FOOD : Fish and Chips on the Waterfront, Anstruther
Anstruther, a charming fishing village nestled in the East Neuk of Fife, Scotland, is renowned for its delightful fish and chip shops. Among these, the Fish and Chips on the Waterfront stands out as a true gem.
Locals and visitors alike visit here, drawn by its reputation for serving some of the finest Fish Suppers. The award-winning fish and chips here are a quintessential experience—a crispy, golden batter enveloping succulent fish, accompanied by perfectly cooked chips.
Whether you choose to savour your meal by the picturesque harbour or enjoy it outside in their seating area with the salty sea breeze, Fish and Chips on the Waterfront ensures that every bite is a taste of coastal perfection.
A REVIEW OF FISH AND CHIPS ON THE WATERFRONT ANSTRUTHER
Over the weekend, I headed over to Anstruther to the Fish and Chips on the Waterfront to see what all the fuss is about, and I have to say, I couldn’t have been more delighted with the chippie and the two lovely guys, Josh and Adam, who let me in behind the scenes.
The batter is made fresh, hence there being a bit of a wait for your freshly cooked fish supper. They do both breaded and battered as well as the most insane onion rings. Adam certainly knows how to work with hot oil and has developed alabaster hands from working here. He instinctively knows when the fish is cooked to perfection.
And its such fun to watch the peeley walley fish dripping with their secret batter and onion rings enter the hot oil and then burst forth with a beautiful golden crisp crust. You can almost hear it shouting ‘I’m ready! Eat me now!’
As Adam fries the fish and onion rings, so Josh prepares those big fat chunky chips, pulls out a pickled egg and get the mushy peas and tartare sauce ready for our order.
Depending on how you like your fish supper, there’s plenty of salt, sauce and sprayed vinegar to go around.
Outside the chippie, they have several tables where you can sit to enjoy your supper looking out over the water of gently rocking moored boats and the waves making themselves known as they thunderously crash against the harbour walls on the far side.
An epic setting no matter the weather! Some tables have blankets available to help keep you a wee bit warmer on those blustery days!
The haddock is fresh from Peterhead and is served up 7 days a week from 11:30am. The batter is light and not greasy and overall well seasoned. The onion rings are superb with a crunch that would make any onion ring aficionado smile! The mushy peas are lush and add that extra layer of heartiness to the whole chip supper.
For those seeking the ultimate fish supper, this iconic spot has earned the prestigious title of Scotland’s Best Fish Bar 2023—a testament to their commitment to quality and tradition. So, if you find yourself in Anstruther, don’t miss the chance to indulge in this classic Scottish delight at the Fish and Chips on the Waterfront.
THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT THE FISH AND CHIPS ON THE WATERFRONT
They use beef dripping and not vegetable oil so it is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans
Battered Fish Supper (with chips) or the Breaded Fish Supper (with chips) costs £9.80 each
Tartare sauce and Mushy peas are £1.75 each
Pickled eggs are £0.70p each
They serve a variety of chippie suppers such as Scampi, Chicken Nuggets, King Rib, Pizzas, Hamburgers etc
The takeaway has disabled access but there is no seating inside, just outside and you could order via their website or the app
Anstruther W/C’s are located across the road and cost £0.30p to gain access. They do have disabled toilets
There is a parking lot close to the takeaway and although busy, there is always parking. It costs around £0.90p for 1.5 hours
Fish and Chips on the Waterfront, 14 The Shore, Anstruther. www.fishandchipsonthewaterfront.co.uk
My Spoon Award : Gold Spoon 9/10
I was invited by Fish and Chips at the Waterfront to review their menu.
Food and drink were complimentary but the views are very much my own.
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