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The Fish Shop

We (3) have dined at The Fish Shop three times, each time prior to going to Sadlers Wells, and spaced over about two years. We wer advised to book around 6pm for a 7.30pm performance by the staff. The first two times it was OK, service was that they brought the starter quickly and then you wait about 40 mins for the main course, and that makes you look at your watch, not wishing to be rushed for the final part of the meal. On the last occasion, on Tuesday 2 September 2008, this week, we arrived in good time, and only wanted one course. This obviously threw them, because 45 minutes later, when I enquired where it was, they checked and said it would be 5 minutes. Ten minutes later, the food arrived. My husband had ordered the batterred fish and chips, my daughter, the fishcake, and I opted for potted shrimp. The fishcake was OK, but my husband said the fish and chips were tasteless and boring. My potted shrimp was very salty indeed. When we got the bill, the waiter apologised for our order being lost. But he hadn't been proactive, even though I kept making eye contact with him during our wait. We won't return. It just isn't good enough overall. There are plenty of other places that don't rest on their reputation and I think this is what may be happening here.

Thursday, September 04, 2008
Overall rating
Food 4 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 4