Restaurant
Doonies Diner
11A Hamilton St, Gisborne VIC 3437, Australia
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11A Hamilton St, Gisborne VIC 3437, Australia
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Clean fryers and genuine smiles set the tone at this roadside Gisborne takeout fixture. Drivers and regulars stop by for crisp, non-greasy chips, thick moist flake in light batter, and house-made cheese-and-bacon potato cakes fried right. Expect stacked burgers with the lot, seasoned lamb souvlakis, and loaded HSPs packed generously without cutting corners.
- Golden fish and chips: Thick, moist fish encased in light, crunchy batter alongside chips fried crisp in clean oil.
- House-made potato cakes: Specialty potato cakes mixed with bacon and cheese, prepared by hand and fried until crisp.
- Beyond the fryer: Expansive diner selection featuring lamb souvlakis, saucy burgers with the lot, and loaded snack packs.
What's On at Doonies Diner
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose Doonies Diner
Why locals and travelers choose Doonies Diner for classic fish and chips, burgers, and takeaway favorites in Gisborne.
Freshly Fried Fish and Crisp Chips
Patrons highlight crisp chips fried in clean oil along with fresh flake and moist batter.
Flake was nice & thick & cooked perfectly so it was still moist, but the batter was crispy.
Michael Coates Handmade Specialty Potato Cakes
The venue features specialty homemade cheese and bacon potato cakes alongside traditional fryer classics.
There cheese and bacon potato cakes are home made and honestly the best potato cake i have ever had!
Stacey Cook Convenient Highway and Travel Pitstop
Drivers and travelers passing through Gisborne regularly detour to Doonies Diner for hot, reliably fresh takeaway meals.
we make a special trip there every time we go through Gisborne there chip are fantastic and ya can tell they use fresh clean oil
Sharmayne Fenech Reliable Lunch Stop for Workers on the Road
Quick meal pickups support local workers and visitors on lunch breaks across the Gisborne region.
Came here to gisborne for work & stopped at here, brought fish bites, chips & gravy & the chips was crispy on outside, fluffy on inside
kntherappa Versatile Takeout for Family Meals
Extensive selections including fish packs, burgers, and lamb souvlakis allow families to satisfy diverse dinner preferences.
The flake is always fresh and delicious, and the burgers with the lot and mixed souvlaki are amazing too.
Celeste Mckenna Generous Feasts and Hybrid Diner Choices
Substantial snack packs and sharing meals offer generous servings and strong value for gatherings.
The chips are thick, crispy outside, soft and fluffy on the inside. I asked for more sauce and they GAVE more sauce!
Sasha See
Most popular items
Local diner classics, generous burgers, and standout homemade sides
Fish and Chips
Definitely the best fish and chips in Gisborne!
Celeste Mckenna Burger with the Lot
We got a burger with the lot, and a fish burger, and a few dimmies and some potato cakes and chips. The burgers were really good. Huge, saucy, spot on!
J A Lamb HSP
You get REAL lamb! The chips are thick, crispy outside, soft and fluffy on the inside.
Sasha See Cheese and Bacon Potato Cakes
There cheese and bacon potato cakes are home made and honestly the best potato cake i have ever had!
Stacey Cook
Before you head over
Helpful advice for timing, ordering, and customizing your meal
Order Ahead by Phone
Phone orders are accepted and help you skip wait times during busy dinner services and holidays when the kitchen is under the pump with pre-orders.
Specify Your Salt Preference
Reviewers note the seasoning is naturally generous; if you prefer lighter salt, staff happily accommodate requests when you order.
Explore Beyond Traditional Battered Fare
In addition to traditional fish and chips, consider checking the grill offerings for homemade cheese and bacon potato cakes, lamb HSPs, and souvlakis.
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