A Dundee fish and chips institution could be set for a facelift as plans have been lodged with the city council.
The Deep Sea Restaurant has been serving up deep-fried delights since 1937 in the city’s Nethergate when Bruno Sterpaio first opened up shop as a takeaway and for years it has been the favourite eating place for thousands of Dundonians.
But now the owners, Bruno’s son Lawrence and his wife Dorothy, want to retire and Crieff-based company Braemore Estates has lodged the planning application, hoping to update the premises.
And there would also be a change of name if the plans are approved, with the famous moniker being replaced with Cromar’s.
Colin Cromar used to be involved in the Anstruther Fish Bar and has teamed up with William Frame, the managing director of Braemore Estates. Mr Frame outlined their plans for the place.
He said: “It’s an iconic Dundee institution that has been known to generations of Dundonians and it’s about to undergo reinvigoration and renovation.
“We plan to open from 7.30am to 11pm. We will do really good coffee, nice cakes and we want to do the best bacon butty in town.”
But Mr Frame said the new endeavour would still serve up the fish and chips it is famous for.
“It will be very much healthy fish and chips,” he said.
“Fish is a very nutritious dish but it has to be fried properly. We will also have a grilled option. It is fast food but it’s fast food freshly made. We will be doing things like langoustines and oysters.
“Malmaison has put a marker down and the rest of the Dundee food industry has to step up.”
Under the proposal, the basement of the building would be opened up to provide more seating which would be suitable for private functions.
Mr Frame said: “We hope to bring in a bigger crowd. There are wonderful vaulted ceilings downstairs.”
Upstairs, the company plans to move the kitchen and create a separate entrance for carry-out trade.
Mr Frame said: “I’ve become very much aware of how Dundee is changing and changing fast and we’ve got to give people what they want.”