The Anchor Fish & Chips
📍 37 Sandside, Scarborough YO11 1PG, UK
About The Anchor Fish & Chips
The Anchor Fish & Chips is a popular eatery nestled on Sandside in Scarborough, offering diners a quintessential seaside experience. Boasting an impressive 4.4 out of 5 stars from over 700 reviews, this establishment is renowned for its delicious offerings and fantastic views over the bustling harbour.
Guests consistently praise the quality of the food, noting generous portions, particularly the ample fish and chips. The welcoming atmosphere and cleanliness of the restaurant are frequently highlighted, as is the friendly and patient service provided by the dedicated team. It's a cherished spot for many, often recommended for those seeking a memorable meal by the sea.
Visiting Information
The Anchor Fish & Chips is open daily from 11:00 AM. Closing times vary, with service available until 7:00 PM Monday to Friday, 8:00 PM on Saturdays, and 9:00 PM on Sundays. The restaurant is committed to accessibility, featuring a wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom, and seating, ensuring comfort for all guests. Payment is convenient, with options including credit cards, debit cards, cash, and NFC contactless payments.
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📍 37 Sandside, Scarborough YO11 1PG, UK
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Showing 5 of 716 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 5 February 2026.
I'll drop it a point because while the serving staff were spot on. The young lad clearing the tables was dropping F bombs quite regularly. Not ideal. The food was seaside fare and fine for that. Having a beer with it was fab. I also discovered spam fritters. Greasy and lovely.
We called in here today as it was a special day celebrating and remembering my Dad's life. He loved this fish and chip cafe, so today was a day we went with my Mum. From walking through the door, we were greeted with a lovely young lady with a warm smile, she was very patient whilst we decided what we would like, even advising us of what the fish was and that it was skinless and boneless, just how I prefer. She took our order and gave us the order receipt, advising us that we will be called once the food and drinks were ready. I like how the drinks are served at the same time as the food. The cafe is lovely inside with nautical theme, spotlessly clean and welcoming feel to the place. When the food arrived it was piping hot and absolutely delicious, I will go as far as saying, it was the BEST fish I have ever had, pure white Haddock with a perfectly light and crispy batter, I chose to have salt and vinegar on it. My husband opted for a battered sausage buttie, to which he thoroughly enjoyed. The cafe staff we found all very pleasant and, sitting at a table with a view of the bay (perfect). We visited the loo before we left, which incidentally very again spotlessly clean. I make no wonder my Dad loved this place. A review also in memory of my lovely Dad. Thank you Anchor Fish & Chips, we highly recommended you.
Great fish and chip shop right in front of the harbour. Food was really good and was nice and clean inside. The only thing that I didn’t like was when I asked for ketchup, the server said she’d do me 5 for £1 (I don’t like paying for condiments after spending £40 on food) Only for the customer behind me asked if he had to pay for ketchup and the same server said no and gave him a handful of it for free. All in all a great place to eat and there is toilets inside which are also nice and clean.
Wow…. There’s nothing else to say. Ordered a large fish & chips to share with my better half and did not expect to receive 2 full size fish. Setting fab (although the tables are a little sticky) with nice atmosphere over looking the harbour. Recommended and will be back if we visit Scarborough again.
Great staff, nice big portions, very tasty, will definitely be back, thank you x