Traditionally prepared fish & chips · St Ives
The Balancing Eel
The chippy downstairs. A bright restaurant upstairs.
Eat in Take away
10 Back Lane, in the heart of St Ives
Two ways to enjoy it
Take it with you.
Or settle in upstairs.
Pop in for a seaside takeaway, or head upstairs and settle in. The same Back Lane entrance leads to both.
Take away
Straightforward seaside favourites, prepared behind the counter for a quick stop on your way through St Ives.
- Traditional fish & chips
- Sharing boxes and chippy favourites
- Gluten-free choices listed
Eat in
Follow the stairs to a welcoming dining room with bright windows, comfortable booths and table service away from the bustle below.
- Relaxed sit-down dining
- Family-friendly seating
- Specials from the board
Traditionally prepared
The good kind of simple.
Crisp batter, proper chips and plenty of choice, from classic fish suppers to seafood platters and specials from the board.
Fish favourites
Cod, haddock, hake, plaice, scampi and familiar chippy choices.
Gluten-free choices
Dedicated choices are listed on the counter menu. Ask about today's availability.
Something different
Look to the specials board for seafood dishes and sit-down plates.
Inside The Balancing Eel
Seaside character, from the counter to the dining room.
The Balancing Eel keeps the easy-going spirit of a seaside chippy, then adds a comfortable upstairs room, friendly service and a specials board worth checking.
The upstairs is the surprise people remember.
"Lovely traditional fish and chip licensed cafe, also with 'chippy' downstairs. Took my son and myself for a sit down meal upstairs. Good menu with specials, excellent service..."
"Don't be fooled by the prominent takeaway signage or the unassuming entrance if you're planning on dining in. The upstairs is very welcoming, bright and well-decorated."
Come upstairs. Take a seat.
Find us in St Ives
Just off the harbour, on Back Lane.
Look for the blue sign and the staircase. The takeaway is downstairs and the restaurant is upstairs.
- Address
- 10 Back Lane, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 1LR
- Opening times
- Times can change through the season. Check today's hours.
- Phone
- +44 1736 780861