Fish! (Borough Market)

I took my girlfriend out here for her birthday, having never eaten here before. I had the calamari to start with, which was delicious. My girlfriend had the prawn cocktail, which was massive, but the prawns were so juicy and fresh. For the main course I ate the scallops wrapped in pancetta, which were so succulent and mouth watering. I can almost taste them writing this! My girlfriend decided to have the steamed hallibut as recommended by our waitress, which she absolutely loved.

Our waitress found out that it was my girlfriend's birthday and she suprised us with her best rendition of happy birthday and a delicious chocolate fondant on the house.! We were so touched, as we hadn't asked for or expected anything.

To sum it up the food was so fresh and simple that it worked so well, whilst the service was really efficient and friendly, without being overbearing. It's a really special place and we will definitely be back!
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Alex
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Wednesday, August 29, 2007

I have often walked by this restaurant, but never eaten their. I thought it would be a perfect place to take my friend who does not eat meat. There was a great choice of fish dishes and options for sides, sauces, etc. The service was very good - we had a friendly waitress who kepted on the ball with our many requests and changes of mind with drinks and food.

The food exceeded me expectations, (even for a non fish eater) the mains were fresh and tasty (I recommend Monk fish with garlic butter) and the puds good (especially the Sticky Pudding!). The wine menu was pretty good and waitress was always on hand to fill the glasses.

I would recommend Fish for lunch or a light evening meal, its a perfect place to start the evening in a casual environment before heading on into town.

Sean Hudson
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Sean Hudson
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Food 7 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Thursday, August 23, 2007

I took family from abroad to Fish and had a really good meal! The service was very good and the staff attentive. The food was well prepared, simple and light - perfect for lunch. While the setting is ideal, especially on Friday/Saturday when the market is on.

I would very much recommend this place.
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Steve
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Thursday, August 23, 2007

got to agree this place is average at best and I have never felt compelled to write a review.

Never again will I walk past the solid and dependable Roast to grace a table at Fish. For a specialist fish restaurant they don't do fish well.

I had calamari to start which I imagine would be on par with a Hungry Horse/ Wetherspoons take on the dish, which came served with undressed rocket, loads of it (the rocket that is, not the calamari).

I then had 4 lonely scallops on yet more undressed salad.

I don't mind spending money on a good lunch (Its normally on the company) but £113 + service for three people to each have two poor low end pub quality courses seems expensive.

And I don't like their Ikea style cheapy wine glasses but that is probably irrelavent!

Oh also, I was asked three times by the same waiter if i'd like to order another bottle of water - every time I said yes please and still never got it. Go figure!
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Overall rating
Food 4 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 4
Tuesday, August 14, 2007

TO BE AVOIDED AT ALL COSTS!! We put in a freezing corner even though I had booked on line and said it was my girlfriends birthday!!

The service was awful and our waitress looked depressed and another nearly threw a salad my girlfriends lap. The table next to us were complaining too with the service and agreed not to tip at all which is most unlike me. We spent £110 on a meal for two which was below average.

I asked for vinergrette for our salad and just got oil?? The monk fish was like leather and the seabass flavourless on a bed of a few veg? To add insult to injury both my girlfriend and I both had dodgey stomachs only and hour or two later runing the rest of our nite. NOT IMPRESSED. I would have asked for the manager if it had not been a birthday treat. Awful.
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Mr S Blyth
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Food 3 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 1
Saturday, August 04, 2007

Seated at a terrace table on a warm summer's evening was lovely and better than being inside but negatively punctuated by a beggar ! Service of 'front-of-house' staff was varied and generally lukewarm. Delivery of our orders was prompt and (almost) everything was in good order and fresh. Fish! is certainly good value for money and is a place where fish lovers must visit !
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SYY - View all reviews by this user
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Food 6 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 7
Saturday, July 28, 2007

I have never written a review of a restaurant but was compelled to do so for this restaurant.

A friend and I went to Fish and we were very dissapointed!!

1) The seating space was limited and made to sit squashed in on a side bar

2) The smoked salmon starter was NOT smoked

3) The haddock rarebit starter did taste nice but was of a small portion

4) The two lobster main courses tasted bland and were very small at £25 a shot

5) More a canteen than a restaurant I think

6) The bill in no way reflected the food and atmosphere

I will not be returning.
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Food 1 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 1
Friday, July 27, 2007

You want good fish? Then go to Fish! It's the best fish place this side of San Francisco. (And the sticky toffee pudding is to die for.)
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Hurrb - View all reviews by this user
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Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, June 25, 2007

fish! is a treat! I go regularly, and make sure to take all my visting friends there. They all love it, without exception: Fresh fresh FRESH! fish served just as you like it, and with a couple of starters that really are delicious - i am spoilt for choice between for instance the dressed crab and the calamares with fish!`s own mayonnaise; splendid!

Fridays and Saturdays, when the market is at its best, is also the best time to come to your pre-booked table for lunch. Ask for a table with "cathedral view", and you can take in the area`s history while you enjoy the faultless food with a bottle of Pinot Grigio.... - I cant wait to go back!
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Einar Frigland
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Bright and breezy - have been here several times and always had a sun-filled fresh-fish time. A lively atmosphere with brisk service and well prepared, consistent food.
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George C
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Food 8 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 6
Sunday, June 17, 2007