The Balancing Eel

Back Ln, Saint Ives
01736 796792

Recent Reviews

Mackenzie C.

I got takeaway from here on a late night in st Ives and it was so great! It's a small hole in the wall with a staircase leading up. It was cold so we wanted inside with about 5-6 other people and it was a bit packed in there. It was my first time in st Ives and the beginning of my 18 day trip around the UK/Ireland and the guy at the counter was so nice to help us pick out what food we should get. We ended up getting the large and small cod with medium cheesy fries and mushy peas. We also got salt and vinegar on everything. It looked like a busy night for them but we got the food fairly quick! We took it back to our bnb and enjoyed it! Probably up there with the best fish and chips I've ever had! The cheesy fries were great too although more like grated Parmesan on top of fries but still yummy! Would recommend!

Ian Beckly

Probably the best fish and chips in St Ives.Cooked to perfection, I always head here for my fish and chips. Take away only so no sit in but don't let that turn you away, eat them down on the beach etc.Highly recommend.

tim hyde

I’ve given 5 for Atmosphere as although I takeout - the staff are polite but also have a good sense of humour and there is a lovely relaxed vibe about the place. Beautiful fresh fish, line caught haddock, cod is best I’ve ever had and I reckon hadn’t been out the sea more than 2 hours. Yummy crispy on outside fluffy on inside chips. Pea fritters are very good. All sauces, condiments, eggs - up to scratch! Thanks Guys! See you soon!Dietary restrictions: They do steamed fish!Parking: If you can’t find a space drive round and try again works for me. Or as many do in St Ives leave car and walk ?Kid-friendliness: Fine for kids. Stairs but not problem for a responsible parent.

Alana S

The battered cod was tasty and delicious but the chips were dry and lacked seasoning.The in-store experience was odd - staff struggled to hear/understand ordering and weren’t particularly warm.

John Oates

The best fish & chips in St Ives, though take out only at the moment. Love the steamed ?

outpace1

Have been here numerous times over the years we have been coming to st ives. The cod, chips and mushy peas are very good and would recommend as a take away option

D Spillman

Delicious fish and chips. Line caught haddock available, and tasty chips. So busy when we ordered, but no surprise.

Richchap95

Service was very slow for a Friday lunchtime, cooking on request. Portions were small. £2.70 for a small chips, which quarter filled a box is not value for money. £2.50 for pea fritter which was tiny. Fish was ok but definitely not any better than that

318ise

Great fish and chips. Best bit of cod I’ve had for ages. Good all round service. All freshly cooked. Just off the main drag.

Departure761206

Fabulous place to get good quality fish and chips...we have lived in Cornwall 35 years and this fish an chips shop has been there all the times we have visited...yesterday another trip to St Ives and chips today only but cooked to perfection proper chips ...thanks we will return soon

Laura Stothard

Great fish and chips takeaway with curry sauce

gemmasS7532QB

The staff are friendly here and the food is good, yes it could be seen as expensive but where isn't!

Nigel B

The best Fish and Chips in town by far. Lovely friendly run Fish and Chip shop in a popular sea side town. The chips were to die for and batter was superb crisp and dry, very tasty and served up with a smile.

Resort44432861781

I ordered Haddock, Pea Fritter and Chips whilst camping with Radio Amateur friends at Camp ROC near Penzance. I really enjoyed the meal, which was excellent and know that my friends enjoyed theirs too. I will definitely be ordering again next camp!

Dream01537800587

Everything you want from a Chip shop, proper tasty chips, great portion size and friendly accommodating staff. Always our go to when in St Ives.

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