
Riverside Fisheries
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About Riverside Fisheries
On Church St in Whitby, Riverside Fisheries is a takeaway fish and chip shop with no sit-down seating. Scampi and most items are cooked to order, while the cod is kept ready. Cod and chips run around £10.50, served with homemade tartare sauce made with pickled veg, and homemade onion rings are also on offer. Curry sauce and gravy are available as sides. The counter is cash only, so no cards are accepted, and orders are taken on a walk-in basis. The shop sits by the riverside, away from the town centre.
Good to know
- ParkingFree street parking · Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- Good for kidsKids' menu
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Menu & Prices
4 dishes- Haddock and Chips
- Onion Rings
- Fish Bits
- Tartare Gravy and Curry Sauce
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cod and chips, homemade tartare sauce, haddock and chips and whitby scampi.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cod and chips, homemade tartare sauce, haddock and chips and whitby scampi.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often come for the huge piece of cod or haddock with a thick cut of fish and crispy, thin batter, with several calling the portions generous and the value better than the big-name shops in town. Close behind, scampi cooked to order and fish bits get praise for being light and crispy, and the homemade tartare sauce is singled out as creamy, tangy and on point. Reviewers also describe the shop as where locals go, with friendly, efficient staff and a very clean interior. Onion rings and curry sauce for dipping come up as well. The chips divide opinion. Two reviewers found them soggy, greasy, tough and dry, one thinking they had been warmed up, while others call them proper chips in a generous portion. One reviewer found the gravy and curry sauce flavourless and needed salt at home. Several reviewers warn that the shop is cash only, and one notes it is takeaway only.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often come for the huge piece of cod or haddock with a thick cut of fish and crispy, thin batter, with several calling the portions generous and the value better than the big-name shops in town. Close behind, scampi cooked to order and fish bits get praise for being light and crispy, and the homemade tartare sauce is singled out as creamy, tangy and on point. Reviewers also describe the shop as where locals go, with friendly, efficient staff and a very clean interior. Onion rings and curry sauce for dipping come up as well. The chips divide opinion. Two reviewers found them soggy, greasy, tough and dry, one thinking they had been warmed up, while others call them proper chips in a generous portion. One reviewer found the gravy and curry sauce flavourless and needed salt at home. Several reviewers warn that the shop is cash only, and one notes it is takeaway only.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“The fish was good, nice thick piece of fish with a crispy batter. The chips weren't good, I think they'd been warmed up. They were tough and dry. Tartare sauce was homemade and it was creamy and tangy with a good amount of pickled veg in it.”
- Google user
“I was staying five minutes walk from this fish and chip shop so decided to try the scampi (10 pieces of quite big Whitby scampi) and small chips (a generous amount and quite enough for me, not like the tiny cone of chips some places call small chips). They were absolutely delicious, hot and not at all greasy. The scampi is cooked to order, as are Amy of their items except the cod. This is a cash only establishment. My scampi was £7.50 and the small chips £2 (regular size is £3). I took them back to my accommodation and added a few carrots and peas. I’ll definitely be going back again - the cod they were also serving looked huge! Cod and chips was £10.50.”
- Google user
“We moved up to Whitby 2 years ago always eaten at trenchers. A local gentleman told us to try riverside and i must say that these are by far the best fish and chips in Whitby. Excellent service 5 stars if I could give more I would. Thank you both amazing food 👍”
- Google user
“Staying just down the road and read the great reviews on Google. Called in this evening for Cod and chips. Cost was £10.50, CASH ONLY, . 21/05/26. Lovely good size peice of cod with a good portion of chips. Thoroughly enjoyed it and certainly recommend it.”
- Google user
“Proper traditional chip shop. Brilliant service & immaculately clean with delicious food. Much better value than the "big boys" in town. Check the opening times. Supposedly where the locals go so that says it all. As good as it gets.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- ,
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
Amenities
- Free street parking
- Takeout
- Kids' menu
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Quick bite
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- Solo dining
- Tourists
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- Dining options· 2
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Offerings· 1
- Small plates
Location
Restaurants near Riverside Fisheries
- Railway Chippy4.42450.3 mi£1–15
cod and chips, jumbo portions, haddock and chips
- Hadley's Fish & Chips4.51,9400.4 miWheelchair accessible
cod and chips, crispy batter, gluten free fish and chips
- The Vault, Whitby4.62210.4 mi£20–30
sunday roast dinner, chicken burger with kimchi coleslaw, seafood spaghetti
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Fisheries | 4.5252 | — | £10–20 | cod and chips, homemade tartare sauce, haddock and chips |
| Railway Chippy | 4.4245 | 0.3 mi | £1–15 | cod and chips, jumbo portions, haddock and chips |
| Hadley's Fish & ChipsWheelchair accessible | 4.51,940 | 0.4 mi | — | cod and chips, crispy batter, gluten free fish and chips |
| The Vault, Whitby | 4.6221 | 0.4 mi | £20–30 | sunday roast dinner, chicken burger with kimchi coleslaw, seafood spaghetti |
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