Tank screams :Nice and easy weeknight dinners and casual weekends lunches, and it does not disappoint Whenever I come I always get the Calamari, so tender and delicious and definitely a favourite of my family. No chewy stringy dry calamari rings here, somehow they've cracked the code of cooking succulent and juicy calamari. The old school fish and chips is always a winner and reasonably priced, comes with fresh and tasty salad that's not just a garnish. The tank for two is just the right serving. If you are feeling something fancy you can even try their crumbed oysters. Tap water available and tables are cleaned quickly. Thumbs up!!! read more

Tank Fish & Chippery - The tank for 2 - Seafood Near Me - Carlton, VIC

The first time I've ever tried battered fish with rice. It could be better with a little but more seasoning. The fish is fresh, crispy and nice. Beautiful tartare sauce and fried parsley! I'm a big salad fan and I've got to say the salad was a big let down even though the presentation was amazing. Very friendly service though. read more

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I admit I was pretty skeptical about Tank. Why take the greasy counters and surly, fat staff out of the fish 'n chip shop? That's what they're all about! But after trying some (okay, all) of their menu I've changed my tune. Firstly, the potato cakes: HELL YEAH. They're soft and crispy all at once. The dim sims: pretty damn good. The fish: Tank's beer batter is the tastiest batter I've had maybe ever. The downside is it's way more expensive than a dodgy fish 'n chip shop out in the 'burbs, but I guess they've got to pay for all the cleaning of the tables some how. read more

Tank Fish & Chippery - Seafood Near Me - Carlton, VIC

This is definitely one of my go-to places for fish and chips. I remember first eating at Tank last year and was blown away by the freshness of the seafood and the delicious, crispy chips that comes with it. Tank has both indoor and outdoor seating and parking within a stone's throw. If you plan on soaking up some sun (or becoming one with nature), you can opt for takeaway and walk a couple minutes to a little park across the road to enjoy your meal. I've sat both indoors and outdoors and really like the outdoor tables (they make for a good photography background). Onto the food - I love the variety Tank offers, particularly in their seafood selection. Feel like blue grenadier today? How about atlantic salmon? Oh we've also got flathead fillets if you fancy. Decide on a fish before you move on to whether you want it individually or in a pack. (If you're stuck for fish choice, let's just say you can't go wrong with the salmon). I also love their calamari and scallops - you get the choice of grilled or battered and both are equally delicious. If for some reason you decide to go a fish and chips shop but don't really feel like seafood, Tank has a choice of burgers as well. I've not had their beef burgers but the crumbed fish burger was good. Pricing is more expensive than your local fish and chips takeaway. A standalone pack of catch of the day + chips + tartare + lemon will set you back $11. Tank for 2 is a good option for sharing as it also comes with potato cakes, dim sims, calamari and salad. Expect to spend on average about $20 per person with drinks. read more

Tank Fish & Chippery - Seafood Near Me - Carlton, VIC

Whenever I visit Lygon street I always find it difficult to choose a place to eat amongst the hundred or so different eateries that swarm the sidewalks. Once, when cruising the streets, I was in the mood for some afternoon fish and chips. After a good 15 or so minutes of scouting around, I came across Tank, a reasonably deserted looking fish and chippery with a swag Greek vibe(blue and white as far as the eye could see), and decided it would fit the bill perfectly. Let me say that, for the record, it was one of the best decisions I would ever make. Tank is a very well priced, utterly delicious and socially active city food hub. I have never had a better chip in my life. The fish itself comes in a decent serving size, of two options('tank for one, tank for 2) and is garnished by an amazing tangy seasoning. It is incredibly filling though, and doesn't leave much room for anything besides fish and some chips. All produce sold in tank is fresh and caught daily. It has received relatively good reviews on many food websites and is hailed as 'one of the best fish and chipperies in Melbourne' The verdict: if your on Lygon street, my recommendation would be Tank. A delicious bite in every visit, tank is a eatery not to be taken for granted. read more

Tank Fish & Chippery - Seafood Near Me - Carlton, VIC

This is not your corner store fish and chip shop. Tank is fresh and fancy. The regular catch of the day is always tasty and they do a excellent wedges with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce. You can order on a few food delivery apps but also if you want to eat in there are plenty of seats inside and outside. There's also a really nice park across the road for hot summer days and nights. Vegetarian options are available though the fish is the real star of the show. read more

Decent spot for fish and chips in the very Italian-centric Lygon Street. The chips have amazing seasoning on them that make them very moorish and the flake is tasty. The restaurant itself is very pleasant but we like to take our grub across the road to the park and eat in the sunshine on the grass. read more

A recent office move has put me in easy walking distance of Tank so I suggested it for lunch this week as I've heard good thinks and frankly I love fish and wanted a lunch out that I would feel guilty about. Wow from the moment we walked into this very white clean, airy, fresh restaurant I knew we'd struck gold! The fish looked enticing and well presented in the display. The salads were likewise are were more exciting than your average fishnchipy. Although only 3 salads on offer they were 'now' offerings, no 3 bean mix in sight here. I went the fish of the day which was Blue Grenadier. I chose to have it grilled which was the Gluten free option. Other options were salmon, flathead, barramundi, flake and a few others. It came with salad. I chose a rocket and I think it was fennel with orange portions. I'm not generally a fan of rocket but I liked this. Especially the dressing! It came with seasoned, crispy chips. It was quite a big meal but didn't feel heavy. I couldn't resist 1 scallop also grilled and I was so very glad I didn't resist. WOW! Yum! The scallop was perfectly cooked. I mean perfect! It was a little caramelised on the outside and so delicious. I have very high standards when in comes to scallops and clearly so does Trunk. When we ordered we were told it would be a 10 minute wait. We were ok with that. It arrived with a smile and I was very happy. The fish was well cooked and delicious, as stated I went grilled. It was drained lightly which I though perfect. There was tarter sauce on the side which I really liked. I think it included horseradish. You can eat in or take away. Its just next to a nice looking park but they have big tables outside too. I'm very much looking forward to trying everything on the menu and becoming a regular here. It is a bit expensive though. My fish of the day with salad and chips and an extra scallop (just one) was $19.80. I think the scallop was more than $3 alone but you know what ? It was delicious food in a nice atmosphered restaurant, the staff were friendly, and they have all that other stuff like potato cakes and dim sims. Overall a 5 star fish and chippie. read more

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The best calamari salad in town. Always fantastic fresh seafood cooked in front of you. read more

Tank Fish & Chippery - The best calamari salad in Melbourne. - Seafood Near Me - Carlton, VIC

Grilled fish is sometimes a hard thing to find, ya know? What's the deal with every fish and chips having to be fried?! Tank solves that. You can get the old tried and true fried fish and chips. Or you can get some nicely seasoned fish, grilled just right, served with salad if you'd like. My favorite thing here is the platter for two. Grab a friend and chow down on some quite affordable seafood. You get dim sim, fish cakes, salad, chips and a good amount of the real stuff; barramundi, grilled or fried. They make a pretty mean tartar sauce too. OH, and I guess there is another thing I like about Tank: they have Coronas! It really is a nice break from Lygon, and from beer-battered, stomach-weighting, fried fish. read more

Chippie if you want it, but fresh grilled fish and healthy sides if you want those too. You can't go wrong at this moderately priced, casual restaurant. I chose the Tank for One--an expertly grilled, spiced fish fillet served with brown rice, a salad, and wasabi tartar sauce (you can also get the fish fried with a side of chips). It was so good that I ordered extra "appetizers" of spiced grilled calimari fillets, which were just as good. Oh, and I ordered beer to go with the main and the follow-on appetizers. Tank is all about the fish--focused menu, few frills. I'm only in Melbourne for a few weeks, but I'll definitely leave room on my schedule for a return visit. Update: Followed up with a take-out lunch visit for straightforward fish and chips on Feb. 20. Lightly breaded fish fillets; well seasoned and prepared chips. Mmmm. read more

He's a fish out of water, yet he's perfectly comfortable right where he is. Tank speaks about the sea, almost whenever he opens his mouth. His hair still bristles with salt above tshirt and boardshorts, summer or winter. At first glance you wonder whether it's all for effect, whether he's actually seen a day of surf, sun or sea. I mean he's not where you expect him. But then he opens his mouth and the words are salt. Just salt. The waves roll over you and salty spray fills your ears. You wonder if he's a surfer or a diver or even a sailor, perhaps all three. His fishy tails fill just that aching spot, leaving you sated and warmed. He's got that chilled out understated air to everything he gives you, not big, heavy, overdone but light, fresh and not what you may first expect. He may be a fish out of water - but a pretty versatile fish! read more

AMAZING! Fantastic customer service and good quality food!

Walking down Lygon st, we decided to get a bite to eat. Italian seemed appealing but put off by the constant harassment from the doormen (Its not a strip club fellas) we decided to go for a quick, cheap feed of fish and chips at 'Tank'. Being a busy Saturday night, I was initially perplexed that only 3 people were working. The tables provided were full bar one, so we decided to eat in, have a beer (ahh Melbourne) and get stuck in. 40 minutes later, our fish and chips were still yet to arrive. I mean come on, it takes 5 minutes MAX to deep fry some chips and battered whiting. I was about to give the owner a piece of my mind when it arrived. Unfortunately, the 'Old School Pack' turned out to be as disappointing as the wait. I've had fish and chips from the footy that were nicer. In conclusion, I would legitimately prefer the harassment of an Italian restaurant owner on Lygon than eat at Tank again. read more

Tank just served up the best battered-flake I've had in recent memory. Just as well though because it's not cheap. That said, it felt like good value - once the meal was served at least. Unlike your average greasy joes, the flake they serve here is thicker and rounder and fresher. For $9 you get two delicious pieces of gummy shark. The batter is light, thin and crispy. For an additional $7, my flake was served with fries (or rice) and a rocket salad, complete with fig and orange portions. All on proper crockery and with real cutlery. The interior is clean and fresh: a crisp palette of white and blue. The only negative was a weird vibe with the guy in charge. I'm guessing he is the owner, but either way, he's a little bit too much of a control freak for my liking. I've never been asked to move seats in a casual cafe setting like he did to my partner and I, albeit with a smile. It was just weird. He pays just a little too much attention to detail in his interactions with everyone and everything. I'm sure this is why the flake is so good, but I just have to put that feeling out there. read more

This isn't an old school fish and chippery, more like one of those new school, trying to make it cool kinda place. The décor is very bright, modern and minimal. The menu has a lot on offer. The chips are crispy and sprinkled with salt and rosemary. The fish was moist, and flavoursome. I like mine the traditional way, battered and fried but you can get it grilled or crumbed too. The potato cakes aren't too thick or doughy either. And nothing was oily or greasy. My only beef with this place is that the serving size can be rather small, while the prices rather higher. read more

Tank Fish & Chippery - Seafood Near Me - Carlton, VIC

Not too fancy, but the local fish is fresh and the price is right. I had the f&c special which was more than enough for me. The interior is brightly lit and clean. You can gaze upon the fish fillets before ordering so you know what you are getting. My friend had the barramundi grilled and found it to his liking. Certainly a nice option if you want to vary your noshing after a week of Italian food. read more

I love this place! The tangy seasoning on the chips is enough to drive 20min! The reason it's not 5 stars is because I think they're overpriced (like a lot of fish and chip shops at the moment). read more

Fish was fresh and well cooked and being able to sit outside in the sun as we ate was particularly nice after a long day of walking. I loved the friend parsley served with the chips. The salad was a bit on the old side though, but then I guess you don't go to a chip shop for a salad really. read more

Disappointed with my choice which was Tank for 2. That was with the catch of the day. Upon being served, there were no condiments that was brought to our table. I didn't see any around me at a quick glance only to see 1 bottle on another table after my meal. Very oily and tasteless. Portions were hugh and the fries were decent. Do not recommend. read more