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Off the Pier

1 Syme St, Williamstown VIC 3016, Australia

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1 Syme St, Williamstown VIC 3016, Australia

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+61 3 9397 4688
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Off the Pier

Golden-battered gummy flake and clean-fried chips make this tucked-away Williamstown spot an essential seaside stop. Bypassing grease traps for crisp batter and generous fillets, the kitchen fries flake, calamari, and dim sims without the heavy oiliness common to seaside takeaways. The signature move is the house garlic and cheese potato cake—thick, fluffy, and molten in the center. Grab your pack with extra chicken salt to eat across the street on the park grass facing the pier, or pull up a chair in the covered rear courtyard out back.

  • Garlic and cheese potato cakes: House-made, thick-cut potato cakes layered with melted cheese and garlic provide a rich spin on classic takeaway snacks.
  • Clean-fried seafood packs: Crisp, light batter coats fresh Victorian gummy flake and tender calamari with zero oily residue.
  • Courtyard seating and parkside views: Patrons can settle into the sheltered rear courtyard or cross the street for grass picnics overlooking the pier.
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Why Dine at Off the Pier

From freshly battered flake to specialty snacks by the pier, here is why locals and visitors choose Off the Pier.

  • Crisp, Freshly Cooked Seafood Packs

    Fish cooked with light, crunchy golden batter and paired with crisp hot chips cooked in fresh clean oil.

    the batter was beautifully golden brown and perfectly crunchy, while the fish inside was fresh, flaky and cooked just right.

    Chaz

  • Substantial Servings and Genuine Value

    Generous portions of fresh flake, calamari, and chips that provide hearty value for hungry diners.

    The location, crunch & flavour, the generous portion—everything hit the mark.

    Gechadsi 81

  • Waterfront Park Picnic Dining

    Easy seaside takeaway boxes designed to carry across to Commonwealth Reserve and nearby piers for a scenic picnic.

    Bring a picnic blanket, get some goodies from here and relax on the grass

    Jack Webb

  • Sheltered Courtyard Dining On-Site

    A dedicated undercover rear courtyard area offering sheltered on-site tables shielded from wind and rain.

    Plenty of under cover as eating out the back which was perfect on a cold and rainy day

    Eddie

  • House Garlic & Cheese Potato Cakes

    Specialty oversized potato cakes seasoned with rich garlic and melted cheese, creating a distinct house twist on a seaside staple.

    A standout for me though was the garlic and cheese potato cakes. Crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy inside, and packed with flavour

    Chaz

  • Unique Twists on Takeaway Favourites

    A distinctive seafood treat made with fresh local flake and unique snack additions not found at standard kiosks.

    A must try as it’s something I’ve never seen elsewhere is the Garlic and Cheese Potato cake

    Hiep Vo

Freshly prepared waterfront fish, crispy chips, and signature potato cakes

  • Gummy Flake

    The gummy flake was very crispy and salty, probably the best gummy flake I have eaten so far

    Ayden Shergill

  • Garlic and Cheese Potato Cakes

    A standout for me though was the garlic and cheese potato cakes. Crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy inside, and packed with flavour — easily one of the best twists on a classic potato cake I’ve had.

    Chaz

  • Hot Chips

    Chips were great too crunchy on the outside pillowy soft on the inside amazing.

    lil nippa (lilnippa)

  • Calamari Rings

    the calamari is not chewy. It might not be the cheapest but happy to pay the price for the quality and consistency

    Gabriel Walker

Before you head over

Helpful advice on timing, seating, and ordering for your visit

  • Plan Ahead for Peak Weekend Waits

    Peak weekend visits can get busy, with waits reaching 10 minutes to order and up to 20 minutes for cooked food, so allow extra time when stopping by during peak afternoon rushes.

  • Head to the Back Courtyard for Cover

    If you want to sit down immediately or need shelter on chilly or rainy days, head to the dedicated undercover courtyard seating area tucked away out the back.

  • Ask for Light Seasoning if Sensitive to Salt

    The kitchen coats fried items generously; customers sensitive to high sodium suggest requesting less chicken salt on your chips and potato cakes when ordering.

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