Emerald Fish Bar

Emerald Fish Bar opened relatively recently on the Hele Park estate, next to the vets, and has built a strong local reputation fast - a 4.5-star Google average and consistent praise for fish that comes out white, flaky and properly cooked rather than overdone. Reviewers single out the batter for staying crisp rather than turning soggy, and the shop is kept noticeably clean, which regulars mention as often as the food itself.

It's a straightforward traditional chip shop rather than a fusion menu - fish, chips and the usual sides, done well and served by staff reviewers describe as friendly and welcoming. Not everyone agrees on value: a handful of reviews flag it as pricier than other chippies in Newton Abbot, and a few longer-term customers have noted quality dipping compared with when it first opened. Most visits, though, are the kind that turn people into regulars. Unit 3, Hele Park, Foxglove Close, Newton Abbot.