Battered, grilled or crumbed. Chicken salt or plain. However you like it, a good feed of fish and chips is one of those simple family wins that never gets old. We’ve rechecked every shop on this list and updated it with a few newer favourites, so here’s where to get the best fish and chips in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Maitland and the Hunter Valley.
Newcastle Area
Scratchleys Takeaway Window
The fish and chip menu, available for order from the popular takeaway window at Scratchley’s restaurant, has all bases covered. From tempura fish, crumbed fish and calamari packs to salt & pepper squid and seafood baskets – Scratchley’s is the perfect spot to stop for your fish and chip fix while out enjoying a walk, bike or scooter along Newcastle Harbour. If they’re busy and you miss out on one of the many outdoor tables, there’s plenty of grassy, shaded areas to sit along the Harbour Foreshore.
Address: 200 Wharf Road, Newcastle
Phone: 02 4929 1111
Larrie’s Takeaway
Larries’s Takeaway and Bottleshop serves up hot food and cold drinks 7 days a week. Situated at The Beach Hotel in Merewether, Larrie’s takeaway menu and decor evoke the nostalgia of an old-school takeaway. With an online ordering/pickup option and a Little Larrikin’s kids menu, featuring a Kids Chip Butty (chip sandwich), Larrie’s could well become your favourite fish and chip shop. They even have chairs and blankets to borrow if you prefer to take your food across the road to eat on the beach. If you’re still hungry, you can grab a soft serve or Larrie’s Sundae for dessert.
Address: 99 Frederick Street, Merewether
Phone: 02 4963 1574
Scotties
The iconic Scotties in Newcastle East can’t be beaten for their fresh fish and chips and their menu has grown into share-style seafood with a Mediterranean lean. Enjoy eating on their lawn courtyard on a sunny Summer’s day, under the stars on a balmy night or grab some takeaway and head to nearby Newcastle Beach. Good option if half your group wants something more grown-up than a straight fish and chips.
Address: 36 Scott Street, Newcastle East
Phone: 02 4926 3780
Pacific Seafood Wallsend
Located in Wallsend Village, Pacific Seafood has an extensive menu with grilled, fried or battered options, so it’s a solid choice if your family has mixed preferences on how healthy (or not) you’re feeling.
Address: 7/24 Kokera Street, Wallsend
Phone: 02 4049 6531
Sunnyboy Kiosk
You’ll pay a little more for the fish and chips at Sunnyboy Kiosk at Dixon Park Beach, but they come with great service and a stellar view. In such a great location, on The Bather’s Way, it gets busy here on a nice day but, if you’re prepared to line up, the food is worth the wait. Sunnyboy Kiosk is open from 6am-4pm seven days a week. They’re also pet-friendly.
Address: 15 Ocean Street, Merewether
Swell Kiosks
Fish and chips and a day at the beach go hand in hand and, if you’re enjoying a day at Bar Beach or Nobbys Beach, Swell Kiosk is the place to buy your fish and chips. Offering fresh, seasonal and sustainable seafood, hand-cut fries and recyclable packaging, Swell Kiosks are hard to beat for takeaway fish and chips, especially when the views are this good. Swell Kiosks sell calamari and fish and chip packs as well as kids packs, family packs and more.
Address: Nobbys Road, Newcastle East & Memorial Drive, Cooks Hill
Phone: 02 4926 1044
The Kingfish
A family owned and operated seafood restaurant, The Kingfish offer everything from seafood boxes for two to battered Barramundi or Hoki fillets served with hand-cut chips. The Kingfish have something on the menu to suit everybody including their vegan ‘phish’ option as well as vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Address: 15-17 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle
Phone: 02 4044 3011
The Kiosk
For a classic fish and chips on the beach on a sunny day, it’s hard to go past The Kiosk, located right on Newcastle Beach. Serving up beer battered fish and chips, panko crumbed calamari and chips as well kids packs and family packs.
Address: 42 Shortland Esplanade, Newcastle East
Phone: 0422 013 988
Vinny’s
Vinny’s have a reputation of serving some of the best fish and chips in the area. Open until 7.30pm every night, it’s hard to miss their colourful takeaway shop on Georgetown Road. With a good selection on the menu and reasonable prices, Vinny’s are definitely worth checking out next time you have a fish and chip craving.
Address: 41 Georgetown Road, Georgetown
Phone: 02 4048 4316
Wallsend Seafood & Takeaway
A great little family business, Wallsend Seafood & Takeaway are a top choice for fish and chips if you’re in the Wallsend area. With an extensive range of seafood on their menu, including reasonably priced seafood packs and specials, plus grilled options, there’s something to suit every member of the family.
Address: 148 Nelson Street, Wallsend
Phone: 02 4955 9369
Whispers on the Wharf Stockton
Next time you’re north of the harbour, try the fish and chips from this great little ‘container kiosk’ conveniently located near the Stockton Active Hub. You won’t be disappointed. Whispers on the Wharf consistently serve up great food with fantastic customer service. Enjoy your fish and chips while the kids play at the Active Hub or grab a table overlooking Newcastle Harbour.
Address: Near the Ferry Wharf, Mitchell Street, Stockton
Phone: 0400 423 588
Mrs Jones Oyster Bar (Sunday pop-up)
Mrs Jones has traded in its Carrington shopfront for a Sunday residency at Method Brewing in Islington. You can still get the much-loved fish burger, oysters and other Mrs Jones favourites here every Sunday from midday, alongside Method’s own beers on tap. Worth checking their socials before you go in case the pop-up schedule shifts.
Address: 18 Maitland Road, Islington (Method Brewing)
When: Sundays from 12pm
Lake Macquarie Area
Hilltop Fish and Chips
A great little corner takeaway shop selling fresh and delicious fish and chips. Enjoy your fish and chips in Kahibah Memorial Park opposite.
Address: 51 Hexham Street, Kahibah
Phone: 02 4943 5454
Pacific Seafood
Fresh, delicious hot and cold seafood with great service, right in Warners Bay Village. Handy stop if you’re already at the lake for the day.
Address: 32 John Street, Warners Bay
Phone: 02 4031 6661
Rathmines Takeaway
This small, family takeaway is famous in the Rathmines area for their quality food and great service. Enjoy your fish and chips by the lake in the park opposite.
Address: 4/9 Fishing Point Road, Rathmines
Phone: 02 4975 3077
Splash Takeaway Seafood
Popular with locals, Splash serves up freshly battered fish and good-sized calamari rings, with both dine-in and takeaway options if you’d rather sit down.
Address: 67-73 The Boulevarde, Toronto
Phone: 02 4959 5945
Fresh Start
A solid Lake Macquarie option that’s home to great fish and chips and burgers that pack a genuine punch. Worth knowing about if you’re out this way and don’t want to backtrack toward Warners Bay or Toronto.
Address: 24 Main Road, Boolaroo
Cargo Espresso Bar
A classic beach kiosk serving up fish and chips alongside breakfast and lunch favourites. Grab a table outside and watch the world go by, or take your feed straight down onto Redhead Beach.
Address: 1C Beach Road, Redhead
Maitland Area
The Sea Shanty
Located in Rutherford Marketplace, The Sea Shanty has been serving up fresh fish and chips since 1990. Their seafood packs are reasonably priced, and they’ll also do fresh fish to take home and cook yourself if that’s more your speed.
Address: Rutherford Marketplace, 1 Hillview Street, Rutherford
Phone: 02 4932 0322
Port Stephens Area
Aussie Bobs
When a fish and chip shop has been around for as long as Aussie Bobs, they must be good. Aussie Bobs offer the old-fashioned-style corner fish and chip shop experience and the choice of one-person or two-person meals, kids packs or family packs plus a grilled/bbq option.
Address: 2 Tomaree Road, Shoal Bay
Phone: 02 4984 1591
Bub’s Famous Fish & Chips
When the seafood is this fresh it has to be good. Located in the Fishermen’s Wharf Seafood building, with their seafood arriving direct from the trawler, Bub’s is renowned for having some of the best fish and chips in the Bay. Enjoyed by both locals and visitors, Bub’s menu includes something for everyone, from grilled, battered and crumbed options to specials packs and seafood baskets.
Address: 1 Teramby Road, Nelson Bay
Phone: 02 4984 3330
LJ’s
LJ’s is well known in the local area for their great fish and chips, takeaway food and service. On a sunny day grab a table outside or enjoy your fish and chips on one of the nearby beaches.
Address: 150 Gan Gan Road, Anna Bay
Phone: 02 4981 9318
Salt Mine
A great little fish and chip shop, popular with locals. Grab some fish and chips and drive down to Everitt Park, located on the furthermost point of the headland of Soldiers Point, and enjoy some of the best views in town.
Address: 267 Soldiers Point Road, Salamander Bay
Phone: 02 4982 7755
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