The Fry Inn
Quick info
About The Fry Inn
The Fry Inn is a fish and chips shop and seafood restaurant on Tuckton Rd in Bournemouth, offering both table service and takeaway. Hand cut chips accompany the fish and chips, alongside chicken chunks, sausages, and a chicken fillet burger, with mushy peas and homemade tartare sauce on the side. It operates as a family run business, open Wednesday to Saturday evenings only and closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Sundays. There is no booking, and the counter takes walk-ins, so arriving early is advised as the evenings tend to get busy. High chairs are available for families with young children dining in. Parking near the restaurant can be difficult, so those driving should allow extra time to find a space.
Good to know
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu
Menu & Prices
56 dishes · mains £1–13- Beef Burger£10.60
- Chicken Fillet£5.90
- Spicy Chicken Fillet£5.90
- Vegetable Burger£5.60
- Cod Burger£6.50
- Cod£9.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cod and chips, light crispy batter, chicken bites and curry sauce.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cod and chips, light crispy batter, chicken bites and curry sauce.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return for the cod and chips, praising the fish as meaty and moist under a light, crisp batter that stays on, with chunky, fluffy chips alongside. Close behind are the chicken pieces, which diners call chicken chunks, chicken bites and a chicken fillet burger, and one reviewer calls the sausages the best they have had in any chip shop. Homemade tartare sauce, curry sauce and mushy peas also get mentions, and several describe generous, piping hot portions and friendly, family run service with table service as well as takeaway. The main complaint is the wait. Reviewers say it gets extremely busy, and one was quoted a long time on a phone order, so a few suggest ordering ahead. One reviewer found the chips a little soggy and mushy, and another found parking nearby difficult. One diner sat in the sunshine with two small chips, a regular cod and curry sauce, while others headed next door to the Tap House, which let them bring in their takeaway.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return for the cod and chips, praising the fish as meaty and moist under a light, crisp batter that stays on, with chunky, fluffy chips alongside. Close behind are the chicken pieces, which diners call chicken chunks, chicken bites and a chicken fillet burger, and one reviewer calls the sausages the best they have had in any chip shop. Homemade tartare sauce, curry sauce and mushy peas also get mentions, and several describe generous, piping hot portions and friendly, family run service with table service as well as takeaway. The main complaint is the wait. Reviewers say it gets extremely busy, and one was quoted a long time on a phone order, so a few suggest ordering ahead. One reviewer found the chips a little soggy and mushy, and another found parking nearby difficult. One diner sat in the sunshine with two small chips, a regular cod and curry sauce, while others headed next door to the Tap House, which let them bring in their takeaway.
Featured reviews
- Ian Towning
“Superb! Great chunky, crispy, fluffy chips and a fantastic piece of fish with a light, crispy batter. I'm on a diet, so I just had the medium cod and small chips and it filled me right up. I ordered by phone and was told it'd be 50 minutes! So order ahead and avoid the wait - it's worth it.”
- Madenna
“The batter on the fish is very good. It has a crunch, tends not to fall off the fish (which denotes quality) and importantly, the flavour in conjunction with the perfectly cooked cod is a real stand-out fish & chips meal. I rate The Fry Inn highly.”
- Jasmine Kay
“We had a large cod and chips, chicken bites, curry sauce and mushy peas and they were all delicious 😍 highly recommend! plus the service was super friendly”
- Heather King
“Really delicious, perfectly crispy moist but not oily- just how you want your fish and chips. Excellent service and homemade tartare sauce. If you’re looking for somewhere to enjoy it, stay there or head next door for an excellent pint. The Tap House let you bring in takeaway food”
- Steve Amey
“Just purchased two small chips, regular cod and curry sauce. Sat in the sunshine with what myself and my partner have said is the best value for money meal. Customer service was great. We’ve found our new fish & chip shop…”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Casual
- On-site services
Show more amenities
- Quick bite
- Solo dining
- Dining options· 1
- Dinner
- Crowd· 1
- Tourists
- Family-friendly· 1
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near The Fry Inn
- Restaurant Roots4.93460.5 mi£100+Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
tasting menu, wine pairings, seared scallop
- The Schooner4.8790.6 miReservations
excellent coffee and espresso, large cooked breakfast value, homemade cakes and puddings
- Bodega Christchurch4.62410.7 mi£10–50Vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleReservations
tapas dishes, pepper and cheese dish, latino music
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fry InnGood for kids | 4.7174 | — | £1–15 | cod and chips, light crispy batter, chicken bites |
| Restaurant RootsVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.9346 | 0.5 mi | £100+ | tasting menu, wine pairings, seared scallop |
| The SchoonerReservations | 4.879 | 0.6 mi | — | excellent coffee and espresso, large cooked breakfast value, homemade cakes and puddings |
| Bodega ChristchurchVegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible · Reservations | 4.6241 | 0.7 mi | £10–50 | tapas dishes, pepper and cheese dish, latino music |
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