The Famous Fish Pan
📍 28 Foreshore Rd, Scarborough YO11 1PB, UK
About The Famous Fish Pan
The Famous Fish Pan is a highly-rated fish and chip shop located on Foreshore Road in Scarborough, offering classic seaside fare. With an impressive Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from over 2100 reviews, it's a popular choice for visitors and locals alike. Guests consistently praise the excellent quality, fresh taste, and great value for money, making it a must-visit for traditional British fish and chips.
Renowned for its generous portions, The Famous Fish Pan specialises in perfectly cooked, fresh fish and golden chips, with many visitors hailing them as some of the best they've ever tasted. Beyond the traditional, they offer unique items such as a 'foot long batter sausage' for those seeking something different. The friendly and welcoming staff are frequently highlighted in reviews for their exceptional service, creating a pleasant and efficient experience, even during busy periods. The establishment is often described as having a charming, old diner-like atmosphere, adding to its appeal.
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Opening hours were not provided. The Famous Fish Pan features a wheelchair-accessible entrance. For payment, the establishment accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
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📍 28 Foreshore Rd, Scarborough YO11 1PB, UK
from 2,099 reviews
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Showing 5 of 2,099 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 5 February 2026.
Food was great, fresh tasted and value for money. Place was clean staff, was incredible, considering, this waitress, all on her own ,did everything. She went apart and down the stairs ,dealt with amazingly stupid customers. How she kept her cool, was beyond me. Any way, she had everything undercontrol, managed it all without any problems. My heart goes out to her. The meal ,special fish and chips, was very nice. But too much for me. Yeah, big portions, and hot, so we'll done
Absolutely outstanding fish and chips. Huge portions, lovely fresh fish and the foot long batter sausage was amazing … and quite possibly the best chips we’ve ever had! Very friendly service too. Will absolutely visit again next time we’re in Scarborough
This chippy is like an old diner in regards to atmosphere. I love it here! The staff are always so very friendly and welcoming. And the food has always been spot on. There's plenty of chippy dinner deals to choose from, all very reasonably priced too!
A Perfect Catch: The Best Fish and Chips We've Had in Years! We just had an absolutely unforgettable meal at The Famous Fish Pan on the seafront, and it has instantly secured the top spot on our return-to list! This is, without a doubt, the best fish and chips we've experienced in a very long time—it truly sets a new standard. The food was the star of the show. The portion of fish was huge, flaky, and beautifully cooked with a perfect crisp batter. Equally impressive were the chips, which were delightfully fluffy and delicious. Every bite was golden perfection. Beyond the incredible food, the whole experience was elevated by the setting. The atmosphere was amazing, and the spectacular sea views provided the perfect backdrop for a classic seaside meal. To top it all off, the service was truly perfect. Our server was friendly, genuinely attentive, smiley, and chatty, making us feel incredibly welcome from start to finish. It’s rare to find such high-quality food, stunning views, and flawless hospitality all in one place. If you are craving proper, high-quality fish and chips, look no further. The Famous Fish Pan is a must-visit! We got the OAP special which was more than enough to keep us full for the rest of the day.
An absolute gem of a place that's clean and tidy, the staff are smart and polite and very helpful. The fish and chips with bread and butter and a good strong pot of tea was probably one of the best I've ever had .Food was hot and fresh the batter wasn't greasy the portions were generous it was so good we went back to the manager to tell him how nice his staff were and the food . If you are visiting Scarborough this is not to be missed along with the views.