Gourmet Fish and Chip Company, The Reviews

Surprisingly good food and service! I'm fed up with reading reviews by misery guts; I'd thought I'd give a restaurant its due. Enough are struggling right now, so let's be fair! So after a pleasant coastal walk from Rottingdean, myself and my lady popped into here with some trepidation, we were hungry, but chain-style restaurants in modern complexes are so often poor in food quality, service and atmosphere. This place was very good, we'd eat there again. We both had huss; smallish portions but perfectly cooked, with golden crispy chips that rate right up with the best fish I've ever had. Certainly equal ticker to Loves, the sadly now shut place in Kemptown that Ramsay sorted out. We didn't wait long at Gourmet, okay it was mid afternoon and quiet, and was super hot, so pity me for scoffing too quick and burning my mouth. There’s plenty of mushy peas, and homemade tartare, and decent value overall. Shame the ketchup was runny Daddies nothing beats Heinz. The waiter and waitress were both friendly and it was interesting to hear about celebrities who have nipped in or around the café, including Steve Coogan sitting by his name on the window or was it Alan Partridge?

We ate at this restaurant on a recent trip to Brighton. I've had better fish and chips - but I can't remember when. The fish just melts in your mouth; they serve mountains of delicious chips and all sorts of homemade side dishes. We were pleasantly surprised by the prices too. Our children both had desserts and said they were yummy. The comments left below must be from chagrined competitors because it certainly wasn't our experience or those of the other diners that day. You be the judge.

The best fish and chips I’ve had in years. I love it and this place is highly recommended. The prices are really good - just thought I would write a review so that people will go along and try it out.

The fish was mediocre and overcooked for one of us, undercooked for another. The chips were bloated and tasteless - probably frozen. Another one of us ordered the burger, which was rubbery and also probably frozen.

My family had a fabulous meal at The Gourmet Fish and Chip Company and were quite surprised by the negative reviews we read after our visit. We loved the cod in batter and their classic tartar sauce together with coleslaw was made on the premises. We also tried the apple and blackberry crumble. The next time we will try their platter, which is massive. We will certainly go back and would recommend a visit.

They were disappointing - for the prices charged we expected exceptional fish and chips.

I don't think their chips were homemade.