The Fisherman's Wife - York

I wish I looked at the reviews before ordering food,,,don't eat here,it's terrible food...won't be back...

The shop itself is clean and nicely presented. No sit in, counter only. There isn’t a massive choice of fish…just haddock or scampi that I could see. We were the only customers so our fish and chips was served quickly and freshly done. Nice crispy batter. Rather a smallish fillet but fresh, flaky and sweet. Chips were below par, but adequate and generous portion. Paid an extra £1 for homemade Tatare sauce but really it was simply big chunks of poorly chopped gherkin in mayonnaise and wasn’t worth it (although better than the highly acidic, chemically sachets sold as such). Approved of the compostable packing. Pleasant, efficient and friendly staff.

Picked up some chips to go with a pasty. Looked at reviews and was sceptical BUT it was raining and the closest to walk to. The chips were fresh and tasty! Don’t let the negatives stop you from trying something because you could get a surprise! The only downsize is the portion size but maybe our local is more generous?

We’ve been a few times keep coming back in the hope it gets better, but unfortunately keeps getting worse. Fish is hit and miss (usually a miss). But the chips are very poor. Usually undercooked, small, and the portion sizes are pathetic. We only live a 2 minute walk and last couple of times they’re cold by the time we get home. Very unfortunate as it is on a road full of great food places. Bishy Road deserves better.

I’ve been enjoying fabulous Yorkshire fish chips for over 50 years—and ALWAYS haddock. I have no idea what fish The Fisherman’s Wife are now serving, but is definitely not haddock! It was grey, transparent, mushy and completely tasteless. Anyone who knows haddock knows it’s solid flakes, white and full of flavour. I’m so annoyed I’ve just paid £9.50 for one of the most disappointing portions of fish chips I’ve ever had. I know times are hard, but please don’t insult discerning customers by serving that abomination and claim it’s haddock! Your food used to be superb—what are you doing?! On the hunt for a new chippy that serves decent food, now! (I took a picture of the fish to show how dreadful it was, but there’s no way to add it here.