Old school seaside fish and chip shop & restaurant also serving pasties, pies & burgers. Summary via Google
About Balancing Eel
The Balancing Eel is a fish and chip shop on Back Lane in Saint Ives that also serves pasties, pies and burgers. An upstairs dining area provides a comfortable space to eat. The restaurant takes bookings and is suitable for children and groups.
Fish and chips are cooked fresh, and gluten-free options are prepared in a separate fryer. The food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 12:00 – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 9:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 9:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Delivery hours
- Monday
- 4:30 – 8:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 4:30 – 8:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 4:30 – 8:30 PM
- Thursday
- 4:30 – 8:30 PM
- Friday
- 4:30 – 8:30 PM
- Saturday
- 4:30 – 8:30 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
What's nearby
- The Shell Shop next door
- Sloop Inn next door
- The Loft St Ives next door
- Fore Street Methodist Church next door
- Norway Stores next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
People say this restaurant offers delicious and fresh fish and chips, with many gluten-free options cooked in a separate fryer. They also highlight the friendly and attentive staff, who provide excellent service. Guests mention the welcoming upstairs dining area, which offers a comfortable setting.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.5 / 5 (636 reviews)
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- Cornwall
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.