The sun is shining, the beach is beckoning, and you’ve got that hunger that only fish and chips can satiate. Thankfully we have no shortage of seriously good fish and chips in Melbourne and surrounds.
Sometimes you’re after good old fashioned humble fish and chips wrapped into a paper bundle that’s thrusted into your hungry hands. Other times, you want your fish and chips with a bit more finesse. Either way, we’ve got you covered.
Best Fish And Chips Melbourne At A Glance
- Best Cheap & Cheerful Fish And Chips In Melbourne
- Best Elevated Fish And Chips In Melbourne
- Best Fish And Chip Shops Outside The City
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And if your fish and chip quest has taken you outside of Melbourne, we’ve got the best fish and chip shops further afield. Some are so good, we’d make the drive from Melbourne just to sink our teeth in.
Here’s where you’ll find the best fish and chips Melbourne and Victoria have to offer for 2025, according to Urban List.
Best Cheap & Cheerful Fish And Chips In Melbourne
Off The Pier
1 Syme Street, Williamstown
Off The Pier is the Williamstown go-to for traditional fish and chips tucked away in a Victorian-era building just metres from the water. With fish of the day options hanging from blackboards and a tidy outdoor dining section, it has ingratiated itself as a clear contender for the best fish and chips in Melbourne. Nice light batter, not too oily, salted to perfection. There’s plenty of seating or wander across the road and enjoy on the grass overlooking the pier.
INSIDER INTEL
- Tack on a South Melbourne Dim Sim to your order and never look back.
- The pineapple fritters have a pinch of cinnamon, it’s legit.
- Fish of the day and chips comes in at $18.
Alex’s Fish And Chips
11 Ford Road, Altona
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When you want fish and chips like it's the 1980s, Alex’s Fish And Chips is where to go. Hand cut chips, hand made potato cakes, and the freshest locally caught fish, all wrapped up in paper. What more could you want? Run by husband and wife duo Alex and Lea, this old school joint hasn’t changed since it was opened back in 1981. Why mess with perfection?
INSIDER INTEL
- When we say it hasn’t changed since the 80s, we mean it. Bring your dollarydoos, it’s cash only.
- The chicken schnitzel sanga is unreal.
- Closed Mondays.
The Seafood Shak
150 Scotchmer Street, Fitzroy North
Got a fish and chip craving but don’t want to venture from the north side? The Seafood Shak has got you sorted. This unpretentious, no frills fish and chippery has all the goods, and best of all it’s just a three minute drive to Edinburgh Gardens so you can munch away while relaxing on lush grass in the sun.
INSIDER INTEL
- A fish fillet and chips will set you back $15.
- Get a pumpkin cake — an incredible pumpkin take on the potato cake.
- The burgers are huge, go hungry.
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No.1 Old London Seafood
9 Yarra St, South Yarra
This humble, unassuming fish and chip shop is your new go-to in South Yarra. The portions are big, the prices are surprising (in the best way possible), and the owner Lee always puts a smile on your face.
INSIDER INTEL
- Fish and chips costs $10, and no that’s not a typo. Add $2 if you want it grilled or crumbed.
- Get some dimmies, you deserve it.
- Don’t like it salty? Just let them know, and they’ll salt accordingly.
D’lish Fish
3/105 Beach St, Port Melbourne
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Looking for a the best fish and chips Port Melbourne has to offer? You can’t go past Beach Street’s D’lish Fish, serving up incredible beachside feasts. This place is award-winning, so you don’t just need to take our word for it. All the usuals are here. Flake, dim sims, potato cakes, along with a few unexpected delights like their amazing Nutella Balls or the Mars bar in batter.
INSIDER INTEL
- Their gluten-free options are coeliac safe, plentiful, and delicious.
- Enjoy the outdoor seating with water views, or take it to-go and feast right next to the water.
- Wash it down with an icy cold beer or glass or wine, if the mood permits.
Editas Fish ‘N’ Chips
382 Rathdowne Street, Carlton North
Not your average fisho, Editas is a family-run joint serving up fish and chips with a Polynesian twist. The chips are triple cooked and the fish is as fresh as it comes. Also on the menu is battered prawn tacos, incredible Carlton North dimmies, and of course their famous fish burger. It’s battered fish slathered with house made tartar sauce and cheese on a potato roll.
INSIDER INTEL
- Wait times can be up to an hour on weekends, come prepared. It’s worth the wait.
- They close early if sold out, so don’t leave it too late.
- Paku’s Pack includes chips, flake, a potato cake, dimmie and can of drink for $19.
Best Elevated Fish And Chips Melbourne
Captain & Co Fish Bar
310 Bay Street, Brighton
It’s elevated fish and chips at Captain & Co Fish Bar, and you’re gonna love it. Follow your nose through the bright red door and you’ll know you’ve arrived. The seafood is straight from the ocean so if you want to treat yourself to scallops or soft shell crab alongside your chips, this is where to do it. The Captain’s Fish burger consists of the fish of the day crumbed in Japanese panko crumbs on a brioche bun, and we’re still dreaming about it. It’s a nice place to sit inside, or you’re a five minute drive to the beach in Brighton.
INSIDER INTEL
- Get the regular thick cut chips or sweet potato chips if you’re feeling a little bit crazy.
- Choose from sea salt or their special salt blend on your chippies.
- The fish of the day and chips comes in at $21.90.
Northern Soul Chip Shop
6 Inkerman St, St Kilda
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Channelling the charm of 70s British and Irish fish and chippers, Northern Soul is a nostalgic journey into northern hemisphere-style fish and chips. Born out of a converted caravan, they now have their very own brick-and-mortar store on Inkerman Street.
Here you'll find whimsically titled menu items like the Wigan Casino, a homage to a since-closed 80s late-night venue that features battered fish, chips, tartar and mushy peas. Or the Blackpool Tower, a fish finger butty (sandwich) with slaw, rocket, Sriacha and tartar. It’s the real deal.
INSIDER INTEL
- Out back they sling rotating specials and cocktails from the original converted caravan every Saturday and Sunday.
- Follow their Insta, they do freebies on the reg.
- When not frying chippies, they host DJ sets to support new and established artists.
Tommy Ruff Fish Bar
564 Main Street, Mordialloc
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Tommy Ruff Fish Bar serves up elevated fish and chips, minus the price tag. Burgers, salads, poke bowls, prawn skewers, fish tacos — they do it all, and they do it well (extremely well). The interior is modern, beachside-chic with pops of colour and murals. And for the days when you need a beer to wash down the salty goodness, they have those too. They have a store in Elsternwick too, but it’s the Mordialloc one we keep going back to.
INSIDER INTEL
- The fish and chips comes with your choice of one of five salads, and costs $23. Or the house fish and chips is $16.
- The vegan tacos are a winner.
- Cocktails. Get cocktails.
Best Fish And Chips In Victoria
Apollo Bay Fisherman's Co-Op
2 Breakwater Road, Apollo Bay
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It's all hyper-local here, the charming Apollo Bay Fisherman's Co-Op is where you'll find some of the freshest and highest quality fish and chips in Victoria. This co-op has been bringing seafood straight from the sea to the store for over 75 years. Among its sublime offering of premium seafood caught right off the coast in Bass Strait, is the renowned southern rock lobster, scallops and snapper. The tidy little cafe also lays host to a raft of dining options from lobster with garlic butter served alongside chips and salad to fried flathead, prawns, octopus and more.
INSIDER INTEL
- You couldn’t ask for a better view, crunch on while gazing over the gorgeous Apollo Bay.
- Local fish and chips comes with a pickled fennel salad, and costs $30.
- Pop into the seafood market and take home some goodies.
Fish by Moonlite
87/89 Great Ocean Road, Anglesea
It’s the classic duo done right. Fish by Moonlight nails the basics with fresh seafood arriving daily, minimum to large chip servings on offer and housemade potato cakes fried to serve. Situated on Great Ocean Road, this local store is the ideal pitstop if you’re venturing along the coast. This is some of the best fish and chips Victoria has to offer.
INSIDER INTEL
- Their fish and chip pack comes in at $18.
- After a healthier option? You can get fish and salad for the same price.
- There’s only a few seats, so get takeaway and eat beachside.
Fishos Torquay
36 The Esplanade, Torquay
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Fishos Torquay absolutely pops off and for good reason. It’s all local, wild caught fish and it’s evident at first taste. The potatoes come straight from the farm and are hand cut onsite, the result is perfectly crisp and crunchy goodness. After something on the fancier side? Try the King Island scallops with scallion butter or the yellowfin tuna sashimi with finger lime.
INSIDER INTEL
- Local craft beer and cider on tap, the perfect partner for waterfront feasting.
- Fish of the day with chips and dill tartar will set you back $25.
- There's heaps of outdoor seating, but it fills up fast.
San Remo Fisherman’s Co-Op
170 Marine Parade, San Remo
If you’re heading down to Phillip Island, you can’t go past San Remo Fisherman’s Co-op without stopping in for a bite. This co-op was started back in 1948, and the fish and chip shop was added in 1996. Enjoy your freshly caught fish while watching the boats sail past and taking in the gorgeous ocean views.
INSIDER INTEL
- They do pelican feeding every day at 12pm, a great pre-lunch show.
- Unlike most F&C shops, this joint is open every single day.
- Walk down the jetty and you might even see one of their boats unloading fresh seafood.
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