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    The Fat Fish

    433 Reviews
    #7 of 93 Restaurants in George
    RR - RRRSeafood, Sushi, European
    124 York Street, George 6529, South Africa
    +27 44 874 7803
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    Overview
    4.5
    433 reviews
    • Excellent66%
    • Very good26%
    • Average5%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible2%
    Travellers talk about
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    Restaurant Hours
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    CUISINES
    Seafood, Sushi, European, Vegetarian Friendly
    PRICE
    RR - RRR
    RATINGS
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    LOCATION
    124 York Street, George 6529, South Africa
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    1 - 10 of 388 reviews

    Reviewed yesterday
    Just so good !

    Always excellent service, excellent food, well presented. Well worth a visit as one of the premier eat-out places in George.

    Thank Jan H
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Lovely Lunch

    My girlfriends and I went to the fat Fish for Girls Lunch. It did not disappoint. The chowder lived up to the previous ratings of 5+ Will definately return.

    Thank lynnorep
    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Best of seafood in George

    We frequently visit the Fat Fish in George and on majority of occasions can honestly say we’re good. The only criticism is that they removed a fab panco hake dish from menu and at times do not have sushi available for some reason. Otherwise pretty...More

    Thank Daddyd2014
    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Fat Fish

    Lovely restaurant. Friendly staff. Great food. I had the Cajun kingklip and my wife had the prawns. Both meals were really good.The prawns were a bit expensive. Otherwise a good experience

    Thank dassennaidoo
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Loved it so much we went back 3 times!

    What a great spot for dinner. We sat outside a couple of the nights we went and one of them that had entertainment which was perfect. They make a superb Grey Goose Martini and the food is out of this world. The GM and the...More

    Thank FFKKinDC
    Reviewed 16 May 2018 via mobile
    2 consecutive visits while in George

    In 2017 we visited them twice while in the Garden route area and again this year. They serve the most delicious Chalmar steaks and for that reason we will visit them again when in the area. Besides the great steaks they also do a delicious...More

    Thank Annali K
    Nicola A, Manager at The Fat Fish, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Dear Annali It's always wonderful to hear of return visits to The Fat Fish and even more so to be acknowledged for having met expectations a second time round! Those Chalmar steaks are indeed fabulous but so good to know you also sampled so much...More

    Reviewed 10 May 2018 via mobile
    Great lunch with friends

    Fat Fish consistently serves well- prepared food. 😋 We enjoyed the special of the day, Fish and Chips, which was perfectly priced for lunch at R110 for two. We also enjoyed various tapas, deserts and coffee. Our server was polite and friendly. 😊More

    Thank reginafug
    Nicola A, Manager at The Fat Fish, responded to this reviewResponded 13 May 2018

    Dear Regina Thank you for taking the time to review your lunch at The Fat Fish and for the wonderful compliments regarding the food and service! The key in this industry, once you get things right, is undoubtedly consistency and that's what we work hard...More

    Reviewed 9 May 2018 via mobile
    Delicious food

    The place came recommended and we are glad we ate there. Friendly service and nice atmosphere. Excellent fish and calamari dishes. Can recommend the restaurant.

    Thank Jaco U
    Nicola A, Manager at The Fat Fish, responded to this reviewResponded 11 May 2018

    Dear Jaco Thank you for taking the time to review your experience at The Fat Fish and for your recommendation! So glad you enjoyed your time with us. Look forward to seeing you again soon. Kind regards, The Fat Fish

    Reviewed 28 April 2018 via mobile
    Awesome

    The chowder is to die for. Best ever!!!! Great service and warm and cosy! We had the hake calamari combo. The hake was incredible.

    Thank Marc T
    Nicola A, Manager at The Fat Fish, responded to this reviewResponded 1 May 2018

    Dear Marc Thank you for your wonderful review. Will pass on your compliments to the team - especially those responsible for that "Best ever chowder!" Do hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, The Fat Fish

    Reviewed 17 April 2018 via mobile
    Well worth it!

    Great setting, great atmosphere, great food. The service is top notch. They have a wide selection on the menu, decent portions, quality food. If you are in the area you have to go!

    Thank Wynand V
    Nicola A, Manager at The Fat Fish, responded to this reviewResponded 19 April 2018

    Dear Wynand Thank you for taking the time to review your experience at The Fat Fish and for the wonderful compliments. We will be sure to let the team know. Do hope to see you again soon! Kind regards, The Fat Fish

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    Lusinda V
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    Dear Lusinda Thank you for the enquiry, unfortunately I have all my staff for this season. Kind regards Simon
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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
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    • Value
    Average prices
    US$10 - US$20
    Cuisine
    Seafood, Sushi, European, Vegetarian Friendly
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
    Restaurant features
    Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards
    Good for
    Child-friendly, Kids, Business meetings, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Romantic, Groups
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 124 York Street, George 6529, South Africa
    • Location: Africa  >  South Africa  >  Western Cape  >  George
    • Phone Number: +27 44 874 7803
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