King Edwards

You're standing on the Esplanade with the sea in front of you—this is where King Edwards does its thing. It's the kind of place that doesn't need to try too hard because it's nailing the fundamentals: the batter cracks when you bite into it, the fish is flaky and substantial, and they're not skimping on portion sizes. The queues at peak times tell you everything you need to know. Grab your paper-wrapped parcel and find a bench overlooking the water, or take it back to your digs. Been there long enough that locals trust it implicitly.