Peter's Fish Factory in Margate has been named Kent's highest-rated fish and chip shop, earning praise from visitors as "absolutely excellent" and offering "great" value. The family-run traditional shop, open since 1984, is located in the town's famous Old Town and holds a 4.4 out of 5 rating on Tripadvisor from more than 1,000 reviews, including 700 'excellent' ratings. It also received the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice badge in 2026.
Google Reviews and Reputation
On Google Reviews, Peter's Fish Factory maintains a 4.4 out of 5 rating from over 2,000 reviews. The shop is known for consistently serving fresh, tasty meals at value prices, which has earned widespread praise from customers. Seating is available inside, with a few tables outside; on busy days, visitors can walk to the nearby seafront to enjoy their meal in the sea air.
Menu and Heritage
The menu features traditional items such as cod, rock, plaice, wholetail scampi, cod roe, and fishcakes, alongside sausages, a selection of pies, chicken nuggets, peafritter, and sides like mushy peas and curry sauce. A mural on the side of the shop, painted in 1989 by artist Berni Johnson, depicts the town's fishing heritage, according to Visit Margate.
Customer Reviews
One Tripadvisor reviewer said: "We ordered 'lite' cod and chips at £6.95. Absolutely excellent and really good value for lunch. All of it was freshly cooked and not at all greasy. Best chips I have had in ages."
Another customer wrote: "Absolutely amazing. In a town full of chippies, this is a massive leap up in quality. All fresh, generous portions, very good value, and right on the sea front."
A third reviewer commented: "The best fish and chips I have ever had. Yesterday I had the haddock special and not great had a large cod and shared it with my wife, it was the best I ever had. Big white chunky fish and a mountain of chips."
