Classificação do local: 3 Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom
Good fish and chip place with giant portions. The food was too greasy for my taste and was basically a huge gut bomb. Don’t try to do any activities after eating, cuz it won’t happen.
Brian S.
Classificação do local: 5 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Bene’s is a very good fish and chip shop on Canongate, quite far down the Royal Mile towards the palace. The place is small and warm, and the staff are friendly and welcoming. Of course, I chose the fish and chips– what else?! The fish was fresh and tasted excellent, the chips were abundant and delicious. I was very happy with the food. Value is good too, so what more can you ask from a fish and chips place? Will be back. Aside: some Royals have eaten here in the past. Can’t remember the exact reason why, but it’s well explained on the walls of Bene’s. :)
Lindsey G.
Classificação do local: 4 Edwardsville, IL
Thank goodness for Benes. It’s around 10 pm or so on September 5th, we’ve just settled into our rented flat, we’re starving, and we’re exhausted, having been through 5 airports in 28 hours. We stumble from our flat to the very first place we find(that is still open), which is Benes. It is small, brightly lit, and smells like something fried but delicious. Inside looks like a small chip shop with some talent show playing on the TV. We order a kebab, a side of chips & cheese, and fish & chips. They’re getting a lot of good press on the fish & chips, and I’ll be honest — I didn’t try the fish. The kebab was pretty excellent(as an American, it resembled more of a gyro), with several different kinds of meat and an array of sauces on the side! Yum! The side of chips was way more than I could eat, and the cheese was super thick — needed salt, but otherwise pretty good. It inspired me to want to try their chips & gravy, and I wish I had! My tip for tourists is this: I know that the dine-in restaurants are appealing, and I know that you feel like you’ve got to have fish & chips in this neck of the woods. Once you get that out of your system, spread your wings in Edinburgh’s other takeaway places. They’re pretty darn good! AND, not just for fish & chips! I recommend Benes. And I recommend the kebab, and getting adventurous with your chips.
Heather G.
Classificação do local: 4 Santa Ana, CA
My Dad was born and raised just down the way of Canongate. I heard this was THE place to get fish and chips… and even the queen gets hers here. Portions are huge. Fish was fresh, batter tasty. I’d have given 5 stars but they have odd hours(not open for lunch) and there is no seating(which is not uncommon in Edinburgh.) there are benches in front of the Kirk. Three of us shared a fried Mars bar. Never heard of such a thing. Wow.
Gryphon G.
Classificação do local: 5 Lake Forest, CA
Awesome fish and chips. Much better than the tourist places near the castle. Meat pie is good as well. Take away only. Sit on the park benches across the street.
Christa F.
Classificação do local: 4 Wheaton, IL
The food here is fantastic! If the line is out the door and around the door, there is a reason for it! No worries, it will move pretty quick. The fish and chips are great. The fish is light and crisp. The haggis and black pudding are to die for! And the haggis burger is amazing!
Mike D.
Classificação do local: 4 Phoenix, AZ
Had the fish and chips. Huge portion for a great price. Enough chips for 2 – 3 to split from 1 order. Definitely a decent option for lunch if you’re on the Royal Mile.
Jamie K.
Classificação do local: 4 Vancouver, Canada
Benes is a must do. There are a number of nominations as Edinburgh’s best chippie. While I haven’t been able to do a statistically significant sample to that effect, it’s damn good. And Bene is a funny guy, just ask him! I came here twice because, the first time I was intent on fish and chips, they convinced me to try the haggis. The first and so far only time I’ve had haggis. And I honestly(no offense) never thought I’d try haggis. It wasn’t bad! So I went back the next night for fish and chips. But be warned, order the fish and chips and be without company, ye shall suffer a horrible fate — wasted good food. Ay, on top of a healthy bunch of chips you get a small whale or a massive chunk of fish. Best bring a friend or 2.
Judy B.
Classificação do local: 5 Atascadero, CA
This was the BEST Fish and Chips I have ever had! It was wonderful. They fixed it while we waited and was still hot when we got back to our Hotel. I only wish we were staying longer so we could go back. Loved the added(your request) the vinegar and salt.
Seth E.
Classificação do local: 4 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Have been a few times as it is a very convenient fish and chip shop on my way home. More importantly though I keep coming back because the chips — in my view the real measure of a chippie — are really good. The chips I had last night — a large portion, which I shared were a lovely mix of sizes and all very well done, some crispy some soggy, none undercooked. For their location they aren’t expensive, they seem to be open late and the staff are friendly. Also noticed this time some newspaper clippings on the wall detailing the royal clientele who make use of Bene’s proximity to the Palace. So if you are a staunch republican you may have to steer clear, but I wouldn’t let your politics get in the way of a good late night snack.
Emily H.
Classificação do local: 5 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
I’ll be honest and say that I’ve only ever had pizza and chips from here(though now that I’ve read the reviews I’ll be getting fish next time) and while MAN was that pizza good it’s their chips, oh their heavenly chips, that are the star. They are, hand on heart, the best chips I have ever had. It’s the combination of chips which are all different sizes so you have some which are super crispy and some where are nice and soft, and the fact that the DOUSE them with salt and vinegar … ooooohhh man my mouth is actually starting to water. I used to live just five minutes from Bene’s and it was my late night treat after a night out. Now I live across town and try as I might I cannot find chips like Bene’s. I think I know where I’ll be dragging my man on Saturday night!
Jessica C.
Classificação do local: 5 Montebello, CA
I made friends here! Im from Los Angeles California and I got to perform at Venue 13 for the fringe festival and this was the place! Everyone of my people came here and ordered the Calzones almost everyday! This is a cute family owned food place and I made friends with Medea! you are so sweet and I will miss this place very much so! Dont forget to try a fried Mars bar!!!
Emily T.
Classificação do local: 5 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Ahh Bene’s — now you deliver!!! I was informed a few days ago that my mum had bought a new flat in the city and thus I was moving to it… but it’s about 20 minutes from Bene’s. Seriously, this upset me a bit. I’ve been so used to nipping up to Bene’s for a pint of milk or some dinner, I’ve taken it for granted. Just when I thought all hope was lost, Maria informed me that they delivery. Thank you God. Now you have no excuse not to try on of their famous dishes, they deliver!!! woohooo!
Marj C.
Classificação do local: 4 Glasgow, United Kingdom
As Emily said, chips are one of the staple meals of the UK. We have a lot of good fish and chip shops, so if you’re going to make a living out of making scrummy fast food, you’d best be sure you do it right! Bene’s fish and chip shop is of a very high standard, and quite stand alone at this quieter end of the Royal Mile. Serving up pizzas, fish chips and sausage suppers, it’s the kind of price you’d expect on the Royal Mile but the quality is amazing. Tasty, soft and with great service, you can’t go wrong with Bene’s.
Gavin M.
Classificação do local: 4 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Just a stones throw away from my place of work, on a couple of occasions I’ve felt ravenous enough on the way home to devour a fish supper walking along the street. I always judge a chippy on the quality of it’s more exotic options such as the king rib, chipsteak or chicken, and having only tried the fish I can’t be certain how good these delights are, but the haddock supper I went for was more than satisfactory. Big, crunchy and tasty, the fish gets no complaints from me. Not unforgettable, but a bit above the average.
Tyler M.
Classificação do local: 4 San Francisco, CA
Super cheap, super greasy, and super friendly. This place is a splendid post-bar choice. The staff were chatty and nice; they made us feel welcome. The fish and chips I got were way too much for me to eat, but it was good.