Best fish and chips shop I came along in Auckland yet. The soft shell crab bun is amazing. Super friendly staff too. We will be back for sure!
Best takeaways I've had. The chips are yummy, the southern fried prawns are hubbys fave. The man that takes out orders always has a smile. Love this place.
Fresh as fish , neat location, clean shop A++
James Jackson Dewhurst
+5
Just smashed a fish roll from you guys with a side of the twice cooked chips. Not only was my order prepared extremely fast but the food itself was amazing. The soft fresh bun, crispy fish, aioli with the fennel and watercress garnish to finish... I'll probably be back in tomorrow. Thanks team, keep up the good work!
My favourite fish and chips in Auckland. Quality, fresh ingredients. Always perfect chips with yummy sauce options.
Best fish and chips ever! The grilled haloumi is amazing and the saveloy on a stick is fantastic. You can even eat your food next door at The Elbow Room and enjoy a beverage too! Will be back for more, thanks FishSmith!
Great new fish & chip shop! Delicious food & excellent service!! We'll be back!
Best tacos ever and customer service!
fish tacos, the smoked fish cake and the battered fish bun were all amazing :)
Epic customer service!! Catered perfectly to my requirements!! See you every 4 days guys!!
This was my first time at this tale-away shop. I actually didn't order fish & chips but tacos instead and the food didn't let me down even just for one second. The tacos and kumara chips are just best of best. For a very affordable price with a big portion I bet nowhere else in Auckland can beat this place. The fish and prawns are also super super fresh too. This is definitely one of my favorite food places from now on.
I was not that into fish'n'chips but this one really surprised me. Fish was fresh and fried perfectly. Nothing to complain about the fish. Salmon's super juicy and rich! Highly recommended.
But I was not satisfied with the kumara chips 'cause some of the kumara were rotten by worms and appear spicy and unpleasant flavor. I wish that they have chosen kumara carefully and prepare them in a more sophisticated way!
Kept coming back as fish and chips were amazing. Crunchy and so yummy! The staff were nice. The place is just accessible and easy to find. If you need to find best fish n chips, just come here. :) 👍👍👍
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+5
Really cool spot in Herne Bay! Fish was very fresh and juicy, slaw had a nice bite to it and I enjoyed the dressing on it too. You get a lot of food when you order the supper so make sure you’re really hungry or split it with a friend. Staff were friendly and food came out quick. Would come back again to try out other menu items!
Best fish n chips I’ve had in Auckland so far. Double fried chips are fire and the portion size is huge. Fresh as fish. Recommend coming here.
17/01/2019 - Good quality fish and chips. Fish came out super crunchy I recommend getting it crumbed for extra crunch. Grilled is another option for those who want less coating. Paua fritters are amazing - a very fair portion of Paua meat inside. Bought 2 more to takeaway yesterday. Calamari was good; had this very aromatic taste. Service was good. Would go again! :). Quite popular location as per number of customers enjoying meals after a hard days work. Nice sign and set up; for a small establishment. Thanks for the meal!
The staff were nice and friendly, a few seats inside and out to sit but who rarely doesnt take away their fish and chips!
Got battered and bread crumbed fish both were very nice and still juicy inside!
The kumara chips were good too! Not to oily at all for me!
Will definitely go back for sure!
Came here for dinner. The place feels traditional. It’s the type of fish and chips you remember fondly years ago. They cook their fish and chips well. It isn’t the best in Auckland, however they do a decent enough job. My favourite thing I ordered was their scollops. The tacos weren’t too bad. I was hoping for a really good salsa, however that’s not the case. Otherwise this is a good option in Auckland for fish and chips.
I read about you guys being the yummiest fish&chip outlet on NZ Herald. And guess what, you guys proved it right! The yummiest fish and chips I have ever consumed in 22years. The sauce, fries, salad is perfect. On top of that! The fish of the day doesn't even feel deep fried. They also ask you, how you like your fish. Yum yum yum, totally worth the $18.00!!!!!! ❤❤❤
Our very first meal in New Zealand was good old ‘Fush and Chups’. Auckland is surrounded by water, in-between and all around so you can literally find fresh fish anywhere, and at any time.
Out of all the takeaway spots we've tried though for fish and chips, FishSmith never disappoints. This weekend we branched out and tried their battered fish tacos with coleslaw and hot sauce - one of the most simple and delicious meals I've had all year!
They get really busy in peak periods, so do not be put off if they do not answer their phones.
Wow their “crumbed” fish option was so delicious!
Chips were average and a bit tasteless. Service was friendly and quick and the lady was generous with the lemon ☺️ I need to come back here and try their fish tacos!
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+4
Tried their Fish Tacos, Burger and Fish & chips. I loved the Fish Tacos the most. They had the right amount of sauces and wasn’t too expensive.
The burger and the fish & chips was alright. They weren’t too greasy. Also their their mussel fritters which was good. I think will go back again for the Fish Tacos!!
Delicious fish n chips! Ordered online beforehand on a Friday night and lucky that we did as when we got there, the place was packed with people waiting to order. Was able to pick up my food straight away with no wait time. I got simple crumbed fish and chips and it was so yummy! Not greasy like usual fish n chips. Keen to go back and try the fish tacos which looked so yum!
Its not the typical 'fish and chips' for its greasy overcooked fries and oily battered fish. This takeaway shop does it perfectly! Nicely cooked fish with a selection to choose from such as snapper, fish of the day, salmon etc. They also give you a choice between battered or breaded. We chose the breaded fish...omg soo divine! They also have a choice between potato or kumara chips. We chose kumara. The best thing ever. Nicely cooked and not oily with the right amount of salt to give it flavour. Perfect.
Must try! Takeaway it and head to herne bay beach 😊
Any born and bred Kiwi will remember Friday night Fish and Chip nights as a kid right?? This is what rings to mind when I think of my favourite fish and chipper! There is nothing better after a long hot Auckland summers day than getting the best Spicy Fish Tacos you will find and heading on down to one of Herne Bay’s beautiful beaches and watching the sun go down. Hamilton Beach is a particular fave of mine. Portion sizes are great, you will always leave satisfied and full! Try the calamari and the fish bun too!!! YUM
Easy order online to pick up - or dine in on the benches provided!
Great place to enjoy seafood. Just make a phone call and pick up your order within given time.
Fried fish with chips is great and favourite all times.
Highest quality ingredients and presentation of food. Very expensive as far as fish and chips goes but on a par with takeout food anywhere in Auckland.
The best fish and chip place I have ever been to, and yes I have been to a fair few. We have been here so many times over the years that the staff now recognize us! The fish is always fresh and cooked perfectly. The hand cut chips are just the best. The menu is small, but well done. We always opt for one of the supper meals which comes with chips and salad. The salads are always fresh and well dressed. The portion sizes are actually very filling.
The service is always great. Wait time isn't very long and meals always taste great. It's a tiny place, mostly for take away I suppose, but it's definitely got a cafe style feel inside as opposed to a grungy take away shop.
Thought it was time for something fancy, so mum and I came here while waiting for dad to finish work one time. Instead of buying the classic fish n chips, we decided to get Kumara Chips instead. The natural sweetness of the kumara in fried was one of the best things I've ever eaten. Tops some of that with some Aioli sauce and you can never go wrong.
The service was great, the person who served us was really kind and friendly and it did take quite a while to cook. But my only assumption was that 'good things take time'.
It sort of has that cafe-like feel when you enter the shop, look north-east of the shop from the entrance and you see the fryer. The dining area is mainly outside, which is great for a nice summers day.
Fish tacos is the 😉😉😉 best the Calamari taste fresh ill recommend this one to all my friends best fish and Chips all over New Zealand 👌🏻
Ate here twice and loved it. The battered snapper and scallops were buttery and delicious. Both times I ended up with an extra scallop or two. Looking forward to the next time I can swing by here.
This place does truly amazing fish and chips!!! We had battered snapper and chips with their tartare sauce!!
The batter is crisp and light and their fish is incredibly fresh. They serve well sized fillets.
The chips are twice fried and are truely delicious!!
The fish is served in boxes to prevent steaming and keep it fresh. Comes with lemon slices and the right amount of salt!
Great tasting fish and chips. Fish was fresh and succulent. Chips were nicely flavored and not greasy. Service by the young men behind the counter was top notch. Would not hesitate to recommend to all.
Best fish and chips I've had. Succulent fresh fish inside a brioche style long roll that was flaky paired with a fresh and light coleslaw. I don't really like coleslaw but this was an exception.
Chips tasted like twice cooked Agria thick cut, an aioli with pickle in it would be so good as a match.
Overall, top food!
We ordered here on a Saturday night and booked via the website which was really easy. We got gluten free battered terahiki, regular battered terahiki, chips and slaw. Altogether it cost $30. Both of our fishes were really nice, as was the slaw and the tartare sauce. However the chips were really average and not worth the price. We paid $6 for a large portion which wasn't very big, and they were pretty bland and soggy. Overall pretty good and we would come back
Calamari was dry and was a struggle to eat. The battered and crumbed fish of the day was nice.
This is more of a takeaway shop, eating area was minimal and really, really cold!
Absolutely amazing fish and chips :) Best staff ever! With a big smile and lovely service. Order was very quick and the food yum. We got tarakihi crumb fried, fish of the day batter fried, hand cut chips, kumar chips, dips and drinks. All A+!
First time to visit there this afternoon. A small but very tidy and clean shop with great music. Ordered one Snapper and one today's fish for $13.50 in total. Snapper was really tasty, crispy outside and juicy inside.
Came to get A night of take aways we had the burgers and chip was soooooo good. Fatty but not to the point of oil dropping off your fingers. A nice spin on the normal fish n chips. Highly recommend giving this place a try.
This is our local fish & chip shop and absolutely love it! There's a great spicy chickpea bite burger for the vegetarians. I usually get chips and the coleslaw and it's super delicious. The service is also so fast!
Been on my list for a while based on the reviews on here. Fish Smith did not disappoint!
I had some calamari and the fish tacos. Both were good, although if I was being really pedantic, the calamari was a tiny bit chewy.
I did manage to demolish the calamari on the drive home though...
Staff were nice too. 4/5.
This 'upper class' fish and chip shop is hands down the best I've been to. I always get the fish tacos as they're absolutely the best I've had! Highly recommend
Don't know if I'll be going anywhere else for fish & chips after this. $16 for two fish tacos + chips, $6 for 6 pieces of crispy calamari, $16 for the BF's battered fish, chips, sauce + salad. More food than we could finish, which says a lot. Really busy when we got there but only waited 10 minutes at the most 👌🏻
Holy Shit best Fish bun I've ever had in my life ! And the calamari oh lord they were good. It's definitely a step up from your regular fish and chip shop. Love it love it love it defs going back
The fish tacos with side salad 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 perfect every time. Such a light refreshing takeaway option when get fish and chips with others. The fish bites are amazing too! Fish is always cooked perfectly and of high quality. Love it
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+3.5
okay just to clarify its a 5/5 for fish and chips but out of the whole food scale its a 3.5 you feel me. so if youre contemplating getting fish n chips for ya suppa come here eh.
ive been twice now and ive had different stuff everytime - its all so good honestly. i mean i commute from the eastern suburbs just to hit this place up.
fish tacos are a banga, calamari are a banga, the chips are a banga, the fried haloumi is a BANGA and the batter on the fish is an absolute BANGA.
get it to takeaway, grab a bottle of ya poison (mines the ned pinot gris) head on down to one of herne bays beaches and m8 youve got yourself a picturesque classic kiwi summer. on ya
Pretty bloody good f&c w jus a twist of fancy cause we are in herne bay let me remind u. I've had the bun w tartare sauce which was fiyah but this time went for supper spicy tacos w side of chips and supper size calamari w coleslaw. Shared between 2 in case u thinking I'm hungus af. The tacos (although not that spicy) are 100. Also v solid coleslaw, better than ur average slop. However calamari (described as crispy) was not. This might have been down to the long ass wait we had where it verged on, dare I say it, soggy. Also if we were on MasterChef Nz, al would be giving a bloody bollocking for over saltiness. Now, I am a big fan of calamari so this was a tad disappointing. However, would get the spicy mayo dip option again. At the end of the day, u can't go too awry w this classic kiwi tucker, so u will catch of the day me back here eh
Love the staff here. Wish I lived closer so I could go here more often! Great battered sausage supper here with tomato relish. Not quite as good as back home in Scotland but pretty damn close.
Summerlee Fataoui Schick
+5
Best fish and chips I've probably ever had. They aren't cheap but they do not cut on quality. The fish was beautiful with a lovely crisp batter. The oysters were delicious and the chips were crispy. Loved the crunchy peices of batter floating around in the pack. Will be back again. Cheers.
Excellent fish and chips. We choose the crumbed snapper which was delicious, big juicy pieces (which you would expect for $8). The calamari and oysters were also excellent. Efficient friendly service even on a busy Sunday night. Not the cheapest f&c in town but definitely one of the best.
So many places get fish and chips wrong and I've become pretty despondent that anyone can still actually produce the goods, but Fish Smith restored my faith that great fish and chips are still out there! A slight step up from the usual take on a Kiwi favorite with great prices for fantastic food. They also have some terrific specials. I had salmon skewers once which were sooo good.
The best fish takeaways I have ever had, have been here numerous times with my flat and friends and no one is ever disappointed. The fish tacos along with the handcut chips are delicious. Staff are always friendly and the wait is never long. Couldn't recommend this place enough, it never fails to impress!
The best fish and chips in Auckland! The fish is fresh and the chips are always perfect! I've been going there ever since they opened and their servings have always been generous!
This time around I ordered the fish tacos with chips($14)! Amazing flavours!
They are on the pricier side if you compare them to other fish and chips stores but they have never failed me in terms of taste and service! You will not be disappointed!
Omg the best fish and chips I've had in ages. Had crumbed fish, chips and potato fritter. Gave me 3 fritters. Fish was delicious and chips were cooked to perfection. Only came here by chance as another shop was going to take an hour. Glad I did though. Will defiantly be back
As good as fish and chips get, clean, modern premises and fresh ingredients. We ordered crumbed fish with spud fries and slaw, everything was crunchy and their generous selection of sauces accompany the meals well. The food is reasonably priced and 2 mains took a mere 10 minutes to prepare. Highly recommend for a healthier alternative to the usual greasy takeaways on offer.
Phoned our order through then laboured through the traffic. Arrived and it was all wrapped and ready. Laboured through the traffic again and upon arrival our meals were not soggy or as soggy as other places closer to home. Crumbed fish, paua fritters, pickled mussels and two fish suppers (crumbed fish, slaw, hand cut chips, and one sauce)...the verdict: fish tasted fresh, crumbed batter was not thick, just enough hand cut chips so no wastage and a crunchy and tasty slaw - not just cabbage, carrot and sloppy oily dressing that other places tend to serve; hubby had the fritters and he was pleased with them. Fish Smith you could well be out not so local chippery! ! The drive out in my opinion was worth it. 4.5 only coz we don't have you out West ?
Love this place, great food not very fatty which is nice. Great team of staff always smiling and very attentive. Always good from here cheers!
Best fish and chips I've ever eaten, been to quite a few different fish and chip shops throughout the country and this is by far the one to visit!!
You better believe it. I don't like traveling far unless it's worth it. Definitely the freshest fish and the hand cut fries are a must. Have tried almost everything on the menu in the 5 or so visit and now it gets difficult to choose coz everything is so good.
The drinks are a bit different too. Highly recommend a visit on a good day.
Oooo the fish, so soft, so fresh. And the love from the friends over the counter just makes you want to keep going back. There are a variety of things on their menu and I have never been disappointed when I try something other than chips with my fish.
It's rather cool that they use an iPad as their counter computer! ?
This is the modern reincarnation of the traditional fish and chip shop... super clean, funky interior, quick service with faultless fresh and tasty fish and chip takeaways, what more could one want? They also have a couple of flash looking and healthy salads to choose from, and I had fish tacos which were fabulous. Always very popular for locals, (apparently also a singles pickup hotspot from what I have been told :-) and now taken over from the Fish Monger as my favourite fish & chip shop in the locale...!
Their battered fish, iceberg lettuce and chipotle thousand island is absolutely fab! Highly recommend. Fish tacos are also a must, not to mention the kumera chips
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After a sunny day like today, it really started to feel like summer so the only option for dinner was fish n chips! We decided to head to Herne Bay and try out Fish Smith.
I am usually not a fan of fish and chips as I tend to feel quite yuck afterwards but this was completely different. We went in and the first thing we noticed was how immaculate the place was and how friendly the staff are!
I ordered the chickpea bites supper, the bf ordered the battered fish supper and we shared the crumbed haloumi. The chickpea bites were spicy and came with a massive vege and quinoa salad. The haloumi was delicious, very big chunks and fries perfectly. Probably not the healthiest thing on the menu but would definitely order again!
Bf said the fish was amazing, amongst the best he ever had. They had multiple sauce options for his chips and he opted for the salt and vinegar mayo, absolutely moreish. The chips looked handcut and still had the skins on.
Fish Smith is easily the best fish n chip shop I've been to. It's a bit pricey, but totally worth it for the quality. Nice to have a takeaway option that isn't too greasy and it's in the perfect location to head down to the waterfront and enjoy on the wharf.
Beautiful fresh fish filleted daily and you can tell. The fried food tastes clean & not fatty, the salads are fresh and tasty, & mayonnaise and dressings all seem to be made onsite too. You can tell there is care put into what is created here even if it is just a fish & chips shop.
Have returned several times & will continue to do so.
Good on these guys for creating quality food that people want, not the same run of the mill fried food.
Had to make a MenuMania account just to say that this new place is awesome! Best cheap fish and chips I've had in Auckland, and the salt and vinegar mayo is genius. All the good kaimoana available including paua fritters, oysters, mussels, calamari etc etc. make this your new fatty Friday spot (it ain't even that fatty)
Loved it!We went and tried reading the article too and to have these options they offer is indeed a rarity
With Frankie loving snapper and they grilled it which is the first fish and chips shop we've ever visited that offered such option We were very happy indeed and Frankie polished it!
We are regulars now 😃
no fuss just freshly cooked fish n chippy good quality food exactly what we came for pretty good portion and value for money will definitely comeback again
Nice fresh fish n chips served in a cardboard box for dine in patrons. Only drinks were fancy sodas and no regular ones. No salad in our boxes but the slaw was yummy. Felt the price was a little high for just one piece but guess that is the area. Only concern really was a lack of rubbish bins other than the council ones out the front. Other than that it would have been 5 stars.
really good fish n chips ! Highly recommend the calamari burger, calamari and pineapple fritter as well !
Been here a couple of times and will keep coming back, the fish burgers are so tasty - huge portion of fresh fish in each burger and all other burger components are great too. Highly recommend.
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We ordered battered fish tacos with kumara chips. The fish was crispy and the serving was generous!
If you’re not a big eater, I’d highly recommend sharing the meal with a friend and maybe ordering some extra sides to nibble on.
The battered oysters and crab sticks are both delicious options. As is the smokey(?) aioli (the white coloured one).
We wanted to eat the best fish and chips in Auckland and this came in the top list so we give it a go.. Well you will not be disappointed, we got 2 Supper salmon meal, kids fish & chips
Meal and a fish burger.. and they are so yummy! My son loves the crispy crumbed salmon, he prefers mine and he ate half of my fish 😅 comes with fresh greens and large portion of chips.. wish you can get more of the sauce, as it is just too small for a supper meal.. But definitely will come back!
Great Indian burger and the fish tacos, we ordered and it was were delicious, great batter, and fresh fish..Ordered our food, and we were delighted.to go next door for drink and eat there.
According to my Chinese friend, "The no.1 fish and chip shop since I live in Auckland for 10 years". They make by fresh fish and oil which you can identify. Friendly handsome man done a great job!
Chips are pretty good and double fried, as I suppose. Salmon was great as well. Not cheap, but good quality that is worth the money! We would definitely come back.
My Favourite fish n chip shop in Auckland. Coming from Wellington we missed the savaloy battered hotdog which is a stable in Wellington. Took years to find them here but once we did. We travel across Auckland for our fix. Fish is always good as well. Nice crispy batter and great chips. Staff always pleasant and a very nice clean shop. You gonna try this place ... if you havent already
Absolutely delicious spiced fish tacos and chips. The American Donut was tasty. Friendly and efficient staff. FishSmith is great for takeaway as seating is limited and competitive.
Always delicious, fresh fish only and generous portions. My goto fish and chips 👍
Snappers and calamari are all very tasty. The batter is thin and the fish is still moist inside, full of flavours as well, definitely will come back and grab more sometime.
This is defz a lil gem n I lurrrrrrv the Red hotdogs, it's a Wellington thang 🥰, the fish is amazing with a crunchy batter, not too thick either, I tried their Indian patty and I would defz get that again, the chips were great the first time we got them however the 2nd time around not as great as the first time however could be coz we got there towards closing time. Burgers were a hit with my famz, I'm based on the Shore n this is defz our new spot for fishNChips. Good size portions, batter is enough n crunchy. It's defz a bit pricey however defz worth it. We usually go to several different fishNchips places for chips, fish, Patty's etc however this spot is a 8/10 from my famz only coz we haven't tried everything from the menu ... yet 😉😁✌️. Defz try them out if you can ✌️.
As a Kiwi bloke, from time to time I just have to have Fush & Chups - and this is my Go To place when I'm over Herne Bay way. They have an excellent range of fresh fish that you can have battered or crumbed, other deep fried goodies, potatoe or kumera chips and Bluff Oysters when they are in season.
The cooks running the fresh & clean cooking area really know what they are doing and you are welcome to eat-in or takeout.
If you are looking for a modern version of our traditional F&Cs then you will enjoy your visit here. 😊
Wonderfully crumb fried fillets of heaven, supplemented by great aioli and spicy mayo dips.
Even the crispy fries are just perfect.
Not often that you get great tasting fish and chips without having to add anything !
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