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Anstruther Fish Bar, The Summary
- Address: 42-44 Shore Street, Anstruther, KY10 3AQ (Map)
- Tel: +44 (0)1333 310518
- E-mail: Click here to contact
- Cuisine(s): Fish & Chip
- Opening Times: Mon - Sun: 11:30 - 21:30
- Avg Price: £21.00
- Party Planner: Group bookings & Party planner
(Avg Price is the average cost per person for two courses, coffee, half a bottle of house wine and tip/service)
Anstruther Fish Bar, The Description
Fish and Chip Bars are, in some ways, rather like certain ethnic restaurants - there really is not an awful lot you can say about them, the food is either good or bad, and mostly Fish and Chip Bars are good. But not perhaps as good as the Fish Bar at Anstruther whose fame has travelled well beyond the borders of the Kingdom of Fife.
Those who judge restaurants and fish bars by the calibre of the people who patronise them (not always a reliable method in my experience) will be heartened to know that had a University course at nearby St Andrews been longer, a Royal Warrant could conceivably have appeared above the door of 44 Shore Street. As it is it has to content itself with being twice Fish and Chip of the Year, and being described as "probably the best fish and chip shop in the world", though by whom is not entirely clear
Haddock leads the way, followed by squid, lemon sole, skate and other seafood. The house wine is a stunning £7.50, and yes, that is per bottle. The customary family secret recipe for the batter is passed down from father to son, and because of all this you will pay above average for your award-winning fish and chips, and waits of an hour in the queue are not unknown. Now that does impress me!
Your Reviews of Anstruther Fish Bar, The
Kinnoull21 (30 March 2009)
Having heard about the award-winning Anstruther Fish Bar, we decided to go today for lunch. Have to say, we were bitterly disappointed. The place was very busy - particularly given it was the last Monday in March. We were ushered to a small table in a corridor and constantly buffered and jostled by waiters and other customers going to and fro. Hubby chose the halibut at £10.10 and I had the haddock supper. I got three very small pieces of fish although what I did have was nice but they were only halves of a fish. Hubby's halibut was a small portion and thoroughly overcooked. The chips were okay - but could have been cooked more. For the money, the surroundings and presentation are very poor. Cardboard 'plates' and polystyrene bowls are not what I expect when a main meal costs in excess of £10. Also, the tea was awful and when I complained I was told it is made from tea granules - yuk! To add insult to injury we were overcharged by £8.30 on the final bill. If you do feel you want to try the Anstruther Fish Bar - go for takeaway and enjoy sitting in the car watching the view but you would have been better off going elsewhere.
The Anderson's (26 May 2008)
This fish bar is excellent in all departments. I don't eat fish if there are bones and have been there three times and never had a bone even once. The fish was so fresh and moist and the chips were made fresh. I do not agree with the negative reviews as even my kids aged seven and four years, absolutely love this place.
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Additional Info for Anstruther Fish Bar, The
Children welcome- Groups allowed
- Air conditioning
- Outside seating
Reservations- Cover Charge
- House red: N/A
- House white: £7.50
- Service charge: Not included
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