Best Fish & Chips in Sunshine Coast
The best fish & chips in Sunshine Coast right now is Penny Seafood (score 72 from 1,454 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for fish & chips in Sunshine Coast — 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 Sunshine Coast right now is Penny Seafood in Maroochydore ($ price tier) (4.9 stars across 1,454 Google reviews), ahead of Psari Seafood Bar & Grill, Koi Fish N Chips. That call comes from Google review strength across 15 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 15 venues ranked · 9,966 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.5★ · #1 leads the field by 9 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | Penny Seafood (Maroochydore) |
| 📊 Most reviewed | The Boat Shed & The Boat Shed Takeaway (1,747 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 15 across 8 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Penny Seafood | Maroochydore | $ | 4.9★ | — |
| #2 | Psari Seafood Bar & Grill | Mooloolaba | — | 4.8★ | — |
| #3 | Koi Fish N Chips | Buderim | — | 4.8★ | — |
| #4 | Crumbed or Naked | Mooloolaba | $ | 4.6★ | — |
| #5 | Hungry Sailor Fish & Chips Marcoola | Marcoola | — | 4.6★ | — |
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#1 of 15 fish & chips spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 17 Cotton Tree Parade, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the fish and chips; the fish is extremely fresh and delicious.
★ 4.9 (1,454 reviews) on Google Maps
#2 of 15 fish & chips spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 45 Brisbane Rd, Mooloolaba QLD 4557, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the spanner crabs and the hot and cold seafood platter.
★ 4.8 (1,089 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 15 fish & chips spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 Shop 3 5/9 Lakeshore Ave, Buderim QLD 4556, Australia
★ 4.8 (264 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 15 fish & chips spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 Unit 116/59 Mooloolaba Espl, Mooloolaba QLD 4557, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the wrap; the fish and chips and chicken are standouts.
★ 4.6 (841 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 15 fish & chips spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 Unit 5/970 David Low Way, Marcoola QLD 4564, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the cod and battered garlic prawns; the potato scallops are essential.
★ 4.6 (602 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 15 fish & chips spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 Marina Births, 123 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba QLD 4557, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the prawns and oysters; the bugs are the sleeper hit.
★ 4.6 (309 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 15 fish & chips spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 Landmark Resort Cnr Esplanade & Shop, 5 Burnett St, Mooloolaba QLD 4557, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the fish and chips; the calamari is the sleeper hit
★ 4.5 (597 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 15 fish & chips spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 Shop 7/10 Denna St, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the works burger; the white chocolate cheesecake is the sleeper hit.
★ 4.7 (79 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 15 fish & chips spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 Shop 3/104 King St, Buderim QLD 4556, Australia
★ 4.5 (245 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 15 fish & chips spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 (Behind the pool), The Esplanade, Cotton Tree QLD 4558, Australia
★ 4.3 (1,747 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 15 fish & chips spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 7/287 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville QLD 4566, Australia
★ 4.3 (1,006 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 15 fish & chips spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 8 Iluka Ave, Buddina QLD 4575, Australia
★ 4.4 (317 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 15 fish & chips spots in Sunshine Coast
59 Fish
29📍 59 Aerodrome Rd, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia
★ 4.3 (617 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 15 fish & chips spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 17-19 King St, Maroochydore QLD 4558, Australia
★ 4.3 (463 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 15 fish & chips spots in Sunshine Coast
📍 Shop 9/238 Parklands Blvd, Meridan Plains QLD 4551, Australia
★ 4.3 (336 reviews) on Google Maps
Common fish & chips questions in Sunshine Coast
What's the best budget fish & chips in Sunshine Coast?
Penny Seafood is the top-ranked budget ($) option in Maroochydore — #1 overall for fish & chips.
Where's the best fish & chips in Sunshine Coast for a special occasion?
Delifish Buderim ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Buderim.
Where can I get gluten-free fish & chips in Sunshine Coast?
Koi Fish N Chips is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed gluten-free options, in Buderim.
Keep exploring: Related: 🍗 best chicken parma in Sunshine Coast · 🥧 best meat pie in Sunshine Coast · 🍳 best brunch in Sunshine Coast · 🥪 best sandwiches in Sunshine Coast. Fish & Chips elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. By suburb: best in Maroochydore · best in Mooloolaba. Dietary: 🌱 best gluten-free fish & chips. 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 Sunshine Coast?
Penny Seafood currently ranks #1 for fish & chips in Sunshine Coast with 4.9 stars across 1,454 Google reviews.
What is the best cheap fish & chips in Sunshine Coast?
Penny Seafood is the highest-ranked budget option in Maroochydore.
How does BestDish rank fish & chips in Sunshine Coast?
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.