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Freshly Battered Fish & Chippery

Shop 7/1340 Sturt St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia

Recommended by 43 people

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Shop 7/1340 Sturt St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia

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+61 3 5331 4829
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Freshly Battered Fish & Chippery

Crisp, golden batter and fresh ocean catches turn this bustling roadside chippery into Ballarat’s premier stop for takeout fish and chips. Skip the hunt for generic burgers—the counter stays strictly focused on seafood done right, from fried butterfish and barramundi to seasonal King George whiting specials. Regulars know to phone ahead during weekend dinner rushes before grabbing paper-wrapped parcels to eat beside Lake Wendouree, pairing crunchy chips and house-made dimmies with an apple-walnut salad or sweet banana fritters.

  • Market-Fresh Specials: Rotating fresh catches like King George whiting and Orange Roughy complement classic flake and butterfish cooked in light batter.
  • Phone-Ahead Convenience: Skip the evening queue by calling in orders for fried fish, crunch-crusted potato cakes, and dim sims.
  • Beyond the Standard Catch: Double-patty fish burgers on soft buns, house apple-walnut salad, and fried banana fritters round out the traditional fryer fare.
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The Freshly Battered Advantage

Why diners choose Freshly Battered Fish & Chippery for quality takeaway in Ballarat

  • Crispy, Non-Greasy Traditional Batter

    Seafood is prepared with light, crisp batter and non-greasy chips, ensuring a dependable takeaway staple.

    The batter was light and crispy, the fish bites were tender and fresh, and the chips golden with just the right crunch.

    Dennis

  • Curated Fresh-Seafood Focus

    By focusing directly on a tight seafood selection rather than overwhelming menus, stock stays notably fresh rather than frozen.

    Easy menu that isn't overwhelming with a million things, less menu items means more fresh not frozen stock

    Merridie Petrie

  • Patient and Welcoming Service

    Welcoming and patient counter service puts guests at ease, even when lines form during demanding lunch and dinner rushes.

    As Filipino tourists, we appreciated the staff taking time to explain the fish options.

    Krystyna Palafox

  • Reassurance Worth the Peak-Hour Wait

    Upfront communication around busy peak periods and meticulous execution deliver a takeaway meal that feels well worth the wait.

    We still decided to order cause the shop is honest abt the hrs of waiting and there are really plenty of customers. The fish are really crispy on the outside and it really tastes good! Its worth the wait!

    Honey Belle Dionisio

  • Rotating Daily Catch Specials

    Beyond staple flake, the kitchen showcases daily and weekly fresh catches like King George whiting and Orange Roughy.

    The staff introduce us “King George” as their daily specialty and my group enjoyed the fish like a king.

    Kenson Ho

  • Generous House Specialties

    Substantial specialties like loaded two-patty fish burgers, dim sims, and sweet banana fritters elevate standard chippery orders.

    Look at this amazing burger and the size is HUGE. you get TWO beautifully battered fried fish in their soft potato bun loaded with their creamy fresh coleslaw and creamier tartar sauce.

    Dennis Pham

Crisp battered seafood, fresh catch specials, and signature house burgers

  • Fish and chips

    The batter was light and crispy, the fish bites were tender and fresh, and the chips golden with just the right crunch.

    Dennis

  • Fish burger

    you get TWO beautifully battered fried fish in their soft potato bun loaded with their creamy fresh coleslaw and creamier tartar sauce.

    Dennis Pham

  • King George whiting

    The staff introduce us “King George” as their daily specialty and my group enjoyed the fish like a king.

    Kenson Ho

  • Butterfish

    Butterfish was delicious outside crispy inside buttery and flavoured exactly like a real piece of butterfish is.

    Merridie Petrie

Other favorites

Specialty sides, fresh salads, and sweet takeaway treats to round out your meal

  • Apple and walnut salad

    As always the Apple and walnut salad did not disappoint.

    amanda wright

  • Banana fritters

    Banana frittas were delicious for a sweet treat.

    Brianna O’Connor

  • Donuts

    there yummy donuts & maple 🍁 syrup

    Rod

  • Dim sims

    Their home made dim sim is also worth a try, as I would say that its on par with a South Melbourne dim sim.

    Ben Smith

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality and customer care details observed by Ballarat visitors

  • Guided Fish Selection and Chip Bonuses

    Counter staff take extra time to guide visitors through daily fish selections and offer complimentary chip upgrades with takeaway orders.

  • Upfront Wait-Time Transparency

    Staff provide clear upfront honesty on busy evening queue times, ensuring expectations are set before orders are placed.

  • House-Made Extras and Sweet Finishes

    Orders are complemented with fresh lemon wedges, homemade dim sims, and made-to-order banana fritters and donuts.

  • Proactive Order Follow-Up and Resolution

    When items are inadvertently missed during peak holiday rushes, the team calls back the following day to provide full refunds and resolve errors.

Before you head over

Practical tips for ordering, timing, and enjoying your takeaway meal

  • Call ahead during peak hours

    Evening and weekend rushes can lead to substantial wait times, so call ahead to place your order in advance and skip waiting in line.

  • Expect seafood over standard burgers

    The menu intentionally focuses on fresh seafood rather than traditional milk-bar beef burgers, so expect fish burgers, schnitzels, and seafood catches instead.

  • Plan for takeaway or a nearby picnic

    With limited indoor dining seats, grab your takeaway and head down Sturt Street toward nearby Lake Wendouree for an easy outdoor meal.

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