Restaurant
Fat Fish
109 Johnston St, Annandale NSW 2038, Australia
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109 Johnston St, Annandale NSW 2038, Australia
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Fat Fish turns out golden, clean-fried seafood packs that skip the heavy grease—crisp, satisfying, and unpretentious. Locals head straight for the beer-battered fillets or grilled cod, usually paired with thick-cut chips dusted in chicken salt. An expansive chilled deli counter offsets the fry baskets with crisp tabouli, potato rocket, or chicken and broccoli. Outdoor bench space is limited, so most regulars take brown-paper parcels down to the local park to unpack alongside crunchy handmade potato scallops.
- Clean-Fried Classics: Beer-battered fish and thick-cut chips fried clean without excess oil, finished with a hit of chicken salt.
- Diverse Salad Bar: A full cold counter offering selections like tabouli, potato rocket, and chicken and broccoli to round out fried meals.
- Scallops and Plant-Based Twists: Fresh potato scallops with fluffy centers and light batter, plus plant-based konjac fish options.
What's On at Fat Fish
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Why Choose Fat Fish
Why Annandale locals and Sydney seafood lovers rely on Fat Fish for classic and plant-based fish and chips.
Crisp, Non-Greasy Traditional Frying
Light batter and precise frying ensure fish stays flaky and chips remain thick-cut and crispy without excess oiliness.
The fish was flaky and fresh, with a light, crunchy batter that wasn’t greasy at all. The chips were thick-cut, crispy on the outside and fluffy inside — exactly how they should be.
krystal janine caspillo Plant-Based Seafood Alternatives
In addition to classic grilled and battered seafood, plant-based diners can order vegan fish made from konjac.
Tons of Salads to choose from. Vegan fish made of Konjac! Everything fresh & not too oily.
Corinne Deanna Campbell Extensive Deli-Style Salad Counter
An extensive deli-style salad counter allows diners to balance fried seafood with fresh choices like potato rocket or tabouli.
Plus their salads are awesome... great range to offset the deep fried food.
Helen Di Domenico Balanced Seafood & Salad Combos
Generous combos like the Annandale Special allow guests to pair grilled cod fillets with chips and diverse salads.
My favorite combo / deal was always "Annandale Special", which came with grilled COD fish fillet, freshly fried chips and your choice of any 1 type of salad including seafood salad without charging extra.
Pat Chung Ideal for Parkside Picnics & Takeaway
Because street parking and on-site tables are limited, orders are packaged reliably for quick parkside dining or home pickup.
Parking only street parking & 30mins so we went to a local park to eat! Highly recommended
Corinne Deanna Campbell Speedy Neighborhood Takeaway Pickup
The kitchen consistently turns around complete takeaway orders in minutes, keeping wait times brief even during busy hours.
The staff are extremely friendly and my order usually takes 10 minutes to prepare.
Dr Andrew M Connery
Most popular items
Signature battered fish, complete packs, and plant-based seafood favorites
Beer Battered Fish and Chips
Sydney’s best beer battered fish and chips $12 - super crispy, the fresh is fresh as!
Peta McConachie (Postcards from Peta) Annandale Special
My favorite combo / deal was always "Annandale Special", which came with grilled COD fish fillet, freshly fried chips and your choice of any 1 type of salad including seafood salad without charging extra.
Pat Chung Worksburger
My favourite is a Worksburger with BBQ sauce plus three potato scallops - just over $20.00
Dr Andrew M Connery Vegan Fish
Vegan fish made of Konjac! Everything fresh & not too oily. Staff helpful with questions! Best fish shop in Sydney 👍
Corinne Deanna Campbell
Other favorites
Fresh deli salads and classic hot sides to round out your takeaway order
Potato Scallops
Best potato scallops in Sydney, maybe even all of Australia. So fresh and a lovely layer of handmade batter and good soft fluffy potato.
ash d Tabouli
The tabouli is packed with goodness - parsley tomatoes Puis lentils that combines with the fish so well.
Timothy Etheridge Potato Rocket Salad
the potato rocket salad is super tasty
Christina Chicken and Broccoli Salad
I recommend trying the chicken and broccoli salad with the grilled fish fillets.
Ella Chang
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there dine-in seating available?
Indoor dining is not available, and on-site seating is limited to a few outdoor tables along the front. When outdoor seating fills up, visitors commonly take their orders to a nearby local park.
How large are the portion sizes?
Portions are generous, with the family pack serving 4 to 5 people and individual combos like the Annandale Special or Worksburger offering substantial quantities that can provide leftovers.
What vegetarian, vegan, and side options are offered?
In addition to standard grilled and battered fish, Fat Fish features an extensive fresh salad bar with options like tabouli, potato rocket, Greek salad, and chicken and broccoli, as well as plant-based items like konjac-based vegan fish.
What are the parking options nearby?
Parking in the immediate area can be difficult to secure, consisting primarily of time-limited street parking such as 30-minute spots.
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