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Seafood Restaurant

Riley's Fish Shack

East Street, Tynemouth

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About Riley's Fish Shack

Riley's Fish Shack sits on King Edward Bay in North Shields, with views across the water. The kitchen serves fresh fish and seafood, including monkfish, oysters and crab soufflé. The restaurant takes bookings and welcomes families and larger parties.

The beachside setting remains accessible in cooler months, with heaters and blankets available. Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5.

Opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Breakfast hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Saturday
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Sunday
10:00 – 11:00 AM

Lunch hours

Monday
12:00 – 3:30 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
12:00 – 3:30 PM
Thursday
12:00 – 3:30 PM
Friday
12:00 – 5:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 – 5:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 5:00 PM

Dinner hours

Monday
5:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
5:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday
5:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday
5:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday
5:00 – 9:00 PM
Sunday
5:00 – 9:00 PM

What's nearby

  • The Gibraltar Rock Tynemouth next door
  • Mister Woods next door
  • Turks Head 100m away
  • The Canny Lad Tynemouth 200m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Diners like this seafood restaurant's fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked fish, with many highlighting the monkfish, oysters, and crab soufflé. They also praise the unique and beautiful beachside setting, offering stunning sea views and a cozy atmosphere, even in colder weather with heaters and blankets. Guests mention the friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable staff, who contribute to a welcoming experience.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Guest rating
4.6 / 5 (2,840 reviews)
Good for children
Yes
Good for groups
Yes
Booking required
Yes
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5 – Very good
Destination
Tynemouth

Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.