Doncaster restaurant named one of Britain's best again - we went to check it out

Sea Fish in Conisbrough has been named one of the country’s best by reviews site TripAdvisor – with a Travelers’ Choice Award for 2025 – putting it among the top 10% of outlets on Tripadvisor.

From more than 400 reviews, more than 300 ranked the restaurant on Doncaster Road as “excellent,” earning the venue a 4.4 out of 5 rating and its place on the leaderboard.

As well as serving fish and chips and seafood, the menu also offers burgers and steaks as well as a dessert range including waffles and gelato.

We were invited to try out the venue’s Christmas menu, which is on offer until January 5 and is available all day.

With a two course menu for £21.99 per person or a three course menu at £24.99 per person, it offers up great value in times when we’re all feeling the pinch a bit.

The tasty and tempting line up of starters included crispy halloumi fries, cranberry BBQ wings and that tradition festive favourite, prawn cocktail, as well as a homemade creamy sprout soup.

My wife Giulia plumped for the halloumi fries, several fried thick cuts of halloumi, served on a bed of wild rocket with a drizzle of honey – and stacked up like a Jenga puzzle, it was a toss up whether to eat or play a game!

I opted for the cranberry BBQ wings – and what a treat.

Tender meat just dropped off the bone – and the cranberry glaze made for a festive and sticky mess – absolutely how a good plate of wings should be!

Nothing was too much trouble for our friendly waiter Ed, who made sure it wasn’t too long before we were tucking into our mains.

And yet again, another feast for the eyes and belly arrived swifty to our table in the beautifully decorated venue.

Giulia opted for the salmon supreme, served with chips, rice or a jacket potato and drizzled with a wonderfully tasty seafish sauce, with a festive mix of caramelised parsnips, brussels sprouts and carrots.

Another superb dish – and plenty of it too, with piles of red hot chips and a healthy bowl of rice too.

I went for the lamb shank – and again, I wasn’t disappointed.

Once more, the meat was cooked to perfection – and with mint infused gravy, a bed of creamy mash and a good serving of those aforementioned caramelised parsnips, brussels sprouts and carrots, it really did tick all the boxes.

Other mains of course include fish and chips – large cod and large haddock dishes are available – while there’s also a 10z rump steak if meat is more your thing.

Of course, no matter how full you are, there’s always space for dessert – although Giulia simply opted for a coffee in the shape of a festive themed toffee nut latte.

I went for the gingerbread latte tiramisu – a twist on the Italian classic that as its name suggests, delivered up the much loved dish with a sprinkling of festive magic – a superb way to finish off another great meal – and its clear to see why SeaFish is winning such rave reviews.

Situated in the shadow of Conisbrough Castle in the heart of Conisbrough, it is a restaurant that truly has been making waves in recent years.

Older readers may remember it as Kennys and if you go even further back, many will remember it as The Mona, a club which used to boast a huge dancefloor and concert room and played host to live music.

And we will certainly be back for more. Because Sea Fish quite rightly deserves it’s place as among Britain’s best – because the food, surroundings, service and general atmosphere are all top notch.

With a relatively small frontage onto the road (which also houses a take away fish and chip shop) the restaurant has TARDIS like qualities, with a cavernous yet cosy eating area behind.

Tastefully decorated, there’s a range of tables and booths to pick from across two levels – and right now there’s the standard menu and a special Christmas menu to pick from.

Of course, there’s plenty for seafood lovers – starters included prawns, calamari and fish goujons – but bosses want to make it clear that there’s much more on offer than the fruits of the sea.

There’s a range of juicy burgers and steaks to pick from and a massive range of sides to choose from too.

Sea Fish truly is a gem on Doncaster’s eating out scene – so much more than a plate of fish and chips, this restaurant has something for everyone and quite rightly deserves its place at the top of the TripAdvisor leaderboard.

Try it – you won’t be disappointed – and we’ll certainly be back. 10/10.

Full details of Sea Fish are available at the website HERE where you can browse the menus and also book a table.