Best Fish and Chip Shops in Sandgate & Surrounds

The votes are in for the best fish and chip shops in Sandgate and surrounds! We polled locals (see below) to find out what their ‘go-to’ is for fresh fish, crispy chips and the perfect potato scallop. We like it a little fancy in Sandgate so it is no surprise that one of our favourite local seafood dishes is a freshly grilled octopus salad. If you would like to know where to find this yummy meal locally and more like it, read on for our definitive list of the Top 8 fish and chip shops in Sandgate and surrounds.

Top 8 Best Fish and Chip Shops in Sandgate & Surrounds

Bad fish and chips can drag you into a deep fryer of despair, leaving you wondering what you did to deserve smelly, soggy and greasy takeaway. Times are tough, so it is important you get bang for your buck when you head out for fish and chips. We can guarantee that you will not be thinking batter luck next time at any of these popular shops.

1. Sandgate Fishmonger

Securing 58% of the vote in the race for the title of best fish and chip shops in Sandgate and surrounds, the Sandgate Fishmonger is famous for more than its foreshore location. Locals rave about its gluten free batter, pineapple fritters, calamari and impeccable service. The consensus is that Sandgate Fishmonger is always fresh and delicious. Tina shared on Facebook, “We had grilled Barra yesterday and it was so fresh and tasty. Don’t get me started on the gelato. Yum!” There is a reason why locals say they wouldn’t go anywhere else for their fish and chips. Make sure you add the Sandgate Fishmonger to your must visit list!

• Address: 90 Flinders Parade, Sandgate

2. Doug’s Seafood and Café

Coming in at second place, Doug’s Seafood Café has us locals drooling over their calamari, barramundi strips and crunchy chips. Doug’s offers families generous serving sizes and a kid friendly menu that keeps everyone happy. However, perhaps what sets Doug’s apart from other fish and chip shops in Sandgate and surrounds is their fresh seafood salads. You can enjoy a fresh prawn and haloumi salad or sample the local’s favourite, a grilled octopus Greek salad. Colette is a big fan of Doug’s, “Great food and generous serves and the salad is always really fresh.” Doug’s is open 7 days for breakfast, lunch and dinner and is pet friendly.

• Address: 60 Flinders Parade, Sandgate

3. Shelley Inn

Shelley Inn on the Shorncliffe waterfront serves up bayside views with your cod and chips. The coffee is perfection too! Shelley’s isn’t where you go for budget fare. They source their fish from local suppliers and hand-cut the chips daily. Catherine shared, “It’s a real gem of a find. Freshest fish and chip place you could possibly eat at.” We highly recommend heading across the road with your order for a picnic on the grass. Housed in a spacious historic building, you will be charmed by this seaside café.

• Address: 62 Allpass Parade, Shorncliffe.

4. Seafood Spot

The Seafood Spot is an old school fish and chip shop in Bracken Ridge known for its quick and friendly service. We love heading here for the crispiest chips served up at an affordable price. Be sure to give this small family run business a try.

• Address: 162 Barrett Street, Bracken Ridge

5. Flinders Seafood and Bar

Did somebody say sweet potato scallops and iced lattes?! They do things a little differently at Flinders Seafood and Bar and we locals love it. You can sit back and relax with a serve of gluten free salt and pepper squid and an insta worthy freshly squeezed juice.

• Address: 196 Flinders Parade, Sandgate

We have some other suggestions just ‘over the bridge’ if you are heading over to the Redcliffe Peninsula for a meal, we have options there too!

6. Seafood Town

Located on the Woody Point waterfront, Seafood Town is famous for its stunning Moreton Bay views. Andrea, a Sandgate local, recommends the “Delicious battered prawns. The prawns were huge!” There is a reason why this fish and chip shop is one of the busiest on the peninsula. Parking is a bit of a challenge but worth the effort.

• Address: 4/14 Oxley Ave, Woody Point

7. Groovy Groper

The Groovy Groper has been a staple in Clontarf for many years. Its crispy chips and good serving sizes keep locals heading back for a bargain lunch. We love that it is opposite the beach and popular Pelican Park. If you are a fan of chip sandwiches you will love that a $5 serve of chips is huge!

• Address: 3/114 Hornibrook Esplanade, Clontarf

8. Red Dolphin Seafoods

If you like to eat your fish and chips with a sea breeze you can’t go past Red Dolphin Seafoods. With Margate Beach just across the road, this fish and chip shop is ideal for grabbing an easy takeaway meal before heading out to the waterfront. It is perfect for when you are craving a dagwood dog, a hit of chicken salted chips or a mighty burger. Sometimes you just want to be a kid for a day and this is the shop to do it!

• Address: 17 Margate Parade, Margate

Enjoy the best fish and chip shops around Sandgate

So, there you have it! Our locals list of the best fish and chip shops in Sandgate and surrounds as voted by you.

Did we miss your favourite? We would love for you to let us know in the comments.

Supporting your local fish and chip shop is important! You get to enjoy the freshest, tastiest fish and chips, made with love and local ingredients. Plus, you’re helping keep the community vibrant by supporting local jobs and businesses. The friendly staff often know you by name and can customise your order just the way you like it. Every visit is a delicious way to preserve a beloved culinary tradition. So, dive into the crispy, golden goodness and feel great knowing you’re making a difference in your community. Go local, and let the good times fry!

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