The Fish Tank - Southport Fish & Chips
A well-loved fish and chip spot in Southport, rated 4.8 across more than 600 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
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.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11:30 – 19:30
- WednesdayToday
- 11:30 – 19:30
- Thursday
- 11:30 – 19:30
- Friday
- 11:30 – 19:30
- Saturday
- 11:30 – 19:30
- Sunday
- 11:30 – 19:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 91
- Popularity
- 85
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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