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Seafood, Fast food, British, Scottish
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Reviewed 21 October 2023

This place is good for a quick snacks or anything you want to eat in your choice. Friendly staff serve well to the customers, give good advice and tasty foods. Affordable prices. Excellent service and lovely people jolly good 👍🏾

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 30 August 2023 via mobile

Catching some fish and chips after a busy day out (on holiday) and I really wanted to love this place after seeing all the positive reviews, The couple (m running the shop (I presume husband and wife?) were genuinely so nice and friendly, and excellent...communication about our order. And as others have said, fish is cooked to order and the haddock was really good. Batter was light, crispy and well seasoned and fish very fresh. Sadly, however, the chips really let the order down. If I could split my review I’d say 5* for the fish and 1* for the chips, hence an average of 3*. Hope I just caught them on an off day, and they continue to be great for everyone else.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 3 June 2023

This place is the best restaurant in the entire world the people are so nice and they always make you feel like family I come hear every month to check how there doing I have never felt so welcomed in my life before .the qualities...of all the food are amazing and are freshly baked and normally in other restaurants they keep you waiting not in this one they keep on talking which is great I definitely recommend this placeMore

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 2 April 2023 via mobile

Great little chippy near the beach. Well priced with polite staff and good fish! Just a shame the weather wasn't a little better...

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 25 March 2023

I am very thankful that I have had the luck to find that place as I couldn't eat fish since I moved to the UK🤞 the fish is fresh and of very good quality, and the people are amazing( see Mediterranean😊)

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 17 March 2023

Had a few days away in Edinburgh so decided to go to Portobello Beach. While there we decided to have a takeaway Fish and Chips to eat on the front and found this remarkable place. The Haddock and chips were the best I have had...in a long time and the couple who own the establishment were lovely, genuine people. Could not fault the Golden Bite at all and will certainly be back when next in Edinburgh.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 7 March 2023

Every trip to the Golden Bite will include a warm welcome, a friendly smile and great chat. The couple that run the shop are just genuine, warm, friendly people that take pride in what they do. The food is great too! Whether you're looking for...proper chippy chips or a good homemade pizza this is the place to go!More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 4 February 2023 via mobile

Found this little chippy after a stroll on Portobello beach, fancied some proper chips… we weren’t disappointed, also they are such lovely people with a good sense of humour- thank you 😊

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 21 November 2022 via mobile

Would definitely recommend going to the Golden Bite, only 10 mins from Portobello beach. It has great customer service and some real good food.

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 5 November 2022 via mobile

What nice people! We came to Portobello to try some fish and chips not knowing it would be such a blast. The owner and his wife were great and super friendly. And the food was just amazing. Golden Bite is a hidden gem on the...high street. Do try it out.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 13 September 2022 via mobile

This is simply the best chippy in Portobello. You'll have to wait is every piece of fish is freshly cooked to order, it's worth the wait - outstanding. Proper old fashioned chips. Just go and try it, you won't be disappointed

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 16 August 2022

The authentic fish and chips served here is excellent. The batter was light and crispy and the fish was absolutely delicious. Definitely one of the best fish and chips experiences I have had. Will definitely have another serving before leaving Portobello

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 5 June 2022

Honestly this place has the best fish & chips I've ever eaten. The owners are so lovely, and remembered us (and our orders) from last week, which was a really nice touch on top of an already great meal. It's unusual where we're from to...find a chippy that sells anything other than processed cod, so a freshly made haddock supper was an incredible find, and we were kept very entertained with some chatter while we waited. I'd recommend this to anyone in Portobello, 100%.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 18 April 2022

I cannot recommend this place enough! My future wife and I fancied fish and chips so went for a walk to find somewhere, we stumbled across this absolute gem of a place. We were greeted by what I believe was husband and wife, who were...so incredibly friendly. The gentleman made us aware that they do not have a lot all ready cooked and waiting as they like to serve as fresh as possible, especially the haddock (which he sounded very proud of). We put our order in to the friendly lady at the till and happily waited, the gentleman made us aware the fish was cooking and will be ready shortly. Once ready the daughter came out to help pack everything up. Once everything was packed the gentleman walked up to us and wished us both good luck moving forward (my partner being heavily pregnant). We ordered fish and chips for 6 people, everything was cooked fresher than I have experienced before by people that are friendlier than I could have wished for. My partner and I walked away with the biggest smiles on our faces and discussed our experience all the way back to where we were staying. Oh and please let's not forget everything tasted AMAZING!! Please please visit this place, you will not be disappointed. I never leave reviews but this chip shop deserves as much recognition as possible!!!More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed 26 March 2022

Visited last night on a sunny Friday evening trip to the beach with my wife. First visit to the shop and certainly won't be the last. Food was great, portions were huge and the staff were so lovely and welcoming. Best chip shop food I've...tasted in a very long time.More

Date of visit: March 2022
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Yes, The Golden Bite offers takeaway services.

The Golden Bite is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 5
  • Value: 5