Best Fish and Chips in Nelson

7 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Kohatu Flat Rock Cafe
Kohatu Flat Rock Cafe
91/100 (313 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Cafe
Lunch
Breakfast
Caramel Slice
Eggs Benedict
Fish and Chips
Flat White
Cappuccino
Chicken Wings
green lipped mussels
Pasties Mince Carrot and Onion Served with Tomato Sauce
Mushrooms on toast
Sit down
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
Cheap Eats
Prince Albert Backpackers And Bar
Prince Albert Backpackers And Bar
89/100 (306 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Pub
Contemporary
New Zealand
New Zealand
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Whitebait Fritters
Carrot Cake
Fish and Chips
Lamb
Contemporary
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Reservations
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
The Sands Fish And Chip Shop
The Sands Fish And Chip Shop
88/100 (1263 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast food
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
New Zealand
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Fast Food
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Battered sausage
Fish & chips
Scallops
Oyster
Calamari
Mussels
Fish and Chips
Calamares
Chicken Nuggets GF
Fish & Chips GF
Burger N Chips Ice Coffee Next Door
Fish & Chips
Gurnard and Chips
Cod
Tropical Burger and Fries
Bluff Oysters 3 80ea
Burger
Sit down
Seafood
New Zealand
Fast food
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Digital Payments
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Visa
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"GLITEN FREE FISH AND CHIPS!!! And celiac safe too! Many options on the menu are gluten free with a separate fryer. I had a chicken burger, chips..."
Kayla Widdowson
" Great yummy burgers that were huge. Easy car parks around the back. Would definitely go there again next I'm in nelson. Price not to bad...."
Alex Martin
"Great location, epic on a sunny summery afternoon. Prices are good, people - all good, parking lot around behind the complex. I would say the food..."
Mana
"Was recommended to go here after a weekend away to Nelson.  Would have to be the best fish and chips I have ever had!  Totally generous portions,..."
L.mcduff
"well I have had Fish and Chips there and I thought they were great!  It was pretty busy and we waited awhile but it was worth it.  Lovely location..."
Linda Gibson
"Excellent Fish and Chips, location and these guys really "get" customer service. Very friendly staff and easily the best F & C's in the region...."
Geoff Adams
"Today is their birthday, so we decided to give a try. We ordered 2x Bluecods and chips and found out they were the best and freshest fish you have..."
Ana C
"Fantastic chips have too be the best in the region by far they deserve a golden medal why cant any of the other places get this most important part..."
Ash
"We're finally back in Nelson from Austin, Texas, USA, and wasted no time getting over to The Sands for our first fish and chips of 2014. YUM! Enjoyed..."
Jenny Meadows
"Our family really appreciate the fantastic service that the Sands Fish& Chip Shop always delivers ,from the excellent flavour and produce to the..."
Gloria Sturgess
"My cousins from Seattle and a friend were visiting Nelson and happened by chance to come to the Sands Fish and Chip on our way to Ruby..."
Jeff
"Well the two owners are sure a couple of characters.The fish and chips were excellent, so a bigthumbs up from me and her..."
Jon Burton
"This is the place to get fish and chips etc. Lovely cooked Bluffoysters between us we ate 2 dozen oysters and a few chips what a meal it was..."
Lou
"Best oysters and scallops I have had in 20 years. The seafood was cooked absolutely perfect, light with a tempura batter. My partner and I called for..."
Scott Johnstone
"Good fish and chips, friendly people, freshly battered (the..."
Glen Heke
"Great couple and both are good for a laugh. I noted they had a young fella helping out when I was there today. Haven't had any banter with him yet..."
Josef Beyer-Rieger
"Great friendly service!Sister & I are big on service :) Roy (1 of the owners) delivered with a smile...Thumbs up "The..."
Poto Tuisamoa
"The best fish & chips I have ever tasted. Awesome atmosphere as the owners Roy & Bruce make it the best. I love the new Country Fried Chicken, it..."
Fizz Valk
"These guys are the real deal. Absolutely fantastic takeaway food at realistic prices. The Owner / Operators are very passionate about their business..."
Alan & Wendy
"Loved the fish and chips.. Great and friendly service...owner managed...love his passion towards customers. The place was very clean and tidy. We..."
Sundeep Rasila
"OMG - just love this place! Friendly service, so clean and tidy, amazing food! We travel all the way from Aussie just to have 'Fush and Chups' (sorry..."
Maree Maskill
"Very good friendly service and best fish and chips in New Zealand - not to greesy and they don't repeat...yay! Staff and owners are great. We travel..."
Anne
"The best fish & chip shop in town, awesome food, awesome prices and the owners cool as well (but don't tell him I said..."
Stewart
"I love there customer service, very friendly and welcoming. I enjoyed my food which was chicken chips and gravy. best gravy I've ever had and good..."
Tina Tepu
"Awesome feed of Tarakihi fish, fillets were really bug which is a bonus lol chips were cooked good and the Hawaiian Burger was great as well, the the..."
Nelson1985
"I am an Aussie tourist & intend to try this Shop as was recommended by quite a few friends who went touring by car around the South island. Still..."
Keith
"If you know your fish you will know this is the best quality fish you will get in Nelsons fish and chip shops!! Best quality and good quantity. Well..."
Paige Kenton
"My favourite fish and chip shop that I’ve visited here in NZ. Super friendly and amazing service and so much choice. Was so pleased that I’d..."
darcy green
"Best calamari in NZ! I travel NZ for work and try many different restaurants, by far the best fish n chips I've had anywhere! Owners were friendly..."
Jack Newsome
"The Sands Fish and Chip shop is in the heart of Tahunanui, surrounded by glorious views and the breeze from the beach. With friendly staff and..."
Taylor O'Carroll
"This was our first time here and Without a doubt the Best fish & chips we've tasted. Reasonably priced as well.. and the was very very friendly..."
Shalini Jeewandara
"Incredibly cheap, good batter and chips, quick service. As an Englishman this was very good value for money - good fish too! If I lived in nelson..."
Freddie
"Amazing!! Staff are all super friendly and accommodating! The food is always fresh and the chicken nuggets are the best and i’ve ever had. 10/10..."
Cooper Phipps
"Amazing service, felt like I've been going here for my whole life. There was absolutely no slimy fish here, it was perfectly battered and the chips..."
Blake Barrett
"The guy was very nice and chips were the best I’ve had in Nelson, very quality food and proportion. Very highly..."
Archer Bisdee
"Don't bother going anywhere else! Best fish n chips we have had to date. Salt & pepper calamari was delicious, fish was fresh, moist and cooked to..."
Suze Whelan
"Friendly service amazing food, highly recommend to anyone visiting Nelson, best fish n..."
Tracey Eaton
"Amazing burgers. Fish burger is exceptional. As is the..."
Simon Levy
"Fish and chips were great. Perhaps not the cheapest but you pay for quality so no complaints from..."
Brian 885
"Best fish and chips I've had! Seafood basket was super value for..."
Yu E
"Best fish & chips we've tasted, cooked to perfection. Reasonably priced for beautiful fresh fish. The owner was very friendly too. We will definitely..."
Bassmanandgirlsinger a.grove@xtra.co.nz
"Had some seriously good fish & chips on Friday night, bought the large family meal which fed our family of 4 (2 adults and 2 teens). This was our..."
Hazel Spinnler
"Small but beautiful fish and chips shop owned by a lovely and very nice guy. You can also get almost everything gluten-free, and it’s suitable for..."
Philipp Hinnenberg
"Delicious and well battered fish (gurnard, snapper and whiting) and chips, bluff oyster, salt & pepper calamari. We like gurnard the best. Visited..."
Kopi Ong
The Vic Public House
The Vic Public House
87/100 (2062 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
Gastropub
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gastropub
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Warm Donut
Pork Roast with Yogshire Pudding
pork ribs
Hamburgers
Waffle Fries and Chicken Nibbles
Antipesto
Guinness
Tragos Cerveza Y Mojito
Beef burger
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Ribs
Beef
Fish & chips
Apple Cider
Roast Beef
Falafel
Southern Fried Chicken
Caesar Salad with Chicken
Pasta
Pork Belly Salad
Lamb
Salad
Chicken & Waffle Burger
Pesto
Calamari
Sirloin Steak
Nachos
Fish
Mussels
Fish and Chips
Pork
Calamares
Salmon Salad
Sticky Chicken Wings with Onion Rings
Chicken Burger
Salmon
Burger
Sit down
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Sports bars
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Television
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Live Music
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Nice airy pub with good Guinness which is a great start. There's a range of DB beers (labelled Mac's but the real Mac's is back in Nelson) too...."
Steve Warne
"What a great pub/eatery they have established here. It some how has that old school pub feel, with a great restaurant/ eatery to boot. The food is..."
P W
"Without a doubt the best service we had on our trip through Newzeeland. Our bartender/waiter Blake did a fantastic job. Great food. Good beer. We..."
Jannis K
"Besides the amazing drinks and atmosphere, these guys offer excellent customer service. I wanted a beer and the amazing bartender custom made a..."
Jegan Nithianandan
"Very good understanding of gluten free and coeliac. Staff were friendly but unfortunately the food wasn't that great. Had a salad but the broccoli..."
Hugh Hucklesby
"Nice bar food and fantastic service, the place has a nice warm..."
Vernon Gates
"Really enjoyed our dinner. I had the mac n cheese and it was on point! My hubby had the half chicken and he loved it. Nice..."
Megan Arthur
"Truffle Mac and Cheese isn’t much to look at but it tastes delicious. The perfect mix of white sauce, cheese and truffle flavoring in my opinion..."
Kaylee P
"Howard Williams hosted a quiz for us at the Jellyfish as part of our conference. Howard was easy to deal with and he did a fantastic job of..."
David Turnhout
"Was looking gor somewhere for quick dinner and decided to try here. Nice relaxed atmosphere with good menu, what more could we have asked..."
Patrick Burdon
"busy place on tue, quiz night.food was ok generous sizing for the beef nacho dish. music a lil loud for us but others obviously dont..."
Tania Mac
"Such a great spot. Great music being played in the back round. Friendly staff and let's talk about the food......FLIPPIN GREAT keep it up..."
Jeremy Gush
"Very yummy dinner, the place has a great atmosphere, and the service was..."
Rocque White
"So I didn't know what to expect diving into a buttermilk chicken donut with lashes of bacon, but boy was I suitably impressed. A very sweet and..."
James Russell
"Friendly staff, reasonably priced drinks and nice environment. I would recommend the roast dinner if you’re there on a Sunday. Avoid the pizzas,..."
Lawrence Chandler
"Evening Post theatre treat , pizza to tempt taste buds and waft down with a 'mean,' mead🍷 wine . Wait staff enthusiastically engaging..."
Kevin Fourie
Lone Star
Lone Star
81/100 (1074 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Steakhouse
New Zealand
Steakhouse
New Zealand
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
chicken burrito
Cosmopolitan
Rib-Eye Steak
Steak and Fries
Cajun Chicken
Salad
Mango Margarita
Salmon Dish
Cheesecake
Ribs
Fish and Chips
Crème Brûlée
Donuts
Dixie Chicken
Jack Daniels Chocolate Pudding
Lamb
Pacific Blue and Chips
Fish
Vege Burrito
Pork
Apparently a Rare Steak
Spare ribs
Burger
Mush Potato
pavlova
Sit down
Steakhouse
New Zealand
Southwestern
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Drinks
Dinner
After-hours
Mid-range
"Enjoyed eating here. Garlic prawns and garlic bread was amazeballs. And the ribs and maverick steak was yummo as well. Service was good just they..."
Chantel Silliloto
"The service was good, almost always is at Lone Stars. Food tasty plentiful and familiar. Ambiance very nice, if a little quiet. Mid winter, mid week,..."
Richard Sharpe
"Great wait staff! Sadly that the steak was med to med/well done when asked for med/rare! Still tasted amazing and boulangere was fantastic!..."
Manon Tabak
"Fabulously friendly staff and prompt service that was pleasantly unexpected. Greeted and seated upon arrival with just the right amount of..."
Rhiannon Hui
"I have dined here twice. Once for my partners mid year work-do.I do have to admit, we had already had a few so I didnt notice the wait if there..."
Bianca
"Coming from Christchurch I have to say not a fan of Lone Star, but went to this Lone-Star last week & enjoyed every bit, best nachos I have..."
Aaron Guy
"I very nice evening out for daughters birthday, food was very good although plates seemed a bit empty, just needs to get the ratio of plate to food..."
Daniel Paul
"Real big proportion of food, above the average in terms of flavour at least for what we ordered. I left my phone behind after the dinner and managed..."
Hannah Zhang
"Services was great, food was good, the donuts for dessert was a big serving but definitely worth it, they were so fluffy. The mash potato was actual..."
Courtney Price
"I took my son here for his 18th birthday on the 11/10/23, all he wanted was Ribs, the food was Amazing, the staff were outstanding too! We got a..."
Casey White
"Great food ,ambiance & service! One of the very few restaurants in Nelson where we get big portions ! Also to mention their Classic Burrrito , Johnny..."
Sneha Bharadwaj
"Was a trendy place to chill, watch the rugby highlights and read my book while sipping delicious cocktails with a tasteful..."
Micaela Clements (Mac)
"Very warm welcome, plenty of different spaces to sit. Good variety on the menu including gluten free. We had the steak special which was very..."
Carol Parkinson
"The steak was amazingly tender, no need for a steak knife. The salad was impeccably fresh and crunchy. The whole dish was delightful. The service..."
James Bowater
"Never a dull meal here! Absolutely wonderful customer service. Warm inside and out! (I had already started eating before taking photo, so mind what's..."
Stephanie Marie
"Had family birthday dinner. Wonderful service, food was delicious. Unfortunately serving size was too big so had to have for lunch the next..."
George Johnson
"Great place to eat, awesome service by awesome staff. The food was top..."
Eugene Ryder
"Had dinner there tonight. I wish I hadn't. Huge meal, huge flavours, perfectly cooked fish. Young enthusiastic and welcoming staff. Great setting in..."
Ian Sadler
"Young guy with mullet working on 2nd september bloody awesome food was a wait but he kept coming over to apologise and check on us but not annoying..."
kayla ede
Fish Stop
Fish Stop
79/100 (359 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
Fast food
Seafood
New Zealand
Seafood
New Zealand
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Fish and Chips
Scoop of Chips
Butter Chicken Chick Peas
Fish
Burger
Fast food
Seafood
New Zealand
Fast food
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"best fish and chips in nelson crispy batter on fish you can hear the crunch and chips are amazing love this place, its really really yumbo at the top..."
Being Maggie
"Good food and great value for money. Fish and chips for $5! I go quite often and it never disappoints. :) Glad I found this place and so close as..."
Iamalwaysserious
"Bang for your buck... Typical NZ cuisine... Cheap and delicious!!! Worth every penny!!! Located right next to NMit.. quick service... Quick..."
Abhilash Rao
"This place is very close to my college , and I must say it serves amazing fish and chips fresh soft and tender , nice and crispy batter amazing taste..."
Prashant Ahuja
"Okay, So I had to cross town on foot to get there and back, so I was hoping it was going to be worth it! Well, after getting home and sitting down..."
Alyssa Orchard
"Our favourite chippie. Usually have fish deal so we just phone in our order and never have to wait long to pick up. Decent portions, crunchy batter..."
Carol Houghton
"Best fish and chips I’ve ever had. Perfectly cooked and the batter was nice and crispy. Very kind staff as well. I got the gurnard and a half scoop..."
Zach
"Delicious fish & chips. Well cooked, fresh, quick service. Friendly..."
Timothy Johns
"This is a really lovely place with great staff who are always so kind to my kids. Very good value and space to dine outside..."
Lucinda Johnston
"Great fast service,I found prices a little high but the service and quality made up for..."
Aaron Hunter
"Very tasty food 😋 Excellent customer service 😊 Highly recommended..."
Sajith Rodrigo
"Really good fish and chips in the town. Must try if you come to..."
James Cage
"We have been getting fish n chips from this shop (and the shop formerly known as Alton Street Takeaways) for over 40 years. Best in Nelson. I..."
Luke Mitchell
"Good flavor, price and service!..."
Jorge Recinos Guzmán
"Awsome food loved it, very..."
Nhat Milker
"This is without a doubt - hands down the best fish and chip experience to be had in NZ. And I have had fish and chips all over New Zealand. They..."
James Burton
"Best fish & chips I've had in a long time & very friendly. Would recommend to..."
Richard Ewen
"Think this is my favourite chippy in town. I recently made an order and got caught up in town and they had to throw my order away. They made me a new..."
Ian Vincent
"I love walking in and they always ask how I’m going and we always leave off where we left off. There food is to die for!, just melts in your mouth..."
Anna Gault
Honest Lawyer
Honest Lawyer
77/100 (1601 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
New Zealand
Pub
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Pub
New Zealand
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Sweet Waffles
Nachos
Burger
Hot Steak
Steak Sandwich
Nachos
Ice Cream
Fish and Chips
Chickpea Sandwich
Beef
Pork with Goose Fat Potatoes
Lamb
Cake by Cakes on College
Pesto
Tap Cider
Fish
Fish & chips
Pork
Pork Belly
Pasta
Cocktails
fish n chips
Salad
Seafood chowder
Soup of the Day
Salmon
Fries
Tequila Sunrise
Guinness Draught
Cheese Scone
Chowder
Pie and Mashed Potatoes
Fish & Chips
Sandwiches
Sit down
British
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Outdoor Seating
Television
Reservations
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Lovely establishment away from the town centre of Nelson in a very peaceful, quiet and relaxing setting. They have really nailed the "Ye Olde English..."
Lachlan Burnet
"The location beside the water is superb. The building has lots of character and the staff are friendly and helpful. We ordered pizza, which was very..."
Helen Jenkins
"Had a great catchup with some of our cousin's from the north island had a few drinks and a small meal great atmosphere, staff stuffed our meal order..."
Darrel Growden
"Enjoyed a meal in the restaurant with friendly helpful staff and quality food. Many diners there on a Monday where the restaurant is available for..."
Paul Harvey
"Dropped in for a Beer and an afternoon tea for family. Love the place and friendly staff. Always visit when in Nelson..."
Murray Tinker
"Great to sit outside on a Saturday afternoon, watch the planes overhead and look out over the ocean. Good selection of beers and table service...."
Trevor Simpson
"An amazing place to stay at, would like to have stayed longer, hell I'd love to live there 😂, big well equipped rooms with lots of storage areas,..."
shayne lipsham
"Excellent food great service and the location is to die for, absolutely recommend this restaurant, hopefully we'll stay next..."
William Rutherfurd
"Good rooms of a decent size. Good showers and comfy beds. Clean and nicely presented. Very reasonable prices. The pub downstairs had great food, not..."
Phil
"A lovely old building, but disappointingly few windows you could actually sit and see the view. We went for lunch, not a very exciting menu. I had..."
Maree Rikys
"Didnt stay in a room. Great people, food, garden. Good atmosphere. Dog/child..."
Kaye Chamberlain
"Had a lovely stay before and after walking the Able Tasman Track, room was lovely, bed comfortable, the home cooked biscuits were yummy and the..."
Stephanie Gee
"Great place for dinner, awesome food, fab service, highly recommend. For those with mobility issues, there is not an accessible..."
Erin Inwood
"Great selection of beers/drinks. Very friendly staff! (Especially Brooklyn. Big kudos to her for driving us to the airport!) Food was outstanding..."
Eric McCrystal
"Just had a light meal in the bar.Anna was such a pleasant lady who served us and her coffee making skills are..."
graeme gardner`
"I recently held a function in the Banquet Room. Anna the Functions Manager was exceptional. She gave great advice and handled my event with..."
Toni Erskine
"Hands down the best seafood chowder I’ve had in a long time. Also the beer burger was great. Nice moist patty. Enjoyed the court yard. Just have to..."
Chris Henderson