Best Fish and Chips Near Jervis Bay: The Local's Guide
A coastal holiday without excellent fish and chips is an incomplete experience. Jervis Bay and the surrounding Shoalhaven coast are blessed with fresh local seafood, and the fish and chip shops of Huskisson and surrounds have consistently been among the best on the NSW South Coast. Whether you're eating on the foreshore watching for dolphins, or taking away to your campsite at Booderee, here's where to find the best battered fish in the region.
| Best Location | Huskisson foreshore and Owen Street |
|---|---|
| Popular Fish | Local flathead, whiting, calamari, prawns |
| Best Eating Spots | Huskisson foreshore park, Plantation Point, Greenfield Beach |
| Busiest Times | Friday and Saturday evenings, summer weekends |
Huskisson's Fish and Chip Scene
Huskisson has reliable fish and chip options on Owen Street and near the waterfront. Local flathead, whiting, and calamari are typically the freshest options — ask what's locally caught when you order. The batter style varies between shops, from light tempura styles to traditional heavy batter. Huskisson's fish and chip shops are busiest on Friday nights and Saturday afternoons — arrive early or expect to wait.
Best Places to Eat Your Fish and Chips
The Huskisson foreshore park, with its picnic tables overlooking the bay, is the classic location. You'll be eating with pelicans eyeing your chips and dolphins occasionally visible in the distance. Plantation Point at Vincentia is a beautiful alternative with harbour views. If you're staying at Greenpatch, driving back to camp with your fish and chips and eating at the campsite makes for a memorable evening.
Fresh Seafood Beyond Fish and Chips
Huskisson also has a seafood co-op and fresh seafood outlets where you can buy whole fresh fish, prawns, oysters, and other local seafood. Buying fresh and cooking at your campsite or holiday house is excellent value and gives you the freshest possible seafood. Local oysters from the Clyde River and Shoalhaven area are particularly well-regarded — look for roadside oyster sellers during the drive into the area.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the seafood fresh at Huskisson?
- Yes — Huskisson and the surrounding Shoalhaven coast are genuine fishing communities, and fresh local seafood is available from the fish co-op and various outlets. Ask at shops what's been caught locally that day.
- Where is the best place to eat fish and chips at Jervis Bay?
- The Huskisson foreshore park is the classic spot — picnic tables by the bay, with pelicans for company. Plantation Point in Vincentia and Greenfield Beach are quieter alternatives with beautiful water views.