This is a local favourite, expect to queue on a Saturday night alongside the regulars - great food! more

I have taken my wife and two daughters to Chez Fred for the past two summers and will be going again this weekend. There has always been a queue for both the take-a-way and the restaurant section when we go, which has been Saturday evenings. However we don't mind waiting to be seated as the whole dining experience at Chez... more

An average fish and chip shop the two further up Poole road in Branksome are far better and well priced too! more

Very mediocre fish and chips at extortionate prices. Traditional set up at the back, but the usual limited British transport cafe menu- good fish and chips is easy to do, but this place is very ordinary. The astonishing thing is the price for such mediocre food and the popularity surprises me- that's Brits I guess. more

Being a resident of Bournemouth all my life i can not see what all the fuss is about, not as good as many chippies in the town and more expensive with a longer waiting time, this seems to be a sentimental choice more than anything. more

Not sure what all the hype is about... chips and fish not bad but not particularly amazing either. Staff are friendly but could get better value for money elsewhere. more

I had a job to convince a couple with whom we decided to go to Bournemouth for the weekend that we should try Chez Fred, as their opinion was fish and chips was not a night out meal! I`m glad i insisted (and so were they) as like previous reviews it is as good as it gets. If you can... more

Yes, excellent. I remember having to queue cos it's so popular, and the people in the queue were quite prepared to wait cos it's worth waiting for. more

Fish and chips to the stars! Best in the area. Make sure you have mushy peas! more