Restaurant

Waterdale Fish & Chips

557 Waterdale Rd, Heidelberg West VIC 3081, Australia

Recommended by 34 people

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557 Waterdale Rd, Heidelberg West VIC 3081, Australia

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HoursMonday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Waterdale Fish & Chips

Old-school takeaway done right—Waterdale delivers piping-hot flake, crunchy potato cakes, and hefty burgers with the lot. Local regulars tip the loaded chips drowned in dark, thick gravy and melted cheese. Takeaway packs come individually wrapped by item to keep every piece crisp on the drive home, with a free drink thrown in when orders hit the minimum spend.

  • Separately Wrapped Parcels: Takeaway orders arrive with chips, fish, and fried sides bundled in separate wrappers to preserve crunch.
  • Chips, Cheese & Gravy: Steaming hot chips smothered in house dark, thick gravy and melted cheese.
  • Complimentary Drink Perk: Qualifying takeaway orders include a complimentary drink with minimum spend.

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Why Choose Waterdale Fish & Chips

Why locals rely on Waterdale Fish & Chips for quality takeaway and friendly service

  • Freshly Prepared Burgers and Flake

    Freshly fried flake and classic burgers with the lot are consistently served hot, filling, and expertly prepared.

    The burgers are so delicious and fish is very fresh.

    Thomas P. Crenshaw
  • Crispy, Piping-Hot Potato Cakes

    Potato cakes are crafted with soft, moreish potato interiors encased in a piping-hot, crispy batter.

    soft moreish potato, crunchy, salty, piping hot.

    CJ Jeffery
  • Separately Wrapped Family Packs

    Takeaway family packs are wrapped separately across chips, fish, and sides to maintain optimal crunch and heat on the journey home.

    When I picked it up everything was seperately wrapped..chips, fish and the sides

    Timothy Morris
  • Fast 15-Minute Pickup Turnaround

    Phone orders are swiftly prepared and ready for hot and fresh pickup in around 15 minutes.

    it was hot fresh and ready for us in 15 mins to pick up.

    Dara Sucia
  • Warm Family Hospitality

    Customers are welcomed with genuine warmth and thoughtful hospitality that makes every pickup feel personal.

    The family who run the place are so lovely.

    Anthony Hadj
  • Rewarding Minimum-Spend Perks

    Patrons receive standout value on generous orders, including a unique complimentary drink with minimum spend.

    The free drink with every minimum spend is amazing, no other business does that.

    Liam

Other favorites

Traditional sides, snacks, and gravy loaded favorites

  • Chips, Cheese and Gravy

    I recommend trying the chips, cheese and gravy.

    Putty Putland
  • Dim Sims

    Best steam dimmies in Melbourne.

    Janine Frost
  • Calamari Rings

    The calamari was breadcrumbed and had a really nice crunch and flavour to it

    Timothy Morris
  • Chiko Rolls

    they also sell Chiko Rolls

    Nathan

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most popular items to order?

Popular choices include the burger with the lot, piping-hot flake, crunchy potato cakes, and dim sims. Reviewers also recommend trying their dark, thick gravy served over chips and cheese.

Does the shop offer meal packs for families or groups?

Yes, family packs and meal packs are available, offering great value with items like flake, potato cakes, dim sims, calamari, chips, and a drink. Large takeaway orders are carefully packaged with chips, fish, and sides wrapped separately.

Can you order ahead for takeaway pickup?

Yes, you can order over the phone for takeaway pickup. Customers report phone orders being freshly cooked, hot, and ready to collect in around 15 minutes. Staff also check preferences such as chicken salt versus plain salt and lemon.

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