Hooked on seafood: best fish and chips in Perth

Fish and chips is the quintessential Aussie dish, loved by a nation on the go, at the beach, on a road trip, at home, or in a restaurant. If this resonates with you, Perth should be at the top of your travel list. Explore our top 7 picks for the best Fish and Chips in Perth.

Address: Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour, 44 Mews Rd, Fremantle, Perth
 

Cicerello’s on Perth’s docks doesn’t have the number one spot by chance. This is our top pick and a Western Australian icon with over a hundred years perfecting their Fish and Chips. Cicerello’s has a harbourside location in Fremantle and features large-scale aquariums so you can explore marine life indoors, or you can sit outdoors on the deck soaking up the atmosphere of the working harbour. The menu offers a large selection of locally caught fried and grilled lobster, crabs, prawns and abalone, although the restaurant’s stand out dish is most definitely traditional Fish and Chips.

Address: 16 North Street, Cottesloe, Perth
 

This Cottesloe local favourite located close to the beach has a quaint 50’s style setting and the bakery and deli sell hundreds of loaves of sourdough and Fish and Chips daily, with lunch queues out the door. North Street Store dishes up sustainable, line-or pole-caught fish that is fried in a beer batter and served with crunchy chips made from Karri Country potatoes. A standard serving includes fish, chips, lemon and chunky tartare sauce.

Address: 101 Oxford St, Leederville, Perth

On vibrant Oxford Street in Leederville, where hipster boutiques sit side-by-side with restaurants and vinyl stores, is where you will find Kailis Bros Café. This Perth seafood emporium serves delicious fresh Fish and Chips - battered and fried and accompanied by house tartare and lemon. Other house specialties include lobster rolls, fried shallots and jumbo Skull Island king prawns served with chilli garlic butter. Check out the fresh seafood displays at the on site Fish Market.

Address: Grand Lane is behind, 135 Barrack St, Perth WA 6000

Grand Lane Fish House, located in the city centre in the old Grand Theatre, is a great spot for the freshest Fish and Chips. They serve twice-cooked potato chips made from Maris Piper potatoes, along with homemade dipping sauces and old school mushy peas. There is also a daily specials board offering unusual fish types and, along with their classics, it keeps seafood-lovers coming back for more. This family-friendly restaurant offers kid-friendly meal options and you can dine outdoors in a laneway that features wall art and murals that depict the history of the area.

Address: 51 Cantonment Street, Fremantle, Perth
 

Head to Clancy’s Fish Pub in Fremantle for a tasty, classic serving of Fish and Chips. This popular pub brings together families, seafood-lovers, micro-beer fundi's and local music fans. Clancy’s offers good value and a fun atmosphere which is often elevated with live music. Kids can run around in Princess May Park opposite the pub. Clancy’s also has outposts at City Bridge and Canning Bridge. 

Address: Corner Barker Ave & Canning Hwy, Como, Perth
 

Johnny’s Quality Fish Bar in Como is an institution! The restaurant has been serving quality Fish and Chips since 1958. And they’re as committed today as they were sixty-six years ago in dishing up the freshest fish and chips you’ve ever eaten. This Como landmark offers a relaxed dining experience that feels home from home.

Address: 1 Council Ave, Rockingham, Perth
 

The Fish Market in Rockingham Centre is all about “wild-caught seafood, fresh from the hook to the cook!” It’s not just a seafood shop - it’s an experience that showcases the bounty of Australia’s oceans and you can order Fish and Chips and eat them on the Rockingham Beach foreshore, just across the road. Known for its exceptional quality, The Fish Market sells an abundance of freshly caught seafood. Take a wander through their gourmet section, which specialises in delicacies like wild-caught prawns, blue swimmer crabs, rock lobsters to lavish spoiling’s of caviar, abalone, scampi and sea urchin. Freshly shucked oysters and sashimi are also available.

Sustainability is at the heart of Australian values, and in Perth the toothfish (seabass) ranks as the most sustainable choice, alongside pipis, prawns, salmon, scallops, tuna and southern blue whiting. Sustainable fishing practices in Australia ensure trawlers avoid over-fishing and protect marine biodiversity. Supporting local fisheries also minimises miles. You can also check out Australia's Sustainable Seafood Guide for more information about seafood sustainability.