We sat down AND then I looked at reviews and wanted to get up BUT so glad we didn't.. it was all delicious! First, the salmon skin was cooked crispy and delicious while the salmon was flakey and not overdone at all. The option of half fries half salad is delightful (& pretty sure Mr was happy he didn't have to share his fries!) The salad was perfectly coated with a vinagrette dressing. Then.... the fish as chips were tender and fried perfectly! Next the Dutch waiter nice too! Bathrooms were gross... but food awesome! read more

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The Fish Shack is a solid choice for a meal, made better by its great location near the beach. Service is very quick. We went at 1pm, so it was well staffed. Even if we needed something, it was super easy to flag someone down and they were able to get whatever we needed quickly. It's a very casual place with a fairly casual menu, and prices start at $15 for a main up to $35 for a plate for two. On average, expect to spend $17-$18 for a main, before drinks or starters. I did love that the cocktail prices were slightly below average for the area! Most cocktails were around $14-$15. Unfortunately, I didn't partake in one to be able to tell you if they were worth the price! We both definitely enjoyed our food. My guy said his soft shell crab was good, and I enjoyed fish and chips. It was a perfect portion, considering I was starving. The chips were actually some of the better ones I've had in this country! I liked the slightly battered taste and texture to them. The fish was super moist, and really crunchy. It might have been closer to 5 stars if the batter had more flavor. The tarter sauce was also good, and I LOVE when a place has ketchup/tomato sauce right on the table and doesn't make me pay for it. read more

Fish Shack - Soft shell crab burger and chips - Seafood Near Me - Manly, NSW

The food was alright. Not horrible, not super fabulous. It was good to satisfy a fish and chip craving. Probably would have been best to eat here instead of taking away. I feel, though, that my experience was marred by a few things (which are in no way the fault of the Fish Shack): -a bastard seagull took my barely eaten fish -I lost my appetite after having my fish rudely snatched from my hands -I was at Manly Beach, surrounded by tons of people and rude seagulls -The remaining chips were eaten too quickly for fear that a-hole seagulls would take those too So to recap: -The food is okay -Eat the food here, away from the evil grasp of a-hole seagulls -Seagulls are jerks read more

Fish Shack was the first place I stumbled upon when I arrived at Manly beach. The place looked ok (i.e., reasonably busy and not too expensive) and it offered a take out option so I took it. (I want to get to the beach as fast as I can...) Like everyone said, dips cost extra and the price is quite steep... (Always stock up on Mickey D's ketchup before you go on a trip y'all~) It also sucked that I can't buy beer to go... (BYOB next time you visit Sydney or AU for that matter :/ ) Enjoyed my little snack on the beach w/ no beer... I have no clue where the bottle shop is since it's my first time to Manly but luckily, I always bring water with me so I had that... yeah... yuck... Anyways, I thought the fish and chips was good - two big piece of fish and a ton of chips. In fact, too much chips for me! I had the hoki per the server's recommendation. (Brownie points for not trying to recommend me the priciest fish but something local and tasty). read more

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If you're looking for a good fish + chips place, keep going...the batter is thick but gets soggy very quickly. The fish vs. chip ratio is also not very good -- you get too many chips for what it is. (the pic/fisherman's bowl is deceiving). Servers may charge you for extra sauce, so be mindful of what you order! That said, if you're hungry after a gnarly surf, then by all means grab a beer here and eat something quick. it's not a main, main meal place, but it's something cheap for a filling snack. read more

Fish Shack - Fisherman's bowl - Seafood Near Me - Manly, NSW

We came in and were the only table but it came recommended by friends. I got the barramundi fish & chips and it was decent I added some salt and the tartar sauce helped. A little pricey for what you get but it is a tourist spot. Staff seemed nice enough, food came out in a reasonable amount of time. read more

On Manly beach, there was a lot of choice for fish and chips... honestly... A lot. And if you order take out, it is actually a pretty big price difference. But beware of sea gulls. I actually saw a family get attacked by seagulls while they were finishing their lunches. Can anyone shudder and say "creepy Hitchcock-y." Here at the fish shack, it was the cheapest place. Mom and I ordered the basket. It came with 2 pieces of battered hoki (it's a white fish with a funny name. No, it does not poki), fried shrimp and a fried soft shell crab with chips. It was $20.... But I had to pay an extra 20 cents for ketchup... that was a little lame. It was really good. I thoroughly enjoyed my box lunch on the beach. I did have to shoo away the seagulls... surprisingly they are thinner than North American seagulls... must be the transfats. read more

If you want some fish and chips with your serve of oil this is the place to go... We ordered a takeaway pack with chips, fish, soft shell crab, prawn. All were deep fried and extremely oily. I couldn't eat more than a few pieces, my partner ate a bit more but then felt unwell after. The toilets were also disgusting - I hope the staff are using somewhere cleaner.... read more

Ate outside and watched the surfers as we ate. The staff wasn't very helpful but I must say the clam chowder is some of the best I have ever tasted!!! Other than that, the food was mediocre plus with the staff being average at best, we gave it three stars. For my American friends... we went on a Sunday... it was our first time eating out in Australia.... they charged a Sunday convenience fee... $$2.50 per pers read more

The WORST fish & chips anywhere!!!!!! Mushy undercooked fish, batter was barely edible. Potato scallops were disgusting. Reconstituted mashed potatoes flattened into batter. Basically these people have NO idea, combine this with zero customer service skills and you have this tourist trap masquerading as a quality restaurant. Be warned! Forgot to mention, WAY overpriced. read more

If I could give zero stars I would. Terribly overpriced. Dried over cooked barramundi with no seasoning or flavor at all. Cold chips. Yuck. And to boot it was $30. Total crap. View was ok I guess. read more

Loved this little restaurant. My wife and I were wondering around Manly after a day at the beach and looking to grab a bite of lunch before catching the ferry back to Sydney. We were able to snag a table with an unobstructed beach view and were quickly offered menus and water. We had a couple of Manly Blondes (the beer, not the blondes roaming the area :) ), some fish and chips, and the salt and pepper squid. Everything was outstanding. The squid was delicious, and the fish and chips were amazing. Easily the best we've had on our holiday, with just a perfect amount of flaky batter on the large pieces of fish we received. Service was fast, friendly, and efficient and the prices were extremely reasonable, especially so given the amazing location!! I highly recommend this place for lunch or dinner. read more

Absolute terrible service. We asked to split the bill and the man had a very nasty attitude about it. I worked it out and figured out who would pay what and made sure it added up to the grand total. The whole time he was shaking his head and giving me, the customer, a hard time about it. Told him I would never come back and not recommend this restaurant to anyone. Barely deserves a star. read more

They had amazing fish and chips! The oysters were great too. This is a great place to stop for lunch. The staff was friendly and there was a great view of the beach. read more

Went there on a Friday night. Service was good but the food was terrible. The fish and chips were so greasy it was inedible. Stick to fish mongers or go to manly fish cafe... read more

I was wondering around Manly with my girlfriend and we picked it at random. Beer battered Barramundi was awesome. Have been back several times since and we live in Perth. read more