A serving of batter-fried fish and chips is a staple Australian family meal. However, if you’re tired of having the same old choices, there’s a new restaurant in Rose Bay that serves this familiar traditional dish with a modern twist.
Fish Cove, located at 801 New South Head Road, opened in early 2019 to the delight of Sydney foodies. Whilst it is the latest fish and chipper on the block, its owner and chef is no small fry.
In 2003, Chef Michael won at the “Best Fish and Chips in Sydney” at the Sydney Fish Market Seafood Excellence Awards. He went on to manage a gourmet cafe in Alexandria but decided to open Fish Cove in Rose Bay when his passion for fish and chips kept burning.
When most fish and chippers in town use low-cost imported ingredients, Fish Cove prides itself in serving freshly-sourced seafood and vegetables from Australia or New Zealand. Diners can actually watch Michael work in his kitchen as it has an open area for people to see that everything is fresh and delivered daily from the markets.
This restaurant’s menu is like a seafood gallery full of wonderful
Fish Cove also serves grilled fish burgers with a choice of BBQ sauce, tomato sauce, lemon mayo, or a special sauce. Diners may also order lobsters, oysters and salmon dishes when available or in season.
Battered, grilled or crumbed, the mouth-watering fish meals are complimented with a serving of chips, fresh salads or other sides like pineapple fritters, marinated calamari, garlic prawns, sweet potato fries, or battered mussels. These are perfect for dining at the restaurant or for takeaway.
The restaurant opens Monday to Sunday from 11:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
“Awesome Place for Fish and Chips. The best I have been too in Australia. I have now been there nearly every week since its opening, and it is always consistent, with an excellent selection of fish, with “Proper Chips” and great salads too. Staff is always friendly and attentive. A very Happy Customer.”
~ Alan Moore, Facebook
“Fresh seafood, homemade salads, clean restaurant and tables
~ Phillip Lederer, Google Reviewsand good value. If you don’t feel like seafood their beef burgers are also nice. A great new addition to the area.”
“We went there tonight and had the best fish and chips in the eastern suburbs. Very clean, very fresh, friendly staff – just a great casual local. Eat in which we did or take away. Can’t wait to go back.”
~ Dioelli, Trip Advisor