK, it's still fish and chips. The real hit of the night was the sticky toffee pudding (STP) we went to UK specifically to find the best STP there. Did lots of research and hit 12 of the highest rated places. This was the winner! Runners up were Gilbey's in Windsor, and Hawksmoor in London.
The best thing we did in Bath was eat here! We shared several appetizers. Scallops (yum), oysters (good, but not where this place really shines; it's a raw oyster so not much going on), roasted clams (stellar -- get chips so you can soak up the juice), crab salad (lovely and refreshing), and a side of SEA ASPARAGUS! I had been wanting to try this veggie for years, and it did not disappoint! Add a glass of Prosecco on the pretty terrace, and you're all set for a relaxing hour of deliciousness.
Without a doubt, the best meal we've had while in the U.K.. Bath is a wonderful place and made all the better by this little gem of a restaurant. Great atmosphere, great team of servers, great everything. You are mistaken if you come to Bath and don't come to this place - for then you didn't come to Bath! People should say they're coming to eat at the Scallop Shell, and they'll stop by Bath afterwards.
5 months ago
Highly highly recommend One of the best meals we had on our 3+ week Europe trip Recommend reservations Friendly staff, fantastic food and wine read more
2 months ago
Very fresh!! Chips were perfectly crisp on the outside, and very hot! The lunch deal is very worth it. I saw a few people get the cod -- wish I'd tried that instead, even though the haddock was so good!! I really liked the mushy peas here; very rich! I couldn't finish the plate, it was so good and portions were huge! The unfortunate side of solo travel is you can't eat everything read more
25 days ago
I haven't even finished my meal yet and I'm already writing a review. I started off with a three grilled scallops on half shell and this amazing tomato feta salad. The scallops was so good I had to order another round before my main cold seafood plate.No second photo I inhaled them. Lastly, the seafood plate for $30 pounds. I'm writing as I finish each course. Service is excellent as I sit on the terrace outside. It's a little chilly but it's nice. When I say I am full, my eyes were bigger than my stomach. You can tell good seafood when you don't need any condiments. The muscles were moist and juicy, the shrimp was delicious and perfectly cooked if you don't mind the heads on the shrimp. And the oysters where to die for!! I didn't dip anything into anything. I just ate it as it came. I usually try dip my chips in something but these chips were delicious golden and yummy yummy without anything on it not even salt. The bread was delicious too. My server,Izzy was sweet and informative about all the dishes. read more
7 months ago
9 months ago
Very tasty. The mixed grill was great, along with my Sauvignon Blanc. The staff was very nice & friendly read more
The interior is quite large. There are lots of seating indoors and even more on the second floor. Noise level is quiet-average. Wild seabass fillet (5/5): the fish was a bit light on the salt but the texture was absolutely perfect. The chips and mussels were even better. The mussel easily separated from the shell and the chips were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Overall The Scallop Shell has some delicious seafood. They have a good assortment of fried and grilled fish. The portions are superb and prices are fair. read more
11 months ago
I've been to The Scallop Shell several times and it never disappoints! Everything I've had there has been absolutely delicious - the seafood is fresh and perfectly seasoned. The service is always great - so attentive and fast! Last time I went, I was able to get the Fisherman's Lunch which is an absolute steal considering the amount and quality of food that you get. Make sure to book a table in advance since they tend to get busy. read more
We had the Atlantic cod fish and chips and oysters and it was delicious. We also got the haddock filet and it was perfectly cooked with the skin. The service was a bit slower but this is a nice sit down place. We loved the fish decor and sea faring theme. The food hit the spot with the cold weather and we had a great time warming up with sea food by the sea. read more
3 years ago
The best restaurant in Bath hands down! You MUST come here on your next trip to Bath and if you love seafood. The food was a 5/5 and inside had a cute casual ambiance/atmosphere. I'd recommend making a reservation as the restaurant itself was small. With a reservation we were seated immediately and really liked the vibes inside. Small wood tables and booths with minimalist decor, gave a comfortable vibe. The small details were cute like the water pitcher and glasses. No frills but classy. It's an open kitchen concept so it was really neat to see everyone working behind the scenes and hearing the head chef yell out orders and when food was ready for pickup. Felt like I was in an episode of The Bear (if you know you know). Service was friendly and average. Our waiter was very friendly and sweet but we did have to ask for refills or sides a few times. Wasn't a big deal. He was always quick to bring us what we needed just noting it was 100% proactive service but again, totally fine as they were busy and he seemed to be the primary wait staff running the floor. I was impressed with the menu, it wasn't too big but still had a fabulous amount of options. Starters ranged from fresh seafood to light finger foods. The main menu consisted of different variants of fish and chips, with some cooked seafood dishes and plates. Also a nice wine menu to pair. At the end of the day you are coming here for fresh seafood and a 5/5 meal. The food was Fantastic! Some of the best seafood I've had anywhere. The oysters were giant and super fresh. Loved how meaty they were and really the focus was all about the oysters and not been paired with a bunch of unnecessary sauces. If you are an oyster lover they were perfect here. The mussels though are the best bite I had in Bath hands down. Mussels are usually "just okay" to me at most places. I never crave them but will order them from time to time. Here though the mussels blew my mind! The broth was buttery and flavorful (I regretted not ordering bread to soak up the sauce). The mussels themselves were so tender and cooked to perfection. Big mussels too may I add. A great value and the flavor was out of this world. Again, my favorite dish. Lastly you can't go wrong with the fish and chips. They seem to be known for them here and after trying a bite I can see why. The fish was beautiful and cooked well and it's the crispy non greasy batter that is what makes this a delicious fish and chips. I don't know how they make they batter so light and yet so flavorful. Really everything here was fantastic and delicious. A must for a foodie traveling through this part of England. read more
Europe 2023 - Bath After reading all the reviews I had to try what everyone considers the best seafood place in Bath. F.A.S.T. Food: my wife doesn't like fish so this was a treat for me to go get some seafood. I ordered 1 scallop, 1 Fishcake and the Hake with chips. The scallop & fishcake were cooked great with a lot of flavor. We also ordered a couple of beers and sparkling water, which was served in a pitcher. BTW everywhere has mashed peas, but this was the first time I liked them, tasted almost like a mini pea soup. Atmosphere: you walk in and see the chefs cooking, lots of waiters helping, and you can here everyone enjoying their meal. Service: excellent! It may be a UK thing but they all seem to ask for allergies, which is nice because my wife is allergic to onions. But the service is excellent, didn't have to wait for anything, and the check arrived in a cute treasure chest style box with chocolates, was a very nice touch. Tip: everything on the menu looked great, I don't think you can go wrong here, great choice. read more
Wow! Just, WOW!!!! I should stop my review there, but I'll give more so that you get the full picture. We arrived at 9pm, not understanding the restaurant closed at 9:30pm. Luckily a table was leaving and after the table was cleared, we were seated. Water, cutlery and menus appeared quickly; with the waitress giving us a heads up that orders needed to be sent to the kitchen in 10 minutes. Fortunately, I'd scoured the pictures in Yelp! and we knew exactly what we wanted (thanks Yelpers!!). We ordered the prawn linguine appetizer, the haddock & chips, cod & chips, and sticky toffee pudding for dessert. Yes, I ordered dessert when I ordered my entree! Firstly, the linguine was incredible. The pasta was cooked perfectly, with a generous portion of well seasoned prawns. I will get this as my entree on a future visit. The cod and haddock were both wonderful. The fillets were fried perfectly, with a crunchy exterior that steamed the fish inside. The fish was very moist and superbly fresh. I am not a tartare sauce person, but their tartare sauce was delicious and paired well with the fish. The chips were out of sight delicious....crispy exterior and soft inside. The dessert, sticky toffee pudding, was delicious and brought back serious memories of my time living in England. I love a restaurant where I can see the action in the kitchen. While the restaurant is not huge, the tables are well spaced to allow private conversation. We sat at a booth which was large enough to accommodate a party of 4 - 6 easily. The specials were on a board near the rear of the restaurant and on the poles in the interior of the dining room. While we arrived late, the staff neither rushed our food nor us. We enjoyed our food to the max, and simply loved our time! This was assuredly a highlight of our stay in Bath! This read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
While, yes this is the best fish and chips I've had in the UK, it's still fish and chips. The real hit of the night was the sticky toffee pudding (STP) we went to UK specifically to find the best STP there. Did lots of research and hit 12 of the highest rated places. This was the winner! Runners up were Gilbey's in Windsor, and Hawksmoor in London. read more
4 years ago
The best thing we did in Bath was eat here! We shared several appetizers. Scallops (yum), oysters (good, but not where this place really shines; it's a raw oyster so not much going on), roasted clams (stellar -- get chips so you can soak up the juice), crab salad (lovely and refreshing), and a side of SEA ASPARAGUS! I had been wanting to try this veggie for years, and it did not disappoint! Add a glass of Prosecco on the pretty terrace, and you're all set for a relaxing hour of deliciousness. read more
3 years ago
Without a doubt, the best meal we've had while in the U.K.. Bath is a wonderful place and made all the better by this little gem of a restaurant. Great atmosphere, great team of servers, great everything. You are mistaken if you come to Bath and don't come to this place - for then you didn't come to Bath! People should say they're coming to eat at the Scallop Shell, and they'll stop by Bath afterwards. read more
Lovely evening in an equally lovely setting. We sat in the upstairs patio. Our server was very attentive, and sensitive to our dietary restrictions. Fish and chips were simply outstanding, and delicately battered. Sides like smashed peas had great flavor. We can't wait to go back! read more
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1 year ago
Our first meal in UK for sure had to be fish and chips given all its praise. I had eaten an extra meal due to the time zone change, so picked a grilled fish instead of fried as my main. ----- Whole Cornish Sole: with fresh-cut chips, lemon, caper, parsley dressing (grilled) (£23). I was disappointed that the name of the dish had "whole" but instead just a fillet was served. Previous social media posts by the business had pictured the entire fish. Besides that, the fish was juicy and the skin had a slight crispiness. Overall flavor was nice especially after squeezing lemon juice over it. The pool of oil underneath did not make the fish overwhelmingly oily either. A large bowl is given to discard the bones. As for the chips (fries), they were magnificent. Crisp on the outside, fluffy and soft on the inside. Honestly the winner for me. ----- Prime North Atlantic Cod Loin: with fresh-cut chips, mushy peas & tartare sauce (fried) (£19). I tried a bite of the fried fish: light and airy with a thin yet crispy coating. The fish was definitely fresh and paired nicely with the tartar sauce that had a subtle difference in taste than I was acquainted with. The pea mash was just okay in my opinion. ----- Quite a busy restaurant during our entire Monday evening, which we had reserved in advance for 6 PM. When booking a table, we had chosen Ground Floor to see the open kitchen and ice-filled bath tub. It was towards the end of the day so the fresh seafood on the ice was a bit lacking. The bill comes with mint and nut chocolate wrapped as gold coins in a treasure chest. read more
2 years ago
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1 year ago
Tried the restaurant and the Prime North Atlantic Cod Filet based upon the prior reviews. I didn't regret that decision. As I like to tell others: "that didn't suck!" Along with great service (albeit a long wait), that was possibly the best fish and chips I've ever had. Simply amazing. We never experienced Baldy McGingerbeard. Felt a little let down that I couldn't evaluate for myself. That seems like a good way to remember the quaint little hamlet of Bath. read more
1 year ago
I've never had a fish cake before. I'm just going to go ahead right now and say it was heaven. I chose cod for my fish and it was divine. They mixed herbs and potatoes in with it and fried it up in the best tasting batter. Fries were awesome. I even tried the mushy peas and they were good (for being peas)! Tarter sauce was awesome too. I wish I could have another one right now. Our server Jake was an absolute treat to have take care of us and our meal. The hubs got the fish and chips and said it was amazing. read more
3 years ago
Made reservations and came here under the recommendation of "Regulars" we met at #StarInn.The food here is amazing and the ambiance as well. Ordered the Shellfish Platter (for 2) and the Bath Ale which was amazing!. Waiter was very helpful in choosing drinks and also recommending we start with the platter and can always order more later. read more
2 years ago
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3 years ago
Simply the Best. I'd eat here every day if I could. My cod was perfectly prepared and tasted even better than it looks. Service was wonderful and welcoming. Loved the ambiance of the restaurant. Run, don't walk to have lunch or dinner there. Will always be there when visiting Bath. 10 stars. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
This place is amazing! One of our favorite places to eat from our England trip. The staff was very friendly and provided good customer service. The seafood was FRESH. The prawns and scallops were perfect. We ordered the fish and chips plate also and it was the best fried fish I've ever had. The sauce they give you to go with the fish is the best ever! Highly recommend!!! read more
Booked a table for lunch to take advantage of the lunch specials for £12.50. Definitely did not disappoint. Dined on a Friday at 12:30. Still plenty of tables left but soon filled up quickly so reservations highly recommended. A private corner table was reserved for us downstairs and we got to enjoy the chefs at work in the kitchen. Very cute sea decor throughout and Friendly staff. We all ordered the lunch special fried cod and chips that came with mushy peas and a cup of hot tea. The fish is suppose to be slightly larger if you order from the main menu but trust me, get the lunch special because the portion size is plenty large! This is the best fried cod I've had because it's not viceroy breaded and the fish is large and fresh. Highly recommend eating here! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
I was in London for 3 weeks for business, and took a day trip to Bath on a day off. The food was amazing, probably the best fish & chips of my whole trip. Also, tried the scallop and prawns as an appetizer (both were delicious). The staff were wonderful and super friendly. Such a wonderful meal and restaurant, which is an open concept kitchen so you can see them making your food. read more
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