Overpriced for the quality — the fish didn’t taste good and it was extremely greasy. I’m American so maybe I expected more…
Mike P.
Rating des Ortes: 1 Gilbert, AZ
What a bad experience we had! My wife had the fish and I had the deep fried burger(I am American, I couldn’t resist the idea although I regret it in hindsight). Neither the fish nor the chips had flavor and the batter had no seasoning; it was all bland. But the reason it gets a bottom 1-star is because my wife got food poisoning from the fish.
Bob J.
Rating des Ortes: 1 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Quite the worst bag of chips I’ve ever had! They saw me coming and dished up a load of dross from the bottom of the barrel! Reheated at least twice. Ugh!
Faye C.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Toronto, Canada
This has turned out to be one if our places in Edinburgh. We’ve been here a few times this week. The fish and chips are really tasty. I’ve also tried the chicken pakoras which are not as spicy as they appear to be. The onion rings are tasty if not a bit over battered(if there could be such a thing). They are generous with their gravy and ketchup. Overall we’ve been happy with our experiences here. It’s filled with post pub party goers on Saturday night. Get there by 1 for better selection…
Michele H.
Rating des Ortes: 5 New Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Five stars for the onion rings! These are proper, fresh onion rings, not the small frozen rings that every other chippie has. … The staff are always welcoming and I sometimes phone ahead for special orders.
QuietO
Rating des Ortes: 5 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Awesome food and staff are friendly and a great laugh for when your drunk or sober. Open till 2:30am :D
Josh G.
Rating des Ortes: 2 Los Angeles, CA
I’m beginning to think that some of these shops hire the same 4 – 5 people to give them such glowing reviews(or maybe there are only that many foodies with internet access in Edinburgh). Deep Sea is right across the street from the flat in which I’m staying, so I had VERY high hopes for this well-reviewed joint. 1. The service was curt, and not friendly at all. 2. The fish was soggy and overly fishy. 3. The chips were okay, but only cuz I had them smothered in cheese. 4. Bland, bland, bland… Perhaps I went there at the wrong time on the wrong day, but this has been my LEAST favorite chippie in my short but fish-centric stay in Edinburgh.
Fiona H.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
You have to love these places, no matter how hard you try not to or don’t want to. It’s greasy, over-priced, fattening and probably costing you your last £5 at the end of the night meaning you will now have to walk home, but it’s always worth it and Deep Sea is no exception. If you’re out and about in the Omni Centre, or any of the endless bars and clubs in this neck of the woods, then your night is not complete until you’ve got yourself a Deep Sea. Everyone has their own junk food craving of choice in these booze-fuelled late-night situations, and mine is definitely pizza. Preferably with more cheese than base, which I usually end up burning the roof of my mouth on because I’m too impatient to wait for it to be cool enough to eat. And thank you Deep Sea, you’ve never let me down.
Rezzi I.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
I suppose the combination of alcohol and pangful hunger does sometimes affect one’s judgement, but as far as I can remember, the pizza I had at Deep Sea was absolutely mind blowing! Some friends and I ventured over here after a night out, and though I’m usually sceptical of pizza at such places, I was pleasantly surprised! I ordered their pepperoni, which had just the right amount of grease, cheese and yes. pepperoni! It’s very conveniently placed as well, as there are several clubs in the vicinity. I completely understand if my judgement isn’t quite trusted due to the dubious circumstances, but in my opinion there wasn’t anything to complain about!
Gibson A.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Situated at the top of Leith Walk, Deep Sea is ideal for getting some late-night food for the walk home after the Playhouse or an evening at the pub. The fish and chips are excellent here, with nice, cripsy batter, good quality, fleshy fish and big, fluffy chips. At less than £4, it’s a great deal. The place feels clean and fresh, with friendly service and an amazing aroma wafting throughout it. They also sell haggis, steak pie and battered sausage suppers which all looked great and were reasonably priced. Deep Sea is heaving around 10pm, and you only have to try one of their delicious fish suppers to understand why.
Stuart B.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
I can’t give as an enthusiastic a review as our american friend here, because lets face it, we breathe chip rolls in this country. So let me be brief, — Sausage isn’t the cheap stuff. — Roll’s come pre-buttered. — Fish is frighteningly boneless. — Not to heavily salted. And most importantly, — cold cans of irn bru 5 stars
Byron B.
Rating des Ortes: 5 New York, NY
Huzzah! First review! All right – to business. I was recently in Edinburgh on holiday, and this was the chippy closest to my hotel, so I ate here a few times. And all times were most, most enjoyable. Things I like: –The food –They wrap the food in paper rather than place it in Styrofoam containers –The ambiance is «winning»(I don’t mean this facetiously) One thing that confused me is that they seemed to want to put vinegar on my chips rather than your local brown-saucy concoction. I neither liked nor disliked this, but I thought all the chippies in this town were supposed to be curious-brown-saucy-concoction-centric. Why are they so enthusiastic about vinegar here? Was it because they knew I was a tourist?(If that’s the case, I’m a little offended, although I can’t say I’m very surprised, to be truthful.) Anyway, this place is good. Eat there. Love, Byron