Reel Fish and Chips 25 Seaport Boulevard, Launceston, Tasmania 7250

"I understand the view but really this is just a fish a chip shop not a fancy restaurant as the owners reply has specified so not sure how you can justify charging so much. Most seafood meals come with chips or salad but you have to pay extra for all this. How can you charge $15 for 6 crumbed prawns that looked frozen and were so tough that you could not eat. $9.50 for a small side of swwet potato fries?? Owners reply was we received 500g which is half a kilo ?? No it was a small serving Also this place does not offer tap water you have to pay for a bottle of water, which I dont understand when you are charging customers so much considering you do offer table service and sell alcohol. $32.50 for the Grilled Salmon that tasted microwaved, no flavour. I was told this place was once great but has gone down hill, will not be back The owners reply was we also complained about cigarette smoke from other restaurants which was incorrect, there is a cigarette bin directly opposite your outdoor eating area. I understand the reply regarding the owner trying to survive, but instead of arguing back to customers feedback you should try to improve your services to what they were a few months ago. People are happy to pay more but the food needs to be up to standards as well. Hope you listen to other peoples feedback so your place does not suffer"

"We were there on opening, the food, flake battered fish, crumb scallops and chips were A1. Cooked in fresh oil, not greasy or tasted of other food made all crispy and full of their own taste - genuine. Beer not a large variety however Boags Draught was cold and most enjoyable. Staff all had smiles and a happy face. Cost was reasonable."

"Worst fish and chips I've had in a very long time. Portions are tiny. Fish was mostly batter, calamari rings worse than the stuff out of Woolies/coles. In their defence, the prawns were ok. I've attached a photo of the $8.50 fish and chips I got at Launceston general hospital cafeteria to provide an example of what an actual reasonable fish and chip meal should look like. It also tasted a lot better. I suppose this is more of a testament to how good the chefs were at LGH. Then again, I should not be having to compare hospital food to restaurant food... You can argue most of the almost $30 for that fish and chip meal went to the 'atmosphere' and 'view' but I would not rate a few boats and views of the local park as something to brag about."

"Battered Tasmanian flake is hard to beat and the portion I had here was as good as it gets- fresh, nice size, delicious batter and perfectly cooked. Complemented by the bright friendly service and delicious Tasmanian wine by the glass. Great outlook and location on the marina walk!"