Best Fish & Chips in Adelaide
The best fish & chips in Adelaide right now is SALTY DOG SEAFOOD AND GRILL (score 26 from 447 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for fish & chips in Adelaide — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 15 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.
The verdict: the best fish & chips in Adelaide right now is SALTY DOG SEAFOOD AND GRILL in Port Adelaide (4.8 stars across 447 Google reviews), ahead of Fish Out of Water Hyde Park, Hallas Fish & Grill. That call comes from Google review strength across 15 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 15 venues ranked · 16,222 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.5★ · #1 leads the field by 0 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | SALTY DOG SEAFOOD AND GRILL (Port Adelaide) |
| 💸 Best cheap eat | Hallas Fish & Grill |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Kickin'Inn Adelaide CBD (6,749 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 15 across 9 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | SALTY DOG SEAFOOD AND GRILL | Port Adelaide | — | 4.8★ | — |
| #2 | Fish Out of Water Hyde Park | Hyde Park | $$ | 4.3★ | Grilled options |
| #3 | Hallas Fish & Grill | Findon | $ | 4.6★ | — |
| #4 | Herringbone | CBD | $$ | 4.9★ | — |
| #5 | Kickin'Inn Adelaide CBD | CBD | $$ | 4.7★ | — |
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#1 of 15 fish & chips spots in Adelaide
📍 31 McLaren Parade, Port Adelaide SA 5015, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the fish and chips; the milkshakes are a highlight.
★ 4.8 (447 reviews) on Google Maps
#2 of 15 fish & chips spots in Adelaide
📍 117 King William Rd, Hyde Park SA 5061, Australia
★ 4.3 (733 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best
#3 of 15 fish & chips spots in Adelaide
📍 381 Grange Rd, Findon SA 5023, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the steak sandwich and fish and chips; portions are generous.
★ 4.6 (295 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 15 fish & chips spots in Adelaide
📍 72-74 Halifax St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
★ 4.9 (621 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 15 fish & chips spots in Adelaide
📍 107 Wright St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the mixed bag; ask for extra potatoes and corn.
★ 4.7 (6,749 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 15 fish & chips spots in Adelaide
Louca's
16📍 242-244 Pulteney St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Order the seafood platter; the prawn pappardelle is the sleeper hit
★ 4.6 (786 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 15 fish & chips spots in Adelaide
📍 15 Peel St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the burger and onion rings; the brisket is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.5 (1,855 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 15 fish & chips spots in Adelaide
📍 Paul Kelly Ln, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
★ 4.8 (1,959 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 15 fish & chips spots in Adelaide
Si Sea
14📍 44-60 Gouger Street Stall 76, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
★ 4.5 (526 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 15 fish & chips spots in Adelaide
📍 230 Anzac Hwy, Plympton SA 5038, Australia
★ 4.5 (312 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 15 fish & chips spots in Adelaide
📍 Shop 5/223 Magill Rd, Maylands SA 5069, Australia
★ 4.6 (102 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 15 fish & chips spots in Adelaide
📍 188 Hutt St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
★ 4.5 (214 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 15 fish & chips spots in Adelaide
📍 22 Saltfleet St, Port Noarlunga SA 5167, Australia
★ 4.3 (886 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 15 fish & chips spots in Adelaide
📍 41E North East Road, Collinswood SA 5081, Australia
★ 4.4 (313 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 15 fish & chips spots in Adelaide
📍 43 O'Connell St, North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia
★ 4.5 (424 reviews) on Google Maps
Common fish & chips questions in Adelaide
What's the best budget fish & chips in Adelaide?
Hallas Fish & Grill is the top-ranked budget ($) option in Findon — #3 overall for fish & chips.
Where's the best fish & chips in Adelaide for a special occasion?
Fish Out of Water Hyde Park ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Hyde Park.
Keep exploring: Related: 🍗 best chicken parma in Adelaide · 🥧 best meat pie in Adelaide · 🍳 best brunch in Adelaide · 🥪 best sandwiches in Adelaide. Fish & Chips elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. By suburb: best in CBD. Q&A: your fish & chips questions answered. Nationally: best fish & chips in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared · best value ($) picks. See the data report.
How we rank
We machine-scan the community discussions (Reddit threads and food guides in the search index) for each venue's name, then blend: community mentions 70% (mentions ×10, 'the best' superlatives ×6, normalised) + Google review strength 30% (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded. This page is auto-mined; flagship pages get hand curation on top.
Frequently asked
What is the best fish & chips in Adelaide?
SALTY DOG SEAFOOD AND GRILL currently ranks #1 for fish & chips in Adelaide with 4.8 stars across 447 Google reviews.
What is the best cheap fish & chips in Adelaide?
Hallas Fish & Grill is the highest-ranked budget option in Findon.
Where is the best fish & chips in the Adelaide CBD?
Herringbone is the top-ranked fish & chips spot in the CBD (72-74 Halifax St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia).
How does BestDish rank fish & chips in Adelaide?
Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.