Get Hooked On 15 Of The Gold Coast’s Best Fish And Chips
Danielle Read
Contributor | Urban List
A bundle of freshly cooked fish and chips is best consumed overlooking the beach, of which we have plenty here on the idyllic Gold Coast. From fresh seafood stores to chipperies, the best fish and chips Gold Coast drops into the fryer come with a salivation warning.
I moved to the Gold Coast from a country town around 15 years ago, and there's a whole lot to say for the proximity to ocean and quality of fish and chips. For me, there's got to be ample chicken salt, the crisp option of crumbed and an extra potato scollop in the order never goes astray.
Myself and the Urban List team have rounded up 13 of the best fish and chip shops on the Gold Coast/Kombumerri in 2026, because life is too short to eat bad takeout.
Gold Coast's Best Fish & Chips At A Glance
Northern Gold Coast Fish & Chips
Millie's Fish & Chips
3/38 The Esplanade, Paradise Point QLD 4216
A godsend for Northerners, Millie Weirs Fish & Chippery was ranked in the top three best fish and chip shops on the Gold Coast in 2020 and 2021. So it's no wonder the place can get packed 930am - 7pm daily.
A fish of the day and small chips is just $13.90. If you can resist immediately gobbling up your goods, a wander up the path to the left leads you to a boardwalk to dangle your feet over and gaze over the waterways. Do recommend.
INSIDER INTEL
- All fish and calamari is crumbed or battered to order
- It's hard to beat a 'Fisherman's Catch' basket on the esplanade at sunset (just watch for the fiesty swans)
Peter's Fish Market
130 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach QLD 4217
One of the Gold Coast's fish'n'chippie classics, Peter's Fish Market has a loyal fish-loving following who will only be schooled in takeaway tasties from this family-run place.
Their fish and small chips comes in at $15. and this is the kind of fish and chip shop Gold Coast locals rave about. It's like the local produce, friendly family hospitality and 30+ years experience combine to make everything even tastier. For me, what makes this joint one of the best is their chip and gravy roll, swag of merch and a view that's hard to beat.
INSIDER INTEL
- You can choose from 14 species of fish and other seafood straight from the ice
- It operates as a fish market 9am - 7pm and kitchen's open 11am onwards
Charis Seafoods
371 Marine Parade, Labrador QLD 4215
Undoubtedly one of the first names that come to mind when I think of Gold Coast fish and chips, Charis Seafoods is one of the busiest spots around. They have one of the largest selections of cooked and fresh seafood on the Gold Coast and are located on the lush Broadwater foreshore.
A dory and chips will set you back $15.50, though there's no price for those views mere steps away. While they're open 7am-7pm daily, the rush is real during weekends and sunset o'clock. You've been warned.
INSIDER INTEL
- If the carpark's full, continue up Marine Parade and enjoy a waterfront wander
- There's pelican feeding out the front at 1.30pm daily - literally hundreds of pelicans flock here
The Fish Tank
129 Queen St, Southport QLD 4215
2 Soldier Bird Ave, Pimpama QLD 4209
Sustainably sourced fresh fish and seafood is what The Fish Tank are all about. Across two sleek locations, every dish feels like a celebration of the sea's finest. There's sashimi and prawns, oysters and fried favourites.
The Wednesday tank day special is a tiny $12, and despite not being located by the water's edge, The Fish Tank is the type of destination I've headed to on multiple occasions. A cod and chips is $15.50 and the seafood share boards are wicked value.
INSIDER INTEL
- The Fish Tank platter for two features fresh prawns, oysters, salmon sashimi, mussels, scallops, fish pieces, calamari, prawn cutlets chips and house salad for $90, and it's massive
Central Gold Coast Fish & Chips
Sorrento Seafoods
20 Bundall Rd, Bundall QLD 4217
Craving some fish and chippies but you're pretty far from the ocean? You're still in luck with Sorrento Seafoods. With over 30 years' experience tucked under their belts, the team shake on ample salt, get fish extra crisp and often give out a cheeky extra potato scallop for free. I mean, don't bank on it, but I've personally gotten giddy from an extra scolly three times at this place.
These keen cooks love what they do so much that they're open 8am - 8pm 7 days a week, making them the best fish and chip shop on the Gold Coast for early morning or evening cravings. Read more.
INSIDER INTEL
- It's located right next to parklands for an easy throw down a rug sitch, or pull up a seat at neighbouring Sorrento shops court
- They've been around since 1981, and are open for 12 hours every day
- They won Quality Business Awards best fish and chips on the Gold Coast in 2026
Two Wise Fish
64 Karbunya St, Mermaid Waters QLD 4218
Three generations of fish and chip connoisseurs run the helm at Two Wise Fish. It’s traditional meets modern with a tasty menu of seafood and a few burgers in the mix for good measure. I'm notoriously indecisive, so their packs are my go-to. They feature top-tier combinations of all the favourites including calamari, panko crumbed prawn cutlets, fish and scallops with a scoop of chips.
Fish of the day and chips is $16.99, and you can swing by 11am - 7pm Monday through Wednesday, or until 8pm the rest of the week.
INSIDER INTEL
- It's BYO (with a neighbouring bottle-o )if fish, chips and sips is your vibe
- Best followed with a roll around Pizzey Skatepark, or redeem your health points with a wander to Flannery's just up the street
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The Jolly Roger
110 Mountain View Ave, Miami QLD 4220
Tucked away inside Miami Shopping Village, alongside revered Japanese eatery, Mr Itoshin, The Jolly Roger has easy parking, offers moreish garlic butter and even a plant-based 'tofish' burger and chip combo.
Their fish of the day is $15 and comes with a potato scallop and chips. Though it's the addictive $10 value packs that up the game. Pick up your docket Thursday through Sunday for lunch 12 - 2.30pm, or dinner Tuesday through Sunday 4 - 7.30pm.
INSIDER INTEL
- The fish tacos are delish
- A go-to for classic fish and chip shop burgs
Miami Fish Market
1/54 Paradise Ave, Miami QLD 4220
Image Credit: Miami Fish Market | Two Birds Social
At Miami Fish Market, family-friendly classics star alongside gourmet takes on fish and chippery favourites. Think Patagonian Toothfish, flash-fried school prawns, grilled octopus and a fish burger with line-caught snapper. Bonus: it's right by Miami Marketta to catch a show, watch live music or sip your way around their plentiful bars come close.
A regular hoki and chips is a neat $15. You can select your own fillet from the huge array of fresh fish including coral trout from Northern QLD, mahi-mahi from Mooloolaba and much more. Swing in daily from 11am-7pm for fish and chips, or to oggle their instore sashimi bar.
INSIDER INTEL
- Hospitality heavyweights Paul and Fallon Gloftis launched Miami Fish Market in 2021, and their cooked menu in 2024, it's heaved ever since.
- level up your potato scallops with an indulgent topping of cavia
- Follow your visit with a trip to nearby Miami Marketta and its plentiful bars
Southern Gold Coast Fish & Chips
Small Fry
273 Scottsdale Dr, Robina QLD 4226
They had me at Moreton Bay bug bao. Small in name and size, but large in flavour and servings is the name of the game at Small Fry. They're located in a cool little airstream in Robina and pull a crowd for their pillowey bao bun menu.
Fish and chip purists, fear not. They also serve the classic battered fish and chips, grilled fish, oh-so-crispy potato scallops, BBQ king prawns, chargrilled baby octopus and much more. Fish of the day with chips sets you back $18. Open from Wednesday to Sunday 11.30am - 2pm for lunch and 4.30pm - 7pm on Sunday, then until 7.30pm Wednesday to Saturday,
INSIDER INTEL
- Pre-order online to pick up piping hot
Fishbowl Takeaway
27 Railway Street, Mudgeeraba QLD 4213
This cosy fish and chip joint is all about fresh, local ingredients and recipes handcrafted with love. I'm onsesssed with the quaint aesthetic and no-nonsense vibe. Here you'll find all of the simple things, done well.
Classic fish and chips are $11.90, for battered, crumbed or grilled. And housemade burgers are the star of the show at Fishbowl Takeaway. Thursday through Sunday this might just be your new MVP locale 10.45am - 7.30pm for fish and chips Gold Coast locals rave about.
INSIDER INTEL
- The nautical decor is adorable
- Tea for Two is a decent feed, featuring fresh fish, potato scallops, calamari and chips with dipping sauce for a tidy $31.90
Fresh Coral Seafoods
Mudgeeraba Market Shopping Centre, Mudgeeraba QLD 4213
There are few things as beautiful as a calamari and chip pack from Fresh Coral Seafoods. The mountain of golden, crispy rings on a bed of crispy chippies is enough to make any heart flutter. Though for fresh fish lovers, the seafood platters make for a stunning celebration meal. Think bugs, mussels, prawns, osyers and crabs galore. Any combo is possible.
Remember when fish and chip shops came with a long list of accompaniments? Like pineapple fritters, fish cakes, dim sims and seafood sticks. Even corn jacks and crumbed sausages, chicken garlic balls and chicken tenders. Move over basic chips, the lot's here/
INSIDER INTEL
- As well as battered, crumbed or grilled, you can opt to have fish with garlic butter
- Cheap Tusdays see fish and chips down from $17.20 to $15 each for two
The Fish Food With A Difference
201 Varsity Pde, Varsity Lakes QLD 4227
My pick for some of the best potato scallops on the Gold Coast, The Fish Food With A Difference is a mouthful, literally. It's serving sizes are massive. Take the crispy whole dory fish burger for instance. It towers with two generous pieces of crumbed fish set on a bed of salad between two pillowey buns. While the fish and chips themselves are forcefully shoved into containers.
Their lunch special offers two fish bites, two calamari, chips and a can of drink for $15.30 and there are fish and chip classics (hello, Chiko Roll) to add onto your order. They even feature an intriguing fried Oreo delight, which takes the OG fried Mars Bar into the modern day.
INSIDER INTEL
- It's family run and right by the lake so you can take your family for a run post-feat
- You can opt for thin or thick cut chips
Fishmongers
7/9 James St, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
Old school and adorned with retro surfboards and sea creatures, Fishmongers is a well-loved GC staple that has been keeping Burleigh beach goers happy since 1948.
Whether you want your fish battered, crumbed or grilled, a fresh salad on the side, to take away or dine in with a bottle of wine, Fishmongers has the goods. This beloved fish and chip shop is open daily, 10.30am-7.30pm and a crumbed dory with chips will set you back $15.90.
INSIDER INTEL
- If the surf's pumping, carparks might be taken by eager surfers. Try for a park at the Alex Black Carpark
- Place your order, wander to the end of the street for a loaf of sourdough from Burleigh Baker, pick up your parcel and make the short walk to nearby and absolutely iconic Burleigh Hill
Red Hot Cod
1716 Gold Coast Hwy, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
Red Hot Cod recently received a full refurbish, making it the sleekest Indonesian oasis in the heart of Burleigh. It's sprawling tiki garden is sunsoaked and reminiscent of waterfront lounging in Canggu. They're open 11.30am through to 8pm daily and until 8.30pm Friday and Saturday.
As well as $18 cod and chips, they offer an outstanding $5 lunch special that runs every day. It's honestly a ripper deal on the fish and chip front. Here you'll find one of the widest selections of fish available on the Gold Coast. There's dory, flake and sea perch, right through to Tassie salmon and fresh snapper.
INSIDER INTEL
- These keen fishers dish up Indo beach food like gado gado-style Bali Bowls
- Phone ahead on 07 5607 0084 to make sure they haven't run out of their $5 lunch special before you dash in
- Grab a street chair for ample people watching
Selfish Fish N Chips
4 Wharf St, Tweed Heads NSW 2485
Selfish share their beautifully cooked, fresh fish and chips to the masses from their Wharf Street location in Tweed Heads. There's plenty of opportunity to see the sea and plonk down by the trees.
They're open 10am - 7pm daily and a fish of the day and chips is $18.50. I've made many a trek from the Northern Gold Coast for a bite to eat here. The sprawling deck, sea breeze and fact they get what you mean when you say extra chicken salt are all massive wins to me.
INSIDER INTEL
- Everything is battered and crumbed to serve
- It's fully licensed
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