Longsands Fish Kitchen Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The fish was incredible. Huge flakes of white cod; fresh and absolutely delicious."
• "Amazing gluten free fish and chips!! Delicious crispy batter!"
• "The curry sauce was huge, but also very nice."
• "Blown away by it all the cod was delicious, brilliant chips and lush gravy."
• "Fish is fresh and perfectly cooked, not greasy and it’s got flavour unlike many of the chip shops today were is tasteless mush."
• "The cod was very nice, a large, thick fillet with a brown crispy batter."
• "The homemade tartare sauce absolutely makes it. The fish and chips were some of the best I think I've ever had."

Cons:

• "Unfortunately on the two occasions I’ve eaten here the food has had a very odd chlorinated taste?"
• "None of us could finish our food. I don’t fancy taking my chances with wasting my money again."
• "Chips were white n dry fish was tiny batter shocking tasteless."
• "Both my wife and I thought the main courses were over seasoned (shrimp burger and squid) and the chips were a bit underdone."
• "Had a takeaway, cod and chips and haddock. Fish was the worst we have ever had from chippy!.The batter was dark and rock hard and the fish dry and over cooked."
• "The chips were very disappointing as they were undercooked and soggy."
• "Really soggy gooey batter."

Staff and Service

Pros:

• "Great friendly staff who go the extra mile to help."
• "Friendly and efficient staff who handle the constant stream of orders with good grace."
• "Staff were efficient and friendly."
• "The friendly staff were very efficient, so the wait wasn't too lengthy."
• "Connor is an excellent member of staff and looked after us so brilliantly."
• "Their friendly and polite customer service never let down."
• "Lovely friendly atmosphere lovely friendly helpful staff."

Cons:

• "However the staff could not have been less interested in our presence. The waitress that served us was and frankly, rude and disinterested."
• "Called in at tea time with our three young children. We luckily got a table but the waitress allocated to serve us seemed to take an instant dislike to us or was having a bad day."
• "Everything seemed an effort for the staff."
• "Service very slow. We arrived at 11:30 and was told there were no seats available as all reserved so we were allowed at the bench seats next to the window however families came in after us with no reservation and got tables immediately."
• "We normally have a great experience here but on this occasion we were disappointed with their attitude."
• "Absolutely disgusting the way I was spoking to by member of staff not just me lots off people in the queue unhappy with there manners there is ways to deal and talk to customers and they definitely don't know how to do it!"
• "If you fancy some fish&worms - right place there, otherwise strictly avoid."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Top quality at reasonable prices, excellent wine choices for seafood."
• "Just buy the fish and chips at $6.85 pounds and you'll get delicious fish and chips."
• "Absolutely incredible meal for such a great price (~£6.50)."
• "Fantastic value for money and stunning food."
• "Monday night has an offer where two meals and two sides are a tenner. Amazing value!"
• "Always friendly and helpful staff, great quality food and great prices - £5.25 for fish and chips with curry."
• "Very tasty fish and chips at considerably reasonable prices."

Cons:

• "£14.50 for Fish and Chips if you eat in WOW think the owner must be smoking something he/she shouldn’t be smoking."
• "Overpriced. The fish portion has been reduced by almost half the size."
• "All in all a good quality offering but on the pricy side."
• "Pricey (£7.50 for small is a bit steep for cod/chips; £10/regular)."
• "Last time I go here, very expensive.Over £12 for cheese savoury, chips and peas x2, 90p for a breadbun which is disgraceful."
• "Won’t be returning until the owner lowers the prices £14.50 is ridiculous 👎👎"
• "The prices are reasonable too, except for the drinks."

Ambiance and Location

Pros:

• "We sat in the Autumn sunshine, overlooking the sea with our feast (in recyclable boxes) and it was perfect."
• "All of Front Street is exciting though."
• "Simple, smart and clean low key venue."
• "The interior itself is nicely decorated and clean throughout."
• "It's located near the Prom in a gorgeous little village area north of Whitley Bay."
• "Seating indoors and some tables outside on Front Street, Tynemouth."
• "Child friendly with a nice relaxed atmosphere."

Cons:

• "The restaurant just isn’t the same somehow it’s lost its Saul."
• "Just wish they would use plates and cups instead of everything cardboard."
• "I don't enjoy standing while eating."
• "Not big enough for indoor seating but outside is nice on a day it’s not cold."
• "I was a bit nervous sitting in a single table where other tables are closely next to me and ppl cannot help but look at me, while I m not comfortable being looked at when dining. I wish the tables are separated to each other with sth in betw."
• "Wish the place was an actual sit-in restaurant it’s so small inside to line up and order that it’s just disorganizing."
• "Tables might not be easy to come by at busy times, but we were prepared to wait, and were phoned once a table became available."