Fish & chips restaurants

Melkbos Fisheries

4.4 816 reviews 10:00 AM - 07:30 PM 6th Avenue Palm Centre Melkbosstrand, Melkbosstrand, 7437, South Africa

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Melkbos Fisheries, located in the quaint 6th Avenue Palm Centre in Melkbosstrand, offers a delightful experience for fish lovers seeking quality and value. Renowned for its fish and chips, this charming eatery provides a variety of delicious options, including their popular Hake and Snoek parcels. Customers rave about the generous portions and the affordability—most dishes hover around R80 to R92, making it an excellent choice for a hearty meal.

The reviews consistently highlight the exceptional quality of the fish, with many praising the crispy, flavorful batter and perfectly cooked chips. The use of heat-retaining foil paper keeps the food warm and enjoyable until you’re ready to dig in. As one customer aptly noted, “fish and chips, the way it was meant to be!”

What truly sets Melkbos Fisheries apart is not just the food, but the friendly service offered by the staff. Visitors often feel welcomed, contributing to the establishment's small-town charm. Whether you're opting for a fried or grilled option, the focus on fresh ingredients and high-quality preparation shines through, making each visit a delight.

In summary, Melkbos Fisheries stands out as a must-visit spot for anyone in search of memorable fish and chips—packed with flavor, warmth, and community spirit.

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Onsite services
Takeout
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Lunch
Solo dining

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Restroom

Atmosphere

Casual

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Tourists

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Melkbos Fisheries before visiting.

Reviews for Melkbos Fisheries

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Review highlights

Based on 816 reviews

Melkbos Fisheries is widely praised for its exceptional quality fish and chips, characterized by generous portions and great value for money. Customers consistently highlight the freshness and flavor of the hake parcels, often noting that the servings are ample enough to satisfy large appetites. The use of foil-lined paper to keep the food warm receives positive mention, enhancing the takeaway experience. Additionally, patrons appreciate the friendly and accommodating staff, as well as the clean, unpretentious setting of the establishment. Alongside the main offerings, simple side dishes like coleslaw and tartar sauce are well regarded. Overall, Melkbos Fisheries is regarded as a top choice for authentic, satisfying fish and chips on the West Coast.

Laurence Munro

Oct 19, 2025

Fantastic parcels, good value, excellent quality. This little shop is clean with friendly staff. They also sell some basic fishing tackle, but save yourself the hassle and rather buy your fish from them.

Tinabalerina Basson

Oct 18, 2025

Lovely fish and chips, tender and delicious. Good coleslaw and great tartar sauce. Bigest portion I have ever seen and had. Value for money. Friendly staff. Thank you

John Burton

Aug 31, 2025

Feb 12 2022 . Back at the West Coast's best fish and chips shop . Magnificent hake parcel for R85 . Easily enough hot food for two. October 19th . Here again for the most fabulous hake & chips served in thick heat retaining paper. July 30. Totally awesome hake and chips wrapped in heat retaining paper. Too much to eat. Fantastic value @ R80. April 10 2021 . Another fabulous hake and chips. Best on the west coast. Wrapped in great paper to keep the food hot . We returned for another 2 x hake and chips. Again both the hake and the chips were cooked to perfection. Impossible to make any complaint. Very delicious . Freshly cooked . Very hot. Fabulous hake and chips . The fish batter was awesome. The slap chips very hot. Served in a great heat saving paper. Highly recommended.

Alan Slomowitz

Aug 20, 2025

Exceptional quality, generous portions, reasonable prices and very friendly service. Absolutely outstanding.

Hein De Vries

Aug 17, 2025

Fish and chips, the way it was meant to be! Well, arguably, wrapping the fish in an old newspaper would be more traditional (and slightly toxic), but the foil-lined paper wrapping they use at Melkbos keeps your fishy treasure toasty warm until you are ready to devour it. (And be assured, you will devour it. It's delicious.) This little hole-in-the-wall takeaway joint looks unassuming on first glance, but the throng of people waiting for their number to be called will confirm that it's bloody lekker food.

NOMA-AFRICA GOVA

Jul 06, 2025

I have a great experience in this place and the owner is so sweet. Thank you guys for great food and customer service.