Stein’s fish and chips in Padstow, Cornwall
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
Fish and Chips from £11
Forgotten Fish
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.
Trust us Night
Tuesday 24th June 2025 | 7pm | £25pp
We’re doing things a little differently this June. For one night only, we’ll be setting aside our usual menu and inviting you to join us for a special dinner, served with a side of trust. There’s no set menu or course count, just a steady stream of dishes from our team. Think plenty of fish, chips, and unexpected delights, chosen from the best of what’s landed that day.
We’ll all dine together around shared tables for a relaxed, sociable evening, a chance to slow down, try something unexpected and enjoy what’s fresh.
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.
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.
While you settle in, we’ll bring over some complimentary hummus and colourful crudités to keep small appetites content, and there are highchairs and plenty to keep little hands busy.
Our fisherman explorer booklet invites budding young seafood fans to try something new. There are ten species to discover, from the familiar to the more surprising, with a sticky reward at the end, plus a word search and plenty of colouring-in along the way.
DOWNLOAD OUR APP
We don’t take orders via telephone but our Rick Stein App makes it safe and simple for you to order and pay for your takeaway. Download 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 is 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. Plus you can order a pack of our homemade batter mix for an authentic Stein’s fish and chip supper at home.
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.
Sauces made to Rick’s recipe
All our sauces are made to Rick’s own recipes, right here in Padstow. No preservatives, just real ingredients and chilled to keep them fresh and full of flavour, just as they should be.
