Hot summer days in Sydney call for fish and chips by the water! There’s nothing better than planning a trip to one of the stunning beaches we have around us enjoying an afternoon of sandcastles, swimming and, of course, fish and chips. Whether you want to dine in or take away, we’ve compiled our favourite spots near Sydney’s North Shore to feast on these ocean delicacies…
Who doesn’t love fish and chips? The kids can run wild (no restaurant rules on the beach!), while feasting on delicious food with a view. It’s the perfect way to waste away a Summer afternoon, and we have the best spots to do it. Use the quicklinks below to find the best North Shore spots for fish and chips by the water.
- Bottom of the Harbour, Balmoral
- Deep Seafood, Freshwater
- D.Y Seafoods, Dee Why
- Fishmongers Manly
- Manly Fish Cafe
- Palm Beach Fish & Chips
- Seafood at the Beach, Dee Why
- Snack Shack, Manly
- The Boathouse, Balmoral
- The Bower Restaurant, Manly
- The Greedy Goat, Palm Beach
- Waterfront Cafe & General Store, Church Point
- Waterside Bistro, Bobbin Head
- What The Fish! Cafe, Berowra Waters
Balmoral
The Boathouse
The Boathouse at Balmoral Beach
The Boathouse Balmoral Beach cafe is located on the Esplanade. The cafe offers a fantastic spot to sit enjoy fish and chips with its beachside setting, fresh modern Australian cuisine and fresh market flowers.
- Address: 2 The Esplanade, Balmoral
- Phone: 9974 5440
- Website: The Boathouse Balmoral Beach
Bottom of the Harbour
Right on the beach front, Bottom of the Harbour is a great place to pop in, grab some take-away fish and chips and settle on the sand nearby. From grilled fish to salt and pepper squid and seafood chowder, they have something for everyone.
- Address: 21 The Esplanade, Balmoral
- Phone: (02) 9969 7911
- Website: Bottom of the Harbour
Dee Why
D.Y Seafoods
When you are looking for a fresh catch of the day to eat for lunch or dinner, this fresh seafood market will cook everything to order for you, just the way you like it. From halibut to jumbo shrimp and almost everything in between, there is plenty of variety.
- Address: 9 Oakes Avenue, Dee Why
- Phone: 9972 4449
- Website: D.Y Seafoods
Seafood at the Beach
Seafood At The Beach offer some of the tastiest fish and chips on the Northern Beaches, as well as all your other chip shop favourites such as burgers, salads, and more! Their authentic food is freshly prepared with the finest ingredients and cooked to perfection by their skilled chefs.
- Address: 12 The Strand, Dee Why
- Phone: 9971 9666
- Website: Seafoood at the Beach
Manly
Snack Shack
The Snack Shack offers fish and chips, seafood, burgers, soft tortilla tacos, milkshakes, fresh juices, smoothies and frappes only a short walk from the beach. The tradition of this shop lives on with generation after generation enjoying the old school menu and remembering a time when fish and chips came rolled up in newspaper. You can also order online so your order is ready to pick up when you get there!
- Address: 148 Pittwater Road, Manly
- Phone: 9977 7368
- Website: The Snack Shack
Manly Fish Cafe
Manly Fish Cafe offers relaxed seafood restaurant dining close to Manly Beach. Sit down and enjoy the freshest of Manly seafood after your morning at the beach. It’s the perfect spot on the North Shore for fish and chips.
- Address: 2 & 3, 25-27 South Steyne, Manly
- Phone: 9977 3030
- Website: Manly Fish Cafe
Fishmongers Manly
Ryan Mansell and his team know how to handle fish! Fishmongers Manly is located just one block back from beautiful Manly Beach, tucked away in Rialto Square. You’ll love their signature deep fried kumera and house crumbed calamari.
- Address: Shop 4, 11-27 Wentworth Street, Manly
- Phone: 9977 1777
- Website: Fishmongers Manly
The Bower Manly
The Bower Restaurant is located at Fairy Bower, between Manly Beach and Shelly Beach overlooking the sparkling blue waters of Cabbage Tree Bay. The indoor and outdoor dining features a view to the water from every seat making it a magical spot to grab some fish and chips. It’s especially convenient if your favourite swimming spot is Shelly Beach.
- Address: 7 Marine Parade, Manly
- Phone: 0451 343 339
- Website: The Bower Restaurant
Freshwater
Deep Seafood
- Address: 16A Lawrence St, Freshwater
- Phone: (02) 9939 8777
- Website: Deep Seafood
Palm Beach
The Greedy Goat
A modern cafe in Sydney’s beautiful Palm Beach, The Greedy Goat provides a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy the fantastic food and excellent coffee. The food is fabulously fresh, with everything (except the breads) made daily on the premises.
- Address: 1031 Barrenjoey Road, Palm Beach
- Phone: 9974 2555
- Website: The Greedy Goat
Palm Beach Fish & Chips
The perfect place for a pitstop on your beach afternoon, Palm Beach Fish & Chips specialises in quality seafood, burgers, coffee, ice creams. They are famous for their fish and chips!
- Address: 1104 Barrenjoey Rd, Palm Beach
- Phone: 9974 1110
- Website: Palm Beach Fish & Chips
The Boathouse
The Boathouse offers a beach-side setting, fresh modern Australian cuisine and rustic furnishings. There are many ways to enjoy your fish and chips at the original Barrenjoey Boathouse. Take a seat on one of the picnic tables on the wharf (which is suspended over Station Beach) or simply grab a spot on the front lawn. The water views are breathtaking from every direction.
- Address: Governor Phillip Park, Palm Beach
- Phone: 9974 5440
- Website: The Boathouse Palm Beach
Church Point
The Waterfront Cafe and General Store
Waterfront Cafe and General Store, Church Point
Arrive to the spectacular view of the Pittwater as you enter The Waterfront Cafe and General Store. This Heritage listed cafe offers a menu based upon locally sourced and seasonably available products. Over in the general store there is also a full wine and beer selection. This beautiful waterfront location is the perfect spot in Church Point to enjoy a summer lunch with your family.
- Address: 1860 Pittwater Road, Church Point
- Phone: 9979 6633
- Website: The Waterfront Cafe and General Store
Berowra
What The Fish! Cafe, Berowra Waters
Order from their Take Away menu and dine in the park or book a table and enjoy the sublime views of the Berowra Waters Marina. Watch the fish mill about the moorings, go for stroll along the promenade or take a quick trip on the 24/7 Ferry. There is lots to do, see and eat in this upbeat little nook of the Berowra Creek.
- Address: 199 Bay Road, Berowra Waters (on the Arcadia side of the Ferry)
- Phone: 9456 4665
- Website: What The Fish! Cafe
Bobbin Head
Waterside Bistro
Fish and Chips at Waterside Bistro, Empire Marina Bobbin Head
Waterside Bistro is located within the impressive yet welcoming Empire Marina Bobbin Head, and is a great spot on the North Shore for fish and chips with the kids. It also has a large range of hot and cold food and drinks, including snacks, full meals, all day breakfast, kids meals and a large selection of cakes and desserts. On weekends and holidays you can hire a paddle boat or enjoy a ferry cruise, exploring the Cowan waters of Broken Bay. Read our review of the new playground at Bobbin Head!
- Address: Ku-ring-gai Chase Road, Bobbin Head
- Phone: 9457 7170
- Website: Waterside Bistro
