Clevelands Best Seafood

Author : Mark Mccarthy | Published On : 06 Nov 2026

The nation’s proximity to high-quality fishing areas, coupled with an extensive farming history made for the perfect synergy. WHAT started as a humble fish and chip shop has quickly become one of the Redlands’ tastiest success stories. Local seafood, personal service and a relaxed ambiance are all part of The Lighthouse experience.
The Innes Family have been catching, cooking and serving the freshest fish and chips since 1955. The menu changes daily depending on what they catch, but you can expect fish and chip meal deals, family packs, fresh salads, oyster trays and prawn bowls. Grab your tucker, settle on the back deck and soak up the sparkling views of the bay. The family-owned shop serves sustainable, wild-caught Aussie fish – such as gurnard, flathead, sea bream, blue mackerel and pink ling – all sourced directly from local fishermen. Opt to get it grilled or beer-battered in an ale from Wollongong’s Principle Brewing and add on chips – they’re triple-cooked until deeply bronzed, family seafood dinner cleveland then finished with a generous dusting of salt. There are a handful of blue tables out the front, but your best bet is to waddle down the hill and enjoy your lunch on the grassy patch in front of Sharky Beach with front-row ocean views.

Forget digital menus, or even printed ones, because the offerings are written up by hand on chalkboards all around the joint. The daily catch varies daily but regularly features snapper, hammerhead shark and blue groper, all from the area. Few restaurants in Brisbane can boast iconic status, but Manly Boathouse gets there on two counts. One, it’s a stunning white dining room with views of the boats moored in the marina as well as Moreton Bay.
The restaurant is the spot for all the classics; handmade onion rings and potato scallops, as well as delicious hearty gourmet burgers. The eatery proffers you a chance to choose to stick to familiar favourites, of a traditional catch, whether it be grilled, crumbed or battered. The Spotted Cod also serves up a daily catch of fresh oysters, prawns, crab and fish for take-home consumption, but those dining in can sip on a selection of boutique beverages. Perch’d is a calm and off-the-cuff fish and chippery boarded in an old Queenslander on a blooming Coorparoo street corner.
The restaurant’s first-line dishes include the Salt & Pepper Squid, BBQ Whole Snapper with Asian Noodles. Whether you're exploring Australia's best beaches or planning a pit stop on your great Australian road trip, we've rounded up the best fish and chips shops in Australia. The list blends the bustling seaside classics that Time Out's editors know and love with hidden local gems recommended by our readers. And it’s not just about the fish – most spots also dish up nostalgic favourites like potato scallops (or cakes, depending where you’re from), fried dim sims and Chiko Rolls (AKA Australia's favourite snack). Within walking distance of the Brisbane River, this mum-and-dad operation began on a wing and prayer and ballooned to be one of the best shops for fish & chips in Brisbane. Their cooking techniques leverage a myriad of sustainable fish that will inevitably satiate you sizzling savours.

In both 2019, 2021 and 2022, this place on Old Cleveland Road was named Queensland's Best Fish and Chips by the Great Australian Fish & Chip Awards. The owners, Maria, Chris and Costa Tapinos, have more than 30 years of experience in delicious things from the deep, and the family atmosphere is as palpable as the quality and value of what's on offer. A standard fish dinner comes with salad, chips, lemon and tartare – and you can have your fish crumbed, battered or grilled. Costa's also does a range of seafood platters, both hot and cold, and old schoolers can get burgers, potato scallops, battered sav, dim sims or a Chiko Roll. “Fresh off the boat” is the catchphrase at Batemans Bay’s beloved seafood institution.
Their ethos is artless and pertinent; serve only the freshest seafood, with great customer service, and consistency at the best possible prices. Peruse their menu and enjoy some of Queensland’s finest seafood; brilliantly battered, crumbed or grilled and is drivelling-delicious. Tuck into their snapper with one of Fish Lovers’ freshly-made salads and a big old serve of chips.

Two, you don’t have to be Daddy Warbucks to have an ace seafood experience here, but can line up for fish and chips in the casual outdoor patio section and eat your catch at the tables under big umbrellas. Beside the iconic Brisbane River, you’ll find Riverbar and Kitchen, a windswept waterfront restaurant with alfresco dining and a killer view. Even better, the restaurant also dishes out breakfast right through to afternoon drinks in the balmy sun, or dinner with fine beverages under the stars. The menu features delectable options for every taste profile along with options for our gluten-free, vegetarians, vegans and dairy-free friends, making it one of the best fish and chip shops Brisbane has to offer.
For flavoursome fish & chips, mollifying music and a modest restaurant setting for family and friends to savour the serenity of the seaside, cod and hamburgers, Finn’s Fish House is your shtick. Finn’s is teeming with sociable and skilful staff that will serve you with the finest seafood, in one fell swoop. Their Mediterranean Platter is the crowning glory; fish, prawns, bugs, scallops, octopus, chips and halloumi. If you fancy other fried delights, their calamari is lightly battered and perfectly fried with tentacles; served with codfish and chips.
Their chefs create sauces, batters and crumbs as well as an extensive series of side dishes that perfectly compliment your repast. The Restaurant has transpired, veritably, as one of Brisbane’s top dining destinations. Blending years of experience with a reputation for the freshest produce, enticing seafood dishes and skilled service.