It’s strange to say out loud, but Saint Peter's retail concept might be the sexiest fish’n’chipper you’ll ever encounter. Sure, they do a classic serve with chips and lemon. But that might be a whole Yellow Eye Mullet from Coorong, charcoal-grilled to perfection. Never tried a Yellowfin Tuna double cheeseburger with swordfish bacon? You can here, and at the sleek Paddington original.

The Boathouse group sure knows how to nail a great seaside venue. A huge part of that comes down to the coastal-inspired menu, which would be remiss without a stellar fish and chips (beer-battered flathead, in this case). Add rosé and you’ve got a little sea change on your hands.

Whether it’s a wood-fired slice from Vinnie’s pizza, or a decadent meal at Bert’s Bar and Brasserie, you’re utterly spoilt for choice at this Newport mainstay – in the way that only Merivale can spoil you. For something casual and fitting for the locale, grab a fish ’n’ chips from The Shack.

This Freshwater icon had a major facelift a little while back. And though its classic, salt-licked vibe was pretty great before, now it’s a world-class seaside venue. The biggest improvement? It’s definitely the bistro. Head here for tricked-up pub fare, including that famous post-swim classic.

The most famous of Merivale’s seaside establishments is an epic all-in-one. There are many places eat, drink and be merry across its three levels. But it’s the family friendly downstairs zone where you’ll find a fish and chips worthy of the group’s high-benchmark. That, and wood-fired pizza, good coffee, and plenty of other earthly delights.

One of Sydney’s oldest rowing clubs is also home to a little all-day diner called Archie Bear. Head here for a crisp-fried fish and beer-battered chips, and enjoy those uninterrupted water views from the charming timber deck like an opulent local.

Sydney’s other famous seaside pavilion is also equipped with multiple dining options with varying degrees of opulence in mind. But it also has a humble little kiosk smack-bang on Balmoral beach, where you can snag fish and chips, gourmet sandwiches and artisan ice-pops to-go.

Alpine salmon “pastrami” served with rye bread and house pickles. Salt-and-pepper calamari with chorizo powder and wasabi mayo. Seafood with style is what love.fish in Barangaroo does best. It’s worth a visit just to see what they can do with the humble fish ’n’ chips.

You could hop on the ferry from Circular Quay to make a full day of it at this seaside playground. And when the Hamptons chic is this spot on, you can bet the seafood is still jumping when it hits the kitchen. Grab your beer-battered fillet of New Zealand gurnard and chips from the terrace kiosk.

Where there’s a nautical theme, there’s usually seafood on the menu. Head here for flame-grilled or traditional beer-battered fish (batter is made with Mountain Goat beer straight off the tap), as well as tapas plates and a who’s who of small batch Australian gin distilleries on the shelf.

Inside the Royal Australian Naval Sailing Association’s boathouse at Darling Point, you’ll find Navy Bear – an unpretentious cafe by the same team behind Archie Bear at the Mosman Rowers. It’s designed to fit right in among the boathouse’s heritage charms, with a simple menu to match: sandwiches, salad bowls, and the day’s catch battered and fried to perfection.