I arrived at The Chippy Doon The Lane at the right time, around 5:45 p.m., on Tuesday 16 July 2019…read more The walk in to the entrance was through an alley between two buildings and had signage marking the restaurant was getting near, as I approached not another person did appear. The name of the restaurant was in sideways vertical lettering on the building face. Making my way in the entrance, a host greeted me and took me to an open table. The dinner rush at that time was small, and I looked over the menu. I went with fried haddock, hand-cut baked/fried chips, small white orbs of pickled onions, and tartar sauce. For my beverage I went with water with lemon in it. Prices were excellent (for example the pickled onions were less than one pound) and the servings were very large, I was happy I was hungry. The fish was perfectly flaky and fried to a golden perfection. The tartar sauce was thick and flavorful and the fries not too crispy nor soggy. They were especially good dipped in the tartar sauce. The restrooms were marked by gender - male and female. I felt more at home with those terms than I did the terms man and woman used back in the United States of America. Found it as a form of confidence builder as a female solo traveler that night. It was still light out when I left and I felt safe walking back out through the alley and to my hotel.

Food was lovely and I was so surprised it sold alcohol The service was amazing with lovely staff…read moreWas definitely made very welcome

Many people told us that we must try Scotland 's favorite junk food... fried pizza. We were told…read morethat any "chippy" restaurant will have it so we choose a quick stand. The employees at Mario's were so friendly and enthusiastic to share this treat. The thought of fried pizza was a little overwhelmingly so we decided to just order a single small cheese pizza and have them cut into 4 pieces. The fried pizza was so guilty pleasure good that I wanted to return for another one. The outer crust was light and overly salted and it completely changed the taste of the pizza. It taste more like a deep fried potato pancake. It was delicious!! I highly recommend that all visitors give it a try for fun. You will not be disappointed.

This is a very short one…read more At Mario's Plaice, they think that potato fritters are only a lunch time food. Therefore, when I visited for my late night potato fritter, I was denied my favourite food on the planet and had to get a portion of chips instead. Sure, they're both potato-based snacks, but the chips were not as good as a fritter and therefore they just get 3 stars.

Popped in for a early lunch. Seated upstairs, already getting busy. It had to happen..ordered cod…read moreand chips with mushy peas. Food came promptly. Looked hot and fresh. Pease were good, chips and fish just ok. Under seasoned and retaining a lot of fry oil. Before I could finish the breading came off the fish. Friendly servers.

We were walking around town and had passed by this place so when we were ready for lunch, we…read moredecided to go back to it since it looked cute from the outside. We went in and had an option to sit inside (and they have an upstairs) but we asked to sit out front on their small tables. We were able to enjoy the sunshine that day and people watch. I had saw the meat pie in the display case when we were inside for a minute and saw it was homemade on their menu and made a special on there so of course I had to get it. I also started with some soup. The soup was bigger than expected! I couldn't finish it otherwise I wouldn't be hungry for my main. It came with some bread to dip. It was good. My meat pie came with a flaky crust and packed with chucks of beef. It was delicious. Our waitress was so friendly and asking us about our travels. Nice place!

Really good fresh fish and chips. £6.80 for a fish supper might sound expensive, but you get two…read moreslices of haddock. And it's cooked in lovely batter too. Everything they do is also available gluten free. Good to know.

As far as chippies go this one is pretty standard but it doesn't really excite me, it's not my…read morefavourite chippy but maybe that's just me as some of my friends love it. One of my best friends is always nipping in here for a fish supper and if I'm with him I'll more often than not get a packet of chips too. The prices are a lot cheaper than other fish and chip shops in the area and the staff are always pretty friendly too. As well as various deep fried suppers you can also get freshly made pizzas here which I have found to be a bit of a higher standard than their suppers. My favourite thing about this chippy is the fact that they sell Ben 'n' Jerry's ice-cream tubs and in the summer I'll usually come in, grab a tub and then head to the park to polish it off. Delish!

Our tour guide in Scotland recommended this place for a good quick meal during a lunch break…read morebetween visiting sites. You place your order at the counter and food is brought to your table. There is limited seating but we got one of the few tables available. Seating was tight as one of the workers had to squeeze behind one of my friend's chair to get out from behind the counter. My fish and chips meal was excellent and a large portion. You pay extra for condiments like ketchup but vinegar is included if that is your preference. Someone suggested we tried their deep-fried Mars bar but we couldn't even finish our fish and chips so had to pass. It looked delicious though.

Visiting the UK and not having Fish and Chips at least once while you're there is like ordering a…read morehot fudge sundae without topping it with a cherry. It would still be good, but it would be incomplete. This establishment is in the heart of the Merchant City neighborhood of Glasgow. It is found at the corner of High St. and Ingram St. They offer some great options. Fish and Chips and other seafood delights are the staple offerings but there are also other local favorites like Haggis, Scotch Pie, Sausage and Black Pudding. Add to those some more adventurous things like Fried Pizza as well as BBQ Ribs and Burgers, and there is something for most everyone. There is even a Halloumi Burger for non-carnivores. On the more unusual heart-attacky side, for dessert there is a Fried Mars Bar. A Strawberry Tart dessert is offered for those who want a more normal life expectancy. We visited this place on a Sunday night around 8 PM. It was an easy walk from our hotel. They were still doing a brisk business even an hour before closing. The atmosphere is cozy with three or four inside tables and an approximately equal number of little outdoor patio tables for those who prefer to be outside. The format is walk-up-and-order. The staff are quite efficient and pleasant enough to deal with. The food comes out quickly. We tried the 1-pc. Fish and Chips Haddock Supper along with the 1-pc. Cod. There were enough chips that we could split them. It's fair to say that we thoroughly enjoyed these classics. The rest of the good news is that the price tag for these was £23 all in. At £11.50 per person, this is a very good value for a simple, filling, classic meal. We would try this place again if we make it to Glasgow.

Ordered two small fish & chips - what is likely the most common takeaway on the menu. There were 2…read morefamilies who had ordered and were waiting for their meals to be ready and no one else in line. I ordered, waiting alongside the families, who each got their meals and took them away. A line formed, I continued to wait, people in the line got their meals and left, while I stood there in the over air-conditioned ordering area, watching all the small fish being served to others. I wasn't sure if there was a reason she didn't give me the fish and after 20 minutes I stepped in front and she served me. I was a bit annoyed that despite being stood there, I was forgotten about. Once we finally got the suppers, they were fine, decent portion - but nothing unique about them from any other fish 'n chip shop anywhere else in Scotland or the UK. I enjoyed it, my partner didn't like the chips at all. Though they were average chippy chips to me, he felt they tasted 'dirty' from the fryer, with black bits on them. It's one of the few obvious quick takeaways on Balloch Road, and it's right across from a wee park, which is why it is, and will continue to be popular. It's a fine chippy, but it's the location more than anything else, that makes it worth getting.

Stopped off here for the simple delight of having a well deserved chip butty after the cycle from…read moreGlasgow. Chips were of a decent size not too big where they feel under cooked. The right amount of batter and good combination with the roll and sauce mixture.

It's funny how after a few wee tipples people are mystically, magically, and magnetically drawn to…read morechippies and other fast food dispensaries. The night I found myself in here, I was certainly no exception to the rule. I had me a hankering for chips, perhaps with gravy... and maybe even a pickle. This wee place did not disappoint! The portion of chips received was tantalisingly generous, and they were not overly greasy. And the gravy... THE GRAVY! Salivatingly proper, thick, meaty gravy liberally drizzled over perfect chips. I may actually walk all the way to Finnieston for another helping. Or maybe I'll just wait for the next event in the vicinity! I declare this to be the best chippy I have had in at least 2 years. With gravy like that, it'll be tough to beat. ^^

Oooooooooffftt! Drinkies at the nearby Nevis followed by a drunken stumble across the road for…read more'proper chips' and gravy that tasted like all the beef in the world had been whacked into it was a perfect wee end to a night. I've never actually been in the place, but when the drinkies had finished and the belly cried 'chips! I demand chips!' then my fried food finder kicked in and sent me directly into this joint. Proper chips. Proper gravy (actually, awesome gravy... or perhaps the drinketh has skewed my thunking?!) Best in the area. Hit it.

Does not exist. We went to Banca Di Roma and had a fantastic meal outside and drinks upstairs. One…read moreof my friends wanted to know how much a bottle of the Japanese whiskey was, but upon hearing the price we all decided on our own individual drinks. :)

Met Herself in here for a wee pre-Christmas lunch date. I've been in a few times before, but only…read morefor lunch so I don't consider myself to be fully indulged in the seafood cornucopia that is Mussel Inn. As it was only lunch I restrained myself and opted for a starter of the fish cakes with a side order of chips, which was just as well as the fish cakes were a tad on the small side. This was mildly disappointing at the time, but actually they would have been fine as a starter if you were moving on to something more substantial. I was glad I'd ordered the chips as well though. Herself as usual went for the eponymous bivalve molluscs that are the house speciality. These were quite on the large side, and disappeared before I had a chance to get a picture of the bowl so must have been good! An Americano coffee to finish was of good strength and taste, even if it was only just over half a cup; presumably they were leaving a gap for the milk that I didn't ask for and don't want. Still, I guess if they'd topped it up with water it would be weaker and that would be almost as big a sin. The restaurant is quite large and was pretty empty on this particular lunchtime. They have a mezzanine area upstairs that you can rent for private groups, which would be great if you had enough folk who were seafood lovers.