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We will be closed on Tuesday 31st January 2023 for essential flooring works to be carried out. Re Open normal hours Wednesday 1st February 2023
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
CUISINES
Seafood, Fast food, British
FEATURES
Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Gift Cards Available, Takeout, Street Parking, Accepts Credit Cards
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Excellent as always. Understandable that queues form around the block. Best quality fish and chips and the only place I ever have them when on the coast.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Go regularly it used to be nice but recently the batter on the chicken is burnt as is the chicken itself. Amd the chips on a meal deal are always bottom if the barrel scraps no chips just scraps

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Great quality traditional fish and chips. Professionally run restaurant Great selection of fish and other options. Unlimited chips and sauces and complementary sparkling water.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 16 October 2023

This was our third visit to Chez Fred, it never disappoints, the fish & chips are consistently amazing, and the staff always so warm & welcoming. Thank you Chez Fred!

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 25 September 2023 via mobile

We have eaten here many times and have never had a so so meal. It is always excellent with great friendly, efficient service and staff.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 24 September 2023 via mobile

Great quality traditional fish and chips At a time when food prices have risen chez fred continues to give value for money Friendly, helpful staff, might have to wait for a table but it's worth the wait Complimentary sparkling water, a wide selection of complimentary...sauces and unlimited chips A visit to Bournemouth is not complete without a visit to chez fredMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 21 September 2023 via mobile

Lovely clean restaurant with very pleasant staff. We arrived on a Thursday evening and were seated quickly in a very busy restaurant. The fish was cooked fresh (the chef was not happy with my large Rock, so he replaced it with 2 standard pieces) with...lovely crisp batter, and the chips were really nice. Add a nice glass of Sauvignon Blanc and the meal was complete. We had a slow walk home as we're so full....More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 15 September 2023

Arriving as a large group, with a small queue already in front of us, we did have to wait a little while for tables to become free but the staff were very accommodating and helpful. Once seated service was very quick and food tasted freshly...prepared/ cooked and was delicious - everyone enjoyed their meal.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 14 September 2023

The restruant has a moto:”we cook with love and serve with pride”.The serve traditional British dish Fish and Chips.One of the best experiences I had.Visit to Bournemouth is incomplete if you do not visit the place.Nearby is the Victorian shopping Arcade.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 26 August 2023 via mobile

Phoned the order in prior to arrival. The place was backed and it was almost closing time. The service was outstanding speedy and friendly. Most importantly all the family loved the food. It was freshly cooked and delicious. We will be back

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 26 August 2023

Best fish and chips that we all have had in a long time!! Very friendly service. Be prepared to wait for a table.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 26 August 2023 via mobile

Outstanding service & delicious food!! Best chippy EVER! The queue looked massive, thought we’d have to wait a while but the front of house team & kitchen worked perfectly together to get everyone’s orders out efficiently, approx a 15min wait…. So worth it!! Definitely give...it a try ✌🏼More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 24 August 2023

The food is good here as far as fish & chips go it’s pretty perfect. However the dining experience is not. Tables are squeezed together, craning as many people in as possible, it’s hot in there and the noise is unbearable the atmosphere manic. You...have the crashing and banging of the kitchen area, alarms going off different machines, phones ringing, people sweeping the floor, kids screaming, the acoustics is just overwhelmingly hideous. To the point the waitress can’t hear you make your order and you can’t have a conversation at the table. You are and feel rushed to eat and go as soon as possible like a great noisy conveyor belt. The food is good but it’s not enjoyable to eat inside so maybe take out is a better option.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 24 August 2023 via mobile

Visited with my partner on a busy Friday night. After we been waiting for about 40 min at the door we finally had a table. The food is so incredibly overpriced for a mushy peas, chips and a fillet of frozen cod. I had so...high expectations about this place that in the end I thought that was nothing special at all. Average fish and chips. No bother to going back.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 19 August 2023 via mobile

Fantastic food, friendly staff…worth every second of the wait! We were offered extra chips for free so don’t forget this is a service offered before you go in to eat.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Best to ring the restaurant for a group of this size - enjoy your meal
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CHEZ FRED, Bournemouth - Updated 2023 Restaurant Reviews, Menu & Prices - Tripadvisor

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Yes, Chez Fred offers takeaway services.

Yes, Chez Fred is taking precautions against COVID-19. A full list is available within the "safety precautions" section of this page.

Chez Fred is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4