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We booked No.1 Cromer last minute for 6 adults and 6 children to get some quick fish and chips. It’s more than just a fish bar. The food here is great and they have a wonderful menu. Nice and spacious, warm and friendly with spectacular views of Cromer pier.
We would definitely return for more.
The children loved the chips served with a bucket and spade each.
The fish was beautifully cooked and very fresh.
Thank you
Mo Mo
Absolutely perfect fish and chips. Incredible portions with stunning views over the sea, beach and pier. Swift service and everything is prepared fresh to order. Melt in the mouth chips, crispy battered fish. Gherkins, onions a bit small for the price. Ice cream bar including banana splits! Friendly service.
Daniel Wheeler
Visited with my girlfriend on a Monday evening.
We visited Mary Jane's the previous evening on a friend's enthusiastic recommendation. It was decent enough but then we tried No.1.
No.1 surpasses them easily. Crispy batter on the boneless & skinless cod. Chips were a good deal better also, offering a much tastier and less oily experience. Our appetites were suitably satisfied and we enjoyed it thoroughly.
Salt & vinegar came in sachets which I found peculiar but otherwise an excellent takeaway. "Small Chips" are to be taken literally, enough for a portion but not to share.
Niki Dack
Bumpy start waiting 15 mins for drinks and a further 45 mins for mains. People who'd came in after us were already finishing up and leaving. Lipstick on cup. And avoid the Seasonal Ale, tasted like tobacco. Otherwise the food was great, the staff very friendly and the view was excellent overlooking the Pier
Bridgette Showler
What a wonderful place. The food is superb. Second time I have been and just as good. Service is excellent. Staff are so lovely. Had the fish and chips with the tartrate sauce. Salted caramel ice cream for dessert. 100% recommend.
Terence Voller
Well, I love Fish and chips, as do most of the country, so when I was completely disappointed with Eric's after giving it such a good review, I thought I'd try No.1 Cromer. This turned out to be a great decision, Beautiful starter of prawns and popcorn cockles and the crispy cod and chips was fantastic, This upstairs at No.1 has got to be one of the great places to dine for this type of meal and the views are really good over the shore and pier. all in all a great afternoon.
anita fullarton
Lovely place with lovely views. We made a booking, with it being bank holiday and the coast always a favourite. We had haddock and chips and cod and chips, cooked to perfection. Staff were lovely too! Brilliant place for fish and chips with a beautiful sea view. Highly recommend and will come back again.
Eugene Terentjev
This is not my first review of No.1 (and more important people, like Jay Rayner, have written about it in the press). But I am happy to see the Upstairs maintains a very high standard of food and ambiance. To be clear: the No 1 has also a takeaway, and a downstairs seating, but both are ordinary (decent) fish and chippers. The Upstairs is a real restaurant, of excellent quality (even though we always ask for their fish and chips, when we visit - because these are extraordinary). The full menu is rich of many other attractive things, from large Surf and Turf, Fish Platter, to small soft shell crab starter. Worth a visit, but should pre-book in the busy summer time.
Annie
Lovely restaurant, food was great and came quickly.
It does get pretty busy so I suggest booking or preparing to wait. Especially with a large party.
BM
£3.50 for 3 scoops of ice cream is a good deal compared to other ice cream places in Norfolk which are at least £3.50 for just 2 scoops. The flavours to choose from aren't vast and they don't have all of the flavours advertised on their board available, which is a shame. But the ones I did try were really nice and you get a decent portion too. My favourites were the blueberries & cream and rhubarb & custard - would definitely recommend!
Puppy Dog
Great meal there and a lovely view. We had the small fish which had a tasty batter. This was enough for us. All the staff were friendly and efficient even though it was full. Kids meals come in a free small bucket 🪣 and spade. Only downside was our daughters sausage that was as tough as old boots 👢 😅
James Mayer
I was told this would be the best fish & chips I'd ever had. Challenge accepted! When we got here, the queues for the take out were round the block. Good start! We were in the restaurant upstairs, which is called Upstairs At No. 1. We had booked which was a good job as we saw them turn about four couples away who hadn't. Interesting menu, good wine list and stunning views. And it lived up to the hype, probably the best fish & chips I have had. We started with a smoked haddock scotch egg which was wonderful and came with a curried aioli, and a goats cheese mousse, which sounded like it might not be too good but was in fact exquisite . We both went for the cod and chips. Batter was delicate yet robust. Fish was beautifully white and chunky. Chips were perfect. Tartare sauce was delicious. And an Australian Shiraz to wash it down. Absolutely excellent meal. Pics don't do the fish & chips justice.
Richard B
Delicious, best bit of haddock I've had in years. The curry sauce was amazing, also. Only complaint is that the chips, while lovely, were a bit mean portion-wise.
Kathryn Young
The view is a typical beach setting, serving the best fish and chips. However I started with a Thai crab bisque and crab cake. It was difficult to choose, so many wonderful on the menu. The service was friendly and efficient, in fact I commented on just how good they were, clearing the starter's she said I'll check on your mini fish and chips! Yes a sensible small portion because I wanted 3 courses for lunch. If you are visiting Cromer it's definitely worth a try, we hadn't booked, but it's not the height of the season yet.
Steve Hooper
Worth the queuing time to get in. Light and crisp batter on freshly and perfectly cooked cod/haddock. We were group of 5 and every one of us is a fan. Other food is available, but frankly, you come here for the fish and chips don't you? Upstairs is same prices as downstairs, but you have to book ahead, and there's additional choice plus better views.
Stefan Nunn
Young brigade working hard to satisfy the holidaying throngs. Front of house manager (Jodie) took the criticism of the cockle popcorn, asking why it wasn't great. The batter was too tempura and needed to be more puffed, so advice was smaller portion with better batter. The haddock and chips was great with crisp batter, white on point fish and good chips. Mushy peas were good and not of the Day-Glo green variety. Curry sauce was spiced and quite hot - according to my Northern correspondent. Overall a good place for food with spectacular views across the Cromer seascape.
Jem Crispe
Loved the cod and chips! Prolly one of the best ones I've had. Staff are nice as well! I wish I ordered the specials but the cod on the other table looked very tempting.
John Paul
First visit and we loved it, batter was crispy and tasty, best fish and chips we have ever had, no wonder nearly every table wad full. Quickly served and staff were attentive through out. Take a trip to Cromer and give No1 a try , you'll love it
Sam Roberts
Dinner for a group of 13 camping nearby, efficient ordering system for takeout, napkins, salt, vinegar and forks provided separately in a bag with your order. Food was good quality, one of our group had the fried brie and it looked amazing.
Take a few steps and there is an outdoor dining platform overlooking the beach, or a bit further down to the promenade itself.
Great place for a sunset and good food.
Dawson Brister
Fish and chips by the sea. How can you beat it. Fantastic view upstairs. Good menu with everything you would expect with a great wine list. The chips were perfect and the fish servings were huge. Excellent service a great place for a meal in Cromer.
ToasttoRoast
By visiting Cromer we could get to the sea, recreate scenes from Alpha Papa on Cromer Pier and best of all have lunch at No.1 Cromer. Galton Blackiston was born in Norfolk and got the bug for cooking as a teen...I first became aware of him when watching the Great British Menu when it was possible not to sympathise as he agonised over the judges’ reactions to his food...More recently in the summer of 2013, he branched out by opening No.1 Cromer, a restaurant taking advantage of abundant natural produce and focussing on fish.
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