Friendly Dolphin - Sutton

#29 - Seafood - Sutton, British, Fish

Friendly Dolphin

Friendly Dolphin
4.0 / 5 (544 reviews)

Description

Sutton’s renowned fish and chips restaurant offers mixed experiences that leave patrons debating its overall quality. While some rave about the unbeatable lunch specials and generous portion sizes, others have raised concerns over rising prices and a cash-only policy, particularly during a pandemic. Many note the friendly service, especially from long-time staff, but occasional lapses in food quality and service speed have dampened some visits. Clean and modern, the establishment remains a go-to for takeaway, making it a worthwhile stop—just come prepared with cash and an understanding of fluctuating standards.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Wendy

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★ 4 / 5 from 544 reviews
sofia-m-flower5556
03.03.2024

The staff at this restaurant are incredibly rude to customers, lacking any respect and taking too long to provide service. Their lack of respect is evident in all their actions.

supersupergirl
03.03.2024

As a chippy fan, I am trying to check all the chippies out. The Friendly Dolphin Fish and Chips is located accross the road from Sutton Station. It was my first time, so I just got a pound worth of chips to start. The chips were not greasy with a full on potato tastes strangely like crisps.

carsmaiden
03.03.2024

Really disappointed that they are cash only no signs saying that. It’s simply not safe to use cash during a pandemic and the answer “we don’t have a card machine, go to Tesco ATM” doesn’t cut the mustard. Firstly my phone is no use at an ATM and I know many people pay that way now. Secondly during the whole of a 5 month lockdown a card reader couldn’t be sourced? It’s down to not wanting to pay a percentage per transaction. That’s not great. The food was okay. Chips were fine. Saveloy tasted like it had been sitting there for hours. Very tough. Reasonable prices, fresh and clean interior, Perspex around counter, very good range of drinks and the guy did apologise (once I came back for food after searching in glove box for change) The card situation must be changed though. At least put a sign up warning people. I would never have gone in had I known. Maybe that’s the point.

wendy-h-doctor78
03.03.2024

This shop has a loverly atmosphere when you enter or telephone your order.loverly size portions.freshly cooked.very clean.friendly staff polite and helpful

sirrosisoftheriver
03.03.2024

Probably the area 's best fish and chip shop. The shop itself is immaculately clean and modern and the staff are very friendly. It 's more take-away focussed, but they do have a table where you can eat in if you wish. The fish and chios are excellent and portion sizes are big. I also appreciated the fact that the owner gave me two gherkins for the price of one as he deemed them rather small . (They seemed fine to me). Very good service and products and highly recommended.

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At 132, you'll find the station Sutton, from which you also have access to the public transportation.

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