
No1 Cromer Downstairs Restaurant
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About No1 Cromer Downstairs Restaurant
On New Street in Cromer, No1 Cromar Downstairs Restaurant is a fish and seafood restaurant set on the Norfolk coast, with the ground floor of a town centre building given over to table service. The menu centres on fish and chips alongside other seaside staples such as sausage and chips and halloumi fries, with curry sauce available as an accompaniment and a separate kids menu for younger diners. The kids meals are served in a bucket and spade, which doubles as a keepsake. A queue is common at lunchtime, so the team runs the room on a walk-in basis. The seaside location puts the restaurant within easy reach of the seafront and the town's main streets.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
118 dishes · mains £2–30- Native Maldon Oyster£3.50
- Trio Of Native Maldon Oysters£10.00
- Seared Scallops£15.00
- No1 Kings Lynn Brown Shrimp Cocktail£13.00
- Crispy Chilli Squid£10.00
- Smoked Haddock & Hot Smoked Salmon Chowder£12.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, chips, curry sauce and kids meals.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, chips, curry sauce and kids meals.
Customer Review Summary
The curry sauce is the most consistent complaint. Reviewers describe it as awful, quite sweet, and rank, and one first-time visitor said it put them off coming back. One diner gives the restaurant a low rating and reports being bullied by staff.
Customer Review Summary
The curry sauce is the most consistent complaint. Reviewers describe it as awful, quite sweet, and rank, and one first-time visitor said it put them off coming back. One diner gives the restaurant a low rating and reports being bullied by staff.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“We had a lovely meal at No.1 Cromer overlooking beautiful Cromer beach. I had the gluten-free fish and chips with onion rings — absolutely delicious! The batter was lovely and crispy, the chips tasted freshly made, and it was great to have such good gluten-free options. Great service, a beautiful seaside setting and definitely somewhere I would recommend. They also have No.1 Cromer Fish & Chips take out at the back of the restaurant which is a slightly cheaper and more casual option. Cromer itself is a wonderful place to visit and this was the perfect place to enjoy some proper seaside fish and chips!”
- Google user
“There really isn’t much to say here, but I had to give a 5 star review. The food was absolutely delicious, very well sized portions with more than enough food. Very clean and very well looked after. The service was excellent and everything was cooked to order. Everything was fresh as well. I beautiful touch was the small bucket and spades given with children’s meals. They came with chips in. It was lovely, and you got to keep them! Attention to detail was wonderful. Is a little pricy for fish and chips, but for the overall experience, it was worth it. Especially to see the kids faces light up at the bucket and spades given!! Thankyou so much. I highly recommend”
- Matt N
“First time I’ve eaten from No1 and I won’t be returning. For having such a good name, the chips were average and the curry sauce was awful, and all of us made comment on how rank it was. For being on the coast, I would expect it to be quality,especially for the money. Norwich has far better chippys than this place. Wish I went round the corner to Mary Jane’s🤦🏻♂️”
- Anthony White
“Cromer offers fantastic fish and chip shop, brilliant service and food. There is a beautiful pier for us photographers sunst and sunrise location.”
- Jenny Connolley
“Amazing experience, so tasty food and friendly staff”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Traditional fish 'n' chips, plus modern international dishes in 2-storey restaurant with sea views.”
- Great dessert
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
- Vegan options
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Offerings· 9
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Planning· 1
- Usually a wait
- Dining options· 6
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Highlights· 1
- Great dessert
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Parking· 1
- Paid street parking
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near No1 Cromer Downstairs Restaurant
- Upstairs @ NO1 Cromer4.52040 mi£20–50Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsGood for kids
monkfish wrapped in pancetta, lobster thermidor, fish and chips
- Mary Jane's Fish Bar4.21,5040.1 mi£10–20Vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
fish and chips, chips, gravy
- 0.1 mi£20–30Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
fish and chips, cromer crab, seabass
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No1 Cromer Downstairs RestaurantVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.46,659 | — | £20–30 | fish and chips, chips, curry sauce |
| Upstairs @ NO1 CromerVegan options · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.5204 | 0 mi | £20–50 | monkfish wrapped in pancetta, lobster thermidor, fish and chips |
| Mary Jane's Fish BarVegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.21,504 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | fish and chips, chips, gravy |
| Aurora Bar and RestaurantVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.3386 | 0.1 mi | £20–30 | fish and chips, cromer crab, seabass |
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