Harry Ramsdens in general

We visited the restaurant in Newcastle near the Metro Centre on Saturday tea time.The restaurant had another two diners in it.We could not have any fizzy drinks because the machine was broken.My husband was given a bottle of beer with no glass. I ordered a ginger beer but was told they had none and was shown ginger ale which I am sure the waitress with either a cold /hay fever thought was the same thing. Portions were small and we had to ask for bread and butter to fill us up. My daughter had the childrens meal but although fish nuggerts were offered she wanted a small portion of whole fish,which was unavailable. Finally we wanted choc mint ice cream in a cone which was surprise,surprise also not available. In all very unsatisfactory and we left as soon as we can because the air conditioning was on freezing !!!!

I now know why Harry Ramsden's fish and chips are world famous. It's been years I have been here and every time I pass by Harry Ramsden I used to think- why eat fish and chips when you want to go to a nice restaurant when you can get it most canteens or chippy shops. But once when I tried it then I realised how different their fish is. I tried in Exeter and Cardiff and both tasted the same- excellent. Their starter combo platter priced at £7.99 is a big meal on its own- many items and filling- you get to taste their fish bites, breaded mushrooms, wedges, chicken nuggets and onion rings- all in one and a good quantity too. If you have a small appetite, then you might just ...  Read the complete review

Ive recently tried Harry Ramsdens in Blackpool and i have to say i wasnt impressed. After waiting almost an hr in a queue we were taken to a rather disgusting looking table. (It obviously hadnt been cleaned since the restaurant opened that morning) Food had been wiped away but only onto the floor. Having to stand on chips as you sit down is not something you expect in a restaurant! The menu is good - lots of choice and good for kids too. It is however well overpriced. At close to £10 for fish, chips and a drink you really do feel ripped off. After waiting an hour though we decided to stay. Food, to say the restaurant was very busy came quickly. I ...  Read the complete review

I've eaten at a few branches of Harry Ramsden's, the most recent being the restaurant at The Regent Palace Hotel in Piccadilly. My sister and I were asked to choose our own table when we visited, it was only just 12 o'clock so it was quite quiet although there were several parties already seated at the larger tables. We chose a nice table and a friendly lady came to take our order. The restaurant is very attractive, all the tables were laid with cutlery and napkins ready for diners and the decoration inside is crisp and clean looking. It doesn't feel like a glorified chippy at all! We had decided to eat at Harry Ramsden's simply because we wanted ...  Read the complete review

Let me start by saying that what I have to say about Harry Ramsden`s is based on their sit in restaurants and not on the new bar type food courts they now have in shopping centres as these are a real let down. If you go to a proper Harry Ramsdens restaurant then the food served up to you will be fantastic (well it always has been for me anyway). These restaurants do sell more than just fish and chips but why anyone would enter a World famous fish and chip shop and order sausage or something is beyond me. The chips can at times not meet the same standards as the fish served up does but this is only on rare occasions. If you are sitting in your table should ...  Read the complete review