Ossies Fish Bar Whitstable
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About Ossies Fish Bar Whitstable
Ossies Fish Bar Whitstable is a fish and chips takeaway in Whitstable, at 11 High St. The menu runs to 11 dishes, including Battered Fish and Chips, Sausage in Batter and a Portion of Chips in Paper. Customers waiting on a takeaway order are offered free chips or a small cone of chips, which keeps the wait easy when the counter is busy with orders. A few tables are available for eating in, and dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ParkingFree street parking · Paid parking lot · Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu
Menu & Prices
11 dishes- Fish and Chips with Tartar
- Battered Fish and Chips
- Sausage in Batter
- French Fries
- Portion of Chips in Paper
- Fried Fish and Sausages
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, crispy batter, generous portions and free cone of chips.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, crispy batter, generous portions and free cone of chips.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and chips is the draw here, and most reviewers praise it: crispy, perfectly cooked batter, meaty white fish, and chips that are a good mix of crunchy and soft. Portions come up repeatedly as large, with one reviewer finding a large fish and medium chips enough for two. Close behind is the staff, described as friendly, polite and accommodating, and several diners mention taking their order to the beach. Scampi and sausage also get a mention. The complaints are fewer but specific. One reviewer found the chips tough, overdone or seemingly reused, with the fish pricey for what it was. Another says the cod tasted frozen, the batter was soggy, and the tissues and forks were missing from a takeaway order, forcing a trip back. One diner also noted the shop opened an hour later than listed. Reviewers who waited for takeaway were offered a small cone of free chips, a gesture two of them singled out.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and chips is the draw here, and most reviewers praise it: crispy, perfectly cooked batter, meaty white fish, and chips that are a good mix of crunchy and soft. Portions come up repeatedly as large, with one reviewer finding a large fish and medium chips enough for two. Close behind is the staff, described as friendly, polite and accommodating, and several diners mention taking their order to the beach. Scampi and sausage also get a mention. The complaints are fewer but specific. One reviewer found the chips tough, overdone or seemingly reused, with the fish pricey for what it was. Another says the cod tasted frozen, the batter was soggy, and the tissues and forks were missing from a takeaway order, forcing a trip back. One diner also noted the shop opened an hour later than listed. Reviewers who waited for takeaway were offered a small cone of free chips, a gesture two of them singled out.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Fabulous, very tasty fish and chips: perfect batter, meaty white fish, great chips. Large fish and medium chips was enough for two... You can eat in or take to the beach. Would highly recommend.”
- Google user
“Had some excellent fish and chips - ate in as they have a few tables, but they were very busy for takeaway. Large portions cooked perfectly. Person who served us was very polite and accommodating.”
- Google user
“Think this is the best fish and chips I've had ! Was recommended to them and wasn't let down. Was cooked perfectly. Good portion size . Batter was crispy . I ate the lot !”
- Google user
“Hi Ossies, Okan is probably a man I would go into a gladiator arena for to make sure that all of Whitstable could have fish and chips and served by him. Next time I go in if he isn’t manager or even owner I’ll buy a cod and shove it into a bin. Kind regards, Lawrence.”
- Google user
“While the location is good, the chips looked and tasted like they were from last week. Many of them were tough to eat and barnacle with ample amounts of ketchup. The service was friendly although despite being quiet, was a little pushy to order quickly. My other half enjoyed the sausage but agreed the chips were overdone or reused. For the princely sum of around 14 pounds for 2 people, I’d consider it on the high end for what it is although if we had rated the chips better, probably reasonable. I’m not sure if we will return or try somewhere else.”
Highlights
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Casual
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- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Late-night food
- Solo dining
- Restroom
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- Dining options· 4
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Table service
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Family-friendly· 1
- Kids' menu
- Offerings· 1
- Quick bite
- Parking· 1
- Paid parking lot
Location
Restaurants near Ossies Fish Bar Whitstable
- The Pier Ceylon4.72754.3 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
curry breakfast, fruit hopper, bacon brie mango toastie
- Fish Inn Two4.76654.3 mi
fish and chips, crispy batter, plaice and chips
- Happy Samurai4.47736.1 mi away
tonkotsu ramen, sushi platter, miso ramen
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ossies Fish Bar WhitstableWheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.3748 | — | £10–20 | fish and chips, crispy batter, generous portions |
| The Pier CeylonOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.7275 | 4.3 mi | £10–20 | curry breakfast, fruit hopper, bacon brie mango toastie |
| Fish Inn Two | 4.7665 | 4.3 mi | — | fish and chips, crispy batter, plaice and chips |
| Happy Samurai | 4.4773 | 6.1 mi away | — | tonkotsu ramen, sushi platter, miso ramen |
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