Get That Chip Off Your Shoulder – 5 Places to Net Friday Fish and Chips!

The tradition of buying and sharing paper-wrapped bundles of battered fish and fried chips is deep-rooted in Australian culture – for many, it is part of growing up and a Friday night institution.

Greek migrant Athanasias Comino is often credited with introducing the takeaway meal in Australia, opening our first fish and chip shop in 1879 on Sydney’s Oxford Street. Last year, there were an estimated more than 4000 fish and chips shops across the country.

Whether you are looking for a takeaway fix or to dine in at your favourite seafood restaurant, there is a fish and chip option to suit all tastes and budgets. Here are five to net your catch next Friday:

 

From the sea to the mountain, find next-level fish and chips at Mountain Fish on Ross Street in Glenbrook. This Blue Mountains dining destination is the brainchild of young Chef Nelson Dukes who aims to rock the boat by only using fresh produce on the fully housemade menu.

From a complete gluten-free menu, discover creative dishes such as pan-fried sashimi grade salmon, hand-cut chips, green salad, tartar sauce and lemon; or share a whole snapper with sides such as chicken salt chips and a kale salad, with capsicum, onion, feta, pepitas and lemon vinaigrette.

 

Grab yourself a cup of happiness and share smiles, fun and family times at MK Café New Farm on Brunswick Street. On balmy Brisbane days sit alfresco with a brew of choice and watch the world pass by; or dine indoors where bifold doors bring the outside in and a lively buzz of conversation fills the air as guests chill out in light, bright and breezy surrounds. 

With a menu spanning from early until evening, hook plates such as perfectly cooked Atlantic salmon, or twirl your fork around spaghetti tossed with prawns in a creamy garlic sauce; finish your Friday decadently with fudgy chocolate brownie, white chocolate, ice cream and berry compote.

 

Treat yourself to oysters, drinks and views at Pearl + Co, situated at the water's edge on Victoria Dock in Hobart. This stunning waterfront bar and restaurant dishes up floor-to-ceiling adjustable windows to watch boats glide gracefully into the marina, while chilling out on couches both inside and on the sunny deck, as well as bar seating and cosy tables.

This sophisticated establishment presents a classy haven for sipping cocktails while enjoying shared plates crafted from premium Tasmanian produce and platters of freshly shucked oysters. Settle in with oysters, smoked salmon and micro greens, before casting your net over cider-battered fish, with dill, chunky chips, salad and tartar sauce.

 

Discover harness racing and fine food in one venue at Kilmore Trackside restaurant on East Street in Kilmore. This premier entertainment complex with a bistro, sports bar and function rooms resides on the edge of the Kilmore Race Track giving guests a bird’s-eye view of the action while sipping an icy glass of wine and grazing on pan-seared scallops, carrot purée, crispy prosciutto, carrot crisps and burnt butter.

Expect mains such as Tuscan crumbed snapper with garlic, fresh herbs, pea risotto and truss cherry tomatoes, or beer-battered barramundi, salad, chips, tartar and lemon; before anchoring your meal with a dessert of chocolate and walnut pudding, jaffa sauce, nut crumb, honeycomb ice cream and raspberries.

 

Your fish, your way is what you’ll get on the plate at love.fish on Barangaroo Avenue in Barangaroo. This well-loved Sydney dining destination serves up a seafood menu for every occasion, whether you are looking for a quick, healthy drop-in lunch, a leisurely meal shared over a seafood platter or a group get-together.

Discover a casual waterfront vibe with a breezy alfresco area ideal for people watching with a glass of vino in hand while grazing on Panko crumbed salmon hash cakes, baby peas, dill and aioli; perhaps whole fish of the day hits the spot, with roasted peppers, charred gem lettuce, hazelnuts and buttermilk dressing.