Best Fish and Chips in Moreton Bay: Redcliffe, Scarborough, Bribie & Beyond

There are few things more quintessentially Queensland than fish and chips by the water. Whether you’re unwrapping a paper parcel on a jetty, perched at a picnic table with the sea breeze in your face, or grabbing a takeaway to eat on the foreshore with the kids, it’s the kind of simple pleasure the Moreton Bay region does very well. Stretching from the Redcliffe Peninsula in the south to Bribie Island in the north, the Moreton Bay coastline is lined with family-run seafood shops, beachside takeaways and waterfront cafes that locals return to again and again.

This guide is organised by suburb so you can easily find a spot close to wherever you’re staying or travelling through. Rather than ranking venues against each other, the aim is to highlight the places locals regularly recommend — the kinds of spots that have built a following through consistency, decent portions and knowing what they’re doing with a piece of fish. Whether you’re after a beachfront feed in Redcliffe, a harbourside lunch in Scarborough, grilled fish on Bribie Island or a takeaway near Petrie, there’s a good option within easy reach.

We cover the wider dining scene in Moreton Bay in a separate guide. And if you’re after a sit-down seafood meal rather than takeaway, our roundup of the best seafood restaurants in Moreton Bay covers the area’s top full-service options.

What Makes Great Fish and Chips?

Not all fish and chips are created equal. In the Moreton Bay region, the best spots tend to share a few things in common.

Fresh, Local Seafood

The Moreton Bay area has genuine access to quality local seafood — whiting, snapper, flathead, calamari and Moreton Bay bugs are all part of the local catch. The better fish and chip shops take advantage of this. When the seafood is fresh, it makes a noticeable difference: the flesh holds together, the flavour is clean and there’s none of the wateriness that comes from frozen product that hasn’t been handled well.

Batter, Crumb or Grilled

In Queensland, most fish and chip shops will give you a choice. Battered fish — crispy, golden and ideally light rather than thick and doughy — is the classic. Crumbed fish tends to have a drier, crunchier coating and suits firmer varieties. Grilled fish is the go-to for anyone after something lighter, and a number of venues across the region offer all three. If you have a preference, it’s worth asking what’s available when you call ahead or check the menu.

The Chips (and the Potato Scallops)

Good chips should be crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle. Whether they’re beer-battered, hand-cut or straight-cut will vary from shop to shop. And if you haven’t tried potato scallops — a Queensland staple, sometimes called potato cakes elsewhere in Australia — the Moreton Bay region is a good place to start. Some venues on this list are specifically recommended for theirs. Order a few alongside your fish; it’s part of the experience.

Value and Portion Size

Fish and chips is meant to be an affordable, no-fuss feed. One thing that comes up repeatedly in local recommendations is portion size — venues that don’t skimp on the fish or pile the chips in generously tend to earn loyal customers. Value matters, particularly for families, and the best-regarded spots in this guide are known for getting that balance right.

Best Fish and Chips in Redcliffe

Redcliffe sits on the eastern side of the Redcliffe Peninsula, north-east of Brisbane. The foreshore along Redcliffe Parade faces Moreton Bay directly, with a long esplanade, the historic Redcliffe Jetty and the nearby Bee Gees Way making it one of the most popular waterfront areas in the region. It’s an easy spot to pair fish and chips with a walk along the seafront.

Yabbey Road

133 Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe QLD 4020

A retro, Beatles-themed fish and chip shop right on the beachfront, directly opposite the Redcliffe Jetty and close to Bee Gees Way. Yabbey Road is known for old-fashioned, British-style fish and chips, and the shop has built a following among both locals and visitors. A gluten-free batter option is available for those who need it. Given its location on the Redcliffe esplanade, it’s an easy choice if you’re planning to eat with a view of the bay.

Delgado’s

255A Victoria Avenue, Redcliffe QLD 4020

A locals’ takeaway favourite on Victoria Avenue, Delgado’s is regularly mentioned in community recommendations for fish and chips in Redcliffe. The calamari draws particular praise, and the portions are noted as generous. Grilled fish with salad is on offer alongside battered options, which makes it a reasonable choice for mixed groups.

Best Fish and Chips in Woody Point

Woody Point is a small suburb on the inner curve of the Redcliffe Peninsula, with a quiet foreshore and the Woody Point Jetty — one of the older jetties in the region — as its main waterfront feature. It’s a relaxed spot with a more neighbourhood feel than busier parts of Redcliffe.

Seafood Town

Unit 4/14 Oxley Avenue, Woody Point QLD 4019

Seafood Town offers both dine-in and takeaway options and sits across from the water, close to the Woody Point Jetty. As well as fish and chips, it sells fresh seafood, which makes it a handy stop if you want to pick something up to cook at home. A local option for fish and chips in Woody Point that comes up in bayside community conversations.

Best Fish and Chips in Margate

Margate is a beachside suburb on the eastern edge of the Redcliffe Peninsula, with a foreshore that runs along Margate Parade. The waterfront walking and cycling path is a popular spot for locals, particularly on weekends and in the late afternoon.

Red Dolphin Seafoods

17 Margate Parade, Margate QLD 4019

Located across the road from the water, Red Dolphin Seafoods has a few tables out front and offers both grilled and battered fish options. It’s a neighbourhood seafood spot on the Margate foreshore strip, with fish and chips in Margate that locals return to regularly.

Seafood Lovers Cafe

139 Margate Parade, Margate QLD 4019

Positioned directly on the waterfront walking and cycling path, Seafood Lovers Cafe combines fish and chips with coffee and a wide menu. It’s a good option if you want to sit down properly and eat by the water rather than taking your order away.

Best Fish and Chips in Clontarf

Clontarf is a quiet suburb on the western side of the Redcliffe Peninsula, bordering Moreton Bay. The foreshore here is calmer and less developed than Redcliffe’s main beachfront, with a pleasant esplanade running along Hornibrook Esplanade.

Groovy Groper

Shop 3/114 Hornibrook Esplanade, Clontarf QLD 4019

A long-running local takeaway close to the Clontarf foreshore. Reviewers often mention the homemade burger patties and spring rolls alongside the fish and chips — it has more of a full takeaway menu than a purely seafood-focused shop. A well-known local name for fish and chips in Clontarf.

Best Fish and Chips in Scarborough

Scarborough sits on the northern end of the Redcliffe Peninsula, around the boat harbour on Bird O’Passage Parade. It’s a popular area for fishing and boating, with outdoor seating areas overlooking the marina and good bay views. The strip along Landsborough Avenue adds a few more options within a short drive of the harbour.

Morgans Seafood Market & Takeaway

Bird O’Passage Parade, Scarborough QLD 4020

A long-established seafood market and takeaway at the Scarborough boat harbour, Morgans has outdoor seating that overlooks the boats and the bay. It’s a well-regarded name for fish and chips in Scarborough, and locals also buy cooked Moreton Bay bugs and prawns here to take home — a handy combination if you’re after both a ready meal and fresh seafood for later.

The Boat Shed Scarborough

2/63 Landsborough Avenue, Scarborough QLD 4020

The Boat Shed offers indoor and outdoor seating with views over the bay. Reviewers mention battered barramundi and a good range of fish types, including gold band snapper. A sit-down-friendly option if you want a proper meal rather than straight takeaway.

Marvelous Fish & Chips

4/113 Landsborough Avenue, Scarborough QLD 4020

A Marvel-themed fish, chips and burger shop across from the beach — a bit of fun in the presentation, with a straightforward takeaway menu covering fish, chips and burgers.

Bay Boats

439 Scarborough Road, Scarborough QLD 4020

An old-school corner shop takeaway with ocean views and a wraparound wooden bar. Bay Boats is a local pick for chips, burgers and fish burgers — the kind of neighbourhood takeaway that has regulars who’ve been coming for years.

For a sit-down seafood meal rather than takeaway, Tempest Seafood Restaurant and Teppanyaki Grill is also located at the Scarborough boat harbour on Bird O’Passage Parade.

Best Fish and Chips in Newport

Newport is a newer waterfront suburb north of Redcliffe, built around a canal and marina development. The area has a relaxed, resort-style feel with the Newport canals as its central feature.

Fishport

Shop 7/10 Lakeview Promenade, Newport QLD 4020 (Newport Market Place)

A sit-down seafood restaurant overlooking the Newport canals, Fishport serves fish and chips alongside seafood towers and other dishes. It’s more of a restaurant experience than a straight takeaway, which makes it a good option if you want to linger over a meal rather than grab and go.

Best Fish and Chips in Deception Bay

Deception Bay is a bayside suburb north of the Redcliffe Peninsula, with a foreshore park and beach along the water’s edge. It’s a quieter part of the coastline, popular with families and fishing enthusiasts.

Tan’s Seafood Take-Away

15/41-51 Bailey Road, Deception Bay QLD 4508

One of the most frequently recommended takeaways in local community groups, Tan’s has been family-run for over 20 years. It’s takeaway only, which locals treat as a feature rather than a drawback — you grab your order and head to the Deception Bay waterfront to eat. That kind of longevity and consistent community support says a lot about the quality. For fish and chips in Deception Bay, this one comes up again and again.

Best Fish and Chips in Beachmere

Beachmere is a small coastal community near the northern end of Moreton Bay, with a quiet estuarine foreshore and a relaxed pace of life. It’s one of the less-visited parts of the bay but has its own local seafood options.

Beachmere Takeaway

Shop 2/878 Beachmere Road, Beachmere QLD 4510

A neighbourhood takeaway that reopened under new owners in 2025. Reviewers mention hand-cut calamari, and the foreshore is a short walk away — a good combination for a casual lunch. Worth checking their current trading hours before heading out, given that the new ownership is relatively recent.

L&D Seafood Take Away

Shop 3, Beachmere Shopping Centre, 10 James Road, Beachmere QLD 4510

An old-school takeaway in the Beachmere Shopping Centre near the IGA, L&D is noted for big burgers as well as fish and chips. Convenient if you’re doing a local shop and want to pick up a feed at the same time.

Best Fish and Chips in Burpengary

Burpengary is an inland suburb north of the Redcliffe Peninsula and south of Caboolture, situated along the Bruce Highway corridor. It’s not on the coast but has its own local seafood options that serve the surrounding community.

K&K Seafoods

6/161 Station Road, Burpengary QLD 4505

K&K has a strong local following built on value, generous portions and light batter. It also has an outdoor seating area, which makes it a more comfortable option than a straight walk-up takeaway counter. A reliable local pick for fish and chips in Burpengary.

Best Fish and Chips in Morayfield

Morayfield is a suburban area adjacent to Caboolture, inland from the bay. Like Burpengary, it doesn’t have waterfront access, but it serves a large local population and has reliable takeaway options.

Glenwood Seafood & Takeaway

92 Glenwood Drive, Morayfield QLD 4506

A long-running local fish and chip shop that has been under the same ownership for many years — the kind of continuity that tends to produce a loyal local customer base. For fish and chips in Morayfield, Glenwood is a long-standing local option.

Best Fish and Chips in Bongaree, Bribie Island

Bribie Island sits at the northern end of Moreton Bay, connected to the mainland by a bridge. It’s a popular day-trip and holiday destination, particularly for families and retirees, with calm bay waters on one side and ocean beach on the other. Bongaree is the main township, with a foreshore park, a jetty and most of the island’s shops and services.

Savige’s Seafood

3/12 First Avenue, Bongaree QLD 4507

One of the most recommended fish and chip shops in the Bribie Island area, Savige’s offers battered, crumbed or grilled fish and has a fishmonger counter on site as well as drinks. It’s a popular spot and can get busy, so expect a wait during peak times — but it’s the kind of place people come back to. For fish and chips on Bribie Island, it’s one of the names locals mention most often.

Golden Prawn Seafood and Takeaway

4/1 Welsby Parade, Bongaree QLD 4507

A takeaway option close to the Bongaree foreshore park, making it a convenient pick-up point if you’re heading to the waterfront. Simple and straightforward.

Best Fish and Chips in Bellara, Bribie Island

Bellara is a suburb on the western side of Bribie Island, facing the Pumicestone Passage — the calm waterway that separates Bribie from the mainland. Views from here take in the Bribie Island Bridge and, on a clear day, the Glass House Mountains.

Sylvan Beach Seafood Cafe

11 Marine Parade, Bellara QLD 4507

A licensed cafe offering both dine-in and takeaway on the Pumicestone Passage, with views towards the Bribie Island Bridge and the Glass House Mountains. The setting alone makes it worth a visit if you’re exploring this part of the island. A relaxed option for takeaway fish and chips in Bribie Island with the added option of sitting down with a drink.

Best Fish and Chips in Banksia Beach, Bribie Island

Banksia Beach is a residential area on the western side of Bribie Island, just north of Bongaree and Bellara, with the Bribie Harbour Shopping Centre as the main local retail hub.

Sue’s Cafe and Takeaway

Shop 25/25 Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach QLD 4507

A casual takeaway in the Bribie Harbour shopping centre. It’s a short drive to the water from here, so it works well as a pick-up-and-go option if you’re heading to one of the island’s beaches or foreshore areas for lunch.

Best Fish and Chips in Woorim, Bribie Island

Woorim is on the ocean side of Bribie Island, facing the Pacific rather than Moreton Bay. The beach at Woorim is a surf beach — quite different in character from the calm bay beaches on the island’s western side.

Pigface Seafood

4/4 Rickman Parade, Woorim QLD 4507

A short walk from Woorim Beach, Pigface Seafood has plenty of seating — handy if you want to eat on-site rather than take away to the beach. A separate Mexican section operates next door with its own trading hours, which adds a bit of variety if you’re dining with people who want something different.

The Crab Pot Woorim

5/8 North Street, Woorim QLD 4507

A traditional takeaway fish and chip shop near the surf beach. Straightforward and unpretentious — exactly what you want after a morning at the beach.

Best Fish and Chips in Petrie

Petrie is a suburb in the Pine Rivers area of Moreton Bay, on the North Pine River, well connected by road and rail. It’s not a coastal suburb itself, but its position makes it a practical base for reaching both the Redcliffe Peninsula to the east and Bribie Island to the north. For fish and chips near Petrie, the options extend across the surrounding suburbs, but there’s also a local option worth knowing.

French’s Forest Seafood and Takeaway

6/86 Beeville Road, Petrie QLD 4502

A local takeaway in Petrie with seafood packs, calamari and burgers on the menu. It’s a neighbourhood fish and chip shop with the kind of everyday appeal that locals rely on when they don’t want to drive to the coast. A solid local pick for fish and chips in Petrie.

Best Fish and Chips in Lawnton and Strathpine

Lawnton and Strathpine are adjacent suburbs just south of Petrie, part of the Pine Rivers corridor. They’re suburban areas with their own local fish and chip options that serve the local community.

Lawnton Seafood

10 Ebert Parade, Lawnton QLD 4501

A local takeaway recommended by Pine Rivers locals, with reviewers specifically singling out the potato scallops as a highlight. For those who take their potato scallops seriously — and in Queensland, that’s a lot of people — it’s worth a visit.

New Adventure Snack Bar

47 Ellis Street, Lawnton QLD 4501

A small local takeaway with no seating. Reviewers mention battered cod and pineapple fritters, which is a nod to the kind of old-fashioned takeaway menu that’s becoming harder to find. No-frills and neighbourhood to the core.

Atlantis Seafood

Shop 6-7, Strathpine Plaza, 445 Gympie Road, Strathpine QLD 4500

Takeaway only. An old-fashioned fish and chip shop in Strathpine Plaza that’s known for good-value snack packs — the kind of place you can grab a solid, affordable feed without much fuss.

Best Fish and Chips in North Lakes and Mango Hill

North Lakes and Mango Hill are planned residential suburbs north-east of Petrie, with a range of retail centres and local food options. For fish and chips in North Lakes, the options below are both worth knowing.

Lakeview Fish & Chips and Kebabs

Shop 1/12 Endeavour Boulevard, North Lakes QLD 4509

Fish and chips plus kebabs, with outdoor tables and parking at the rear. A practical option in North Lakes for fish and chips in North Brisbane that appeals to families and anyone after a quick, affordable meal.

Ash Quality Seafood Cafe

67 Capestone Boulevard, Mango Hill QLD 4509

A seafood cafe in the Capestone Village area with outdoor seating. Reviewers mention light batter and beer-battered chips — a positive combination if texture is important to you. A newer option worth trying if you’re in the North Lakes area.

Worth the Short Drive: Best Fish and Chips in Sandgate and Shorncliffe

Sandgate and Shorncliffe sit just over the border in the City of Brisbane — they are not part of Moreton Bay — but they’re an easy drive from the southern suburbs of the Moreton Bay region and come up repeatedly in locals’ recommendations for waterfront fish and chips. If you’re based in Redcliffe or Petrie and want to extend your fish and chip run, they’re worth the detour.

Doug’s Seafood Cafe

60 Flinders Parade, Sandgate QLD 4017

A busy waterfront seafood cafe with a range of fish including whiting, barramundi, snapper and red emperor. The Flinders Parade strip in Sandgate runs directly along the foreshore, making it an easy place to combine takeaway with a walk along the water.

Sandgate Fishmonger

90 Flinders Parade, Sandgate QLD 4017

Opposite the beach, the Sandgate Fishmonger is noted for light batter on the snapper, excellent calamari and a choice of vinegars. A classic fish and chip experience on the Sandgate foreshore, best paired with a walk along the esplanade afterwards.

Shelley Inn

62 Allpass Parade, Shorncliffe QLD 4017

A long-standing fish and chip cafe on Cabbage Tree Creek near Shorncliffe Pier. Offers eat-in or takeaway. Note that there are steps at the entrance, which is worth being aware of if mobility is a consideration.

Moreton Bay Fish and Chips at a Glance

The Best Waterfront Spots to Enjoy Your Fish and Chips

Grabbing takeaway is only half the experience — where you eat it matters too. Here are some of the best spots along the Moreton Bay coastline to pull up and enjoy your order.

Suttons Beach, Redcliffe

Suttons Beach is one of the most popular stretches of sand on the Redcliffe Peninsula, with grassed foreshore areas and views across Moreton Bay. It sits close to the main Redcliffe Parade esplanade, making it an easy walk from several of the suburb’s fish and chip shops. A classic spot for a bayside lunch.

Woody Point Jetty

The Woody Point Jetty extends out over the bay from the quiet foreshore at Woody Point. It’s a peaceful alternative to the busier Redcliffe waterfront and a pleasant place to sit with takeaway and watch the water.

Scarborough Foreshore

The Scarborough boat harbour area along Bird O’Passage Parade has outdoor seating and open views over the bay. With Morgans and other venues nearby, it’s an easy combination of takeaway and a waterfront setting. The area is popular with boaties and families alike.

Pelican Park, Clontarf

The foreshore at Clontarf, along Hornibrook Esplanade, is a quiet green space with bay views. There’s a relaxed atmosphere here, away from the busier parts of the peninsula, and it makes a good spot for an informal meal on the grass.

Bongaree Foreshore, Bribie Island

The Bongaree foreshore park runs along the bay side of Bribie Island’s main township, with open grassed areas, the jetty and calm bay water. It’s a popular spot for families and day-trippers, and a natural destination if you’ve grabbed takeaway from one of the island’s fish and chip shops.

Deception Bay Foreshore

The Deception Bay waterfront has a park and beach area along the bay that’s used by locals for picnics, fishing and walks. It’s a low-key spot suited to a quiet afternoon with takeaway fish and chips — particularly convenient if you’ve picked up an order from Tan’s Seafood Take-Away nearby.

Tips for Your Fish and Chip Run

Check Opening Hours Before You Go

Opening hours across the region vary considerably. Many fish and chip shops close one or two days a week, and several operate split lunch and dinner sessions — which means turning up mid-afternoon can result in a closed door. Before driving out, check the venue’s Google listing or Facebook page. This is especially important for smaller neighbourhood shops that may also close on public holidays or have reduced hours at certain times of year.

Expect Queues on Weekends and Public Holidays

The most popular shops — particularly in Redcliffe, Scarborough and Bribie Island — can get genuinely busy on Saturday and Sunday lunchtimes and during Queensland school holidays. Arriving early (before noon) or slightly later in the afternoon can help. If you’re heading somewhere known to get crowded, factor in the wait.

Call Ahead for Large Orders

If you’re feeding a large group, calling ahead to let the venue know your order size is good practice and appreciated. It avoids a long wait and means the shop can make sure everything comes out fresh at the same time rather than in stages.

Ask About Grilled Options

Most fish and chip shops will offer at least one grilled option, but it’s not always prominently listed on the menu board. If you prefer grilled fish, it’s worth asking — some venues do it very well and it’s a genuinely different meal from the battered version.

Check Your Order Before You Leave

This is basic but easy to forget when you’re hungry and the queue behind you is long. Do a quick check of your bag before walking out the door. Getting home to find a missing potato scallop or a wrong fish type is no fun, especially if the shop is a drive away.

Mind the Seagulls

Moreton Bay has no shortage of seagulls, and they are persistent. If you’re eating at a waterfront spot, keep your chips covered and don’t leave your bag unattended. They’re experienced, coordinated and completely unbothered by social norms.

Make a Day of It on the Moreton Bay Coast

Fish and chips travel well, and the Moreton Bay coast offers plenty to build a full day around.

We’ve rounded up the family-friendly beaches in Moreton Bay separately, covering the best stretches of sand for swimming, wading and a relaxed day out with kids — from the calm bay beaches at Redcliffe and Woody Point to the open surf beach at Woorim.

A day trip to Bribie Island is a popular option for families and couples alike. You can spend the morning exploring the island — walking the foreshore or swimming in the calm bay — and grab fish and chips at Bongaree, Bellara or Woorim on your way through.

Between June and November, whale watching in Moreton Bay is one of the region’s best seasonal drawcards. Humpback whales pass through the bay during their annual migration, and whale watching cruises operate from Redcliffe during the season. A morning on the water followed by fish and chips on the esplanade makes for a genuinely good day.

Fish and Chips by the Bay: Explore from Petrie Mill Motel

Petrie Mill Motel is a convenient base for anyone wanting to explore the Moreton Bay coastline. Petrie sits at a useful junction — the Redcliffe Peninsula is accessible to the east, Bribie Island is reachable to the north, and the string of bayside suburbs covered in this guide are spread across a manageable driving distance.

Whether you’re planning a morning at the beach followed by fish and chips by the water, a day trip to Bribie Island, or simply using the motel as a quiet base while you explore at your own pace, the Petrie accommodation at Petrie Mill includes comfortable Deluxe Twin Rooms and flexible options to suit different needs — including family accommodation in Petrie for groups travelling with children.

If you’re planning a trip to the Moreton Bay region and want comfortable, no-fuss accommodation in Petrie with modern guest facilities, check availability and book directly online to save through Petrie Mill Motel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find the best fish and chips in Moreton Bay?

The Moreton Bay region has fish and chip options spread across the coastline from Redcliffe in the south to Bribie Island in the north, as well as inland suburbs like Petrie, Burpengary and North Lakes. This guide covers more than 30 venues organised by suburb, drawing on venues that locals regularly recommend. Scarborough boat harbour, the Redcliffe esplanade and Bongaree on Bribie Island are particularly well-regarded areas for fish and chips in Moreton Bay.

Where is the best fish and chips in Redcliffe?

Yabbey Road on Redcliffe Parade is one of the most recognised names in fish and chips in Redcliffe, with a beachfront location opposite the Redcliffe Jetty and a gluten-free batter option. Delgado’s on Victoria Avenue is a locals’ favourite known for calamari and generous portions. Both are worth trying if you’re in the area.

Are there good fish and chip shops near Petrie?

Yes. French’s Forest Seafood and Takeaway on Beeville Road is the local option in Petrie itself. Lawnton Seafood and New Adventure Snack Bar in nearby Lawnton are also well-regarded, and Atlantis Seafood in Strathpine is known for good-value snack packs. For fish and chips near Petrie, the surrounding suburbs offer a solid range without needing to drive all the way to the coast.

Where can I eat fish and chips by the water in Moreton Bay?

Several venues in this guide are directly on or very close to the water — Morgans at Scarborough boat harbour, Yabbey Road opposite Redcliffe Jetty, Seafood Lovers Cafe on the Margate foreshore path and Sylvan Beach Seafood Cafe on the Pumicestone Passage at Bellara are a few examples. For takeaway to eat outdoors, the Bongaree foreshore, Suttons Beach at Redcliffe and the Scarborough foreshore are all good spots to settle in with your order.

What is the best fish and chips on Bribie Island?

Savige’s Seafood in Bongaree is one of the most frequently recommended names for fish and chips on Bribie Island and offers battered, crumbed or grilled fish with a fishmonger counter on site. Sylvan Beach Seafood Cafe in Bellara is worth a visit if you want to eat in with a view over the Pumicestone Passage. Pigface Seafood and The Crab Pot Woorim are the go-to options on the ocean side of the island near Woorim Beach.

Is Sandgate part of Moreton Bay?

No. Sandgate and Shorncliffe are in the City of Brisbane, not the Moreton Bay Region. They are covered in this guide under “Worth the Short Drive” because they’re an easy drive from the southern end of Moreton Bay and come up regularly in locals’ fish and chip recommendations. They are not part of Moreton Bay.

What are potato scallops?

Potato scallops are sliced rounds of potato that are battered and deep-fried, similar to a battered potato cake. In Queensland, they’re called potato scallops — elsewhere in Australia, you might hear them called potato cakes or potato fritters. They’re a staple of Australian fish and chip shops and a worthy addition to any order. If you haven’t had them before, Lawnton Seafood is specifically noted for theirs. They have nothing to do with the shellfish of the same name.