
Barracuda Fish Bar
Quick info
About Barracuda Fish Bar
On Ditton Lane in Cambridge, Barracuda Fish Bar is a fish and chips takeaway that also keeps eat-in seating for those who want to stay. The menu runs from cod and chips to spicy potatoes, doner, and potato wedges, with fish and chips offered in half, medium, and large portions. Chips come wrapped in old-style paper sheets. Payment is cash only, and the shop takes walk-ins rather than bookings. Temporary off-street parking is available while an order is being prepared, and the space is kept bright and clean.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu · Family-friendly
- DietaryVegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention large cod and chips, spicy potatoes, fish and chips portion size and friendly service.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention large cod and chips, spicy potatoes, fish and chips portion size and friendly service.
Customer Review Summary
Large cod and chips draw the most praise, with reviewers repeatedly calling the portions generous, hot, and fresh, including a large cod paired with medium chips that one big eater found plenty. Close behind, several single out the spicy potatoes and potato wedges as standouts, one calling the wedges the best they've had, and another describing a free sample of coated potatoes offered by the owner. The doner and a plain order of tomatoes and cucumbers, accommodated for a pregnancy craving, also get mentioned. Service is repeatedly described as friendly and fast, and the shop as clean. The main recurring complaint concerns chips: one reviewer found them undercooked and needing more time in the fryer, and another reported a wait nearer fifteen minutes despite a quoted seven, though still called it good value. Multiple reviewers note it's cash only. One reviewer, after explaining they'd come because of the reviews, was given a free sample of spiced potatoes by the owner.
Customer Review Summary
Large cod and chips draw the most praise, with reviewers repeatedly calling the portions generous, hot, and fresh, including a large cod paired with medium chips that one big eater found plenty. Close behind, several single out the spicy potatoes and potato wedges as standouts, one calling the wedges the best they've had, and another describing a free sample of coated potatoes offered by the owner. The doner and a plain order of tomatoes and cucumbers, accommodated for a pregnancy craving, also get mentioned. Service is repeatedly described as friendly and fast, and the shop as clean. The main recurring complaint concerns chips: one reviewer found them undercooked and needing more time in the fryer, and another reported a wait nearer fifteen minutes despite a quoted seven, though still called it good value. Multiple reviewers note it's cash only. One reviewer, after explaining they'd come because of the reviews, was given a free sample of spiced potatoes by the owner.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Absolutely wonderful. Finding a proper chippy that does big fat chips with the kids ight amount of salt and vinegar with the crispies in the bottom, is not easy. Not to mention for £4.50 you get a gigantic parcel big enough to feed a family of four in the old skool paper sheets. Wow. Considering nowadays you pay £5.50 for a 'large' which comes in a tiny box which just about satisfies two small children. It's our first time at Barracudas and certainly not the last. Service was fast and they were seen cleaning inside the shop. Please stay as you are and don't change. If you don't stop off at Barracudas, you need to give your head a wobble!!”
- Google user
“It's ok, 7 minutes wate was nearer 15 and the fish was slightly over cooked, but excellent chips, and it is possible to eat in. Good value. Looks very clean and well run.”
- Google user
“I would drive miles to get fish and chips from here and there potatoe wedges are the best I've ever had.”
- Google user
“10/10 would recommend. Ordered the Cod, chips, and drink. Came out hot and ready, proper amount of salt and oil. Will be returning, new fav chippy shop.”
- Google user
“Lovely service, always been super friendly. I wanted just tomatoes and cucumbers they were more than happy to service it to me with my weird pregnancy cravings 🤣, visited multiple times and they have wonderful chips never to mushy or to crispy. Would recommend for anyone who visiting Cambridge, or lives in the area!!”
Highlights
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Takeout
- Family-friendly
- Vegetarian options
- Casual
- Onsite services
Show more amenities
- Quick bite
- Seating
- Solo dining
- Free parking lot
- Dining options· 3
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Offerings· 1
- Small plates
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking· 1
- Free street parking
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near Barracuda Fish Bar
- Grill house3.54071.6 mi
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- 1.7 mi
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- Kan Zaman4.61,0481.8 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
shisha quality, baby chicken, mixed grill
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barracuda Fish BarVegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.4448 | — | £10–20 | large cod and chips, spicy potatoes, fish and chips portion size |
| Grill house | 3.5407 | 1.6 mi | — | grilled meats, chicken doner, outside seating |
| Cafe Oriental Dumpling Bar | 4.6849 | 1.7 mi | — | shrimp dumplings, cash only policy, braised beef |
| Kan ZamanOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.61,048 | 1.8 mi | £10–20 | shisha quality, baby chicken, mixed grill |
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