Whether fish is your dish or chips and mushy peas take your fancy, is there anything more British than enjoying a portion of fish and chips?
We have rounded up the top five fish and chip restaurants in Harwich and Manningtree according to TripAdvisor reviews.
Here are some of the best.
Pieseas Chippy
TripAdvisor rating: 4.5/5
Where: 76 West Street, Harwich
One recent review said: "Portion sizes were great and only just managed to finish it all. Got lucky that there was hardly any queue when we went as it was down the road on Sunday night. Always a positive sign! Chips were again well cooked and delicious. Highly recommended."
The Alma Inn
TripAdvisor rating: 4.5/5
Where: 25 Kings Head Street, Harwich
Customers have raved about the fish and chips online.
One reviewer said it was the "best fish and chip lunch I have enjoyed in years."
The Pier Restaurant
TripAdvisor rating: 4.5/5
Where: The Quay, Harwich
One review said: "We had a lovely fish and chip meal here. The batter was really light and fish tasted very fresh. The chunky chips were also very good as was the homemade mushy peas and tartar sauce."
Riverside Fish & Chips
TripAdvisor rating: 4/5
Where: 7 Riverside Avenue West, Lawford
One review said: "The fish was the freshest we have ever had and the portions were very generous. Despite it being very busy, the service was friendly and efficient - you can understand why people travel to eat here."
Barry’s Fish & Chips Mobile
TripAdvisor rating: 4/5
Where: Mistley and around
One reviewer said: "Amazing people amazing food , this is my favorite chippy anywhere by far lovey people the food is always fresh and delicious."
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