Fremantle is a vibrant hub known for its rich maritime heritage, bustling markets, and eclectic food scene.
With a reputation as one of the best places to enjoy fresh, locally caught seafood, it’s a must-visit for fish and chips enthusiasts.
Join us as we explore the best fish and chips Fremantle offers.
The top Fremantle fish and chips spots
Whether it’s a serving of classic battered flake or an exquisite grilled snapper, these are our top picks for Fremantle’s best fish and chips.
Kailis Fishmarket
Location: 46 Mews Road, Fremantle
Kailis Fishmarket is one of the best-known spots in Fremantle to get fish and chips and with good reason.
Located in prime position at the corner of Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour, Kailis Fishmarket opened its doors in 1986.
The vast menu boasts an array of mouthwatering meals. Choose from local fish and chips, grilled or battered, to whole barbecued fish or lobster.
You can find pickled octopus and chilli squid, seafood chowder on a sourdough roll, and even fresh sashimi.
A recent upgrade transformed the venue into a warm and inviting space, part corner fish and chip shop, part New York deli.
A vibrant mix of cool and family-friendly, it’s a place where anyone is welcome—and the fish and chips are top-notch.
Piscari Fish and Chips
Location: 99B Hampton Road, Fremantle
Piscari Fish and Chips prides itself on serving traditional fish and chips. Located on Hampton Road, it’s a humble space that delivers on its promise—great food with a modern take on the welcoming feeling of a 90s fish and chip shop.
Piscari serves generous servings that are sure to please the whole family. Explore a classic menu featuring hake, snapper, and barramundi. A minimum serving of chips starts at just $2.
Partner your meal with sides of prawns, scallops, oysters, squid, and crab sticks. Or old favourites like dim sims, Chiko rolls, corn jacks, and pickled onions.
Piscari is takeaway only, so you can grab a feed to take home or enjoy at a nearby beach while watching the sunset over the ocean.
Sealanes Fish and Chips
Location: 178 Marine Terrace, South Fremantle
Known for its fresh, local seafood, Sealanes features a menu with something for everyone.
Serving hoki, whiting, snapper, and Spanish mackerel with a generous serving of chips. You can also choose from classic salt and pepper squid, prawns, and mussels.
Onion rings and deep-fried feta are also present. The menu is unique, with a fish tacos and burger selection. Sealanes brings a twist to the classic fish and chips we all love.
Located just across the road from South Beach, you can eat in or takeaway your meal. You can also walk across the road to the soft green grass for a picnic, sink your feet into the sand, and enjoy fish and chips on the beach.
Clancy’s Fish Pub Fremantle
Location: 51 Cantonment Street, Fremantle
While Clancy’s Fish Pub is known for its craft beer and live music, its fish and chips take pride of place.
You’ll find all your favourite seafood dishes, such as beer-battered fish and chips, grilled barramundi, and chilli mussels.
Or go bigger, with sharing plates of Shark Bay half-shell scallops, pan-fried squid, and tiger prawns. There’s also a kid’s menu for the little ones.
Clancy’s has developed a reputation for its vibrant atmosphere and tasty meals. It hits the sweet spot if you can’t choose between classic fish and chips or good old pub grub.
Twin Fin
Location: 8/47 Mews Road, Fremantle
Twin Fin is located just above Bather’s Beach. It is the perfect spot to enjoy takeaway fish and chips on the sand. A self-described ‘fast-casual fish & chips restaurant,’ this description hits the nail on the head.
Twin Fin takes pride in simplicity, and they do it well. You’ll find classic fish like snapper, emperor, flake, and barramundi on the menu. Choose it battered or grilled, served with chips and coleslaw. You’ll also find lobster and chips, squid rings, oysters, and fish tacos.
Taking inspiration from classic fish and chip shop fare, the restaurant also offers a range of burgers, with fish, chicken, steak, and even vegetarian options. Pair your burger with an ice-cold drink at their bar, which has a range of local WA wines and beers on tap.
The vibrant atmosphere reflects their ethos of creating a space where everyone can run wild, have fun, and feel welcome. Its fabulous location makes it a welcoming place for adults and kids alike.
What makes Fremantle’s fish and chips so special?
Fish and chips are a time-honoured tradition in WA, and Fremantle’s fish and chips are the best.
Its location as a portside city means the fish you get is as fresh as it gets. Coming in right from the boats, it’s high-quality produce. Fremantle fish and chip shops are made on their reputation, so only the best will do.
It’s also the atmosphere that makes Fremantle fish and chips so unique. Being in Freo gives you a special feeling. The warm evenings, the Indian Ocean behind you, and the salty sea air all come together. They create a truly iconic experience in Western Australia.
Indulge in the best fish and chips in Fremantle
Fremantle is blessed with a vibrant food scene, and it doesn’t get much better than fish and chips by the beach.
So the next time you’re craving a holiday by the ocean, book a room at Pier 21. We’re close to the beach and some of Fremantle’s best fish and chips.