Akaroa Fish & Chips
59 Beach Road, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand
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We had the best experience ever! The personnel was super friendly, the fish of the day menu was super delicious and we LOVED the shrimp twister! We will definitely be back tomorrow and try the blue cod! We returned the next day for the blue cod and it was AMAZING! And you should definitely get the shrimp twister as well!!! ❤️
Great service and the Chatham Islands blue cod fish and chips were outstanding. Really top quality fish, even better than snapper.
We didn't realise this shop has changed owners so had expectations based on previous visits. The hot dog was not tasty but the hoki fish was, just a bit small. The batter to fish ratio was good. The service was friendly.
Loved it so much we dug right in and forgot to take a photo! Ordered the Snapper, shrimp and the scallops with a side of fries. Everything was delicious! Tasted Fresh, was steaming hot and perfect for a cold, sunny day! The batter was so good! 10/10 best finger food! Will return with family!
⭐⭐⭐☆☆ A mixed experience at the “world’s famous” fish and chips spot in Akaroa We visited Akaroa Fish and Chips on King’s Birthday – and we weren’t the only ones! The place was absolutely packed, with a long line of people clearly drawn in by the waterfront location and the big sign proudly claiming “World’s Famous Fish and Chips.” It definitely has that classic Kiwi seaside charm, and the view from the outdoor seating area adds to the experience. Despite the crowd, we were quite impressed with how efficiently the small team was operating. There were only three staff members running the entire place – from taking orders to cooking and serving – and they were clearly under pressure, but they kept things moving with surprising effectiveness. Kudos to them for holding it together during what must have been one of the busiest days of the year. That said, there were a few things that left us feeling a bit mixed about the experience. First, the price: it’s not a cheap place to eat. While we understand that it’s a tourist town and prices tend to reflect that, for what we paid, we expected a bit more consistency in quality. The food itself was okay – crispy chips and decent fish, but nothing particularly standout. One thing that really caught our attention (and concern) was the cooking method: there were no visible timers on the fryers. The staff appeared to rely entirely on watching and manually pulling the baskets out of the oil based on feel or glance. While this might work on quieter days or for seasoned cooks, it’s very difficult to maintain consistency or high quality that way, especially during peak hours with orders flying in. It made us wonder how well-cooked or overcooked some portions might be depending on how hectic the moment was. On the positive side, the toilet facilities were clean and well maintained – a small but important detail that’s often overlooked in busy spots like this. In the end, while the atmosphere and effort from the team were great, the food didn’t quite live up to the “world famous” label – at least not on this visit. If you’re after the location and casual seaside vibes, this spot might still be worth a try. But for us, next time we’re in Akaroa, we’ll probably explore some other local eateries instead.