Five best fish and chips in Watford by Google Reviews

The town has no shortage of great options for quick and tasty meals, whether it is cod and chips, fishcakes, batter sausages or a pie.

But there are some Watford chippies which stand out among the crowd. Read the full list below of the five most popular according to Google Reviews.

1. Fry Days Watford

Address: 40 Vicarage Road, Watford WD18 0EN

Rating: 4.8 based on 276 reviews

Fry Days in Vicarage Road comes out as the top-rated fish and chip shop in Watford according to over 200 reviews, including one customer from the United States who said it "definitely did not disappoint".

They added: "Wild-caught cod and free-range chicken in handmade batter, super fresh and tasty. Abundant servings of chips with bespoke ketchup and mayonnaise made in-house.

"Proprietor is super friendly and professional. Definitely stacks up against any of the chippies I’ve eaten at previously."

Fry Days in Vicarage Road. (Image: Google Maps)

2. Codland Fish and Chips

Address: 117 Courtlands Drive, Watford WD17 4HZ

Rating: 4.6 based on 395 reviews

Codland Fish and Chips comes in second with almost 400 people giving it an average score of 4.6 stars.

One reviewer said they would "definitely be coming here again" as the "tasty" fish and chips meal beat others they had eaten closer to the coast.

Codland Fish and Chips in Courtlands Drive. (Image: Google Maps)

3. Meriden Fish Bar & Charcoal Grill (joint)

Address: 164 York Way, Watford WD25 9EA

Rating: 4.5 based on 135 reviews

Residents rated The Meriden Fish Bar their joint-third most popular chippy in the town with an average rating of 4.5 stars.

One customer described their gluten free fish and chips as the "best I have ever had", adding: "Usually gluten free foods taste like cardboard but my fish was fresh, hot and crispy.

"I absolutely loved it. I will be coming back for more. Well done and thank you!"

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3. Ocean's Pearl (joint)

Address: 13 Garston Park Parade, Watford WD25 9LQ

Rating: 4.5 based on 167 reviews

The Ocean's Pearl in Garston also has an average score of 4.5 stars based on over 150 reviews, joining the Meriden Fish Bar in third place.

An Ocean's Pearl customer praised its "outstanding quality of food" as well as the "friendly service" from staff. 

Ocean's Pearl in Garston Park Parade. (Image: Google Maps)

4. Tudor Fish & Grill 

Address: 176 Bushey Mill Lane, Watford WD24 7PB

Rating: 4.4 based on 75 reviews

Residents have rated the Tudor Fish and Grill the fifth-most popular chippy in Watford with a score of 4.4 based on 75 ratings, including one who said they would recommend it "hands down".

The reviewer added: "Your sausages, fish cake and chips are amazing. Sone of the best I've ever had and not at all greasy like some other takeaways. Your food is freshly cooked, tastes and smells amazing."