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Reviewed 20 September 2023 via mobile

Possibly went at the wrong time of around 4pm, not many other fish and chip shops appeared to be open at this time. The place looked run down in the seating area and behind the counter (old paint worn off chipboard. ) Which if you...get a banging fish and chips I don’t care! I’ve been to plenty of rough looking places that serve great food. Staff friendly enough. Fish cooked fresh to order along with chips. I found the fish greasy and rather small fillet. 2 haddock and one chips cost around £18. The chips were ok. Ironically or not….not really much to write home about.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 11 September 2023 via mobile

Saw the trip advisor certificate of excellence so in I went - what a mistake!!! No fish - thought it was a fish and chip shop !!! Changed my order to a hot dog - no buns so they suggested putting it in a bread...bun which I agreed to. When it came it was an anaemic sausage ( not a hot dog sausage) and was unpleasant. Hopefully the chips would redeem this meal - afraid not. I’m unsure how you can get it wrong frying chips but the 3 ladies who were apparently running this place managed it. Now I can see why the queues were at the other harbour fish and chip shop - lesson learnt for me and suggest you avoid.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 4 September 2023

Picking curly fries up off the floor and putting it back onto plate, 03/09/23. Witnessed by multiple customers who walked out- big no no. Do better.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 3 September 2023

Lovely quiet dine in area if you’re needing to sit down to eat. Staff very accommodating with allergy enquiries. Best of all, the food was amazing; beautiful fish and chips using clean oil. Delish!

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 16 August 2023 via mobile

We ordered a takeaway to be delivered to an address in ilfracombe. Food arrived on time, was warm and really really tasty. The gluten free options were excellent too. We then visited a few days later and food equally as good. Would use again.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 13 August 2023 via mobile

Always thought this was the best fish and chips in town, but having come back to my home town after a few months away I have to say i thought it was a rip off. They have put the price up again, which i totally...understand but halved the size of the fish you get. Equivalent to about 4 fish fingers. I now understand why for the first time ever i could get served quickly and why everyone was queuing up at other restaurants..More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 12 August 2023

Went last year and then again this year as it was beautiful last year. We had a take away last year and this year we decided to eat in the restaurant which was Dog Friendly which was amazing. Myself I ordered the Fish and Chips...(cod) which was amazing the taste was amazing and the size portions were really generous. My son and daughter had mini fish and chips and battered sausage they absolutely loved it. If you are ever in Ilfracombe give this place a visit. You wont be dissapointedMore

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 12 August 2023 via mobile

Excellent food. Way better than expected. The vegan and gluten-free pengnang curry and chips was above and beyond what I expected from a fish and chop shop. Excellent presentation for a dine-in meal. The bbq burger was great. The portions are HUGE. We ordered three...sides of onion rings to go with our meals, and honestly it felt like there were enough onion rings for 6 or 7 people. Thoroughly recommended.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 11 August 2023

Complete rip off, as good as raw chips, just rubbish every single Bit of all 5 meals. How they dare ask for even half what they charge is ridiculous. The fact the was no queue should have been a sign.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 29 July 2023 via mobile

My husband visited today for our annual visit to ilfracombe. We always use Lynbay Fish and Chips. They were as fresh and tasty as usual. The chips were definitely not frozen and the fish was battered as we ordered. Absolutely delicious and worth every penny.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 27 July 2023 via mobile

Best ever Gluten Free Fish and Chips plus Dairy Free Sausage and Chips. Excellent Allergy Information. Excellent Helpful Service

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 9 June 2023

Absolutely disgusting, the fish was like it had been sat there for hours, batter was horrfic, chips were frozen actually saw them get pulled out the fryer and put into the fryer, can’t believe this for a harbour side fish bar unbelievable

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 19 May 2023

Absolute rip off. Fish at first sight seemed OK but it was mainly puffed up batter and not much fish , to be fair the chips were very tasty but far too many of them. The tea was served in a large mug with a...teabag suspended in it with nowhere to put the teabag when you took it out. The milk and sugar portions were just thrown on the table with the teaspoons. For this we paid the princely sum of £34 for 2 people. I certainly would not call it a restaurant more of a cafe. Very disappointed and definitely won't be returningMore

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 18 May 2023

Excellent Fish & Chips. Cooked fresh. Very good. Staff polite and the restaurant was very clean indeed

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 16 May 2023

Good value traditional fish'n'chips to take away. Well worth the short wait for tasty, freshly cooked food.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Yes and the gluten free batter is disgusting.
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LYNBAY FISH AND CHIPS, Ilfracombe - Updated 2023 Restaurant Reviews, Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Food Delivery & Takeaway - Tripadvisor

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Lynbay Fish and Chips is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5