A popular restaurant in North Bewick has been named the best place in Scotland for seafood at the first-ever Scottish Chippy Awards.

Named in two categories, the restaurant and takeaway has been listed after setting "new standards in the world of traditional Scottish cuisine," according to the award's website.

A Spokesperson for The 1st Scottish Chippy Awards 2023 said: “These awards recognise the up-and-coming stars in the Scottish fish and chip scene. They acknowledge the fish and chip shops that go above and beyond, providing outstanding dining experiences in addition to their fantastic food.

"With a warm and inviting ambience, excellent customer service, and a diverse menu that extends beyond fish and chips, the 2023 winners have captured the hearts and taste buds of their patrons."

North Berwick restaurant named among the best places to get fish and chips at the Scottish Chippy Awards 2023

The Rocketeer Restaurant was named in two categories with the establishment winning the Seafood Restaurant of the Year - South East and Seafood Restaurant of the Year - Overall awards.

The restaurant and takeaway serves food at North Berwick's former coastguard station after opening in 2012.

The restaurant proudly boasts on its website that it buys "the freshest catch directly from the boats in the harbour."

The eatery is well-loved by customers with it achieving a 4.4 out of 5 on Google Reviews.

One happy patron said of the Rocketeer: "Great seafood and fish… super friendly service with a fab view to Bass Rock" while another added: "Lovely little restaurant with an excellent view of New Berwick’s coast. The portions are very generous for the price"

Full list of Scottish eateries named at the Chippy Awards 2023

Here are all the winners at the Scottish Chippy Awards 2023:

  • Best of Glasgow: CATCH Fish & Chips
  • Best of Edinburgh: #Fish
  • Best of Aberdeenshire: Fish N Hook (Aberdeen)
  • Best of Tayside: The Silver Tay (Dundee)
  • Best of Ayrshire: The Plaice To Be (Kilmarnock)
  • Best Menu of the Year: Quayside Restaurant & Fish Bar (Montrose)
  • Neighbourhood Chippy of the Year: Tina’s Fish & Chicken Bar (Glasgow)
  • Kitchen of the Year: Captains Kitchen (Glasgow)
  • Café of the Year: The Allanwater Café (Stirling)
  • Country Food Fish & Chips of the Year: Highland Farm Café (Mountgerald)
  • Beach Fish & Chips of the Year: Deli-Ca-Sea (Ullapool)
  • Mobile Operator of the Year: The Bay Fish & Chip Shop (Stonehaven)
  • Fryer of the Year: Imries Fish Bar (Leven)
  • Community Champion of the Year: Pepe’s Fish and Chips (Lesmahagow)
  • Best of the Islands: Fisherman’s Pier Fresh Fish and Chips (Tobermory, Isle of Mull)

 

  • Outstanding Fish & Chips Venue: Anstruther Fish Bar (Anstruther)
  • Take Away of the Year: Quintiliani’s Fast Foods (Larkhall)
  • Waterfront Fish & Chips of the Year: Valerio’s Fish and Chips (Lanark)
  • Family Chippy of the Year: Melbourne Fry (Saltcoats)
  • Best Inn Fish & Chips: Ye Olde Peacock Inn (Edinburgh)
  • Fish & Chips Experience of the Year: Tigh An Truish (Oban)
  • Family Restaurant of the Year: Links Café (Gairloch)
  • Fish & Chips Bar of the Year North Scotland: Dunkeld Fish Bar (Dunkeld)
  • Fish & Chips Bar of the Year Central Scotland: Fish and Chips on The Waterfront (Ansthruther)
  • Fish & Chips Bar of the Year South West: Olympia Fish & Chips (Darvel)
  • Fish & Chips Bar of the Year South East: Aldo’s Fish and Chicken Bar (Longridge)
  • Fish & Chips Bar of the Year Overall Winner: Fish and Chips on The Waterfront (Ansthruther)
  • Fish & Chip Shop of the Year North Scotland: The Lossie Chip Shop (Lossiemouth)
  • Fish & Chip Shop of the Year Central Scotland: Crail Fish Bar & Café (Crail)
  • Fish & Chip Shop of the Year South West: Mario’s (Giffnock)
  • Fish & Chip Shop of the Year South East: Di Giorgio’s Takeaway (Pathhead)
  • Fish & Chip Shop of the Year Overall Winner: Mario’s (Giffnock)
  • Restaurant of the Year North Scotland: Girvans (Inverness)
  • Restaurant of the Year Central Scotland: Foxton Bar & Grill (Glenrothes)
  • Restaurant of the Year South West: The Finnieston (Glasgow)
  • Restaurant of the Year South East: Terrace Restaurant (Edinburgh)
  • Restaurant of the Year Overall Winner: Foxton Bar & Grill (Glenrothes)
  • Seafood Restaurant of the Year North Scotland: Lochleven Seafood Café (Fort William)

 

  • Seafood Restaurant of the Year Central Scotland: MacGillivrays Seafood (Oban)
  • Seafood Restaurant of the Year South West: Loch Fyne Oysters (Cairndow)
  • Seafood Restaurant of the Year South East: The Rocketeer Restaurant (North Berwick)
  • Seafood Restaurant of the Year Overall Winner: The Rocketeer Restaurant (North Berwick)

This is the first-ever Scottish Chippy Awards with future events being held annually.