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Chez Fred

Dorset, Bournemouth - Seafood - Restaurant & Takeaway

Three generations of the Capel family have owned and run their homely, simply decorated fish and chip restaurant in a Bournemouth suburb for 35 years – in fact it's considered something of a local institution. The menu features Atlantic cod or haddock, with a ‘catch of the day’ listed on a specials board (perhaps plaice, hake, red gurnard or rock), all sustainably sourced, sparklingly fresh, and fried in a light, airy batter with very good chips. There's a gluten-free day on Tuesdays, and a takeaway section if you find the queue for the dining room too long.

 

 

 

 

A Cobb

7 March 2026

Worth queuing to sample the very best fish and chips supper. Consistent quality from the food (including fish, chips, mushy peas, tartare and curry sauce) to the service. The take away is also great but try the dine in option for the true experience. The only issue is telling people about how good it is and seeing the queue get longer. Enjoy :)

A Woods

9 December 2025

Absolutely first class in every way, really good service, the best fish and chips I've had for years and a really good buzz in a full restaurant on a wet Tuesday lunchtime.

J Landy

18 June 2025

Chez Fred is clearly incredibly popular. We had to queue for 30 minutes to get a table. Once seated the obvious thing you notice is the noise. The floors walls and ceilings are all hard surfaces and the racket is unbelie...
Chez Fred is clearly incredibly popular. We had to queue for 30 minutes to get a table. Once seated the obvious thing you notice is the noise. The floors walls and ceilings are all hard surfaces and the racket is unbelievable. Nevertheless, buoyed by the reputation we ordered in hope. We both had cod and chips. The fish was a little overcooked and the chips had been fried once only, passable, but nothing to get excited about. So, put together with the reputation, we left perplexed. What is the f...
Chez Fred is clearly incredibly popular. We had to queue for 30 minutes to get a table. Once seated the obvious thing you notice is the noise. The floors walls and ceilings are all hard surfaces and the racket is unbelievable. Nevertheless, buoyed by the reputation we ordered in hope. We both had cod and chips. The fish was a little overcooked and the chips had been fried once only, passable, but nothing to get excited about. So, put together with the reputation, we left perplexed. What is the fuss about? If you go, take ear plugs.
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S Pawsey

18 March 2025

Super fresh fish, cooked to order. Place is always packed & sells out so you know you're never getting yesterday's leftovers. No reservations so you usually have to wait a few minutes for a table but you will get in. Staff are lovely, friendly even when run off their feet.

N Blake

10 April 2024

Always great! Always fresh, always welcoming and warm. We all do like to visit this restaurant, and yet sometimes awards are snooty and look down on fish and chips. But they shouldn’t!

VENUE DETAILS

8-10 Seamoor Road, Westbourne
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH4 9ANGB

01202 761203

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OTHER INFORMATION

No background music, Wheelchair access, Family friendly, No reservations

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