Best Fish & Chips in Geelong
The best fish & chips in Geelong right now is The Arborist (score 57 from 1,125 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for fish & chips in Geelong — 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 Geelong right now is The Arborist in CBD (4.7 stars across 1,125 Google reviews), ahead of Sailors' Rest, Bao Place. That call comes from Google review strength across 15 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 15 venues ranked · 8,825 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.5★ · #1 leads the field by 8 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | The Arborist (CBD) |
| 💸 Best cheap eat | Wilsons Road Fish and Chips Shop Geelong |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Sailors' Rest (2,427 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 15 across 6 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | The Arborist | CBD | — | 4.7★ | — |
| #2 | Sailors' Rest | CBD | $$ | 4.5★ | — |
| #3 | Bao Place | Geelong West | — | 4.8★ | — |
| #4 | The Snacky Shack | CBD | — | 5.0★ | — |
| #5 | Kalye Marinas Filipino Grill and Seafood (Geelong Branch) | Geelong West | $$ | 4.6★ | — |
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#1 of 15 fish & chips spots in Geelong
📍 75 Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the apricot and halloumi, cod roe, and strawberry sour.
★ 4.7 (1,125 reviews) on Google Maps
#2 of 15 fish & chips spots in Geelong
📍 3 Moorabool St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
🍴 What to order: Try the mango chicken salad and the Prawn & Chorizo Spaghetti.
★ 4.5 (2,427 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 15 fish & chips spots in Geelong
📍 197 Pakington St, Geelong West VIC 3218, Australia
★ 4.8 (235 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 15 fish & chips spots in Geelong
📍 103 Mercer St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Butter Chicken Burger; the wings are the sleeper hit.
★ 5 (90 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 15 fish & chips spots in Geelong
📍 Shop 4/112 Pakington St, Geelong West VIC 3218, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the garlic rice and silogs; the seafood platter is the standout.
★ 4.6 (693 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 15 fish & chips spots in Geelong
📍 140 Wilsons Rd, Whittington VIC 3219, Australia
★ 4.6 (416 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 15 fish & chips spots in Geelong
📍 73 High St, Belmont VIC 3216, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the fish and chips; the pumpkin cakes are the sleeper hit
★ 4.6 (423 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 15 fish & chips spots in Geelong
📍 84 Yarra St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the chicken parmigiana and chicken wings; save room for pancakes.
★ 4.8 (89 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 15 fish & chips spots in Geelong
Murphys
38📍 30 Aberdeen St, Geelong West VIC 3220, Australia
★ 4.4 (1,117 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 15 fish & chips spots in Geelong
📍 113 Separation St, Bell Park VIC 3215, Australia
★ 4.5 (250 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 15 fish & chips spots in Geelong
📍 88 Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Classic Cheeseburger and chips; order the buffalo wings too.
★ 4.5 (176 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 15 fish & chips spots in Geelong
📍 268 Shannon Ave, Geelong West VIC 3218, Australia
★ 4.4 (286 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 15 fish & chips spots in Geelong
📍 2-4 Gheringhap St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
★ 4.3 (550 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 15 fish & chips spots in Geelong
📍 406 Latrobe Terrace, Newtown VIC 3220, Australia
★ 4.4 (143 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 15 fish & chips spots in Geelong
📍 1a Yarra St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
★ 4.2 (805 reviews) on Google Maps
Common fish & chips questions in Geelong
What's the best budget fish & chips in Geelong?
Wilsons Road Fish and Chips Shop Geelong is the top-ranked budget ($) option in Whittington — #6 overall for fish & chips.
Where's the best fish & chips in Geelong for a special occasion?
Sailors' Rest ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in CBD.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly fish & chips in Geelong?
Fishermen's Pier is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegetarian options, in CBD.
Keep exploring: Related: 🍗 best chicken parma in Geelong · 🥧 best meat pie in Geelong · 🍳 best brunch in Geelong · 🥪 best sandwiches in Geelong. Fish & Chips elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. By suburb: best in CBD · best in Geelong West. 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
Venues are ranked by review strength: Google rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume (a 4.6★ with 2,000 reviews beats a 4.8★ with 60). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded — this site exists to find the best local specialists, not chains you already know. Community-consensus mining is added to high-traffic pages over time.
Frequently asked
What is the best fish & chips in Geelong?
The Arborist currently ranks #1 for fish & chips in Geelong with 4.7 stars across 1,125 Google reviews.
What is the best cheap fish & chips in Geelong?
Wilsons Road Fish and Chips Shop Geelong is the highest-ranked budget option in Whittington.
Where is the best fish & chips in the Geelong CBD?
The Arborist is the top-ranked fish & chips spot in the CBD (75 Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia).
How does BestDish rank fish & chips in Geelong?
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.