Growing up in Qld I consider myself to be a fish and chips shop connoisseur. I know what I like and exactly what I'm looking for in a fish and chips shop.
1. Good chips. No gimmicks (beer battered, curly etc). Good quantity. You come for the fish but stay for the chips.
2. Fresh fish. Need to be able to buy fresh fillets, not just their previously crumbed/battered offerings.
3. Not pretentious or too fancy. Fish and Chipperies, Fish Cafes, Fish Bars etc need not apply.
4. Location. Everyone knows fish and chips taste better by the beach.
Graceville Seafood hits the mark on 3 out of 4, but I won't hold its lack of beach against it.
It is exactly what you want in a fish and chip shop. Nothing fancy, no "fish cafe" here with $20+ meals served on fancy "plates" with "cutlery". No sir.
Fresh fish, excellent chips (a sturdy chips, not beer battered, well cooked), and at a good price. I couldn't go past the $10 cod, chips and can deal. Added a serve of calamari, because I like to treat myself sometimes.
Highly recommended for a Friday night feast on the couch watching master chef. read more