Drake's Fish & Chips
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About Drake's Fish & Chips
On Low Petergate in York, Drake's Fish & Chips is a family run fish and chip restaurant with a takeaway counter facing the street. The dine-in space sits out back, reached down a narrow corridor to the left, so the same kitchen serves people eating in and people collecting an order. Fish and chips are cooked in beef dripping, and the haddock fish and chips comes with fresh cut chips. Mushy peas are home made, and homemade gravy is served alongside. The menu also lists scampi and fried pickles for anyone wanting something beyond the classic plate. Gluten free fish and chips is available, which gives guests who avoid gluten a version of the main dish.
Menu & Prices
180 dishes · mains £3–45- Haddock & Chips£13.89
- Haddock Fillet£9.25
- Large Haddock And Chips£17.89
- Large Haddock & Chips£16.45
- Jumbo Sausage & Chips£6.45
- Scampi & Chips£11.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention haddock and chips, mushy peas, beef dripping frying and homemade gravy.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention haddock and chips, mushy peas, beef dripping frying and homemade gravy.
Customer Review Summary
Haddock and chips is what reviewers praise most, with several calling it the best they have eaten, describing tender fish under a thin, crisp batter that is not greasy. Two credit the beef dripping it is cooked in, and others single out the fresh cut chips, one calling them crisp and hot. Close behind are the mushy peas, which one reviewer says the menu notes are home made, along with the plentiful gravy, the scampi and the fried pickles. One diner found the gluten free fish and chips really good, and another was struck by how big the haddock was. Servers are repeatedly described as friendly, including one who stayed attentive while working hard through a busy Friday. The main dissent comes from one reviewer who found the fish only okay and the chips super soggy, naming the peas as the best dish, and who adds that the platter is big enough for three people. Another reviewer forgot tartar sauce and suggests being nudged to order it. Several note that the food arrived piping hot after a short wait.
Customer Review Summary
Haddock and chips is what reviewers praise most, with several calling it the best they have eaten, describing tender fish under a thin, crisp batter that is not greasy. Two credit the beef dripping it is cooked in, and others single out the fresh cut chips, one calling them crisp and hot. Close behind are the mushy peas, which one reviewer says the menu notes are home made, along with the plentiful gravy, the scampi and the fried pickles. One diner found the gluten free fish and chips really good, and another was struck by how big the haddock was. Servers are repeatedly described as friendly, including one who stayed attentive while working hard through a busy Friday. The main dissent comes from one reviewer who found the fish only okay and the chips super soggy, naming the peas as the best dish, and who adds that the platter is big enough for three people. Another reviewer forgot tartar sauce and suggests being nudged to order it. Several note that the food arrived piping hot after a short wait.
Featured reviews
- Eden Carter
“Ordered a drakes fish and chips today for me and my partner it was amazing!! The gluten free options were really good and it was my partners first time having gluten free fish and chips!!! thanks guys :)”
- aidan kearney
“Food was superb.... a proper chippy tea in a Friday And Lily who served us was superb 👏 honestly she was working her socks off and still so friendly and attentive Definitely made a great impression and on the list for a return visit 😀 Hand in the picture for a bit of perspective. Im 6ft 1 and have big hands so this haddock was BIIIIGGGG”
- Todd Dionne
“We had the best fish & chips ever. Nikki was our server and she was absolutely amazing, friendly, and so kind. 10 STARS!!!”
- Fabian Haverbeke
“The real deal in terms of fish and chips, made in delicious beef dripping oil. Who knew fish and chips could be so delicious? Very crusty with delicate tender fish inside. A sensory heaven in a pretty down to earth establishment.”
- Richard Liu
“The fish is okay, but the chips are super soggy. The best dish is the peas. The price is reasonable(the platter is huge so, recommend 3 ppl to eat it not 2)”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Established in 1984, Drake's Fisheries has restaurants and takeaways across North and West Yorkshire. The flagship branch in York is located on bustling Low Petergate, moments away from the Minster and Shambles. Our fully licensed restaurant serves traditional Yorkshire fish and chips, with gluten free options available. We have special offers for senior citizens, and a children's menu for our young customers. If you're in a rush you can order your favourite dishes from our takeaway. We are also able to cater for large parties and tour groups. Please give us a ring today for more information.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible car park
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
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