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Doonies Diner

11A Hamilton St, Gisborne VIC 3437, Australia

Recommended by 5 people

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11A Hamilton St, Gisborne VIC 3437, Australia

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+61 3 5428 2010
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Doonies Diner

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.
RestaurantFish & ChipsTakeaway

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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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What else is on the menu besides fish and chips?

Beyond traditional fish and chips, the diner serves burgers, chicken and lamb souvlakis, and halal snack packs (HSPs). Customers can also customize sauce levels and salt options like chicken salt.

Should you order ahead during peak dinner times?

Friday and Saturday nights can be particularly busy with pre-orders and takeout rush periods. Pre-ordering over the phone or booking ahead is recommended to avoid delays.

Is there seating available to eat on-site?

Yes, customers note indoor tables and chairs as well as outdoor seating options if you prefer to sit and eat your meal on-site.

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