Best fish & chips in Brisbane: The Fishmonger’s Wife has been gathering fans at its Lytton Rd branch for the past 10 years. Two years ago, the owners headed north to open a second store at this beachside spot. Despite fierce competition they’ve replicated their city success. Try the grilled Moroccan-spiced barramundi or some lemongrass snapper with a Thai mango salad. You can even order rice rather than chips, if you’re feeling virtuous. All fresh fish is caught by Queensland trawlers and there’s gluten-free batter, chips and crumbs if you happen to be coeliac but after more traditional fish and chip fare. Gail Williams & Fiona Donnelly Courier Mail 2012
Quality seafood, an innovative menu and an evident commitment to good food and service make this one cafe that definitely demands a return visit. Georgia Waters Brisbane News 2011
The fish is fresh and carefully handled and the various treatments (or at least the few I sampled) are flavoursome, punchy and reasonably true to their origins. It’s good; really good. Tony Harper 2009
Is this the best fish and chips in Australia? The Fishmonger’s Wife (and her husband) definitely get my vote. 19/20 Food. Alison Cotes Food Reviewer Courier Mail 2009
These are no ordinary chips. TFW did win Australia’s best fish ‘n’ chip shop two years in a row, after all – from 2008-2009 – and their beer-battered fries are worthy of the acclaim. Golden planks that are crisp on the outside but still floury inside, the light batter adds favorable texture and crunch. And the best bit is they’re surprisingly non-greasy, making it easy to justify a serve of delicious home-made aioli on the side ($2, large). The score: 4.5/5. When they’re on song, they approach chip perfection. Jane Scott Brisbane Times 2008
The Fishmonger’s Wife has received a number of awards and write ups including:
- 2012 Winner Lifestyle Channel – I Love Food Awards QLD – Best Seafood
- 2012 Nominated for Dining Award South East Advertiser Business Achiever Awards
- 2011 Best Chips in Brisbane Brisbane Times
- 2009 Winner of Crisco’s Best Fish & Chips In Australia
- 2009 Winner Lifestyle Channel – I Love Food Awards QLD – Best Fish n Chips
- 2009 City Search website’s – Best Cheap & Cheerful in Brisbane
- 2008 Winner of Crisco’s Best Fish & Chips In Australia
- 2007 Winner Lifestyle Channel – I Love Food Awards QLD – Best Fish n Chips
- 2007 Winner Best Casual Dining Restaurant City South News Quest Business Achievers Awards
- 2007 Qld State Finalist – Best Casual Dining/Buffet Restaurant
- 2007 Winner Lifestyle Channel – I Love Food Awards
- 2007 Brisbane Regional winner Best Casual Dining/Buffet Restaurant – Restaurant & Catering Queensland
- 2006 Nominee Best Casual Dining South East Advertiser Business Achiever Awards
- 2004 Finalist Best Casual Dining South East Advertiser Business Achiever Awards
- 2003 Winner Best New Business South East Advertiser Business Achiever Awards