Best Fish & Chips in Whakatane

6 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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Roquette Restaurant & Bar
Roquette Restaurant & Bar
87/100 (894 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Contemporary
European
European
New Zealand
Contemporary
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Salmon
Pan-Seared Duck Breast
Fish
Pork
Steak and Pork
Fish Trio
Affogato
French Fries with Aioli
Baked Salmon
Chowder
Main Size Comes with Small Salad
Lemon meringue
Fish & Chips
Twice-Cooked Duck Confit
angus steak
Prawns
Angus Eye Fillet Wrapped in Bacon
Fresh fish and chips
Fish Two Ways
Chocolate Brownie
Torched Salmon Celeriac Puree Caviar
Lemon Curd with Raspberry Filling and Meringue
Fish & chips
Meringue
Pasta
Funky Feijoa and Long Island Iced Tea Cocktail
Tempura
Salad
Scallops
Wedges and Battered Prawns & Scallops
Cakes
Duck
Calamari
Charcuterie Plate
Risotto
Aranchini
Lamb
Calamares
Crème Brûlée
Pesto
Sit down
Contemporary
New Zealand
European
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
After-hours
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I honestly don’t know how this place isn’t packed out ALL THE TIME. The food was presented so beautifully and it tasted amazing. We had entrees,..."
Tayla Sowry
"Had a girls night here for dinner and we were very well looked after , everything was perfect . Drink prices were reasonable, a big Thankyou toothe..."
Jade Barrett
"Amazing food. The food here is amazing, the drinks are amazing and the people are amazing. The man, who I think is the owner, is lovely and very..."
tired otter
"Food was tasty and fresh. Our vegetables were nice and crunchy. The meal size was spot on. The staff were friendly and helpful. The music playlist..."
Sonia Terekia
"We have just had the most amazing experience! Highly recommended this place. Service was amazing!! Food..."
Ann-Marie Bailey
"We had battered prawns and scallops for entree, the baked salmon, the angus eye fillet wrapped in bacon, and it all tasted amazing! I usually eat..."
Darleen Clarke
"Went for our Valentines 💝 Dinner here tonight and.. I give them a 5 all round. Welcoming was great, with great communication to match as there was..."
kwezie Kara
"Superb. Honestly, Roquette cooked the best meal I can recall having in the Bay of Plenty. The carnivore thought the same of his steak. Perfect fusion..."
Rebecca JC
"Oh my goodness absouletly fanfreakingtastic!!!!!! The service was friendly & welcoming the decor was extremely comfortable (very important to me) and..."
Mandy Dawes (MJS)
"Not knowing NZ dining habits we went a bit late, but we still served with an excellent meal with friendly..."
Tim Pye
"Beautiful meal. We were squeezed in before a booking for 7pm. Plenty of time to eat. It looks like it is very popular as lots of large tables booked...."
caroline dillon
"Been here once before and the food was great. Well balanced flavors this time the standard wasn't quite so..."
Vicki Bryant
"Beautiful fine dining experience and amazing friendly service from the moment we stepped in to when we left. Great menu and everything cooked and..."
johel 1
"The service was prompt, warm, friendly and helpful. The food was amazing with delicious flavors cooked to perfection. Highly..."
Judi Randall
"Been here twice and both times were amazing , food was a symphony of flavor s , service was a true fine dining experience and the atmosphere was..."
Josh Care
Commerce Street Fishshop
Commerce Street Fishshop
84/100 (234 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast food
Fast Food
Seafood
Seafood
Dinner
Fish & chips
Thin Potato Fritter
Fish & Chips
Fish
Chips
Battered sausage
Fast food
Seafood
Fast food
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"My husband and I have been getting fish n chips here for a while now. It's always our first choice when wanting FnC. Fish is always beautifully..."
Kelley Abraham
"Absouletly delicious fish & chips, nice crispy but soft 2 batte & fries,plus they have a secret herb in batter that just sets these guys apart from..."
Mandy Dawes (MJS)
"I waited half an hour for my order and it was well worth the wait. Customers never moaned at all. Meal absolutely lively as always thank you..."
Marianne Devos
"Mum and I went here today for a fish n chips lunch, we are from out of town. It was delicious the fish was so fresh and the chips... omg they were..."
joanna chalmers
"Best and freshest fish we have had in years. Cooked perfectly and the chips were delicious. Great service and lovely ladies. Highly recommend..."
Luke Maitland
"best fish an chips in town. I'm fussy having worked at oyster farm in its hay days. always batter is on point well drained. fresh oil not that old..."
Tipene Smith
"Good honest fish and chips. good takeaways... The Garlic butter full strength in terms of flavour... I understand that this is a locals favorite so..."
Gary Bottomley
"Always great fish and chips. Fresh as and love their cheese burgers so much cheese they're..."
Peter Falwasser
"Beautiful fish and crunchy chips, will definitely go back again when passing through..."
Kat Robson
"Beautiful fish and chips. Will be going back..."
Paul
"Always love there fish and chips..."
Helen Keenleyside
"Delicious fish and chips..good deals and not greasy.. Lovely..."
Debbie Broadmore
Gibbo's On The Wharf
Gibbo's On The Wharf
82/100 (672 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast Food
Seafood
Fast food
New Zealand
New Zealand
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Salad
Scallops
Oyster
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Fish
Sit down
Seafood
New Zealand
Fast food
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Just had a Hawaiian burger snapper and chips I've got to say I've tried a lot of Hawaiian burgers but this one is the best by far Awesome customer..."
Ange Flavell
"Totally enjoyed a five star meal. Prime Pisces, people, and place for the perfect meal. Shall certainly go..."
Bruce Cooper
"I absolutely love the crumb on the fish! Kumara chips are fantastic! Spring rolls are devine! Glad to be in training to learn from the best..."
Gina Greenwood
"Had flounder meal and fish of the day, was cooked perfectly and delicious, One tiny downside was the salad on the paper tray, beautiful salad no..."
Bunty Wiremate Herewini
"Appreciate the reply and the intent to later fix the..."
Jacob Seath
"Top knotch service always a friendly face, freshest seafood in town, Gibbo's all the..."
Rachel Marr
"I visit this weekly, you won't buy better Fish & Chips anywhere, their cook Eugene will cook to your request plus their fresh fish is FRESH..."
Bob Holley
"Good service, fantastic tasty..."
Ineke Sabel
"Visiting family and this place was recommended. Hands down the best, freshest fish n chips I have had in a long..."
Sarajo Evans
"I haven't had fish n chips in a long time so thought I'd give Gibbo's a try as it was highly recommended to me. Well I was very impressed. Tidy and..."
Haydi Foster
"Very decent fish & chips on the wharf in Whakatane. Lots of options for fish other than just 'fish of the day' and the usual deep fried selection of..."
Benjamin Millar
"Thought I check this place out, glad I did service and staff were excellent, fast and friendly. As for food we had wedges which was delicious. To say..."
Tai Ripaki
"Lovely spot on the wharf with a view of whale island. Lovely sea breeze. Very generous portions of food and a nice assortment of drinks. Tidy clean..."
Fiona Mitchell
"Two very good staff. Helpful and friendly. Fish was wellfried and chips nice and crisp. Only thing, they needed better draining as the trays were..."
Maurice Eddy
"We did a takeaway order for 4 people for lunch. Chips were great and the batter on the fish was light and crispy and tasted great..."
Maria Swainson
"Some of the best fish n' chips I've ever had..."
Derek Higgins
"Great value, friendly service and really good fish! Didn't like those squid rings though but thats just my personal taste. Anyways, would go back for..."
Lilly Ann Z
"Fish - wow! Moving to Australia from the UK 5 years ago, I can say this is the best fish I have had since I left. Unfortunately it's too far to come..."
Dorris Knight
"Fish & chips just so awesome i met i couple guys from Papamoa comes over every month just to enjoy these Fish in chips.. thats along way to come for..."
Richard Wikotu
"Best fish n chips in Whakatane! Beautiful fresh fish and the add salt sachets so you can salt to your liking! Don’t visit Whakatane without..."
Bronson Dredge
"Good portion yummy fish and chips but the shop smelt in a hot day, so sitting at the back to the wharf was a..."
Mandana Rastgoo
"Great selection of fresh fish at a reasonable price. Unfortunately no paypasss which is okay if you are prepared with cash or..."
Kirianna Poole
"Lovely fish & chips always fresh and give you..."
Robyn Robinson
Gibbos Fresh Fish
Gibbos Fresh Fish
82/100 (1512 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast Food
Seafood
Fast food
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Fish Bites and Chips
Hawaiian Burger
Fish and Chips
Snapper Burger
Silver Waraehou
Battered Tarakihi Mussels & Oysters with Kumara Chips
Scallops
Fish & Chips
Fish
Fish burger
Fish & chips
Fast food
Seafood
Fast food
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Cash Only
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Really enjoyed the Hawaiian burger here. It was a delightful surprise with the juicy grilled..."
Malvina Louisa Jennifer
"The food may well be very good but waiting for over 40 mins to receive our order is totally unacceptable. Why keep the customer waiting because you..."
Robert Haworth
"Let me tell you about Gibbos - they are remarkable- not just for the food, but for their attitude. Last week, they had a fire in the store - later..."
Dr Mawera Karetai
"Oh dear Gibbos, you let the side down badly yesterday. Usually the food is fantastic but yesterday the batter, what there was of it on the fish was..."
Carole Roberts
"Seriously the service.. was very helpfull re phone call..fish was fresh snapper & batter was crispy & well drained.. and chips were a good..."
SteveandHope Crarer
"Best fish n chips we have had in a long time, chrispy chips and loverly batter. Will definitely pop in again next time we are in town...."
Howard Kay
"Absolutely best fish n chips I've had in a long time... fish n mussels were fresh n were cooked perfectly, oil well drained n the batter was light n..."
Peter Flett
"Gibbo,s a place you should not go past without stopping for an amazing kai. The management and staff are so accommodating and friendly and service..."
Judith Leaf
"A must stop. Best fish and chips in Whakatane. If you don't believe me, go find out for yourself I dear ya. Everything fresh. Fish 5/5 view 5/5 meals..."
Afakasigirl275
"Nice chips and the fish burger was basic but good..."
Willy
"Best fish and chips I've ever had, all the way from Perth..."
Ryan Hawkins
"Best seafood in town....great selection of kaimoana, best batter and awesome staff. Highly reccommend to everyone..."
ARDZ
"Very fresh seafood must visit you will not be disappointed friendly staff awesome atmosphere very good..."
Richard Rimaha
"Delicious meal from Gibbo’s! The burgers had fresh buns and the fillings were scrumptious. Burgers were presented in a cardboard box which shows..."
Rebekah Jones
"Not bad not bad, fish is fresh but chips slightly..."
Leon Su LS
"Always amazing fish. Fresh, batter lovely and the guy who usually serves is a real..."
Fiona Swain
"Went to Gibbo’s Fresh Fish takeaway shop. They have their own fishing boat that supplies their two stores (this one and another on the wharf). They..."
Gary Brazel
The Craic Irish Pub
The Craic Irish Pub
75/100 (475 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Bar
Pub
Pub
Bar
New Zealand
British
Irish
Irish
British
New Zealand
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Fish
Pork
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Irish
New Zealand
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Live Music
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
The Quay Cafe & Restaurant
The Quay Cafe & Restaurant
71/100 (611 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Cafe
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Burger
Fish & chips
Fish
Coffee
Eggs on Toast
Mushrooms on toast
Chicken Burger with Chips and Salad
Omelette
Salad
Avocado Smoothie
Waffles
Calamari
FSH Burger
Calamares
Salmon
Mixed Berry Icecream
Fish and Chips & an Avocado & Lime Shake
WAM San Chicken Salad
Fish & Chips
Sit down
New Zealand
Café
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Just stopped for a quick coffee so can't judge the food but looking at what people are eating it all looks great. Staff is friendly, bathroom is..."
maans le roux
"Closest to our accomodation. A little bit pricey but worth it. The serving is bigger than what you think. It could be the best overall to have food..."
Greg Nicholas
"Great place for early coffee, cream cheese and spinach slice was very..."
Debcee
"Beautiful food, excellent service. Recommend the fish and chips and salt and pepper squid. Ample portions. Tables and chairs roadside across from..."
Carol Tyson
"Nice cafe with friendly staff. Nice food not over priced and..."
Brian Murphy
"Fantastic place, with fast service & friendly staff. Clean, tidy and spacious. Great selection of food on offer Directly opposite playground /..."
The Māori That Bikes (Maori That Bikes)
"Food is amazing. Staff are very friendly. Lovely indoor outdoor..."
Dallyjl
"Great Cafe Awesome Food Great Friendly Staff Food is always cooked to perfection here. I’m Local here and this is my Favourite Cafe here in Ohope..."
Grant Duffield
"We turned up at the cafe soaking wet as we had been caught in a rain shower and they were just closing. The owner made us take away coffees and as we..."
Peter Best
"The daughter of the owner made my coffee and it was perfect. This is coming from someone with over a decade in the industry. Truely..."
Levi Burton
"Great spot on a busy and interesting road, opposite a lovely park with views of the sea. Good food although two of us asked for runny eggs and they..."
Carol Bailey
"Cafe on a nice, sunny spot. Great mushroom/cheese and onion omelet and tasty chips. Unfortunately, the vegetarian frittata was a bit bland. Service..."
Caroline Arkesteijn-Wouda
"Great little cafe,fast delivery of food and great selection and descent size..."
Grant Hannah
"Best fish and HOT CHIPS ever had. Also, it's opposite the beach which is great. Can't wait to visit this beautiful place..."
Liana Nikoro
"I had just had a C T scan and thought we would do lunch at Ohope . Stopped at the first cafe. And to my surprise it was absolutely awesome. The lady..."
Bryan Hill