Silverfin Traditional Fish Chips

I find it frustrating that our local fish and chip shops charge top prices for such poor quality. Just 20 miles away, I can get high-quality cod and chips, a drink, and sit-in service for a lower price. As a result, I have decided to stop visiting our local fish chip shops and instead frequent the Pit Stop in Kilkeel. It's disappointing that I have to make this choice.

The restaurant, which is an extension of the same fish distributor, serves decent fish but the frying technique is lacking at times. During my visit, I ordered a plaice which was a bit greasy and came battered like a cod, when I would have preferred it in breadcrumbs. The portion of chips was undercooked and soggy. The plaice itself was fresh, but with more careful cooking, it could have been exceptional. Overall, it was an okay dining experience for Newry.

The fresh smoked Cod at this restaurant is amazing - it's freshly battered and the best I've ever had. I always believe that you should dine in at a good fish and chips shop for the freshest experience. The interior is nothing fancy, but the staff is friendly, the food is fantastic, and the portions are generous.

I found myself in Newry lunchtime Friday and having read about local award wining fish chips I took the opportunity to try the Silverfin. We all can have off or bad days, this was theirs. I ordered COD and a Pastie. The little place looked clean and well staffed with 4 behind counter and one only other customer at lunchtime! I waited 15 mins for my order cooked from fresh! The Pastor tasted like no other I've ate in my sixty years and the small fish £4.95) was defiantly not COD! It was grey dry and tasted strong, not White and creamy rich tasting! The few chips served were cold and wooden! Bad tasting and badly cooked fish, as bad as I've ever had. I won't risk Silverfin again! Next time your in Belfast, treat yourself, try John Longs traditional Chippy off Durham St and learn what great fish and chips should be!

Bought a small bag of chips here. Turned out to be a huge bag. Excellent chips, crisp and tasty and of course traditional. Slightly marred by someone outside calling me a ***** !