Is this Australia’s BEST fish and chips? Travel expert claims to have discovered the perfect meal in a quiet coastal town – and she’s not alone
- A foodie reveals how she accidentally stumbled upon the best fish and chips
- Kirrily Schwarz claims the meal in Batemans Bay was the best of her life
- Others agree the restaurant which is set on the water is the best ever fish shop
It is not secret that Australians love fish and chips and heading into summer the hunt will be on to find the perfect seafood offering – but could this be it?
According to travel writer Kirrily Schwarz the grand search is over – before summer has even started – and it isn’t just the best fish and chips of the season, the food critic describes it as the best fish and chips of her life.
Found at Innes’ Boatshed in Batemans Bay, four hours south of Sydney, Ms Schwarz said she found the restaurant by mistake.
t is not secret that Australians love fish and chips and heading into summer the hunt will be on to find the perfect seafood offering – but could this be it
According to travel writer Kirrily Schwarz the grand search is over – before summer has even started – and it isn’t just the best fish and chips of the season
Found at Innes’ Boatshed in Batemans Bay, four hours south of Sydney, Ms Schwarz said she found the restaurant by mistake
‘I’ve just stumbled upon Australia’s best fish and chips,’ she wrote.
‘The silky slivers of white flesh dissolve in my mouth, while the crispy golden batter encasing them gives a satisfying and surprisingly grease-free crunch.
‘It’s the first time I’ve ever tried a piece of flake with a squeeze of fresh lime juice, and it’s a winning combination.’
The restaurant is in Batemans Bay which is four hours south of Sydney, but just one hour east of the nation’s capital
‘The silky slivers of white flesh dissolve in my mouth, while the crispy golden batter encasing them gives a satisfying and surprisingly grease-free crunch
Wildlife including these beautiful stingrays frequent the area – other native friends include seagulls and pelicans
Others agree the boathouse has the best serving of the classic Australian favourite.
‘I enjoyed the most delicious and delightful meal with my family at Innes’ Boatshed at Batemans Bay today.
‘We had beautifully battered fish and chips with the freshest oysters straight out of Clyde River,’ one happy diner said.
WHERE ARE THE BEST FISH AND CHIPS IN AUSTRALIA?
It is no secret that Australians love fish and chips – but with so many eateries preparing the delicious dinner treat it is hard to find the best ever offering.
1 – According to Wotif’s annual awards, Pelican Rocks Cafe in Greenwell Point, south of Wollongong, does the best fish and chips in Australia.
2 – The fish and chip awards name Tobin Fish Tales in Townsville as their top spot.
3 – Frying Nemo Fish and Chippery was named the top spot in the Northern Territory for the dish by the same awards.
4 – According to Gourmet Traveller WA’s best fish and chips come from ‘Peaceful Bay Fish and Chips’ an hour west of Albany.
The bay is home to a lot of fishing industry – as well as these friendly birds
The boat shed is right by the water – giving customers an immersive dining experience, with the company of seagulls and pelicans and the occasional stingray.
‘Real talk the best fish and chips in Australia,’ one chip-lover said.
‘A day trip to Batemans Bay because of this…I’m obsessed with The Boatshed
fish and chips.’