The Fish Tank - Southport Fish & Chips

The Fish Tank sits on Queen Street in Southport, one of the Gold Coast's central hubs near the Broadwater. A well-loved fish and chip spot, it's earned a strong reputation for quality seafood — the kind of reliable, no-fuss local that does a Gold Coast classic genuinely well, perfect for a casual feed by the coast.

The appeal is that focus on fresh, quality fish and chips in a relaxed, convenient setting, ideal for a casual lunch or dinner, a takeaway by the Broadwater, or a feed after a day out. In a city built around the beach and the water, a great fish and chip shop is exactly the kind of spot that earns a devoted local following.

With a 4.8 rating from more than 600 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. Menus, opening hours and pricing change, and a popular spot can get busy at peak meal times, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a casual feed of fish and chips, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why the locals rate it so highly.