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Salt Mine Fish & Chips has built a well-deserved reputation in Salamander Bay, drawing locals and visitors alike with freshly prepared battered fish and chips cooked to order. With over a thousand ratings and a solid four-plus-star standing, it’s one of the more consistently praised fish and chip shops on the New South Wales mid-north coast.
The menu covers more ground than most. Fish can be ordered battered, crumbed, or grilled, with four varieties available depending on the day. The Seafood Basket is a highlight, packed with generous portions of fresh fish cocktails rather than the filler pieces many shops pass off. Calamari is a standout, with fresh rings cooked to order and drawing repeated praise for their crumb and texture. The chips are consistently noted as well-made, and the portions are considered solid value. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are also available, including a dedicated Gluten Free Burger, so the menu works for diners with dietary needs. A kids’ menu makes this a practical stop for families.
Service is notably quick even on busy nights, which is worth knowing for a shop that does attract a tourist crowd alongside its regular weekday trade. The shop is wheelchair accessible with both a car park and entrance to accommodate all visitors, and free parking nearby keeps things easy. Takeaway is available, and the food is packaged in sturdy boxes that travel well.
Open for lunch and dinner, Salt Mine is a reliable choice for anyone after quality fish and chips in the Salamander Bay area. Phone ahead during the dinner rush to save on wait times.
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8 Reviews on “Salt Mine Fish & Chips”
This has to be the best fish and chips I have tried so far. The fish fillet was big and the batter was just perfect. The calamari rings were so fresh and perfectly crumbed. The chips were really good. We got a box of small chips which was the size of extra large somewhere else. The only thing that I can think of is the amount of chicken salt on the chips but I always have a stash in my car so that’s not a problem.
If you are visiting the area then please go visit this place because their food is exceptional and we need to support the businesses like this one. 110% recommended.
Excellent fish and chips made to perfection by a super efficient team. It was a busy night and we got our order surprisingly quick.
The fish cocktails in the Seafood Basket were chunks of fresh fish and not an after thought like many other fish and chips shops. The mark of a quality establishment.
The Barramundi was huge and super fresh, the batter was super light and crispy and their potato cakes were excellent too.
Can definitely recommend salt mine fish and chips.
Got a fresh grilled flathead fillet that was cooked perfectly, proper tassie scallops and great calamari rings.
Friendly and quick service. Well presented shop.
4 types of fish. Battered crumbed or grilled to order. The sturdy box in which the food is packaged makes for ready transport and heart retention. Excellent quality and cake for money.
We No longer recommend this business. Chps are often overcooked and they barely serve you any. It’s a shame that they’re now focused on Profits-only instead of serving good quantity and quality food like they used to – before new ownership took place. Don’t get me wrong, the new people are lovely, this is a critique on the quality and quantity of their products.
What made them great once upon a time has been lost in the pursuit of cutting as much costs as possible. Oil changes should occur more often too and or get better quality oil. It is heavy on the insides sometimes where you need to drink a tea to digest the food,
Drive 10min to Shoal Bay instead for better quality.
Tasty food, very generous sizes. Pineapple fritters are absolutely delicious and double layered pineapple. Definitely pre order via phone or online during busy periods
The BEST calamari ring I’ve ever had, REAL seafood, the crust was so thin and Chrissy, so good, not some frozen shit.
Also ordered grilled fish and salad, the fish portion is a bit small, not sure is it the standard ? Salad is tasty
Helpful and friendly staff ☺️
Great tasty food. Staff very friendly. I can understand the wait time being up to 45min. But it’s worth the wait.
The only downfall is the portion of chips in a fish and chips pack. Definitely extra small serving.