That fancy fish and chip place, next to the chicken shop

[tetris]

I had a look at their prices and noped the hell out of there, but I do see people in there eating.

So for the one's who've been:

what's it like?

A symphony of breaded or battered fish deluxe decorated with ever so politely placed chips, all complimented with sprinklings of salad?

Or is it just bog standard fish and chips...?

I mean the chicken shop's right there, it's not like they can pretend....

[Lowlander]

What fancy fish and chip place?

[Otta]

Sea Cow?

[tetris]

Sea Cow.

[Bic Basher]

The take-away prices are staggering.

http://www.theseacow.co.uk/menu.html

[tetris]

Right?

I mean I don't mind if it's genuinely good food.

But that's what I'm asking the people who've eaten there: is it?

[Loz]

Really fresh fish (pick your own) and good chips (though not as good as Ollys). And prices not too different to Ollys, either.

[Jah Lush]

I've not been in there for four or five years now. I quite liked it then, especially for the red snapper. I liked the fact you could order your chish n fips with a bottle of wine to wash it down with. I'd heard their standards had dropped slightly. Never had a takeaway from there. I'd prefer an old chippie for that. Now you've mentioned it though I might just try it again soon.

[*Bob*]

It's a tricky one - and you're right not to go rushing in. One must think very carefully before deciding to drop a whole pound or possibly two - over the odds - on a portion of fish and chips.

Gather as much information, feedback and opinion as you can. Collate and assess the evidence. Take as long as you need. Remember - if the fish and chips are not everything you hope for you will never get that extra ?1.50 back - and you'll be kicking yourself for years.

[Lowlander]

Oh that place. Worst chips I've ever had in my life from a fish and chip shop. Indescribably bad.

Any places around ED that still use beef dripping for frying?

[tetris]

^ that sounds delish.

@Bob - yeah yeah har-de-har :P -- it's not really about the money, it's more about whether you're being duped into paying that extra ?1.50 because you're a sucker for a charming smile, rather than paying that extra ?1.50 for getting quality food.

Though from what I'm hearing it's an 'experience' thing, which could be genuinely good.

@Loz - What's the "pick your own" thing like? Is it actually a tank full of fresh fish, or are you picking off a menu?

@Jah - Yeah I know what I'm getting tonight. Just not from where...

[david_carnell]

Yes - they have a giant salt-water tank in the basement. You pick a cod that's been giving you the skunk-eye and a minimum-wage flunky dispatches it with a priest.

Clean, gut, fillet, batter, fry and it's all yours.

Given that, the price is a bargain.

[BrandNewGuy]

Actually, Sea Cow is pretty good in our experience and not over-priced. It's main advantage is sitting down to eat when the food's come straight our of the fryer - fish and chips really are better when piping hot. If it's takeaway you want, Sema's on Underhill Road is good.

[Loz]

That made me laugh, DC.

tetris: neither - they have an open cool-area with the fish laid out, fishmonger style, all ready to cook.

[*Bob*]

An open cool-area?

Like.. a fridge?

Is it near to the monetary storage device, or closer to the sedentary zone?

[Loz]

Fridges - to me - have doors.

[keekybreeks]

it used to be better in the old pre gentrifier days* (2008)

had a couple of bad fish from there last year- this can happen of course- but have since migrated to the Herne Hill fish bar- proper chips, with random crispy slivers in them. dont order a large F&C unless you are a registered trencherman though, as it comes with about 1kg of chips - im not taking the piss here either

[Jah Lush]

Do you mean Ken's Fish Bar on Half Moon Lane, Keekybreeks? That is a superb old school fish and chip shop.

[keekybreeks]

nah, the one up the hill from the station, towards DK hill. kens is a bit greasy, but the HH fish bar is a real find- always cooked fresh as well.

we order F&C, bring it back and then remove half the chips to cool and be frozen afterwards.Easy meals for the babies when the the other 'arf is at book club/ boozing at the Montpellier/ having a heart starter at the Gowlett. they know nothing about this- its mine and the kids little secret

[keekybreeks]

oh yea, it does curry sauce for a quid as well. no gravy though, so it keeps the vulgar northern interloper quotient down

[Otta]

Loz Wrote:

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> tetris: neither - they have an open cool-area with

> the fish laid out, fishmonger style, all ready to

> cook.

Dear God that sounds horrific. I can't imagine eating in the same room as a fish mongeresque stall. The smell would put me right off.

Not a big fish lover as you may have guessed.

[Louisa]

This place is a bloody rip off. I've looked at the prices and numerous times and been shocked, hoping that they would eventually knock them down a bit. If I want nice fish & chips i go to Something Fishy in Lewisham, good quality, good price and a good atmosphere - minus the pretentious snobbery.

Louisa.

[*Bob*]

It's priced specifically to keep you out, Lou.

Well worth the extra couple of pounds.

[Louisa]

Behave yourself *Bob* or else I'll sit on you!

Louisa.

[MrBen]

There's a great gag insert here...but I just can't do it.