Reliance Fish Restaurant - Gravesend
A vintage Gravesend eatery serving classic fish and chips since 1920, now a beloved spot for gluten-free diners and live music enthusiasts.
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Reliance Fish Restaurant - Gravesend
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A vintage Gravesend eatery serving classic fish and chips since 1920, now a beloved spot for gluten-free diners and live music enthusiasts.
Attend Music Events
Enhance your dining experience by visiting during their live music evenings for an extra special occasion.
Explore Beyond Classics
Don't hesitate to try unique menu items beyond traditional fish and chips for a new culinary adventure.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Seafood, British
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+44 1474 533593
Address
4 Queen St, Gravesend, DA12 2EE, United Kingdom
Website
reliancefishrestaurant.com/Highlights
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Classic Fish and Chips
Experience perfectly cooked, flaky fish in a light, crispy batter, served with thick-cut chips.
Gluten-Free Haven
A rare gem offering a full gluten-free menu, including fish, sausage, and chips, ensuring a safe and delicious meal.
Live Entertainment Nights
Enjoy your meal with the added delight of live music evenings, featuring talented West End performers.
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Attend Music Events
Enhance your dining experience by visiting during their live music evenings for an extra special occasion.
Explore Beyond Classics
Don't hesitate to try unique menu items beyond traditional fish and chips for a new culinary adventure.
Dine Off-Peak
To ensure quicker service and seating availability, consider visiting during less busy times.
Ask About Specials
Inquire about any special offers or additional menu items that may not be explicitly listed.
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Attend Music Events
Enhance your dining experience by visiting during their live music evenings for an extra special occasion.
Explore Beyond Classics
Don't hesitate to try unique menu items beyond traditional fish and chips for a new culinary adventure.
Dine Off-Peak
To ensure quicker service and seating availability, consider visiting during less busy times.
Ask About Specials
Inquire about any special offers or additional menu items that may not be explicitly listed.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Reliance Fish Restaurant is celebrated for its exceptional fish and chips, with many highlighting its status as a gluten-free haven. Diners praise the fresh, perfectly cooked fish and crispy batter. While most reviews are glowing, some have noted a decline in chip quality over time, with occasional comments on oiliness or sogginess. The restaurant also offers live entertainment, adding to its unique appeal.
"I haven't been to this fish restaurant in over 40 years, it still looks the same although the old salt and sugar pots have changed. They used to be very similar and plenty of children have ended up putting sugar on their fish and chips. Anyway back to today, I had cod and chips. The cod was tasty and had a very light crispy batter and perfectly cooked chips. As good as I had remembered."
Dean Barnes
"The tastiest chips in Kent. Vegan Friendly. They don't fry their chips with the meat products like many chippies/restaurants do. Reasonably priced.
Great Customer Service as always. Even today like the Girl that served me and the guy that was making the food. Great atmosphere as well. Some Live tribute Acts are also coming up. Like George Micheal. Abba and Soul Night. Highly Recommended. 🙏🏽🙂🙏🏽🙂🙏🏽."
Sunny Khutan
"To be honest , the food is not as great as their name . Chips are very oily and soggy as can be seen . Gravy tastes like readymade which is available in the market. Lets talk about fish , it is crispy but not flaky and slightly overcook but can be ignored .
Not as good as i heard about them ."
sahil manocha
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it's highly praised as a gluten-free haven, offering battered fish, sausage, halloumi, chips, and curry sauce that are safe and delicious.
Yes, they host live music evenings with performers, which many diners find enhances the dining experience.
While many rave about the chips, some reviews mention inconsistency, with occasional complaints about them being oily or soggy.
Prices are generally considered mid-range, though some have noted specific items like a battered sausage can be pricey.
Absolutely. It's known for its vintage atmosphere and classic fish and chips, offering an authentic experience.
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This delightful restaurant in Gravesend serves a traditional menu and prides themselves on offering local produce where available. They have a wide menu featuring a lot of classic items as well as some other favourites such as calamari and scampi. The shop has a large restaurant so that you can eat in and has been running for nearly 100 years after opening in 1920.
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A post shared by TaleiLaa (@lei_lei10) on Jul 13, 2016 at 1:44pm PDT. Reliance Fish Restaurant in Gravesend is a pretty, vintage-style eatery that serves thick, crispy chips alongside ethically sourced battered fish. From calamari and scampi to plaice and lemon sole, there's something for every fish lover here.
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We'd given up on fish and chips deliveries because everything was oily and tasteless and mushy...however, we had a 10 out of 10 meal last night with light, crispy batter and perfect chips....delicious!!!. TakeawayDrive-Through. Superb 50 Reviews4.5
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Incredible food - we are so lucky to have a full-time Gluten Free fish and chip shop near us!. My only neghative is that they don't deliver to Medway (Strood) else I would eat here a lot more!
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