Whether you prefer your fish fried or crumbed, accompanied by tartar or tomato sauce, our list features options for both dine-in and takeaway. Let’s dive into our handpicked selection of the best fish and chip shops in Sydney.
LessThere is no doubt or coincidence that this sustainable Sydney fish restaurant has named itself after the Christian patron saint of Fishermen. More evidently, patrons can expect heavenly meals from Saint Peter, an upscale restaurant that offers a wider selection than just fish and chips. A winner of countless awards including, GQ Chef of the year and 2 hats from Good Food, this is no ordinary fish and chip shop.
OTB is a family business founded by Jean Marc and Sophie Gubian. From day one, they’ve had the support of the locals and over the years their popularity has grown as each summer more and more people seem to discover the delicious burgers. Fresh daily baked bread and quality sourced ingredients mean amazing burgers are not far away.
Brothers Manny and Jon Notaras are the faces behind Fat Fish, a Sydney fish-and-chip shop dynasty stretching back 100 years. With such experience and love, you end up with one of the best fried and crispy seafood combos in Sydney. And then you start visiting on a weekly basis. And then on the daily. And before you know it, you’re a friend of Fat Fish for life!
Fich is your neighbourhood seafood restaurant, proudly serving thoughtfully sourced seafood to be taken home or enjoyed in our beautiful dining room in the heart of Petersham. For a long time, you simply couldn’t get quality alternatives to the traditional battered and fried fish. That is until Fich came along. The brainchild of two ex-Bennelong chefs there’s everything from kingfish, coconut, cucumber and pomelo schnitzels to crumbed bacalhau burger (dried and salted cod).
The Fish Butchery is just that, a fish shop that doubles as a butcher. They offer a number of services alongside their takeaway menu. From storage, scaling, gutting and general quality control, they also curate a takeaway menu that includes only the highest quality items. Working directly with local fisherman. Must-try include the charcoal grilled Shoalhaven red gurnard and the salt and vinegar onion rings.
The Fishmongers of Bondi Beach is a place that is bound to surprise you. Tucked away in a little café-like shopfront, the meals outputted by the restaurant are plentiful and delicious, to say the least. Its cooking staff prides itself on their signature deep-fried kumera (sweet potato) and tempura batter; one that would impress the best Japanese chefs. Also, their in-house crumbed calamari is another must-try for anyone visiting Bondi.
The Rocks Café is located, well, in The Rocks in downtown Sydney. Here you have the opportunity to dine in a restaurant that will leave you both visually stimulated as well as gastronomically fulfilled. The café has combined modern Australian architecture with a classic bohemian feel that complements its genuine warmth. The fish and chips are some of the best in Sydney with carefully selected and curated options for customers, prepared by artisanal chefs.
What separates Monday Munchies: September 20 from its competitors is the intimacy of its Surry Hills restaurant. This inner-city Sydney Fish and Chip Shop are reminiscent of a cosy meal at home. Food aside, the restaurant brands itself as an unpretentious eatery that has a décor similar to an old-school milk bar or English sea-side fish and chip shop. Back to the meals, the product is of the highest quality, with an emphasis being placed on having a home-cooked style meal.
An iconic establishment with multiple locations in Sydney. Here, you have somewhere that has been doing traditional fish and chips a little differently. Instead of frying up the fish, Costi’s Fish & Chips advocate grilling its catch. This provides visitors with a healthy alternative. They also provide substitutes for chips such as salad and brown rice. Moreover, the meals here are reasonably priced.
The Doyle Family have been serving fresh local seafood for over five generations and built their name on the produce of local fishermen. Still using old fashioned methods their fish are caught mostly by hand line and iced on the boat. If you’re looking for fresh and delicious fish and chips, you know where to find them.