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The Original Queenscliff Fish and Chips

77 Hesse St, Queenscliff VIC 3225, Australia

Recommended by 73 people

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Find The Original Queenscliff Fish and Chips

77 Hesse St, Queenscliff VIC 3225, Australia

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+61 3 5295 7950
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Original Queenscliff Fish and Chips

Light, golden-battered coastal fish and chips served hot without the grease—Queenscliff seaside dining at its purest. Regulars head straight for the sweet, melt-in-the-mouth butterfish and locally caught flake. The batter shatters crisp rather than soaking into oil, and fried fish rests in its own dedicated tray so it stays crunchy all the way to a park bench by the foreshore. Thick potato cakes, crisp chips dusted with chicken salt, and reliable gluten-free options make large beachside spreads effortless.

  • Dedicated Tray Packing: Fish and scallops are packed in separate trays away from hot chips and potato cakes, protecting the crisp batter from steaming.
  • Non-Greasy Coastal Catch: Crisp, lightly battered flake and butterfish fry cleanly without excess oiliness.
  • Streamlined Takeaway Pre-orders: Phone and online ordering keep family orders moving smoothly during peak seaside holiday rushes.
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The Reasons to Choose The Original Queenscliff Fish and Chips

Why Queenscliff visitors and locals choose this foreshore chip shop for fresh, crisp coastal meals.

  • Crisp, Fresh Seafood Free from Greasiness

    Battered and grilled catches like flake, snapper, and butterfish are cooked clean with light batter and none of the heavy grease common to seaside chip shops.

    we were absolutely delighted when we found no greasiness in every bite, and even more delighted at how fresh the fish was.

    sventek

  • Protective Separate Tray Packaging

    Fish is thoughtfully packed in its own tray rather than tossed into butcher paper with hot chips, keeping the golden batter intact and preventing sogginess.

    the fish will always come in a tray instead of being chucked in altogether with the chips, potato cakes etc, which means you don’t end up with soggy, half battered broken fish when you open up the paper.

    Sarz A

  • Nostalgic Seaside Holiday Delight

    Biting into clean, light, perfectly cooked fish and chips provides genuine delight and evokes cherished coastal holiday memories.

    This place took me back to my childhood, where having fish and chips was an absolute treat and cooked to perfection!

    Michelle Anderson

  • Satisfying Taste Without the Heavy Aftertaste

    Diners consistently experience the relief of enjoying freshly fried flake and calamari without feeling bogged down by excess oil.

    Wow not often you get fish and chips like this, absolutely delicious, fish was fresh, calamari was in long strip's soft and perfectly cooked, chips were fantastic we are going back again soon. So nice to get food that wasn't greasy it's a 10 from us.

    Kerry Webster

  • Seamless Pre-Ordering for Groups and Families

    Smooth phone and online ordering makes feeding large groups and families effortless, keeping wait times brief even during peak holiday periods.

    We used online booking process, ordered for 20 people and found it extremely easy. Great menu range and was ready in approx 15 minutes for pick-up.

    Jo McDonald

  • Convenient Takeaway for Seaside Dining

    Sturdy carry boxes make it simple to transport piping hot takeaway meals directly to local seaside spots, parks, and church grounds.

    Portions were super generous, and the boxes supplied helped to carry our food to the nearby park.

    Reniervdk

Customer favourites celebrated for fresh coastal quality and crisp batter

  • Flake

    Batter on the flake was light and crispy.

    Roland Hill

  • Butterfish

    Fair to say I was obsessed with the butterfish in particular. I cant explain how melt-in-your-mouth the fish was, and the size!

    Sarz A

  • Potato cakes

    we thought the potato cakes are the best we have ever had

    Lisa Mac

  • Scallops

    the scallops were amazing

    Jan Bast

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful operational touches that keep coastal takeaway crisp and effortless

  • Crisp-Preserving Tray Packaging

    Battered fish and scallops are packed into individual rigid trays rather than tossed together with hot chips in paper, keeping the batter light and preventing steam sogginess.

  • Dedicated Gluten-Free Selections

    Gluten-free options are available alongside standard battered takeaway for guests needing dietary care.

  • Sturdy Park Takeaway Boxes

    Takeaway meals are boxed with sturdy packaging designed to easily carry large orders over to nearby parks and foreshore spots.

  • Attentive Peak & Closing Service

    Even during closing or heavy peak rushes, staff provide proactive order updates and welcoming, warm hospitality.

Before you head over

Practical tips on ordering ahead, takeaway packaging, and dietary accommodations.

  • Order Ahead During Peak Hours

    During peak holiday weekends and busy evenings, counter queues can lead to extended waits. Placing your order in advance by phone or online helps secure your pickup time.

  • Protective Tray Packaging

    Fried fish and scallops are served in separate trays rather than wrapped tightly into the paper with hot chips, keeping the batter light and crisp on the way to the park or beach.

  • Gluten-Free Options Available

    Diners requiring gluten-free options can find suitable menu alternatives alongside the traditional battered items, making group and dietary planning simpler.

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