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A good plate of fish and chips is like a holiday on a plate. Whether it’s that first crunch of golden batter or the subtle flavour of delicately steamed fish, you can’t help but think back on childhood memories of fun, sun and a salty sea breeze. Since summer is in the air, it seems fitting to share our favourite fish and chips in Cape Town.
Fish Hoek Fisheries (Fish Hoek)
If it weren’t for the snaking queue outside, you might not look twice at this unassuming fish and chips takeaway spot. Praised by local and international visitors alike (including our editor, Abigail Donnelly), Fish Hoek Fisheries serves up fantastic hake (R28) and snoek (R44) among other seafood. Their batter is light and crisp and the fish arrives with a serving of plus-sized slap chips.
Fish Hoek Fisheries. Photo courtesy of the restaurant.
Fish on the Rocks (Hout Bay)
With South African flags flapping in the wind and its exquisite backdrop of Chapman’s peak, it’s easy to spot Fish on the Rocks. Established 26 years ago, this iconic Cape Town destination and takeaway spot offers what some believe to be the best fish and chips in town, serving up generous portions of battered hake and chips (R52), fresh yellowtail and chips (R58), and a variety of seafood combos. Their meals are available for sit down or takeaway.
Fish on the Rocks. Photo courtesy of the restaurant.
Lucky Fish and Chips (Sea Point)
Located in the colourful streets of Sea Point, Lucky Fish and Chips specialises in ‘gourmet’ fast food made with ingredients fresh from the sea. Their strict no-frozen-fish policy has visitors and locals lining up to enjoy fresh battered fish and golden potato chips. Choose between hake and chips or snoek and chips (both R49 for full portion; R29.50 for half portion); and yellowtail (R55 per serving; add chips for R15). Lucky Fish and Chips is the latest addition to the Harbour House Group of restaurants and has other branches in Kalk Bay, Muizenberg and on Bree Street in the City Bowl. Their meals are available for sit down or takeaway.
Lucky Fish and Chips. Photo courtesy of the restaurant.
Lusitania Fisheries (City Bowl)
You can find this hidden treasure on Waterkant Street in the bustling CBD. A decades-old landmark, Lusitania still has Capetonians queuing up during lunch hour to order their famous fish and chips parcel. The portion of fresh hake, battered and deep-fried, is served with a generous portion of hand-cut slap chips and sprinkled with salt and a dash of vinegar – and then wrapped up in waxy white paper, of course (R46 for 270g; R35 for R150g). This is a takeaway spot only.
Salty Sea Dog (Simon’s Town)
This vibrant restaurant overlooks the historic Simon’s Town harbour, inviting guests to enjoy the ocean views while snacking on fresh fish and chips. Their most popular meals are the 200g portions of hake and snoek (R58 for sit-down; R49 for takeaway) served with traditional slap chips. Fish is gently fried in a crisp batter or grilled with a basting sauce. Their hake is caught in deep-sea trawlers off the Cape Coast, while their fresh snoek is line caught by local fishermen.
Salty Sea Dog. Photo courtesy of the restaurant.
Where do you get your favourite fish and chips? Please let us know in the comments.
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The best fish and chips that I’ve ever had was at Barracudas Restaurant in Fish Hoek – amazing lunch at only R42! Definitely try it out when you’re there again 🙂
Manny’s Fish and chips in Imam Haron (Lansdowne) Rd Claremont / Harfield Village. Generous portions, great quality and good prices. Manny himself is super friendly.
Lusitania in town is the best take away fish an chip spot in the woooorld. That one in gordons bay that earl rose drove into with his beamer is also a winner. Can not remember the name…anyone?
We believe it’s the Ooskus fish and chips shop 🙂
think youre talking about oceania in gordons bay
Hahahaha Earl Rose! Didn’t hear that story?
Also, totally agree in Lusitania, I work nearby and we go at least once a week. The consistency is unbelievable.
You have not tasted Willougby.s at the VA Waterfront, fish and chips and other fish to die for
My best fish and chips venue is Sunset Fisheries (Carey Slater Road, Goodwood). Freshness is paramount! No serving of fish from a warmer. Your order is prepared while you wait in quick time. Friendly staff and a tasty meal who can ask for more!
Stoked to see Fish Hoek Fisheries at the top of the list! An absolute winner & family favourite 🙂
Quay 4 (Waterfront)
Ons Huisie (Melbostrand)
The above 2 spots are not only tops for their Fish ‘n Tjips but also their view!!!!
Quay 4 (Waterfront)
Ons Huisie (Blaaubergstrand)
The above 2 spots are not only tops for their Fish ‘n Tjips but also their view!!!!
The best fish and “slap” chips take away is from Norberto’s Woodstock fishery – it is in Victoria (Main) Rd, just off the corner with Roodebloem Rd. Visitors from afar would request that I purchase these for their traditional first holiday meal in the Mother City. We even named our dinner club after his superb fare. Strongly recommended. Closed on Sundays.
Best fish and chips (Fish on the Rocks) was their yesterday with family and friends. Overlooking the Hout Bay and Chapmans Peak makes it all the more special.
Bello monte fisheries is the best in cape town. its in wetton road ottery side.i challenge any1 to beat them quality wize.
Ooh, we’re intrigued Manuela. Thanks for the tip
Hake Away, Pringle Bay.
I have to say sunset fisheries in goodwood absolutely fantastic, great service and freshly fried fish. There logo we fry to satisfy is a definate.if you haven’t tried it then it is a must.
Gympies Fishery WOODSTOCK . woooooooooow that’s more than a normal fish and chips .
I’m one of those guys that like to try as many fish and chips places as possible. Best in my books by far is Kariba fisheries in Kuilsriver ( Main road)
I agree 100% belle monte in wetton is by far the best on this side,and fish hoek on that side great stuff !!!!!!!!!!