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Gus's Seafood

56 Thurlow St, Riverwood NSW 2210, Australia

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56 Thurlow St, Riverwood NSW 2210, Australia

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+61 2 9153 8329
HoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Gus's Seafood

Gus's Seafood delivers unpretentious, old-school Sydney fish and chips with crisp batter, generous portions, and serious retro flair. Regulars bypass trendy seafood joints for massive-cut chips reminiscent of the 1980s, crunchy fish cocktails, and pineapple fritters pulled straight from the fryer. Beyond the deep vats, the kitchen turns out tender BBQ garlic prawns and made-to-order grilled barramundi served piping hot in heat-holding parcel paper.

  • Massive 1980s-Style Chips: Cut thick and fried crisp with fluffy centres, pairing alongside nostalgic potato and pineapple fritters.
  • Beyond the Fryer: Fresh fillets like barramundi and salmon grilled to order alongside smoky BBQ garlic prawns and octopus.
RestaurantFish & ChipsRestaurantTakeaway

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Why Choose Gus's Seafood

Why Riverwood locals choose Gus's Seafood for authentic retro fish and chips

  • Crispy, Non-Greasy Traditional Frying

    Freshly prepared seafood fried to golden crispness without being excessively oily or soggy.

    The fish and chips were perfectly crispy and not greasy at all.

    Suranjit Kumar Baidya

  • Heat-Retaining Takeaway Packaging

    Generously sized packs wrapped carefully to stay hot and maintain crispness all the way home.

    wrapped very well and kept all the heat it on the long way home.

    J4ck R1dley

  • Massive 1980s Retro-Style Chips

    Cut thick in the classic style of traditional 1980s Australian neighborhood fish and chip shops.

    They’re massive, just like the old-school fish and chip shops from the 1980s.

    Mark Platt

  • Nostalgic Pineapple Fritters

    Classic deep-fried sweet pineapple fritters that evoke genuine childhood takeaway memories.

    Try the pineapple fritters! Reminded me of being a kid again.

    chad lammers

  • Welcoming, Genuine Hospitality

    Warm, welcoming, and personal hospitality that makes guests feel genuinely valued on every visit.

    Everyone there is friendly, welcoming and genuinely great people who make you feel valued as a customer.

    Peter Petratos

  • Cherished Childhood Memories

    Consistent food quality and authentic preparation that reliably takes longtime diners back in time.

    This place always brings out childhood memories, it's the best and freshest seafood in the area

    Philo Ghaly

Customer favorites prepared hot, fresh, and cooked to order

  • Fish and Chips

    The fish and chips were perfectly crispy and not greasy at all.

    Suranjit Kumar Baidya

  • Fish Cocktails

    The fish cocktails were incredibly crunchy (they weren't excessively oily or hard) and the chips were perfect.

    Stephen

  • Calamari

    Portions are generous, and everything tastes consistently good, from fish and chips to calamari.

    Riche Paul

  • Grilled Barramundi

    The grilled barramundi was honestly one of the best fish meals I’ve had — fresh, perfectly cooked and full of flavour.

    Peter Petratos

Before you head over

Practical advice to get the most out of your visit to Gus's Seafood

  • Customize Your Seafood Battered or Grilled

    Take advantage of the extensive options cooked to order by choosing between deep-battered frying or hot-plate grilling and BBQ for items like salmon, barramundi, bream, and baby octopus.

  • Include Nostalgic Side Favourites

    Pair your meal with classic retro takeaway staples like massive 1980s-cut chips, battered fish cocktails, or pineapple fritters to complete the traditional fish-and-chip experience.

  • Opt for Family Packs for Easy Takeaway

    Feed a group efficiently with generous multi-piece family packs, securely wrapped to retain heat and stay crisp on the drive home.

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