Where can you get the best fish and chips in York?
It’s a staple of British cuisine and Friday nights wouldn’t be the same without it – luckily there are so many fantastic places in York that serve up fab fish and chips.
With the help of our readers and their recommendations, here are 13 of the best places in York to get fish and chips – updated for 2023.
Where will you try first?
Barton’s Fish and Chips

Family run business. Open Monday-Saturday. Free delivery with orders over £15.
- 134 Boroughbridge Rd, Acomb, York YO26 6AL
- 01904 790312
- Website
Bish ‘n’ Chips

Serving fish and chips using only fresh sustainable caught fish and locally sourced potatoes. Open Tuesday-Saturday. Delivery available.
- 2A Sim Balk Lane, York YO23 2QQ
- 01904 709159
- Website
The Blue Fin

Quality fish and chips voted in the UK’s top 50. There is also a location on Hull Road.
- 82 Tadcaster Road, York YO24 1LR
- 01904 705896
- Website
Butlers Fish and Chips

Freshly cooked fish and chips. One of our readers said: ‘Their portions are huge and it tastes great!’ Open Wednesday-Saturday. Walk in ordering available, or order by phone for collection or delivery.
- 53 Foxwood Lane, York YO24 3LQ
- 01904 783378
- Website
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The Fisherman’s Wife

Sustainable fish and chips. Click and collect and delivery, and also available on JustEat.
- 1 Ebor Street, Bishopthorpe Rd, York YO23 1EX
- 01904 634114
- Website
The Scrap Box

Trendy fish and chip café and takeaway. Open Monday to Saturday.
- Trunk Road Services, A1079 Hull Road, Dunnington, York YO19 5LP
- 01904 489392
- Website
The Sea Catcher

Offering quality fish and chips using marine certified fish and locally grown potatoes. ‘Perfect every time,’ said one of our readers.
- Clarence St, York YO31 7EL
- 01904 637208
- Website
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