Sole Bay Fish Company

4.6

45 Reviews

£26 to £40

Fish

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Dog-friendly

The rustic Seafood harbour restaurant in Southwold has risen from the ashes! We are back better than before. We remain dog friendly & are open lunchtimes every day.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Fish, Seafood, Oyster Bar
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Phone number
01502 724241
Website
http://www.solebayfishco.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
22E Blackshore, Southwold, Suffolk, England IP18 6ND
Neighborhood
Southwold
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Cod, Haddock, Plaice, Goujons with fresh cut chips, Mushy Peas & Homemade Tartare Sauce£19.00
Sea Bass pan fried in Olive Oil, Chips, homemade Tartare Sauce, Salad£20.00
1 fillet
Sea Bass pan fried in Olive Oil, Chips, homemade Tartare Sauce, Salad£28.00
2 fillets
Dressed Cromer Crab, fresh cut chips, salad & homemade Marie Rose sauce£18.00
Chargrilled Crevettes drizzled in Lemon, Ginger & Garlic Butter, fresh cut chips & Salad£15.00
3
Chargrilled Crevettes drizzled in Lemon, Ginger & Garlic Butter, fresh cut chips & Salad£17.00
4
Chargrilled Crevettes drizzled in Lemon, Ginger & Garlic Butter, fresh cut chips & Salad£22.50
6
Homemade Luxury Fishcake with Cod, smoked Haddock & Prawns with fresh cut Chips£15.50
Butchers Sausages 2 Butchers Sauces with freshly cut Chips£12.00

CREATE YOUR OWN FISH PLATTER

Cockles£5.00
Crayfish Tails£5.50
Rollmop£4.50
Smoked Salmon£9.00
Crevettes£3.00
each
Peeled Prawns£6.00
Whelks£4.50
Shell on Prawns£9.50
Mussels£4.00
Hot Roast Salmon£9.00
NZ Mussels£2.00
each
Anchovies in Garlic Oil£6.50
Dressed Cromer Crab£9.00

PLATTERS FOR 2

Lobster£55.00
Half a Lobster, Smoked Salmon, 2 NZ Mussels, 2 Crevettes, Cockles, Mussels, Whelks, Peeled Prawns, Shell on Prawns, Crayfish Tails
Crab£50.00
Dressed Cromer Crab, Smoked Salmon, 2 NZ Mussels, 2 Crevettes, Cockles, Mussels, Whelks, Peeled Prawns, Shell on Prawns, Crayfish Tails
Tails£50.00
Lobster£45.00
Chargrilled in Lemon, Ginger & Garlic Butter, Chips, Salad
- Half£0.00
- Whole£55.00

SIDE DISHES

Warm Brown or White Artisan Baguette & Butter£5.00
Fresh Cut Chips£5.00
House Side Salad & Honey Mustard Dressing£4.50
Homemade Mushy Peas£4.00
Sole Bay Curry Sauce£4.00

What 45 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Norfolk/Suffolk
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sole Bay Fish Company offers "gorgeous fresh seafood" in a charming atmosphere with "friendly, helpful staff." Recently reopened after a fire, the restaurant boasts a "beautifully renovated" interior and "superb" food, including "fresh fish to die for." Customers rave about the "excellent service" and "delightful friendly service."

45 Reviews

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karen
VIP
London
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and excellent service, so lovely that they are back open and as popular as ever- outstanding!!
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Martin
VIP
Warwickshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s to see Sole Bay back in business and excellent as ever!
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Hazel
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Our first time back since the re-opening and it was lovely to be back and to enjoy such wonderful seafood
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Barry
Norfolk/Suffolk
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great to see the Solebay Restaurant back open and in fairness like it had never been away. If you enjoy seafood than Solebay in Southwold is the place for you. Good service lovely ambience following the restoration and dog friendly.
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Carol
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely meal Staff Nice and helpful Good great Ben waiting since the closure to come back Friends came for the first time And we will be back
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Robert
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The Outdoor fish and chips is as good but cheaper than the restaurant experience. Found everything a bit expensive.eg Baguette and butter £5 and a pot of tea £6. Main crib though is the fact that we were really cold inside the restaurant as were the staff who were trying to place customers near radiators where possible but our food became cold very quickly. Would still come to eat as a takeaway as fish and chips are excellent.
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Neil
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was good to finally get back to the Smokehouse which we had been visiting for over 20 years - our first time since the fire. We both had haddock & chips and it was just as delicious as we remember it. The service from the three girls was efficient and friendly. The essence of the decor was faithfully restored. We will be returning regularly as before. The only criticism we have is that the chairs we had were lacking in shape and comfort.
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Richard
Norfolk/Suffolk
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a lovely lunch and enjoyed the refurbished decor. My only other feedback is the battered fish was nowhere near your usual standard I’m afraid. The fish was thin and chewy in places and the batter thick. First time in many years it was not excellent, as given the high price, a bit disappointing.
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Hilary
Hertfordshire
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice to see the Sole Bay has reopened after the fire and recent kitchen re-fit. Our lunch was delicious, service prompt and staff friendly.
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George
Norfolk/Suffolk
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Those that had fish and chips ok, those with grilled prawns no so, very small and overcooked. Won’t be coming again.
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FAQs

Sole Bay Fish Company offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01502 724241.

Sole Bay Fish Company is rated 4.6 stars by 45 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

22E Blackshore, Southwold, Suffolk, England IP18 6ND

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Southwold
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Fish, Seafood, Oyster Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.solebayfishco.co.uk/
Phone number
01502 724241

Sole Bay Fish Company

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

SMALL PLATES

Colchester Oyster Red Wine Vinaigrette£3.50

Beer Battered Colchester Oyster Lemon Mayo£4.50

Chargrilled Crevette, Lemon, Ginger & Garlic Butter£4.00

Pint of Shell on Prawns Marie Rose sauce£9.50

MAIN MEALS

Cod, Haddock, Plaice, Goujons with fresh cut chips, Mushy Peas & Homemade Tartare Sauce£19.00

Sea Bass pan fried in Olive Oil, Chips, homemade Tartare Sauce, Salad£20.00

Sea Bass pan fried in Olive Oil, Chips, homemade Tartare Sauce, Salad£28.00

Dressed Cromer Crab, fresh cut chips, salad & homemade Marie Rose sauce£18.00

Chargrilled Crevettes drizzled in Lemon, Ginger & Garlic Butter, fresh cut chips & Salad£15.00

Chargrilled Crevettes drizzled in Lemon, Ginger & Garlic Butter, fresh cut chips & Salad£17.00

Chargrilled Crevettes drizzled in Lemon, Ginger & Garlic Butter, fresh cut chips & Salad£22.50

Homemade Luxury Fishcake with Cod, smoked Haddock & Prawns with fresh cut Chips£15.50

Butchers Sausages 2 Butchers Sauces with freshly cut Chips£12.00

CREATE YOUR OWN FISH PLATTER

Cockles£5.00

Crayfish Tails£5.50

Rollmop£4.50

Smoked Salmon£9.00

Crevettes£3.00

Peeled Prawns£6.00

Whelks£4.50

Shell on Prawns£9.50

Mussels£4.00

Hot Roast Salmon£9.00

NZ Mussels£2.00

Anchovies in Garlic Oil£6.50

Dressed Cromer Crab£9.00

PLATTERS FOR 2

Lobster£55.00

Crab£50.00

Tails£50.00

Lobster£45.00

SIDE DISHES

Warm Brown or White Artisan Baguette & Butter£5.00

Fresh Cut Chips£5.00

House Side Salad & Honey Mustard Dressing£4.50

Homemade Mushy Peas£4.00

Sole Bay Curry Sauce£4.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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