Five delicious Fish and Chip shops near Melbourne
Whether you’re battling the seagulls and eating out of paper wrapping or dining in style in a café with ocean views, nothing is better than good old fish and chips.Victoria has a long coastline with active fishing fleets and any number of fish and chip shops so if you’re hankering for some crispy, salty goodness jump in the car and give one of these a go.
San Remo Fisherman’s Co-Op, Phillip Island
Next to the bridge linking Phillip Island to the mainland is the San Remo pier and the cooperative next door. Operating since 1948, the co-op now features a takeaway outlet for fresh and cooked seafood. Its signature fish and chips features locally caught gummy shark (flake) but there’s also other choices of battered or grilled fish or even local crayfish. Sit out by the sea to enjoy your feed and don’t miss the pelicans getting theirs daily at 12 noon.
Fish by Moonlite, Anglesea
This fish-and-chippery is special for its fine-dining pedigree. Chef Matt Germanchis shifted from Melbourne to Anglesea and opened Captain Moonlite and now Fish by Moonlite is the casual offshoot. Dine in or takeaway, but revel in the short-and-salty menu perfected to produce the lightest, crispiest batter on the fish, and accompaniments such as home-made potato cakes. Matt’s calamari, inspired by his time in the Greek islands, is a secret Anglesea residents try to keep to themselves but one you’ll be happy driving two hours from Melbourne to uncover.
Sodafish, Lakes Entrance
The fishing boats at Lakes Entrance ply the waters of Bass Strait for the freshest, most sustainable seafood and when they get back to port the team at Sodafish welcomes them with open deep-fryers. Owner Nick Mahlook once operated one of the boats and swapped over to the floating restaurant, providing a magnificent menu featuring local seafood including a fish and chips dish. The fish, coated in his own ethereally light and crunch sourdough batter, is popular and nothing beats the outdoor setting on the water, enjoying this East Gippsland gem.
Apollo Bay Fishermen’s Co-Op
The cold waters off the Great Ocean Road produce great seafood, much of which finds its way into Apollo Bay via the fishing fleet and then to the local Fishermen’s Cooperative. Famous for its Southern Rock Lobster, the co-op can cook you one with chips and lemon, or the traditional fish and chips (probably featuring locally-caught flake) costs quite a bit less. The harbour location is authentic, the menu is extensive and the satisfaction of eating locally and sustainably is difficult to improve upon.
SPK Kiosk and Bar, Mornington
The initials stand for Schnapper Point Kiosk and while this eatery on the Mornington marina has a laid-back vibe there’s nothing amateur-hour about the menu. First, there’s the fish and chips: the fish may change depending on what’s freshest on the day but the airy, crispy batter and steamy insides are a given. Add delicious homemade potato cakes and the deal is done. Inventive salads, crispy cold Mornington Peninsula wines and beers and a waterfront location complete an alluring picture.
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