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Stein’s fish and chips in Padstow, Cornwall
Pre-order a takeaway for a time that suits you here, ideal if you’ve been down on the beach or fancy taking something home without the wait.
Nostalgia awaits at our fish and chip restaurant and takeaway by the quay in Padstow, Cornwall. Awaken memories of enjoying the very best fish and chips Cornwall has to offer on holiday by the coast – the crunch of freshly fried batter, lashings of vinegar on your chips and some decent sauces to dunk them into.
Our menu celebrates the nation’s favourites alongside other Cornish species we think deserve the spotlight. With everything cooked to order and available battered, including gluten free, or grilled, you can look forward to fish and chips done in the best way possible in Padstow. Beyond the classics, our menu features unique dishes like the Singapore Chilli Crab Burger, soft-shell crab in tempura batter with a spicy kick. Complement your meal with homemade sauces, including tartare, aioli and Goan curry, all made by our team, using Rick’s recipes and fresh Cornish ingredients.
‘The heart of a British seafood restaurant should be great fish and chips. When done properly with excellent fish cooked in a crisp batter in beef dripping plus thick chips which have never been near a freezer, it is one of the greatest dishes of the world.’ – Rick
Forgotten Fish from £13
A celebration of what the Cornish boats bring in each day, whiting, coley, or perhaps a lesser-known beauty that rarely gets its due. Always fresh, always from Cornwall and chosen for flavour as well as sustainability.
Our ‘Forgotten Fish’ changes with the tide, offering a delicious and more affordable way to enjoy proper fish and chips, just as it should be.
New for 2026: Takeaway Seating
When our restaurant is busy, or the weather gets in the way of harbourside dining plans, head next door to our dog-friendly takeaway dining area. Grab a seat and watch our fishmongers at work while you enjoy your meal.
From 10am, we also serve coffee and a small selection of pastries, a relaxed place for a quiet start to the day or a little pause while exploring Padstow.
There’s something special about gathering around a feast where everyone finds a favourite, whether it’s little hands diving in for golden goujons or the joy of discovering a new fish alongside the classics. Our generous platters are made for sharing, full of variety and flavour, and always a talking point at the table.
Stop in to enjoy fish and chips and the added bonus of our loyalty programme. For every adult main meal, you’ll earn a stamp. Collect 10 stamps and get £20 off your next meal with us.
Ask our team for your loyalty card next time you visit.
We believe family meals should feel like a treat, not a test. Our children’s menu is full of favourites, all £7.50, and if it’s one of those days when only a feast will do, you can add a Cawston Press juice and a scoop of Treleavens Cornish ice cream for £2.50 more.
PRE-ORDER YOUR TAKEAWAY ONLINE
You can pre-order your takeaway online here or download our Rick Stein App on the App Store or Google Play.
BOOKINGS
We don’t take bookings, but come along and we’ll find you a table as soon as we can.
PARKING
There are four large pay and display car parks in Padstow; the harbour, South Quay, Link Road and the Lawns.
Enjoy Cornish fish wherever you live, from our online fishmongers.
Delivering a wide range of sustainably caught fresh fish and shellfish, straight to your door.
“Since opening our first restaurant in 1975 I have witnessed, with amazement, how seafood has grown in popularity but I know that even the keenest cook can find the prospect of preparing and cooking fish at home a little daunting. We want to help allay these fears, with practical advice, step-by-step techniques and fabulous recipes.” Rick
Stein’s Online Fishmongers sensibly sources the highest quality catch from day boat fishermen and our long-standing Cornish suppliers to deliver to your door. With plenty of options to enjoy fresh or freeze for another time, and suitable for simple suppers or weekend celebrations. We’ll also provide recipe inspiration galore and how-to videos to show you how simple it really is to cook and enjoy fish at home.
Find out more here.
Unlimited Chips
Our chips begin their journey in the rolling fields of the Tamar Valley, just an hour away. Grown on a family-run farm, in rich, fertile soil, giving the perfect balance of fluffiness inside and crispness when cooked. Once in our kitchen, they’re fried in traditional beef dripping, giving them that deep flavour and irresistible crunch.
You can’t beat a proper chippy chip and if you’re dining in, you’ll enjoy unlimited helpings.
Sauces made to Rick’s recipe
All our sauces are made to Rick’s own recipes. No preservatives, just real ingredients and chilled to keep them fresh and full of flavour, just as they should be.
