Reviewing Rick Stein's EXPENSIVE FISH AND CHIPS in PADSTOW - ABSOLUTE RIP OFF!

[@thomasbyrne3655]

The complete lack of Seagulls should have been your first indicator of what was in store...

[@GaryEats]

That really made me laugh, Thomas thank you

[@Disorder1889]

😃😃😃😃

[@fugazi-nz]

LOL!

[@johncaldwell-wq1hp]

that "sea-gull"-noise was Recorded,-the local Council,-had them "Exterminated"-

[@FR-ek8lj]

LOL awesome comment.

[@barrydrohan8889]

I think ALL of us should really think about how we support these celebrity chefs and realise how good a living they are having off of our money. It's time to totally ignore them and support good HONEST local businesses only.

[@GaryEats]

A very good point Barry however in a couple of videos time I actually have a great experience 👌

[@barrydrohan8889]

If its Rock and the Mariners I've visited and totally enjoyed it! Thanks Gary , we love your great reviews.

[@JVSwailesBoudicca]

Well said.

[@mrbigmel3]

That looked rank and I'd eat anything

[@DavidWillis-s8k]

Spot on 👍👍👍

[@joseph-fernando-piano]

“The portion of fish was so small the seagulls left me alone” has got to be an all-time one-liner… 😂

[@GaryEats]

Haha thanks Joseph

[@moochingwithMatthew]

No such thing as a Seagull ( interesting fact of the day :) )

[@livelylad]

Brilliantly truthful comment.

[@stephenleader-s9x]

@@moochingwithMatthew There's also no such thing as a fish. Especially in this case.

[@davepeel6682]

When the seagulls feel sorry for your fare you are in trouble they merciless lol

[@alandibb7194]

I once emailed Rick Stein to say he was giving Cornwall a really bad name by saying on TV that all you need to do is get fresh fish and cook it simply. To then charge rip-off prices because of his name is disgraceful. His reply was 'if people are prepared to pay my prices, that's what I'll charge'. Please vote with your feet!

[@GaryEats]

Wow really? I never heard back

[@gusyonok9950]

serving from a pack of frozen scampi and charging £10 for it is actually borderline criminal

[@derek6579]

Unfortunately he’s absolutely correct! Just don’t pay for over rated food.

[@carlnealethailandblogger3295]

Greedy man rick stein , avoid it simple

[@kamuimac]

i mean - his forename is literaly "Stein" - what else did you expect ? :)

[@AJ-sv5qg]

I live in Cornwall and the entire place has become a terrible, overpriced tourist trap. It's cheaper to spend a week in Spain than two days in Cornwall

[@GaryEats]

Unfortunately I think you’re right

[@louiseanderson1505]

True

[@paulhoughton5266]

You can say that about most of the UK now unfortunately

[@Hedgehogsinthemist123]

Most definitely. It's all got really boring here now.

[@Guccit865]

Totally agree

[@wakamoli8248]

The thing I like about Gary is he doesn't sugar coat the survey. Keep up the honest work!

[@GaryEats]

That’s very kind to say, thank you very much

[@paulsawtell3991]

he doesn't'arf go on though

[@DavidCarlyleCole]

@@paulsawtell3991 Sticking to the point and not being repetitive

[@ruadhagainagaidheal9398]

I live in West Cornwall. When Stein opened his restaurant in Porthleven he had flyers delivered to all the homes in the wider area offering special off-season prices for local residents. One lunchtime special offer for us low-paid locals was ‘A mackerel, simply grilled’. Any fishing harbour in Cornwall has fresh mackerel available on the quayside for less than 50p each. How much was Stein asking locals for ‘A mackerel, simply grilled’ at his special ‘Off-season’ prices ? £25. For a 50p mackerel that we could ‘Simply grill’ at home. We stayed away in droves of course, and now Stein has sold off the restaurant . Good riddance to a deeply unpopular character.

[@adriancollie1322]

We were in Porthleven last week. We chanced by a small cafe opposite the Annes Pasty Shop on the stormy Monday as shelter from the rain with our two soaking dogs and I had the most amazing bowl of soup in there. Home made & delicious. It was packed all the time we sat in there so its clearly well known for good food. Its the little places that seem to excel these days.

[@soranaro]

What the hell...

[@alexadey3413]

You are right but forgot to mention the fire 🔥.... after he refused to buy locally caught fish from Porthlevan fishermen.

[@Guccit865]

Well done, at his age why is he so GREEDY.

[@stevegarvey376]

If this was an ice cream shop it would be called ROBIN BASKINS

[@PJR29787]

Gary, my friend. Iv never seen you like this in any of the videos, but it actually makes me really appreciate your reviews! We know were getting honesty and you dlnt care who owns/runs the restaurant. You just want us the audience to get the truth and i love that!

[@GaryEats]

I do apologise as I was a little annoyed on this occasion. I genuinely felt a little ripped off.

[@PJR29787]

@@GaryEats no need to apologise gary we love it! Your the best pal!

[@rafd3593]

Rick has always been a business man first and a feeder of the rich and middle class second. Long live the chippies across the UK that serve the people (including those of us who can’t afford Rick’s prices).

[@GaryEats]

I agree support the independent fish and chip shops

[@zakelwe]

He started off being a DJ then moved to cooking and to be fair to him he has made people in the UK look at fish dishes in the UK and also continental cooking. I guess it might have been better when he was in the kitchen, now others do it and he rakes in the money for retirement, fair enough, we all want to do that. I actually thought the fish and chips not too bad, though overpriced. The scampi and mushy peas shameful though ....

[@andreal7056]

Out of touch rich business owners

[@RossoVerdeNero]

Mario's, West Heath, Congleton, east end of Cheshire. Miles from the sea, but matches or even beats what I've ever had in Whitby or Cornwall. A big shout-out for the independents who do it properly

[@ChristopherDowning]

I thought it was always said that Rick was a very very tough businessman? Maybe more than chef? Maybe it's the tough investors wanting the margins up? But I've been a couple of times and I'd say good food, and flavours, excellent service - but it is what it is, and he's famous - so - it's expensive.

[@Ultra-Violet]

Anyone who pays this much for fish and chips from ANYWHERE regardless of who's name is above the door, is completely insane! £31 is a complete rip off, no matter what the quality is 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@GaryEats]

It was shocking

[@Ultra-Violet]

@@GaryEats I agree 👍🏻

[@patrickellaby]

Wasn't just for fish and chips, he had scampi, peas and tartare sauce. Fish and chips were about 14 pounds which is average price anywhere! Lets hope he takes note of all the adverse comments! From the internet - The most expensive fish and chips in the UK: From Tom Kerridge's £37 Harrods meal, a £27.50 plate at Bentley's in Mayfair, and Gordon Ramsay's £23 dish..the priciest offerings of the British classic, so as a celebrity restaurant he's pretty cheap ! 😄

[@Ultra-Violet]

@@patrickellaby still way to expensive, wasn't even freshly caught fish either 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Sanctified57]

Particularly as it was essentially a take away, with cardboard boxes and a wooden fork. Then you have to find somewhere to sit amongst the seagull droppings and lousy cold weather.

[@od1401]

Extremely disappointing. He put his name on it, and he's serving frozen scampi, and serves a pitiful portion of fish and worthless mushy peas. It's a ripoff and an insult to fish and chips.

[@Jez1963UK]

An insult to the nation! We're an island surrounded by sea and fish, he is supposedly a top chef, Fish and Chips is a national dish, how hard can it be?

[@GaryEats]

Very very disappointing

[@karlp8484]

He bangs on about local food and freshness, then he puts out this swill at enormous prices?

[@SuzLa1]

Maybe he doesn't care, as more concerned about his new life in Australia with his 2nd wife who he ran off from his first wife that helped set up the businesses.

[@rknorman]

It’s only an opinion that this was frozen. No facts to support this.

[@mrsc120]

Just discovered Gary Eats. Apart from my stomach growling at me continuously, I'm loving it. He really makes me chuckle and I value, respect and trust his opinion already. Thank you, Gary.

[@GaryEats]

That is a wonderful comment to make, and I really appreciate you watching the channel

[@bagladey]

The biggest insult was that tartare sauce, WTH, £1.75 for a tablespoon? That’s highway robbery! Shameful.

[@jamesweber4938]

I can remember when one pound would by 24 portions of fish and chips ! Fish were 6d and chips were 4d.

[@GaryEats]

Value was fine according to some 🤣

[@jm252]

At least Dick Turpin wore a mask! 😂😂😂

[@roberthindle5146]

If I buy scampi, I fully expect tartare sauce to come with. I've never known anyone to charge extra for condiments. If burger vans can afford to let you serve yourself as much ketchup, mustard or mayo from the pump bottles as you like, why should one pay nearly 2 quid for a tablespoon of tartare sauce. I wouldn't mind if Rick Stein was affecting as a Michelin starred chef but his travel series were always about hearty, simple, affordable food with local ingredients. Fish in Cornwall ought to be as abundant as any food comes. It's just hoiked out of the water there and then. I was in the international tourism capital of Bath (miles from the sea) last weekend and got a massive haddock and chips (OK, not brilliant) for £16.

[@jamesweber4938]

@@roberthindle5146 The first place I was asked to pay for condiments was at a chippy in Matlock. I declined and never went to that chippy again.

[@narinderchonkaria7558]

Putting a green garnish on the fish or scampi does not improve quality of food nor should it justify the prices. These celebrity chefs should be held to account for the substandard food and rip of prices.

[@od1401]

Yeah we've all had cheap pub grub where they put some inedible curled parsley on it as if it spruces it up. This is unforgivable from a world renowned chef though.

[@GaryEats]

Overly pretentious

[@steveclarke2739]

I've been to a few of Gordon Ramsay diners over the years, all were excellent, 5 * 🤷

[@theaustralianconundrum]

@@GaryEats Try Australia! Oh my gawd............. We have one's here for AU$125+ for that lot in front of you however all the seafood is actually fresh on the day.

[@ScottZ370]

They can be held to account if people don’t go but people do go

[@daveamey7272]

I'm a Fisherman' and I think a lot of fish and chip shops do sell cod when it's not cod most rip you off . Im afraid its probably pollock

[@GaryEats]

That’s even worse to hear Dave

[@nowayjose1853]

I love Pollock and it tastes very different to Cod

[@Anna-jt3xu]

@@nowayjose1853no it’s a bottom feeder🥴

[@Andrew-fy9wu]

Graeme?

[@michaelkemp6857]

It's all pollocks!!

[@leedsguyuk]

@4.40, is that Rick walking past in the background? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ChloeBollard-tu3fi]

Gary, I was planning on taking my 3 Kids there in July. I want to thank you for saving me a fortune. Rick Stein should bow his head in shame at that atrocious garbage. Yes its cost you 30 quid, but you have saved your viewers money. Thankyou

[@od1401]

Can you imagine how disappointing and sad it would've been if you hadn't seen this, you only wanted a nice meal with your family and this is what you got. Very grateful for garry so we can avoid this mishap.

[@ChloeBollard-tu3fi]

@@od1401 I would have been mortified. I can not thank Gary enough. I genuinely wish he had complained and got a refund

[@MarkVenables-b3z]

you can get better fish and chips at other places in Padstein for a third of the price.

[@GaryEats]

You are more than welcome Chloe, please spend your hard earned money elsewhere

[@ChloeBollard-tu3fi]

@@GaryEats We are now going to Looe Bay instead. A fraction of the price and excellent. Hope the rest of your visit is better

[@kernowarty]

Rick Stein was filming for his TV series on Cornwall a few years ago here in Newlyn and he and the film crew had a break and went to a local pub. They sat in the beer garden with their drinks and proceeded to take out their packed lunches and eat them then and there. One of the staff asked if they could eat it elsewhere and Stein commented that they had bought the drinks in the pub and so they were entitled to stay to drink them and also eat their own food!!! Some locals sitting nearby heard this and told him they also thought he should leave, but he didn't. Arrogant.

[@mistermatix8241]

I was at a food exhibition a few years back, and Rick Stein was there. I have NEVER EVER known a man more arrogant and full of himself. He really believed his own legend. A customer tried a sample of his food and said it was bland, and undercooked. Rick Stein made a show of that person, saying sarcastic shite like "wow a food expert! I thought that was me"..... he's an absolute gobshite

[@Eastbarn1]

Try that in one of his places!

[@idanceforpennies281]

Did you know Rick Stein is actually German?

[@roger_melly5025]

@@idanceforpennies281 not really the point, is it?

[@SurreyAlan]

Maybe the pub seats looked like sun beds.​@@idanceforpennies281

[@user-ql9wd6uh6u]

Hi, just found you as we visited padstow this week and walked by there but not with the intention of eating as we took one look at the prices at kept walking. Great review , so glad we kept going. The beauty of KZbin is you can always find someone who's done what you were thinking of doing yourself!

[@GaryEats]

You definitely dodged a bullet and you can always generally find a review on a local restaurant

[@peterclarke7240]

Rick Stein doesn't give a rat's arse about the normal working person, mate, and he doesn't give a toss about Cornwall, one of the most impoverished areas in the UK. He's just capitalising off londoners going to Cornwall for their jollies who don't know what a decent portion of fish and chips is, or what a fair price is, and he's cynically driving all the local chip shops out of business (as well as all the bnbs and driving the costs of rent up by encouraging airbnb-staying tourists) in the process. He's not a pleasant man, he's a business tycoon. I mean, the very IDEA of "luxury" fish and chips is a massive red flag. It's supposed to be cheap, cheerful, tasty, and filling and filling enough for a family, sometimes with leftovers for chip butties the next day. £30 quid for some fried potatoes, frozen scampi and a whiff of cod is insulting. Oh, and the lack of curry sauce.... I'd have walked out at that point. That's a deal-breaker, for me.

[@GaryEats]

Unfortunately, Peter, I have to agree with you completely. This was unacceptable.

[@peterclarke3619]

I agree, and I like your name !

[@audreymcleod4076]

The prices are outrageous and the portion size of the sauces are shocking . I dont think we have ever seen Gary so annoyed.

[@GaryEats]

It was truly shocking Audrey. I was very very annoyed

[@richardmccann1366]

Did you order off the children's menu?!

[@pyworthy]

You should have gone to the one on the harbour.every body I know, feels cheated that's been there.

[@davidsworld5837]

@@richardmccann1366 No the elderly person menu who are blind. I watch a video from tower fisheries in Blackpool £8 the food looked amazing and came with the mushy peas and sauce . paying that much when there buying the scampi from the same places as every were else that charge around £8 just using the name to scam people

[@Sanderly1820]

The price is what 90% of chippys in Cornwall are charging, I live in truro Cornwall and if myself and my wife order 2x cod chips curry sauce, and a piece of cod for the dog we pay £37

[@HerbKim]

"the portion was so small, the seagulls actually left me alone!" 😂😂 Thanks for the great review Gary!

[@GaryEats]

Lol thank you so much

[@terrywilkins5266]

As a former resident of Cornwall, these businesses rub their hands together when the summer season comes around because they charge charge the earth to visitors.

[@GaryEats]

A tourist trap Terry for sure

[@scottishadonis]

It’s the same up here during the tourist season, I worked in a roadside restaurant in my mid twenties (had a student loan and various other debts to pay for the pleasure of becoming ‘educated.” And it turned over 1 million a week from the restaurant and snack bar they had, the also sold hiking/walking clothes, boots that’s etc in one shop on the premises and a specialist whisky and other beverage shop on the premises as well, they must have been turning over nearly 2 million per week, on an average week in summer. It was always unbelievably busy, I know for a fact my employers were absolutely rubbing their hands together!

[@CB-xr1eg]

@@scottishadonis What were you "educated" in? I'm guessing It wasn't English Language.

[@scottishadonis]

@@CB-xr1eg If you must know? I have a masters degree in electronic engineering and a masters degree in applied physics, I’m guessing you aren’t educated at all…

[@scottishadonis]

@@CB-xr1eg The English language*

[@shukyization]

Great review Gary, thanks for taking the bullets. We went to Rick Stein Jetty ten years ago it was fabulous but everything since has rocked up in price. we never tried his fish n chips. We cycled into Padstow earlier this week, and place was packed. Can’t believe how much Stein now owns shops in Padstow. I got the ladies to price one onion in the stein deli, 84p, we went to Coop got one onion for 24p. We saw the chips and cod prices…expensive cod! We did go down to one of the best cornwall fishing village for fish n chips called The Three Pilchards. Very friendly people and good priced fish n chips.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very much for your wonderful comment. I think it’s far better to support a local chippy than this tourist trap.

[@narabdela]

Rick Stein’s place in Padstow is renowned for being a complete and utter rip-off. Nothing new here Gary I’m afraid. 😢

[@roger_melly5025]

I have read this as well

[@GaryEats]

Not good

[@moonraker124]

I went there once and ONLY once, not good and bloody expensive, you are paying for Steins TV reputation!...

[@johnpaproth5684]

So is his restaurant at Mudgee NSW

[@David-we6xr]

Yeah I live in Cornwall and heard nothing but bad reviews so never bothered.

[@alexpang5054]

You are NOT being harsh. His place is appalling value for money, absolute shite if truth be told. Rick Stein is a disgrace if he doesn't buck up his ideas. Thank you for being so honest. I wish I had complained when I took my family there and spent £120 on mediocrity. ARRRHHHGH

[@GaryEats]

Thanks Alex. It was abysmal and I'm sorry you had the same experience

[@damianwalls1262]

Shite indeed 😉

[@garlicgorilla6540]

He doesn’t care. Go away, peasant

[@mjhhoward91]

Imagine coughing up 120 when you weren’t happy. Absolute clown.

[@katedesigar9514]

So disappointed to see this. It was always my dream to eat at Rick Stein’s Restaurant. Guess I’ll put a cross through that one! We’ve got lots of great fish restaurants & beach concessions in Ireland that would beat this hands down. Come and check them out 😊

[@jayd8473]

Well said, Gary. I went there with my girlfriend. It was the most expensive and worst fish and chips we'd ever eaten. We will never go back. Considering Rick Stein is a seafood guy, I was so surprised at how bad it was. You were generous, I'd give that place 0/10

[@GaryEats]

Thank you. Sorry you had a bad experience

[@jay-lm4we]

He didn't have place he had cod

[@chrisbree3467]

@@jay-lm4weI saw what you did there 🤣🤣🤣

[@JimCarner777]

@@jay-lm4we Badum tiss.

[@stickyd42]

Did Rick do a cameo appearance just after you showed the miniature sauces?? 😂

[@GaryEats]

I wish it was Rick as I would’ve taken him to task

[@arthurkettle3010]

Stein's stance on his staff's furlough payments during the height of the pandemic tells you all you need to know. Haven't watched his TV shows since. Wouldn't dream of visiting his restaurants now.

[@GaryEats]

I didn’t know that until someone else made the same comment absolutely shocking

[@51Saffron]

I have no clue who he is, now I will have to check him out.

[@shellsbignumber2]

Yeah he wouldn't be getting a penny of money.

[@pauly7166]

Unsure what his stance was but furlough wax majorly for complete scrounging lazy bstards. Just saying.

[@matthewtaylor7355]

​@@51SaffronHe is ur usual Middle Class type

[@angusmctavish2345]

Great honest review. Took my family to his restaurant in Sandbanks last summer for a treat. Fish and chips £20 per head, there were 9 chips and a tiny piece of fish, left feeling robbed and heartbroken as i was a HUGE Rick Stein fan.

[@GaryEats]

That’s not good to hear Angus

[@peterbreis5407]

Don't you look before you buy? I usually inspect other tables before committing. That doesn't help with the flavour but at least amount and cooking quality. Not shy of asking other eater's opinions. Speaking of which I don't get British fish and chips. It's fatty, miserable and I had trouble getting it hot. When I asked the lady one establishment if I might have it hot she went all passive aggressive on me.

[@ianfell3838]

I drive the buses that terminate at the back of his place. Tourists always seem to go there and return unhappy. Ask yourself, why don't the locals go there?

[@GaryEats]

A very good point Ian thank you

[@garyw1971]

Because there's a cheaper chippy opposite Anne's cottage .

[@EMEL-hr4ut]

Harry Ramsden of Padstow 😅

[@brucehosie5344]

I was born down the road in St Eval, and had the joy of living in Treyarnon and going to school in St Merryn, There was a perfectly good chippy on the corner in Padders and we loved the Hoss. That twat has ruined the area with his gentrifying bollox, I would love to bump into him him and give him a Scots handshake

[@cyberleaderandy1]

Buses go there because the drivers get paid by them to do so. Its obvious

[@hanumanstrength]

You’re reaction when you first look at the food is hilarious. I’ve had the same reaction to food being much smaller than expected. Love your videos!

[@GaryEats]

That’s very kind to say, thank you

[@jonbyrnes4349]

Good for you for being so honest and not bowing down to any pressure to upset a celebrity chef . The one good thing about the whole episode is I’m sure you’ll get record amount of views and I’ve already seen this video going around twitter! Sadly as you rightly said, gone are the day when fish n chips used to be a cheap meal and unfortunately there are too many overpriced , mediocre shops around

[@GaryEats]

I went as I wanted a good meal Jon but unfortunately that didn’t happen and apparently to loads of viewers so I’m pleased it out in the world now as hopefully his management team will improve and make changes so it’s no longer a tourist trap 👍

[@harrydestaffano565]

Rick Stein should be ashamed of having his name on that food. And they ran out of curry sauce? Couldn't they have opened another tin?

[@GaryEats]

I seems like they couldn’t Harry

[@harrydestaffano565]

@@GaryEats Enjoying your videos, Thank you.

[@theinqov]

hahaha

[@snaggletooth9784]

😂

[@markgreen66]

Just add water to some from the bucket of concentrate, they get from the wholesaler?!?

[@alankilroy04]

"The portions were so small the seagulls actually left me alone" Gary unleashes his inner Tony Hancock.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you Alan

[@nudesoftheworld]

"What does it mean? Where are we going? There was a very good Tweety Pie on at the start" 🤣🤣

[@markgreen66]

The seagulls having a whip-round for him! Come on lads we're not letting Padstow down!

[@mikekraemer6758]

4:38 Thought for a sec that Mr. Stein himself spawned nearby to give you a good thrashing for attempting criticism!

[@GaryEats]

It looked like him but wasn’t otherwise I’d had a word Mike

[@terrywilkins5266]

Known locally as Padstein, the locals wouldn't set foot into any of his food empire.

[@GaryEats]

I can understand why Terry

[@idanceforpennies281]

A good friend of mine, here in Australia who is English like me, also mentioned Padstow is actually Padstein several years ago. He had actually been to Padstow unlike me. I don't know the place from Adam.

[@jilllangman9343]

If the locals won’t eat there, that says it all.

[@adamyeo8590]

I’ve eaten at his sea food restaurant and bistro many times and they have been excellent. I’d say the sea fid restaurant is perhaps the best and most consistent if any of the celebrity chef restaurants out there. I don’t think it’s fair to bash Rick stein, he’s done a lot for British food producers and encouraged many chefs. I’m not at excusing the fish and chips tasted here. But don’t comment if you haven’t been. Jamie Oliver’s ‘15’ in Watergate Bay was excellent too. I can’t stand Gordon Ramsay as a human being but his restaurants are excellent.

[@terrywilkins5266]

@@adamyeo8590 as a former resident of Cornwall, I've eaten at Steins Padstow and Falmouth fish restaurants. To say it was excellent would be false. Yet a short walk down the road in Falmouth, there is a fish and chip takeaway that knocks Rick Steins place into a cooked hat and, at a lower price with larger fish and a bigger portion of chips. These celebrity chefs trade on their so called famous names. I wonder how many customers return a second time.

[@dean7442]

Whenever I see a restaurant chain carrying a famous chef's name...... you'll likely find me next door !

[@GaryEats]

Not good Dean

[@louiseanderson1505]

Same 😂😂😂

[@dean7442]

@@GaryEats Indeed, I wish it wasn't so. But when they deliver inedible food like that at prices like that, they will only drive customers away. They need to deliver what is being paid for, up their game. Thanks for a great video and the money saving 'heads up'.

[@EMEL-hr4ut]

So true. Brian Turner grill in Slough hotel. Seen better at a roadside shed

[@noelt2238]

When I lived in West Cornwall, I wanted to take my new husband there for a treat. I tried to book by phone, but was told they only had a table at 10.30pm in the foreseeable future. Disappointed, nevertheless, I booked and drove across Cornwall (I was living in Falmouth). When we arrived, we had to wait 20 minutes as "the table wasn't available yet". When we sat down, we were quickly told not to take more than an hour (rich, I thought). We ordered drinks and food. I have to say, the menu was fairly disappointing - as was the food. We left in just over the hour (with an annoyed look from our waitress). The bill arrived, over 175!! We got into the car and drove home. I'm pleased to hear that the restaurant has closed!

[@GaryEats]

This was really really poor

[@iainmaturin8460]

Take him were? The fish and chips shop or the Sea food restaurant!

[@thetruthk5138]

Bigger fool you. Hopefully lesson learned

[@oc2phish07]

Excellent, detailed and very honest review as always Gary. And it really is time some of these celebrity 'names' were called out.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very much, unfortunately, this is a tourist trap

[@andywakeman2376]

I worked for the Steins company for a number of years. I won't go into details about things here but I will say Gary, you were a lot closer to the truth with some of your thoughts about the source of the food than you realise. There is a another chip shop in Padstow called Chip Ahoy and you will find most of the Steins staff getting there fish and chips there. People don't believe me when I tell them some of the things about Steins so I'm glad you have done this video with a completely unbiased approach. I Get you wish you had gone back to Nice Baps again!!

[@GaryEats]

That’s absolutely terrible to hear Andy that’s just unacceptable but not surprising

[@brendacollingwood788]

I totally agree with you why didn't you complain?

[@iandobson6538]

Not been to Padstein for about 13 years now but when we used to go regularly, we always had fish and chips from Chip Ahoy. Streets ahead of Stein and much cheaper. Glad to hear it's still going

[@andywakeman2376]

The owner of chip ahoy loved us. We'd park the Steins van outside his shop, and then go in for our lunch all wearing Steins branded tops. He would make a point of shouting across the shop really loudly when the order for Steins was ready.

[@drumcdoo9050]

Hilarious, it's like Sainsbury's and Tesco shopping at Aldi's because even with discount food is more expensive. Aldi's usually have much fresher fruit and vedg too because unlike most other supermarkets it moves very quickly.

[@matbaldwin3335]

Never rated steins. Too expensive, lack of flavour, poor size portion.

[@GaryEats]

It's a shame as I really liked his restaurant in Barnes but this was abysmal

[@irenedavo3768]

Did Camera man like Scampi 🍤

[@irenedavo3768]

Fish worth 4 Pounds?

[@irenedavo3768]

Tartare Sauce 30 Pence

[@ClaireTozer]

Rip off, poor Gary, shame on you Rick

[@TonyHill-vj7fg]

Now you see why us locals dont visit these places. It's an embarrassment to our beautiful county.

[@GaryEats]

I fully understand Tony 👍

[@lindacraig7486]

That is a great shame.

[@angowT]

I live in Cornwall and would say that it's the most expensive place in the country for fish and chips. Steins charges are not so much higher than any other place. We can't afford fish in Cornwall.

[@GaryEats]

That is very sad to hear, and that is very sad to hear

[@marianbonnetti7784]

Cripes that awful and sad…..sorry to hear that

[@markfox1545]

Cornwall is not a country.

[@gregchapman5556]

Everyone says Steins is a rip off. He doesn’t care as long as the cash rolls in.

[@GaryEats]

I really liked his restaurant Greg but this was shocking

[@GRUMPY0254]

Whilst complaining to the restaurant is difficult, in a circumstance of this nature it is a necessary action. The visual aspect of this meal was appalling, and Gary is a very reasonable bloke. Definitely one to avoid like the plague.🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@JohnnyYids]

I think his offering is really hit an miss, I love the man himself and he has some decent restaurants, his fish and chip shops are just trash unfortunately. The theme I have is don't trust celebs fish and chip shops. Expensive always, great....not often

[@LifeofJoeJordan]

Pretty sure his restaurant group lost millions last year 😮

[@gazbradster]

Nice review Gary, all that way for that Lol 3/10

[@rodwilliams4170]

I almost had a heart attack when that fella walked behind you!! I bloody thought it was Rick Stein himself!! 😂😂

[@GaryEats]

Lol that made me laugh Rod

[@DirtyDingusMcGee]

It sure as hell looked like the robbing sod.

[@jgestiot]

I followed the career of Rick Stein from his early days as celebrity chef. At the time, I was a chef myself and living in Australia (like him) and I could not really understand what the fuss was all about. His recipes were always pinched from somebody else and they all had something in common: they were easy to cook. His kitchen demeanour on his TV series showed clearly that he was not a trained chef. He was a hack who stumbled into a good thing and who was very lucky to have a wife (a publicist) who knew how he should be promoted. He would have never succeeded in any other area of cooking except seafood, which usually tastes great no matter what you do to it (within reason as we saw in this video). Unlike all the other trained British chefs like Floydf, Ramsay, Blumenthal, Oliver and Lawson, Stein stood apart as not belonging to the illustrious list. Gary, you have visited the restaurants of several British TV personalities and none of them have allowed their name to be tarnished by a shonky operation. Rick Stein is the only one and the best thing people can do is vote with their feet and go elsewhere. Even as a tourist trap, his fish and chips shop was below par. If I were you, I would send his shop a link to your video and ask for comments. You could then make a follow-up video.

[@louiseanderson1505]

Great idea 👍

[@Zamo_71]

Lawson a trained Chef??🤣

[@GeorgeMiller-ku3ph]

I think it’s because Stein has impeccable upper middle class credentials. Public school, Oxford etc. He’s the kinda guy BBC producers would be inclined to commission.

[@doctorhackenbush7427]

I could not get back to the Yorkshire cost quick enough ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Hedgehogsinthemist123]

He wasn't a chef. He kept his fish meals very basic (but tasty) in his early days of being in the kitchen at the Seafood Restaurant. He was a DJ before that.

[@johnbirch4089]

Brave man Gary speaking truth to power. Well done. That’s why so many people follow you.

[@GaryEats]

I really appreciate that, thank you

[@humdumdiggdy]

That fish and tartare sauce should have come with a free magnifying glass so u could see it. Shocking

[@GaryEats]

It was shocking. Should also come with a new recipe, it was very bad

[@johngibson3837]

The camera man did good work though initially making not look too bad but I think he's just got a new macro lense

[@johngibson3837]

Camera man was rockin his new macro lense on initial shots ov the fish

[@hilarydaly8111]

Never seen you like that Gary. You were really very upset. Well done for what you said to Rick Stein at the end of the video. He needs to know people won't stand to be ripped off like that ! Thanks for the review.

[@ClaireTozer]

Ere ere

[@derekupson4489]

Steins tried to charge us over 90 pounds for four people . We told them to stick the fish and chips and walked away. We have a local cafe in a marina near mine that charges nine pounds for a sausage roll and a cup of tea.

[@GaryEats]

Shocking and that's much better to hear regarding your cafe

[@glenmaragon5201]

@@GaryEats Missed the point!!!

[@TheGenuineLad]

9 pounds for a sausage roll and a cup of tea seems quite expensive, no?

[@crazylady61]

We've been to RS fish n chip restaurant in Padstow twice...the first time we were the only ones there and our food was amazing so we went back again a year later.....A completely different story second time round! The fish could have been from any old chippy, and the waitress asked if we wanted ketchup and tarter sauce to which we said 'yes'. We then discovered we'd been charge £2 each for the tiny pots of ketchup and tarter, and the food was a huge disappointment, reheated chips and more batter than fish.....we won't be going back again....TOTAL RIP OFF!

[@johnsmith-rs2vk]

Sounds a little bit like Ryanair extras !

[@GaryEats]

Couldn't agree more. Absolutely shocking

[@racingspoon]

Pretty much the experience I outlined first handful of times was fantastic. Had some John Dory once and was absolutely incredible. We probably had a break from Padstow of about 18 months and went back not long before Covid…went twice in a 2 week period and awful both times. Think he dodged a bullet with the curry sauce as that was the strangest thing I’d ever tasted. The tartare sauce used to be lovely and obviously freshly homemade but last couple of times was just funky and awful. He probably has his finger in too many pies to notice or even care.

[@parallaxview6770]

The mushy peas looked like summat Chalkie wouldve vacated from his bowels

[@racingspoon]

@@parallaxview6770 isn’t he dead? The greedy shyster probably used him for fish cakes on a Wednesday night.

[@onlyme219]

The seagulls are a nightmare there, they work as a team when you come out of a shop. One goes for your head, you drop your shopping and the rest just take your bag

[@GaryEats]

I have to say, they were not interested in my fish and chips and I understand why

[@georgenewman4467]

The chef must be talented to be able to weld two fish fingers together

[@DS-cf1zc]

Even describing it as fish fingers might require some flexing of the trade description act.

[@dannyw9364]

😂😂😂 think it was two halves of a fishfinger.

[@aussiemouth747]

😂😂😂

[@GaryEats]

Lol I burst out laughing

[@nigelhammond3024]

Well said, and they weren't the chunky ones either ! !

[@marsexpresschipper7915]

Rick Stein's restaurant here in NSW Australia is called Bannisters Hotel and they charge A$47 (24.73 Pound sterling) for fish and chips which would normally cost about A$10-$12 in a the local fish & chip shop. Looks like they are all about the money.

[@GaryEats]

Yep

[@Halo.H]

I find you fascinating, really calm and concise in your reviews. No exaggeration in your videos. Just lovely watching your videos. I like genuine people like you.

[@GaryEats]

That’s very kind thank you

[@lindacraig7486]

Me too

[@CarlosFandango1975]

Herbies at Lyme Regis does great fish and chips. It’s always described by the type of fish and it’s rarely cod which is good as it’s caught locally. You get 2 pieces of fish if it’s smaller. Lyme fish bar next door is good too

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very much for the recommendation Simon. I will take a look for the future.

[@MadameGilflurt]

My husband was disappointed that you didn’t ask for a refund; I’d be interested to know why you decided not to complain about such a shocking meal. Also have to applaud you for your comments, people work very hard for a treat and don’t deserve to be ripped off like this.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you and I didn't complain but I think I should have done

[@oohtob6685]

I've been eating and drinking in my local for 10 years. I'm always complaining about the food if it's bad and so I should. But as a restaurant for a one off I'd not complain, I'd just not go there anymore.

[@stjohnbaby]

I'm way over here in Seattle,from here it doesn't look so good,but the city is beautiful.! The fish looks like it's been sitting under a heat lamp.Dont scampi have tails🤣🤣,the peas,a fail,I would complain if I were you,much love from across the pond,oh,btw,who's Rick Stein?

[@dankershaw8388]

He is a tv chef that specialises in fish meals believe it or not

[@surfleetsurfer6370]

@@stjohnbaby Rick Stein is a celeb chef with ties to Padstow who evidently (based on Gary’s vid here) likes to trade on his name to rip off hard working simple families when they visit his branded eateries. Arise, Sir Rick of Stein. You are awarded the knighthood for Services to Ripping Ordinary Folk Off, to Line your own Pockets.

[@wendalboy]

Wow scathing review from Gary, not click bait, this place looked genuinely poor

[@GaryEats]

Never clickbait. I was appalled how bad it was

[@wendalboy]

@GaryEats thanks for saying it how it is

[@CheshireCat6639]

Still ever the Gentleman too🎉

[@GaryEats]

Thank you

[@haeleth7218]

There is no way on earth I'd pay £31.10 for that. Just stay away people - (unless you're a fool).

[@GaryEats]

I agree a tourist trap

[@romystumpy1197]

Nor would I, I'm not into curry sauce and mushy peas, im a purist,just fish and chips no vinegar

[@MichaelSaunders-y2m]

Or a tourist!

[@paulbaddiley7326]

I was in Rick steins restaurant in Padstow a few years back and had steak and chips thinking it would be good, however steak was tiny and came with 8 chips! I kid you not, never again !!!!!!!!!!

[@GaryEats]

Shocking amount of chips

[@ferris240]

As a former restaurant owner everything seemed to be frozen and prepackaged The only thing the restaurant did was fry, heat and serve Disgraceful You should have returned it and demanded a refund

[@yutehube4468]

They didn't even manage to heat it all, the gravy was cold.

[@GaryEats]

Spot on

[@karlp8484]

I'm no culinary genius, but even I could tell it was just frozen supermarket crap. The scampi in particular totally gives it away.

[@philauguste7310]

I reckon the mushy peas were microwaved an' all

[@robin3]

@@yutehube4468 cold gravy is an absolute joke.

[@alcazartin]

A place like that wouldn't last 10 seconds in Whitby. It just wouldn't survive.

[@Thomas-fr1ww]

Northerner’s wouldn’t stand for that believe you me We know good fish and chips And would go back in with that crap and demand our money back

[@GaryEats]

It was abysmal. Whitby is an absolute gem which I cannot wait to revisit

[@blackvulcan100]

@@Thomas-fr1ww Cornwall is a weird place with weird people.

[@GamerFrisco]

​@@blackvulcan100 North Cornwall is not south

[@blackvulcan100]

@@GamerFrisco Still cornwall

[@pauli2169]

Brit in Belgium here, this meal equates to 37 euros which is a joke for a takeaway meal. Last weekend I paid 33 € in a restaurant in the Ardennes for a huge trout caught in the local rivers, with fries and vegetables, Belgian waffle dessert and a delicious Belgian beer.

[@GaryEats]

Your meal sounds absolutely wonderful, Paul

[@yardgrid]

Sunday morning. I'm moaning about the state of British telly and the wife says "shut up moaning and put Gary Eats on"

[@GaryEats]

lol that is brilliant thank you

[@xsickpeoplex]

Yes! I get back from walking the dogs and put Gary straight on for me and the wife! The best!

[@waynegarland9938]

@@GaryEats i think you amazing gary love your videos only started watching for few weeks am from uk to but keep up the good work mate

[@Drew.Pugh.Barney.Mcgrew]

Don't watch it, cancel your TV licence. I guarantee you won't miss any of the shite on terrestrial TV.

[@FunkOsax]

We were in Cornwall as a family of 6 around 10 years ago, and even then the Rick Stein prices were sky high, so we never ate in any of his many establishments. On mentioning this to many of our friends over the years, it transpires that they all had a similar experience to you - tiny portions, poor quality, and ridiculously high prices. It’s weird, because you see him on TV enthusing about local cuisine from all over the world. You’d assume that he’d be about value and quality, but it appears not.

[@GaryEats]

I've not heard many good things

[@cyberleaderandy1]

Nobody local or whose been in there thinks its good so he obviously doesn't care about repeat customers, just new tourist turnover. Thats shocking

[@ryszard68]

​@@cyberleaderandy1- "there's one born every minute" must be his motto

[@harvey2609]

So £60 give or take for takeaway fish and chips, for two, that is nowhere near central London. Why do these beloved tv chefs ruin their reputations for money they probably don't really need?

[@GaryEats]

A great point

[@X22GJP]

I wouldn’t consider a portion of cod, scampi, chips and three sauces to be a for a single person unless you are greedy or reviewing like Gary. The realistic price here would be near £40 for two people, which is still spendy all things considered, but also not extortionate, especially if the quality is there, which it clearly wasn’t.

[@harvey2609]

@@X22GJP£40 pounds for takeaway fish and chips isn't extortionate? You must have a lot more discretionary income than most of us. Well done.

[@EMEL-hr4ut]

London ain't cheap. Medium cod is 10.95. Working class chippies are far and few between as only middle class can afford it in London

[@harvey2609]

@@EMEL-hr4ut I live in Harlesden. £9. 50 for Fish and Chips. And it's nice.

[@sallyjones4557]

You would think that fish and chips at the seaside would be the best and the freshest ! to serve frozen food at that price is terrible. The batter looks too thick and hardly any fish..

[@GaryEats]

You've nailed it Sally. Batter was far too thick and barely any fish

[@June-tb4vi]

It was frozen? Not fresh? Shocking for the area

[@brucethomas5123]

Would you like fish with you batter sir ,yes please that would be nice!

[@MikedWilson]

For 10.95 you'd expect it to come with chips not having to pay for chips extra

[@GaryEats]

Nearly £15 for a tiny fish low quality fish, shocking

[@dajay2k]

Like London prices

[@walterekurtz4320]

For 10.95 I'd at least expect it to be cooked properly

[@toffeelatte6042]

to be fair, chips has not come with cod for a long time in many places.

[@AndyO-f7k]

I'm not a fan of celebrity chefs - trading on a name, and often not caring about quality or value. The only one who stood out for me was Keith Floyd, who stomped about his restaurant in wooden clogs, tasted everything, and slurped his way through a busy day making sure his customers were happy. I saw him look at a plate of food being served, and send it back - then went into the kitchen and personally cooked its replacement. Rick Stein can't have ever eaten that crap he serves, or if he did, he's a mercenary, not a celebrity.

[@GaryEats]

I agree and absolutely loved Keith RIP a real legend 👌👌

[@shadowside8433]

You would think that these Celeb chefs would care deeply about what their name gets put to.... in the real world some of them really don't give a monkeys. Meanwhile Clarkson (of all people - as I can't stand him) at least really makes the effort as he understands the value of good PR.

[@AndyO-f7k]

@@shadowside8433 Greeno's review of Clarkson's pub gives it a bit of a roasting, and I think he's right, but at least in Clarkson's case, things are being done for the right reasons, and it'll undoubtedly come good over the next weeks/months.

[@shadowside8433]

@@AndyO-f7k I was thinking about the farm review (and even then they didn't have any hot food) - but at least the product seems to be ok, albeit expectedly expensive.

[@StillAliveAndKicking_]

Floyd was a chef first, not a businessman, Stein is the converse, as are most of the others.

[@GrahamR-k5q]

Yep I think your review was spot on. We have not been to Cornwall for a few years now, but went every year for many years. And every year we would go to Padstow for a day trip, and the wife would insist on going to Ricks before we went back to wherever we was staying. And every time I felt like I was paying good money just to be disappointed, so thing’s have not changed. I think she was sold on just the name, and as a family of four yes very expensive, I would of been happier going, and more fulfilled by a Joe blows fish & chip shop, as I’m not sold on a label. I find generally you’re better off going where the locals go, and not where the tourists go for most things. Well shame on him!

[@GaryEats]

I think Rick needs to take a long look in the mirror, this is simply a tourist trap Graham

[@ronnie655]

I have never seen you so annoyed, and I don't blame you - those mushy peas looked disgusting 😕 . The prices they charged you for that offering is daylight robbery.

[@GaryEats]

I was very very annoyed and I apologise for that sorry

[@ronnie655]

@GaryEats You have nothing to apologise for, I enjoy watching your honest reviews and I think that is why your channel is doing so well.🙂

[@covmiss1]

You could have laid a brick wall with them peas 🤣

[@wee-weeble49]

@@GaryEats You have nothing to apologize for, anyone would have been annoyed by that monstrosity.

[@neiltonks4627]

Those mushy peas looked like poor-quality canned rubbish.

[@ResidentWeevil]

Wow, I don't know what got a worse battering - the cod or Rick Stein's reputation after your review! TBH I think your score of 1 was being a tad generous, what a rip off.

[@GaryEats]

I mean no ill will towards Rick, just very annoyed in this review

[@DaleBaker-m8g]

​@@GaryEats he should check on the quality of the food. Just because his famous, he should not get away with selling substandard food.

[@earlbee3196]

Hahaha boom boom 🦊 Twas a good joke that’s all No ill will here.

[@EMEL-hr4ut]

Stein was a good guy in my book until now. What an eye opener. Saw restaurants in Winchester and sandbanks. Scum tax avoiding snob hangouts

[@lindacraig7486]

Agreed. Should have been - minus.

[@TheRedDevil-1968]

To quote Harry Enfield sketches; "He Saw You Coming."

[@GaryEats]

He did unfortunately

[@Wally-H]

That is true but Gary's video has had over 300K views in eight days, and there are plenty of others out there trashing this food. Sooner or later they will get their just rewards for ripping people off.

[@terrywright7470]

Unfortunately, the younger element of our society has been brainwashed into a "Celebrity Culture" they will go to these overpriced eateries simply because they have a "Famous Name" over the door, and I am not being critical of the younger generation, they have been spoonfed to believe that if it is endorsed by someone famous, then it MUST be better.

[@guyn5735]

Thank you for the heads up Gary,ive often thought about going to Ricks restaurant. I wont worry now. The most expensive food in my opinion is something that (whatever the price) is a turn off from the start and inedible. Personally i wish you had of gone in and complained, too many establishments are serving sub standard food and should be made aware its not on. As gentrification sweeps across the coasts and towns this has happened to me numerous times. Its 10pm and having just watched the Billingsgate review im so so tempted to jump on a train(wont be cheap) and go and get some Proper food. Oh and definitely get some scallops. Great channel, All the best.

[@GaryEats]

Thank you very much for your comment Guy, definitely avoid Rick’s Fish and chip shop. It’s a tourist trap.

[@Benyboy2727]

Surprised the piece of lemon wasn’t a fiver 3/10

[@GaryEats]

LOL

[@covmiss1]

🤣

[@ClaireTozer]

Haaaaaa

[@nigelhammond3024]

Is that per squeeze I wonder ?????

[@carolkelly5578]

The surroundings gives a clue. The building looks like a warehouse and the area resembles an industrial park! Shame, Rick does come across as a really nice, genuine guy. Has fame gone to his head? Thanks once again Gary for your eye-opening, honest review. One to be avoided.

[@moorenicola6264]

Rick had a five year affair during his first marriage which obviously broke it up. He's not that nice!

[@GaryEats]

The area is a bit bizarre in the car park but I was so disappointed with the food

[@racingspoon]

The area is right next to the fish market. Whilst it probably looks a weird location it’s actually ok…just a 2 minute stroll from the town. Have eaten inside a couple of times and it’s quite nice inside other than being absolutely crammed and so noisy as it’s so popular.

[@FitzElda]

Genuine my arse, he comes across as a patronising toss pot to me and always has done. That fake Cornish accent he has developed is beyond parody. He is nothing more than a public school con man and a dilettante to boot.

[@louiseanderson1505]

I thought that too. I was looking for this top notch swanky place and all I could see was a shed! 😂😂😂😂

[@Narcolepzzzzzzzz]

I think even the seagulls would have turned their beaks up at that!

[@robsmith6281]

LMAO🤣🤣

[@moorenicola6264]

No they wouldn't. Seagulls will even eat garbage!

[@GaryEats]

Nothing for them to eat

[@geoffpoole483]

@@GaryEats I noticed they left you alone.

[@j.d.4697]

Seems they did too.

[@Rich0305]

Really appreciate your honesty on this. It makes be grateful for my own local chippy where the fish is so huge with loads of fish in a very light non-greasy batter and a lot cheaper than what you had

[@GaryEats]

Keep supporting your local chippy

[@langdalepaul]

This is the problem with celebrity chefs: they start living off their celebrity, not their food. Some of the worst chain restaurants I’ve been to have been Jamie Oliver’s.

[@kitezzz360]

which is pretty much why most his restaurants closed

[@robertseverinmusic4036]

The worst restaurant meal I had the misfortune to pay for was at Jamie Oliver’s in Glasgow, 2014. It’s long gone, thankfully.

[@getawayhs2856]

Yep, worst breakfast ever at Oliver's Gatwick, they gave me a full refund no quibble - I suppose it happened a lot

[@jilllawton8556]

My friend went, came out and had to buy some chips as she was starving.

[@annvalentine-pryce7572]

​@@getawayhs2856I had the same experience at Jamie Oliver's at Gatwick Airport back in 2014...complete and utter waste of money.

[@johnkitchen4699]

What a disgrace. Flew into England a couple of days ago. Picked up a small fish and small chips at Sheddy’s in Spalding. Fish the same size as Stein’s and much more chips. Total £8.00.

[@GaryEats]

That’s great value and great to hear John

[@samburrell3288]

Nice, but Sheddy really needs to fry in beef dripping, that's the only way to fry fish and chips for the healthiest and best flavour, feedback to them

[@AffectedArea]

@@samburrell3288 No more 'vegetable' or seed oils.

[@samburrell3288]

@@AffectedArea sorry I was wrong. He DOES fry in beef dripping. I was mistaken. It’s been years since I went there as I moved away and forgot. Sorry for sharing fake news & I’m happy to correct the record. I will definitely go to sheddy’s next time I’m in Spalding

[@AffectedArea]

@@samburrell3288 Cool no problem.

[@jasonw7992]

Parked in that same carpark a number of years back, no way would i pay to dine at Rip-off Rick's chippy.

[@GaryEats]

I wish I didn’t Jason

[@Peskyjooba]

Gary I’ve been going to Padstow every year for 20 years. I love it. However we never go to Rick Stein’s restaurants which is a shame as I do enjoy his shows. There are plenty of other fantastic restaurants in Padstow such as burgers and fish, or rojanos on the square, and by the way the best fish and chips are at Chip Ahoy just down the road from Rick’s bistro! Great value and big fish. I’m a new viewer after I found your channel today and was amazed you went to Padstow , it feels like a second home to me. Glad you feel the same way about Padstein’s chip shop

[@GaryEats]

I’m pleased you enjoy visiting Padstow. I thought it looked fantastic and a wonderful place to visit. What wasn’t wonderful? Was obviously Rick fish and chips, if I return in the future, I will look at your recommendations. Thank you very much for commenting and subscribing.

[@Peskyjooba]

You’re a top fellow Gary I’ve watched about 3 hours of your videos today. Padstow is a wonderful place to visit and across the estuary via passenger ferry is the small village called Rock. Did you know the beer by St Austel brewery called Doom Bar was originally brewed there, and it’s called Doom Bar because in the mouth of that estuary which separates Padstow and Rock is a large sand bar/bank which many a fishing vessel operating out of Padstow grounded on and quite a few sank… that sand bar earned its name the Doom Bar because of its reputation amongst the local fishermen who knew to avoid it. Some boring trivia for you as a gesture of my gratitude for keeping me entertained with your videos

[@GaryEats]

Wow thank you so much. Are you not bored of my face yet?

[@Peskyjooba]

@@GaryEatsnah mate keep it up

[@medullaoblongata9670]

Gary I have subscribed to your feed on the basis of this review alone. Your honesty and unique presentation style are truly infectious. It highlights the fact to us all that a name that is attached to a product no matter the origin or fame of that name does not necessarily guarantee the quality of the product. Looking forward to going back and looking at all your reviews. I’m sorry that you lost your money mate!.

[@GaryEats]

That’s very kind and really appreciated thank you 👍

[@nimmichagger165]

You’re absolutely correct, Gary. I went to Stein’s restaurant in Padstow a few years ago, and it was staggeringly underwhelming. Food that tasted like it came straight out of the freezer, extortionate prices, surly and disinterested staff. I have no idea how he got so famous or so rich. He should be embarrassed. Cheers, mate!

[@GaryEats]

Thank you!! It was shocking

[@Energyflash1979]

The irony of Cornwall being really expensive whilst being one of the poorest regions in Europe

[@GaryEats]

👍

[@stepheng8779]

You're not in Europe remember, it's what you wanted down there.

[@Zoooots]

When was the uk not part of Europe? We left the EU but we are still European unfortunately, not a member of the Eu

[@freespeechadvocate7492]

@@stepheng8779 How are we not in Europe lol??

[@jogolock1190]

Yep it is the only fish and chip shop they have in Cornwall isn't it? There are no other fish and chip shops whatsoever elsewhere who maybe cater for locals. They probably only have pasty shops catering for the yokels in your mind I believe?

[@peacetoall-o2c]

Gary, my wife and I love watching your videos and live in Torquay. We would recommend Bistrot Pierre’s on Torquay seafront. We go there regularly and think it’s wonderful food and service. Would love you to give your view on what we consider the best place to eat in Torbay. They do an amazing breakfast but also some great lunchtime dishes. Also has amazing views over Tor Bay which would be great for background. Carry on the fantastic work we think you’re the best reviewer around! Best wishes Dave and Sharon

[@GaryEats]

That sounds amazing Dave and Sharon I’ll definitely take a look thank you both

[@Obiwan234]

Gary has discovered what is common knowledge to most people in the South West, Rick Stein’s establishments are a highly priced for small, mediocre tasting portions…..there are far better chippies in Padstow, such as Chip Ahoy, far cheaper, much bigger portion sizes and excellent taste.

[@GaryEats]

Yes many have mentioned it

[@SprowstonRipper]

Another great video, about time these celebrity chef’s were called out for their rip off branches

[@GaryEats]

Thank you and I was appalled

[@angelamccann1585]

I went to his restaurant in Barnes when it first opened in 2017. The chips were Mcains oven chips. I complained and was told that the chips were hand cut and transported by road every day from Cornwall. I accepted the offer of a free meal for two as compensation. The chips were still Mcain oven fries. He is a total rip off.

[@hughphillips1427]

Who would transport chips from Padstow everday? They are chips for goodness sake. If the chef in the restaurant can not make chips, then they should not be open.

[@Thrillho111]

Legitimate question: how do you know they were Mcains?

[@GaryEats]

I liked his restaurant, disliked his fish and chips

[@stephenhowlett6345]

I doubt he'd buy anything as expensive as mcains more likely aldis own , cheap and very nasty.

[@davehornet6]

I actually worked in Steins production unit just outside Padstow in 2015 for about a year. for the first 4 months i made all the chips and they are still made the same way now. 25kg sacks of potatoes (various varieties depending on which manager can aquire which variety at the cheapest price!) were poured onto a conveyor belt (including some rotten ones that should but don't always get pulled off the belt as it moves so fast) which goes into a large rotary drum of 'sandpaper like material' that rubs the skin off. then onto another belt into a bath of water with chemical preservatives for a quick wash, up another belt to the 2 chip cutting machines which drop them into a big bath of water with more chemical preservatives where they soak for about 15mins. Pulled from the bath by another conveyor belt and then bagged up by hand in 5kg plastic vacuum 0:12 bags, put in crates and then stacked in a big fridge. Can be in the units fridge for up to 5 days, but finally sent down to the chip shop, seafood restaurant, cafe and also sent to the restaurants further afeild like Winchester, Sandbanks etc. So yes the chips are transported from Padstow along with a lot of the other garbage that is made in the production unit (sauces, curries, soups, pasties, bread etc etc) But the chips are definately poor quality and soaked in chemicals to extend the life of them (and probably reduce our lifespan!!)

[@elainewallace-e1o]

My local chippy in Clayhanger up here in the Midlands is brilliant.Lovely big portions,always hot and tasty and affordable prices and if you're pushed for getting here there's a delivery service for the local area. Mr Stein ain't never going to get richer by me spending my money in his establishment down in Padstow. Give it a miss holiday makers. Excellent review from ' Gary Eats'.

[@GaryEats]

That is very kind to say thank you very much Elaine and I agree with you is better to support your local chippy than this tourist trap 🌹

[@silviodawson3414]

I don't usually enjoy fish and chips reviews, but I am glad you did this one! I won't be going anywhere near the "PLAICE" 😂

[@GaryEats]

Lol not a problem Silvio, thank you

[@roycarpenter6380]

100% agree. I was conned at his Falmouth (now closed) restaurant. Small piece of grey colour fish with small portion of vastly over-cooked chips at double the price of most High St. fisheries. I complained to R.S. website but got no reply. Why does Rick not take a pride in and check these places with his name over the door ?

[@buffys3477]

He mostly lives in Australia so probably not that bothered about his businesses here.

[@geoffpoole483]

There are hundreds of fish and chip shops serving better quality food for much lower prices.

[@GaryEats]

Shocking to hear Roy, I don't think he does

[@lukebignell7846]

All Stein cares about is profit, his reputation is in the gutter running a clip joint like this 😂

[@GaryEats]

Not good at all Luke

[@Solid_Jackson]

Know him personally?

[@billiethekid2.088]

Is it cold by the time you actually eat it?

[@GaryEats]

From leaving the shop to start eating was about two minutes

[@billiethekid2.088]

@GaryEats really like your videos mate, come to mid Wales 🤜

[@stephenwillis2654]

I went to Padstow in the 80's and it was a thriving fishing village. I went a few years ago, and it had completely lost it's atmosphere, on account of the Rick Stein takeover. I did eat in that" excuse for a restaurant" with a party of 8. It was sickeningly expensive and very low quality. We felt we were taken advantage of. I have completely lost my respect for Rick Stein, and see him as some kind of mafia tycoon. I never watch his TV programs anymore, because I see it as fake.

[@GaryEats]

That’s so bad to hear it’s definitely turned into a tourist hotspot

[@EveryCloud9999]

This place is a disgrace to Cornwall! Anyone local would tell you to go to another chippy for a fraction of the price and a whole lot better. Please don’t get ripped off with this phoney rubbish.

[@GaryEats]

I agree completely

[@DurrBurger563]

£31 for that that’s a rip-off the smallest cod I’ve ever seen in my life

[@GaryEats]

It wasn’t the biggest for sure

[@EMEL-hr4ut]

That was his large 😅

[@ROC-585]

Gary! I've never seen you that annoyed before! I'm so sorry 😞. What an actual RIP OFF. Those sides, and for them to charge you the same for the tartar that was literally a tablespoon, compared to the peas and gravy? No way. Absolutely a tourist trap! You dont have to apologize for being upset! We understand and thank you for your review ❤

[@moorenicola6264]

Wow I've never seen Gary so angry and I don't think I've ever heard him say something was disgusting so it really must be bad. I think you can put Rick Stein and Tom Kerridge in Room 101! This is what happens when there are too many franchises, quality suffers. Same with Jamie Oliver so I believe. Don't apologise for being annoyed Gary, you're entitled to be if you feel ripped off. It just goes to show you're right about family run places being superior. Their bread and butter is based on their reputation. Hopefully the next review will be better.

[@GaryEats]

Thanks for watching and have a lovely weekend Nicola. I apologise about the anger

[@melanytodd2929]

Yes. I've never heard him call anything 'disgusting'. 😢

[@barbarabarham3011]

14:17 I'm not surprised, I was taken there for dinner because I had said I loved fish and chips, this was in the eighties soon after he opened there and my pal a publican was known to him. The portions were so small that we came out of there and stopped at a mobile chippie on the quayside and bought chips.I have never forgotten ,so nothing has changed.

[@GaryEats]

Yep shocking