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Traditional Seafood Restaurant - Sole Bay Fish Company, Suffolk, England

Sole Bay Fish Company

4.7
4.7
73 Reviews
£26 to £40
Fish
22E Blackshore, Southwold, Suffolk, England IP18 6ND

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2 people
23:00
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Dog-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Fish, Seafood, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–15:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 73 people are saying

Sole Bay Fish Company reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sole Bay Fish Company delights with "fresh and delicious seafood" in a charming seaside setting. Renowned for its "excellent service" and "friendly staff," the restaurant offers a wide-ranging menu including "superb lobster" and "legendary chips." The newly refurbished ambiance is inviting, making it highly recommended for seafood lovers.

73 Reviews
  1. Ann

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easter get together at Southwold just wouldn’t be the same without lunch at Sole Bay Fish Company on the Harbour. Excellent fish and chips, lobster and fish cakes as always and good service. Thanks again😊

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  2. Amanda

    Cambridge3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another delicious lunch at Sole Bay after a bracing walk. So lucky to live near enough to this wonderful place.

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  3. Christopher

    Derbyshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely to see the restaurant back open Lobster and Dover Sole, that will do thank you very much

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  4. Tony

    Cambridge1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great staff and a great atmosphere. We have been dining here since before the unfortunate fire and look forward to each visit. It is a very special place.

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  5. Kai

    San Francisco5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Fresh and delicious seafood. It was quaint by the sea. Although you don’t get a view of the sea/ river inside the restaurant.

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  6. Steffen

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We reserved a table for 4. This restaurant is popular so don't expect to show up and get a table without a reservation during the holidays or at the weekend. We love the fish and prawns. The meals come with tasty large chips, big portion, so we had 3 portions of chips for 2 adults and 2 children. We are coming since years.

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  7. Barbara

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 10 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious oysters and crevettes . Lovely atmosphere

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  8. Nigel

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Seafood Restaurant. Everything was marvellous (apart from the grilled lobster body, as it was a little bit small and overcooked) They recognised this, and gave us some extra prawns and vegetables. The young waitresses were particularly good.

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  9. John

    Cheshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived late, just before last lunch orders. The manager, sat us in a lovely seat with a great view and made us feel very welcome. The whole team gave us amazing hospitality and service. The food was cooked to perfection. The wine recommendation was excellent. I cannot recommend this little place of seafood heaven highly enough!

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  10. Simon

    Kent2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 3 April 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Very poor service accompanied by a table so close to the staff swing door that collided with one of our chairs. Ridiculous.

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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 4.7 stars by 73 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
23:00
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Sole Bay Fish Company

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Southwold
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–15:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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