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Gisborne Fish Shop

42D Aitken St, Gisborne VIC 3437, Australia

Recommended by 51 people

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Find Gisborne Fish Shop

42D Aitken St, Gisborne VIC 3437, Australia

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+61 3 5428 2796
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 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 Gisborne Fish Shop

This classic chippie turns out crisp flake, chips, and hefty burgers fried clean in 100% cottonseed oil. Locales look to Aitken Street when cooking dinner is off the table, grabbing generous parcels that never leave you sluggish. Orders arrive hot with customary bonus potato cakes slipped into the paper, alongside favorites like the house Jumbo burger layered with beef and its own potato cake.

  • Cottonseed oil frying: Batters fry light and non-greasy in pure cottonseed oil without animal lard.
  • Bonus potato cakes: Orders routinely arrive with complimentary potato cakes or scallops tucked into the bag.
  • Generous takeaway feeds: Substantial options include a burger stuffed with a potato cake alongside crispy flake and chips.
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Why Choose Gisborne Fish Shop

Why locals and travelers choose Gisborne Fish Shop for crisp, generous takeaway.

  • Clean Cottonseed Oil Frying

    Frying exclusively in pure cottonseed oil ensures crisp takeaway without leaving diners feeling heavy or sick.

    These guys use cotton seed oil which doesn't give them this feeling.

    Lyn Birchall

  • Generous Dinner Servings

    Generous chip scoops and substantial burger packs reliably feed households taking an evening away from the kitchen.

    pretty generous serving size too which you don't get often these days and pricing was pretty Good.

    David Haldenby

  • Surprise Bonus Potato Cakes

    Orders routinely arrive with unexpected complimentary potato cakes packed into the paper.

    They always throw in extra potato cakes.

    Kara Willoughby

  • Guilt-Free Comfort Food

    Lighter oil and fresh preparation prevent the sluggish after-effects common to standard fried takeaway.

    Did not feel disgusting and sluggish afterwards as “normal” fish & chip chips make people feel.

    Jessica Church

  • Convenient Travel & Commuter Stop

    An easy stop on Aitken Street providing swift, hearty meals for drivers passing through Gisborne or returning from work.

    Even if you are just passing, through or you are of the area, this is your go to place for a good feed.

    Christine Vann

  • Easy Evening Stopover

    Late-night hot food availability and straightforward parking make refueling effortless after dark.

    Great food, Nice staff, clean shop. Table and chair on the street and easy parking.

    Johnno Page reviews

Customer-favourite takeaway classics fried fresh in 100% cottonseed oil

  • Fish and Chips

    best fish and chips in Gissie

    Samantha Varian

  • Potato Cakes

    Potato cakes and chips were cooked to perfection. Hot, crisp on the outside and sumptuous on the inside.

    Boy Chris

  • Snitz Burger

    burger was the best I've ever had, fresh, big n tasty, crunchy coating on the snitz

    Graham Edwards

  • Burger with the Lot

    We just had the best Burger with the lot , minimum chips and 4 dim sims , definitely the best I've had in a long time

    David Haldenby

Before you head over

Practical advice on ordering, timing, and portion sizes at Gisborne Fish Shop.

  • Anticipate Friday dinner queues

    Expect longer wait times on Friday nights during peak dinner rush as orders are cooked fresh to order.

  • Dietary frying in cottonseed oil

    Those with sensitive stomachs or vegetarian diets can enjoy fried items cooked in 100% cottonseed oil rather than animal lard.

  • Factor in generous bonus portions

    Portions are hearty and orders regularly include bonus potato cakes, so consider ordering moderately if you are mindful of leftovers.

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