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5 Best Fish and Chips Shops in New York (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Thorne Savarin
By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

New York's fish and chips shops cover a lot of ground, from a Harlem hole-in-the-wall with a line out the door to a proper British chippy in the West Village. Together the spots on this page have logged more than 5,500 Google reviews, and the ratings run from 4.2 up to 4.8, so the real decision is less about quality and more about which style of fried fish you actually want tonight.

Short answer: The most-reviewed pick is Famous Fish Market in Harlem (4.5 stars across 2,287 Google reviews), a counter-service seafood spot known for its fried whitefish sandwich. For a traditional British-style chippy, A Salt & Battery in the West Village (4.2, 1,145 reviews) serves battered cod with chips to order. Expect roughly $10 to $30 per person depending on the spot.
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How New York's Fish and Chips Spots Compare

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Famous Fish Market 4.5 ★ 2,287 Harlem fried fish sandwich View ›
2 Fish Market 4.5 ★ 990 Dive-bar seafood in FiDi View ›
3 A Salt & Battery 4.2 ★ 1,145 Classic British-style chippy View ›
4 Devin's Fish & Chips 4.2 ★ 777 Long-running Harlem fish and chips View ›
5 Pesce lulu Seafood Kitchen NYC 4.8 ★ 337 Sit-down seafood kitchen View ›
5 Best Fish and Chips Shops in New York (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Famous Fish Market logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Famous Fish Market

4.52,287 Google reviews

Famous Fish Market is a family-run counter-service seafood spot on St Nicholas Ave in Harlem, best known for its fried fish sandwich and fish and chips plate. It is a pickup-only hole-in-the-wall with no dining room, where orders are called out from inside, and reviewers say the frying oil is changed daily. This is a seafood counter rather than a British-style chippy, but the fried whitefish and shrimp are the draw.

What people praise

  • Reviewers call the fried fish sandwich a neighborhood classic worth the trip from other boroughs
  • Shrimp consistently praised as a standout alongside the fish
  • Fresh, made-to-order frying with visibly fresh oil
  • Long-running, family-operated spot with a loyal local following

Worth knowing

  • No seating, so it is pickup or eat-outside only
  • Some reviewers report long waits during peak hours, and a few found the fries and sides less impressive than the fish
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume2,287 · 98th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown70% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It has the deepest review base on this page and a loyal following for its fried fish sandwich, which makes it the safest default if you want counter-style New York fried fish. Go in expecting takeout, not a sit-down chippy meal.

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684 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10030

Fish Market logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

Fish Market

4.5990 Google reviews

Fish Market is a Financial District dive bar and seafood spot on South St, with a menu that leans into Asian-fusion seafood dishes alongside a full bar. Reviewers describe it as a hidden, unpretentious neighborhood hangout rather than a dedicated fish and chips shop, with sports on the screens and a lively crowd. It is worth knowing this is closer to a casual seafood bar than a British-style chippy.

What people praise

  • Reviewers highlight a warm, welcoming staff and an accommodating atmosphere
  • Praised for flavorful, home-style Asian-inspired seafood cooking
  • Free shots and a relaxed, no-frills vibe come up repeatedly in reviews
  • Good for a casual bite with drinks rather than a formal meal

Worth knowing

  • Not a dedicated fish and chips shop, so if you want a classic British-style plate, look elsewhere on this page
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume990 · 88th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown77% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong pick if you want a laid-back seafood-and-drinks spot in the Financial District, though it is a bar with seafood on the menu rather than a chippy, so set expectations accordingly.

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111 South St, New York, NY 10038

A Salt & Battery logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

A Salt & Battery

4.21,145 Google reviews

A Salt & Battery is a West Village British restaurant built specifically around fish and chips, serving battered cod and other fish options with a side of chips, mushy peas, and pickled onions. It sits next to a British tea and sundries shop, and reviewers describe it as the closest thing to an authentic English chip shop in the neighborhood. Seating is limited, with a few benches out front for dining on nice days.

What people praise

  • Reviewers single this out as the real British-style fish and chips experience in New York
  • Fish described as crisply battered and moist inside
  • Pickled onions and tartar sauce called out as well-made extras
  • Walk-in, no-reservation setup for quick service

Worth knowing

  • Several reviewers note the chips can come out less crispy than expected
  • Limited indoor seating and reviewers describe it as a bit pricey for the portion
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.2 / 5
Review volume1,145 · 93th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown59% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: This is the page's dedicated chippy, and reviewers consistently point to it for the real thing. If you specifically want battered cod and chips, start here rather than the seafood-restaurant options on this list.

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112 Greenwich Ave, New York, NY 10011

Devin's Fish & Chips logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Devin's Fish & Chips

4.2777 Google reviews

Devin's Fish & Chips is a Hamilton Heights takeaway spot that has served the neighborhood for close to three decades, with a menu built around fried fish and chips alongside seafood plates like steamed crab legs and grilled salmon. It is a small, family-run business and a longtime staple in the area, based on reviewer accounts of multi-decade patronage.

What people praise

  • Long-running neighborhood staple with reviewers describing decades of loyalty
  • Praised historically for its steamed seafood offerings alongside fried fish
  • Family-run operation with a loyal, longtime customer base

Worth knowing

  • A number of recent reviewers report inconsistent seasoning and slower service than in years past
  • Some describe pricing as high relative to portion size on recent visits
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.2 / 5
Review volume777 · 83th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown58% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It ranks lower on this page mainly on recent reviews describing inconsistency, even though longtime customers still speak fondly of its history. Worth a try if you're nearby, but check recent reviews before ordering delivery.

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747 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10031

Pesce lulu Seafood Kitchen NYC logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Pesce lulu Seafood Kitchen NYC

4.8337 Google reviews

Pesce lulu Seafood Kitchen is a fast-casual seafood restaurant near Midtown East, built around seafood platters, tacos, bowls, and sandwiches rather than a traditional fried fish and chips plate. It sources wild and sustainably raised seafood delivered daily, and the menu spans breakfast through dinner with a small selection of vegetarian options. This is a broader seafood kitchen, not a dedicated chippy, but it has the highest rating on this page.

What people praise

  • Highest rating on this list at 4.8
  • Reviewers repeatedly praise the freshness of the seafood and the range of options
  • Owner described as hands-on and happy to explain sourcing and preparation
  • Good option for group dining with a wider menu than a takeaway chip shop

Worth knowing

  • Smaller review base than the top names on this page
  • Not a dedicated fish and chips shop, so if that specific dish is the goal, it is one menu item among many here
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume337 · 57th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown90% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The best-rated name here, but it is a sit-down seafood kitchen rather than a chippy, so it ranks on overall seafood quality more than a fish-and-chips specialty. A good pick if you want a broader seafood menu with company.

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157 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other New York seafood and fish and chips spots. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.5 from thousands of reviews carries more weight than a 4.8 from a few hundred. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does fish and chips cost in New York? (2026)

Prices vary by whether you’re at a takeaway counter or a sit-down seafood kitchen, and by portion size and add-ons like extra sides or drinks. Based on the price-per-person ranges customers report in their reviews:

JobTypical price
Takeaway fish and chips plate$11 - $23
Sit-down seafood meal per person$20 - $40

Ranges compiled July 2026 from customer-reported price-per-person figures in Google reviews for the businesses on this page. Menu prices vary; confirm current pricing directly with each spot.

Serving fish and chips fans across New York

These spots span Harlem, Hamilton Heights, the West Village, the Financial District, and Midtown East, so wherever you’re starting from in Manhattan, one of them is a reasonable trip. Searching for fish and chips near me? Check the listing below for the closest option’s live hours and directions.

What to ask before you order fish and chips

  • Is the fish battered fresh to order, or held under a heat lamp?
  • What fish is used, and is there a choice beyond cod?
  • Is there seating, or is it takeaway only?
  • Does the price include chips and a side, or are they extra?
  • How long is the wait during peak lunch or dinner hours?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these spots?

We started from fish and chips shops and seafood restaurants serving fried fish in New York with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (July 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which of these is a real British-style chippy?

A Salt & Battery is the dedicated British-style fish and chips shop on this page. The others are seafood restaurants or bars that serve fried fish as part of a wider menu.

Is fish and chips in New York usually takeaway or sit-down?

Both. Famous Fish Market and Devin’s Fish & Chips are takeaway-focused counters, while A Salt & Battery, Fish Market, and Pesce lulu offer at least some seating.

The bottom line

For a real British-style chippy, A Salt & Battery is the clear pick, while Famous Fish Market is the safer default if you want a fried fish sandwich with the deepest track record on this list. Either way, expect a line at peak times, so plan ahead if you’re in a hurry.

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