Six of the best fish and chips shops in Sydney 2016

There's nothing more Australian than eating fish and chips at the beach. But these days the best fish shops offer much more than freshly battered flake and golden chips. Here are some of Sydney's finest.

Fish Market Cafe

The Sydney Fish Market is heaven for all lovers of seafood. It's a favourite among the locals, families and tourists who are seeking the freshest seafood. Fish Market Cafe is the first shop you will see as you enter. Besides the standard fish and chips meal, the cafe also offers grilled seafood platters filled with a variety of seafood delights such as fried fish cocktails, fried prawns and soft shell crabs. It's often chaotic at the fish market particularly around lunchtime and on weekends. To avoid the commotion, get there early to grab a spot outside and enjoy the lovely views of Blackwattle Bay.
Sydney Fish Market, Pyrmont

Ocean Foods

This inner west fisho claims to be "the best fish and chips in the universe" and it does not disappoint. From 1992 to 2014, Ocean Foods has been awarded Best Fish and Chips outlet in the Sydney Fish Market Seafood Excellence Awards. Derived from a long-standing family recipe of three generations, the award-winning fish and chips are made from only the freshest local ingredients cooked with 100 per cent cholesterol-free Australian canola oil.
154 Lyons Road, Drummoyne

The Fish Shop

Resembling a beach shack, customers are drawn in by the nautical interior decor with fish motifs on the walls and decor. Run by executive chef of Bistrode CBD, Jeremy Strode, The Fish Shop is part of reputable Merivale group of restaurants. The menu boasts an assortment of delicious meals, focusing primarily on sustainable fish with the motto "Fish are friends and food".
22 Challis Avenue, Potts Point

A Fish Called Coogee

The best thing about this eatery is being able to choose any piece of fish you want to be cooked according to your personal preference. You can take the fish home either fresh or marinated or eat in and have it grilled or barbecued. The shop is within walking distance to the beach so you can grab a takeaway and enjoy your meal basking in the sunshine by the sea.
229 Coogee Bay Road, Coogee

Palm Beach Fish & Chips

Opposite the ferry, Palm Beach Fish & Chips is a favourite among the locals. The laidback eatery is known for its wide range of fresh beer-battered and grilled fish and crispy chips. Being a licensed cafe, there is plenty of room to enjoy your meal whether it be indoors or in the outdoor courtyard area. However, for the best fish and chips experience, cross the street to Pittwater Park and take in the ferries that come by on a regular basis.
1104 Barrenjoey Road, Palm Beach

Fishmongers

It's been 10 years since Mongers opened its doors in Bondi. The shop has built a reputation for having delectable gourmet fish and chips. The fish are always of the finest quality and the hand-cut chips are crunchy and flavoursome. With a slight deviation from the classic fish and chips, you can opt for either rice, salad or tempura vegetables. There is no better way to spend a lovely summer's day than at Sydney's most iconic beach, sitting on the sand, eating gourmet fish and chips.
42 Hall Street, Bondi Beach