11 of the best fish & chip shops on the Lincolnshire Coast

The Lincolnshire Coast boasts some of the best fish & chips around. Whilst there's plenty to be excited for when visiting the coast - from building sandcastles to listening to the peaceful sound of the waves crashing onto the beach, for many, the true highlight of a trip to the coast is savouring a classic serving of fish & chips.

You just can’t beat perfectly crisp battered fish, piping hot, fluffy chips, and maybe even a battered sausage or generous pot of curry sauce. This can all be enjoyed whilst gazing over stunning ocean views - perhaps keeping an eye out for swooping seagulls. It's a tradition that's as timeless as it is delicious, so take a look at some of the best chippies the Lincolnshire Coast has to offer.

Atlantic Fish Bar & Diner

Just a short stroll from the seafront, tucked away on Beresford Avenue just past the shops of Lumley Road, Atlantic Fish Bar & Diner is a great place to stop for a bite to eat after exploring Skegness. Step inside and you’ll be greeted by a collection of historic photographs celebrating Skegness’ seaside heritage, giving the restaurant a lovely connection to the town’s past. When it comes to the menu, there’s something for everyone. Choose from classic pies and burgers, traditional seaside favourites and, of course, a tempting selection of freshly prepared fish, including cod, haddock and plaice. The fish is sourced fresh and delivered directly from Hull and Grimsby, bringing a taste of the coast straight to your plate.

Fancy enjoying your fish and chips with a sea view? Atlantic also offers a takeaway service, so you can pick up your favourite seaside treat and head down to the beach to enjoy it alongside the sound of the waves. One of Atlantic’s standout features is its gluten-free offering. With a dedicated gluten-free menu, separate fryer and cooking utensils, there’s no need to miss out on a classic seaside feast. Whether you’re looking for fish and chips, a quick takeaway or a relaxed meal after a day exploring Skegness, Atlantic Fish Bar & Diner is well worth a visit.

Trawler’s Catch

You can’t miss Trawler’s Catch, located right beside the iconic Skegness Clock Tower on Grand Parade. With its eye-catching pirate theme, complete with lifelike pirate figures, cannons and ship’s wheels, it’s sure to grab your attention as you stroll along the seafront. Inside, you’ll find a menu packed with seaside favourites, with plenty of choice for all appetites. Tuck into classic fish and chips, or choose from burgers, pizzas, kebabs, pies and a selection of other tasty treats.

The nautical theme continues inside, where there’s plenty of seating to sit back and enjoy your meal. Alternatively, take a seat at one of the outdoor picnic tables and make the most of the sunshine, fresh sea air and views of the attractions along the seafront. Whether you’re stopping for a traditional fish and chip lunch or grabbing a quick bite between exploring Skegness’ attractions, Trawler’s Catch is a fun and relaxed spot to enjoy a seaside favourite.

Papa’s Fish & Chips

Perfectly positioned on Lumley Road, between Skegness’ sandy seafront and the town’s shops and attractions, Papa’s is an ideal pitstop during a day exploring the coast.

Papa’s story began in 1966 with its very first restaurant, and over the years its popularity has grown, with 11 restaurants now found across the UK. Whether you fancy sitting down for a meal or grabbing something to enjoy on the go, there’s plenty of choice. With both indoor and outdoor seating available, you can tuck into your fish and chips whatever the weather, or make use of the takeaway service and enjoy your meal as you stroll along the seafront.

A taste of the coast with sustainability in mind

Papa’s is committed to making sure future generations can continue to enjoy the classic seaside tradition of fish and chips. Their cod and haddock are caught in Norway and are MSC accredited, meaning they are sustainably sourced and can be traced back to the vessel that caught them.

It’s not just the fish that has a local connection. Papa’s potatoes are sourced from Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, helping to support producers closer to home.

Gluten-free options

There’s also plenty of choice for those looking for a gluten-free seaside treat. Papa’s is certified to offer gluten-free options every day and works with Coeliac UK to help provide a safe dining experience.

Gluten-free meals are prepared using separate preparation stations, fryers and utensils, with dedicated chefs helping to minimise the risk of cross-contamination. So, whether you’re craving classic fish and chips or another tasty option from the menu, there’s no reason to miss out on a proper seaside feast.

Popin Fish & Chips

Towards the edge of Fantasy Island, you’ll find plenty of eateries to fuel up after your thrill-seeking adventures, but Popin Fish & Chips knows how to stand out. You can expect to enjoy traditional fish & chips at Popin’s. If the sky is grey and taking your meal outside is the last thing on your mind, you can relax in Popin’s cosy indoor dining room.

There are always clear blue skies inside Popin, thanks to their artificial sky. The sky is comprised of multiple fixtures, which invoke the feeling of sitting under the sun on the seafront. Regardless of the weather, it's always a sunny day at the seaside with Popin’s!

Mrs M's Traditional Fish & Chips

This chippy has two locations; the first being just opposite Fantasy Island’s Castaway Bar, and the other underneath the Millennium roller coaster. You’ll find delicious traditional fish and chips made from fresh Grimsby and Hull fish, using an old family recipe from the early 1900s. Mrs M’s ensure to exclusively use local, family run, suppliers for all their ingredients.

At the end of 2023 the shop under the Millennium roller coaster received a substantial facelift, so you can enjoy your chippy dinner in style!

The Marina Fish & Chips

Only a few steps away from the beach, The Marina has some incredibly impressive awards to shout about. Most notable are being in the Top 40 UK National Fish and Chip Award of the Year in 2023, and a Top 10 finalist in 2024!

As you can tell from these awards, The Marina has great food on offer with a variety of fish, fried chicken and sausages, hand crafted butcher pies, and all the traditional sides you know and love.

The marina pride themselves on only using MSC Certified fish, which ensures their fish is caught sustainably and can even trace the vessel the fish came from; even down to when and where the fish was caught in the ocean. The potatoes used for their chips are sourced locally too; coming from just 10 miles from the shop.

Village Chippy

On South Road, not much further from the beach than The Marina, is the Village Chippy, a well-established part of the Chapel St Leonards seaside experience, as the shop opened over 50 years ago in 1973.

After stepping inside you’ll be greeted with classic fish & chips to top off the perfect day at the coast. Dogs are welcome inside the chippy too, so you and your four-legged friends can relax after a long stroll on the beach.

Waldo’s Fish & Chips

Waldo’s can be found on High Street, just a short walk from the Sutton on Sea beach. Enjoy a classic fresh fish & chips, as you take in the views across the beach.

If you’re not one for traditional battered haddock or cod, don’t worry, Waldo’s has plenty of other fried goodies to interest you. Enjoy chicken steaks and nuggets, various pies and burgers, or a good-old battered sausage and curry sauce combo.

Salty’s Mablethorpe

Just a stone's throw from Mablethorpe’s seafront on the High Street, you’ll find Salty’s restaurant and takeaway, making this chippy a great stop to recharge with some tasty food.

Like most great chippies Salty’s offers more than delicious fish & chips, like pies, sausages, fishcake, burgers, nuggets, and more; so, whatever you fancy you’ll find authentic and tasty seaside food.

Whether you visit in rain or shine, you’ll be able to enjoy your meal thanks to Salty’s indoor and outdoor seating, as well as communal seating nearby; so, you’ll never be left standing on the busy days when everyone wants this seaside staple.

St Anne’s Fish & Chip Restaurant & Takeaway

Situated on Victoria Road, and very close to the coastal attractions is St Anne’s, which is particularly popular thanks to their delivery services. So, whether you want to pop into their restaurant after enjoying the beach and nearby attractions, or order to your door in the evening, the choice is yours.

St Anne’s is known for more than fish and chips; their freshly made pizzas are particularly popular. They also offer kebabs, pies, chicken dishes, burgers, and more. Gluten free options are also available, so no one needs to miss out on a delicious seaside treat.

Joe’s Plaice

Joe’s Plaice, known formerly as Seawaves, can be found on Sea Lane in Saltfleet. Joe’s makes for a convenient visit if you’re staying in any of the surrounding caravan parks, including Manor Farm Caravan Park or Jolly Common Caravan Park for a tasty dinner. Alternatively, you can take advantage of Joe’s outdoor seating area as you enjoy your meal or enjoy it as you stroll along the beach.

The main battered fish on their menu is always haddock, but if that doesn’t take your fancy you can also choose from a selection of pies, sausages, and classics section with everything else you’d expect, from fishcake butties to scampi.

Joe’s also provides a small meal offer for children and pensioners, which still offers a reasonable meal portion, making this perfect for not being too full while charging up and down the beach!