About
The Fish Food With a Difference is a popular fish and chip shop in Varsity Lakes, Queensland, offering dine-in, takeaway, and delivery for locals looking for a relaxed, affordable meal. With outdoor seating, wheelchair access, and free parking, the venue suits a wide range of visitors, from families to solo diners and groups of university students passing through the area.
The menu leans heavily on fresh, well-executed classics. Grilled snapper is a clear favourite, praised for its generous portioning and clean, fresh flavour, often served with complimentary tartare sauce. Fish pieces are consistently large, cooked in fresh oil, and the chips are served in proper, satisfying quantities. Burgers also feature on the menu and are noted for being surprisingly non-greasy, a detail that regulars appreciate. Online ordering is available for pickup, making it easy to place larger orders for the whole family without the wait.
The shop changed hands not long ago, and the community response has been warm. Regulars have found the quality at least as good as before, with many noting the service has become friendlier and more attentive under the current owners. For fish and chips near Varsity Lakes, the combination of fresh ingredients, fair pricing, and a welcoming atmosphere has earned it a well-rated reputation across a substantial number of reviews.
A kids’ menu and family-friendly setup round out the offering, making it a solid choice for a midweek dinner or a weekend lunch with the family. Check opening hours and the latest deals before heading in.
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8 Reviews on “The Fish Food With a Difference”
Unfortunately been very disappointed with our food the last few times we have ordered. We’ve ordered for years from here with very little issue. The chips were soggy and just cooked (so oily), calamari was chewy, the lemon cream sauce was salty, thick and weird and not like it usually is and the rice that came with the grilled fish was dry and overcooked. Mediocre burgers also. If this is a new owner, it’s disappointing to see the place go downhill like this. Today will be the last time we order.
We absolutely love this place! We have always loved having fish food with a difference in our community and were hopeful that the quality would stay the same with the new owners, if anything it’s gotten better! The lovely family who run the shop now always take time to greet us, lately there have also been stickers for our toddler who’s fallen in love with the older lady who is normally behind the counter. The new additions of home made items to the menu are a winner- you MUST try the home made spring rolls! Our favorites are just as good as always; the beef burger, chicken burger and the different kids packs! You guys are such a welcome addition to our community! Keep it up and we will keep coming back!
We just finished our takeaway, and it was awesome. Could not fault it. Fresh, good size pieces of fish, clean fresh oil had been used and the service was lovely. Good price with the advertised deals etc. Very happy.
I ordered a piece of grilled snapper and chips, it was so reasonably priced and came with a free tartare sauce! The workers are lovely, really friendly. The snapper was cooked to perfection, juicy, excellent fresh flavour and the portion size was really good. And the chips are divine. I absolutely love this place and will be back regularly ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Great fish and chips. Ordered two large orders for two families online pickup and food was cooked quickly. Large pieces of fish, generous serving of chips. Ordered some burgers too which were not greasy. Friendly service. Definitely our new go to fish and chip shop!
love the garlic herb grilled fish here! family owned business, excellent service, fair prices fresh seafood. will definitely be back soon to try the rest of the menu.
Got team lunch from here after much deliberation over what fish and chip store to use and boy did we make a great decision! Even with the time taken for it to get back to us it was hot, and tasty! The fish was delicious and chips were perfect. Definitely be back for more!
I’ve been coming here for years and I have to say I’m so disappointed in the last few orders. Firstly, no one answers the phone so you have to go there to order. Then the food was horrible. Even the dim sims were inedible. Every part of this meal was horrible and very disappointing. Won’t be coming back