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Hamburger Combo
Oysters on the Half Shell
Kids Calamari & Chips
The Fish Tank Platter
  • Top categories (Chips & Dipping Sauces / House Specials / Drinks / Tank Grilled Bowls / Snacks)
  • Most orders: $20–40
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Overview & Highlights

Welcome to The Fish Tank - Southport Fish & Chips, a delightful culinary gem nestled in the heart of Southport, Queensland. Located at 129 Queen St., this restaurant invites seafood aficionados and casual diners alike to indulge in an array of freshly prepared fish and chips. With a commitment to quality and flavor, The Fish Tank stands out in a competitive landscape, offering a menu that caters to all tastes and preferences.

As you step inside, the welcoming atmosphere is complemented by a friendly staff dedicated to ensuring a memorable dining experience. Customer reviews consistently highlight the perfectly crispy fish, which melts in your mouth, and the golden, fluffy chips that accompany each dish. The Tank Snack Pack, featuring cod and a generous serve of chips for just A$18.50, is perfect for a quick bite, while the indulgent Calamari, Prawns & Chips platter at A$25.00 offers a delightful assortment of flavors that seafood lovers will adore.

The menu doesn’t stop at traditional fried fare. Try the Fish Taco Bowl, a vibrant selection featuring crumbed fish pieces atop brown rice and fresh vegetables, dressed with aioli for a satisfying, health-conscious option at A$25.00. Families can relish the Family Feast #2, which boasts an impressive spread of 4 pieces of fish, 12 pieces of calamari, and more for A$80.00, ensuring everyone leaves full and happy.

Highlighted by customer favorites, such as the local gold band snapper and wild-caught barramundi, the offerings at The Fish Tank exemplify freshness and flavor. Guests rave about the generous portion sizes and reasonable prices, making it a go-to spot for both locals and visitors alike. The touches of attentive service, as noted by numerous reviews, enhance the overall experience, ensuring that each meal is not just about the food but also about the warm hospitality.

Whether you're grabbing a casual meal or enjoying a feast with family, The Fish Tank - Southport Fish & Chips promises a culinary experience filled with fresh, delicious seafood, all served in a relaxed environment. Come for the food, stay for the hospitality – you won’t be disappointed!

Comforts & Conveniences

Accessibility
  • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Service options
  • Offers kerbside pickup
  • Has no-contact delivery
  • On-site services available
  • Offers takeaway
  • Serves dine-in
Popular for
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Good for solo dining
Payments
  • Accepts credit cards
  • Accepts debit cards
  • Credit cards

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Visitor Testimonials (723)

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Delicious! We had an amazing experience at this outlet. The fish was perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the chips were golden, fluffy, and seasoned just right. Everything was cooked fresh to order, and you could really taste the quality. Easily one of the best fish and chips I've had in a long time, we’ll definitely be back!

What a little gem. My wife and I indulged in the hot seafood platter. Did not disappoint. Perfectly cooked, super fresh and tasty. Excellent variety. We left with full bellies. Staff were very friendly, super quick service. By far the best fish’n’chips we have had.

The food was good and portions were generous, with prices that were very reasonable. That said, a few things could be improved: The fries were overcooked. When we ordered a shared calamari plate, no sharing plates were provided. There were no extra napkins on the tables. We asked for extra lemon and received just one lemon, halved. Seating was mixed—couch seating was fine, but the white metal chairs felt cheap and uncomfortable. All in all, it’s a solid spot. I’d definitely come back if I were in the area, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to plan a dinner here.

Came from Brisbane was craving for fish and chips. Randomly chose this one from map but so surprised . The location is super convenient. Not only the food is so tasty but also the food portion is really big I couldn’t finish by myself ahah. And the price is really reasonable! The customer service is also good! Definitely 10/10. I will definitely come back :) The potato scallops is so cheap but so yummy. Thank you!

Seen all the reviews and had to go find out for ourselves. Well they definitely didn’t disappoint. The fish was flakey and tender, Melting in your mouth. The calamari was fresh cooked and perfectly soft. The Hawaiian chick burger was so juicy and delicious. The fresh prawns, oysters and muscles were flavoursome, emphasis on the fresh. Yummmm!!! The staff were attentive (so attentive in face that someone’s little one almost fell off a stool and the staff came running and caught the little one before they fell) friendly and speedy. The food was a good serving size. In fact we had so much we had to get a takeaway container to take the extra home. Highly recommend parking in the 2 hour free undercover parking at queen street village and going to enjoy a very delicious meal.

No idea re: atmosphere as we ordered in. Food. That was on point. Fantastic. It’s always a little hit and miss ordering in F&Cs for fear of a high sogginess factor. This however, scrumptious. The burgers I must add… A. MAZE. ING.

Came to Gold Coast for a holiday and was so glad I came over here to try it out after looking at the reviews. Best fish and chips hands down! - Crazy good portion - Unbelievably fresh and tender seafood (tried the Gourmet Whiting fish with prawn and calamari) - Batter was crispy and not oily - Even the tartar sauce was plated in an oyster shell. Hats off to presentation - Staff was very friendly, checking in on our meal as well as observing her interactions with other customers Must try. Period.

We had a wonderful dining experience during our recent holiday. The hot seafood platter for two was superb! The quantity and quality of the food far exceeded our expectations. Everything was served promptly, and the food was fresh and perfectly cooked. We certainly plan to return on our next trip. It is highly recommended!!

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