Pirates Fish Chips - Mesa

#9 - Seafood - Mesa, Casual, Fish-chips

Pirates Fish Chips

Pirates Fish Chips
3.3 / 5 (3547 reviews)

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Pirates Fish & Chips has garnered a spectrum of reactions from its patrons. While some celebrate the sizable and delicious shrimp and chips that keep customers returning, others lament shrinking portion sizes and disappointing fish quality. A few diners reported unfortunate experiences with food safety, contrasting these with praise for rival establishments like Pete’s. However, the fast, friendly service and affordability remain highlights, making it a popular choice among budget-conscious diners. Ultimately, while some loyal fans continue to enjoy their meals, others are reevaluating their loyalties based on recent visits.

Last update: 26.01.2026 from: dahab13131

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★ 3.3 / 5 from 3547 reviews
dahab13131
26.03.2024

Great food! The ordering process was simple, and I received my meal quickly. I got my order to go, and everything was nicely packaged, along with plenty of extra condiments. Thank you! Safe travels!

kaiti-vibes
26.03.2024

I 've come here quite a bit, especially since I live just up the street. Every other time I had a great experience, but this last visit was bad... REALLY bad. We sat for about 7 minutes in the drive thru without anyone saying anything. My boyfriend said hello? a couple of times after about 3 5 minutes. I 'm patient, but not a word for that long? A man fighting with his girl might find that length of silence enjoyable, but I 'm here to eat! After about 5 minutes I backed up and went forward, thinking maybe I didn 't hit their sensor the first time (I definitely did). Then after 7 minutes my boyfriend honked the horn and loudly said hello? Anyone there? . Maybe that irritated the worker, but I 'm a woman in a bad mood who hasn 't eaten a thing all day and it 's 5pm... is hangry (angry because you 're hungry) a real thing? It sure is! Ask my poor boyfriend. Took another 2 minutes to finally get someone to respond... There was someone at the window ahead of us, but no one was handing them food and the window wasn 't even open so it isn 't like the person was busy talking to a customer. They could have (and should have) answered within 30 seconds of us pulling up and let us know they needed a moment. I understand people get busy, but communicate that. Let us know you know we 're there and that you 'll be right with us as soon as possible. Well, after that enjoyable wait, I get home and start eating... I LOVE their chicken strips but these were almost entirely breading... I was taking off 2 pieces that were 100% breading, absolutely no chicken inside whatsoever. Out of my 6 strips I had 3 small pieces of chicken, MUCH smaller than the usual pieces they give, that were 50% breading. They were so small and so much of it was breading that I got about 15 25% of what I 'd usually get from a chicken strip. I 'm talking like the size of my index finger was chicken... and I 'm a pretty small girl. The 3 larger pieces weren 't any better. Sure, I got more chicken, but not by much. Again, I was taking off chunks that were 2 or bigger of pure breading. The picture is from just 3 of the 6 pieces of chicken AND was taken after I gave about 5 medium to large pieces of breading to my dog... at least my dog was happy. But then again, sniffing another dog 's butt makes him happy, so I wouldn 't say that 's much to go off of. Horrible experience all around. I don 't think I 'll be going here again. I drive all over the valley for work, so I 'd much rather just stop at another location on my way home than risk this unpleasant experience all over again.

suzy-paramore
26.03.2024

We liked the food. Didn't have the fish. Hubby had a hamburger and fries and I had steak sandwich and onion rings. Really good and we would go again. Sorry they no longer have oysters though. Only reason there is a 3 for atmosphere is that we couldn't access a reliable menu with prices online. Spend a little bit on your online presence people. It doesn't cost that much anymore and that is how people will find you now!

suede-vicious-3
26.03.2024

This is a really good spot to stop if you're in to fish and chips. They provided good service and a clean place to eat. Everything tasted great.

mike-mccabe-bank48
26.03.2024

My favorite fish and chips place in the east valley been eating there for years and I've never had not one bad experience in all the years that's why I always go back for more

FAQ

You can watch major sporting events on a screen / TV right in the restaurant.

The diner and its premises are wheelchair accessible and thus reachable with a wheelchair or physiological limitations.

You can also pay for your menus with various credit cards.

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