The Seaview - Redcar and Cleveland

We visited the restaurant today and although the kitchen was closed, so they only had a limited menu, they were still very accommodating. My husband had cod and chips, my son had children's scampi and chips, and since I don't like fish, I asked if there was something else I could have (the limited menu only had fish), and they made me an adult sausage. The restaurant was very clean, including the toilets, and it was wonderful to sit outside overlooking the beach and sea. The staff were very friendly, made a fuss of our toddler, and definitely earned their tip. Overall, it was a lovely dinner in a beautiful setting.

We booked for an evening, so no waiting. The dressed crab starter was really good, and the hake was superb. My husband also enjoyed his haddock and chips. Friendly staff, and a lovely view outside

Lovely little restaurant right on the seafront with fabulous views of the beach. We were there for lunch so joined the queue about 11.20 for a 11.30am opening. Lovely clean restaurant upstairs with a beach theme and a fab round bench seat for the five of us looking out of the window. Starters of calamari, crab and oysters, all delicious. Main courses of fish pie (to die for), seafood linguini and good old fish and chips. The fish pie was a work of art and tasted as fabulous as it looked. This is our second visit but can’t wait to return for the next lunch. You can book a table in the evenings but not at lunch time so be willing to wait a little but it sure is worth it! If the queue is a bit too long then there’s always the Seaview fish and chip shop below.

Waited in the takeaway queue for 35 minutes, and still wasn’t at the counter. Only one member of staff serving and the work rate was poor, and only one of three order points being used. When got close to the counter with still about 5 people in front of me it was announced they were waiting for chips. Surely the staff are aware of how many portions were being served, how many were being prepared and could judge this against the anticipated requirements. Needless to say, the crowd the Seaview had that was queuing well into the car park (a decent amount of business I assume) no longer existed. Potential customers gad simply gad enough. Simply down to extremely poor service.

Reviewed this place (takeaway only 3 years ago and I was pretty scathing. The owner manager gave a lengthy reply which did nothing to encourage me to return. However, 3 years have elapsed and the place has undergone some pretty serious renovation refurbishment so, we tried again. The quality of the food has definitely not had the same makeover as the building. The fish as I said in my previous review is still poor quality compared to the product they were serving some years ago. It's grey, not the creamy, white and flaky cod I get back home in Sheffield. Top notch prices, seriously poor quality fare. The long queues outside may lead you assume that a value for money experience awaits. It doesn't. If the owner (Glenn? would like me to name the two chippies we use in Sheffield he could ask the owners where they buy their fish from and follow suit. The blurb on the website about not compromising on quality is utter tosh. Don't let the fact that a couple of easily recognised BBC cooks got a decent meal there some time ago persuade you go too.