# Kiama Fish and Chips | Takeaways, Seafood and Picnic Spots URL: https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/eat-and-drink/kiama-fish-and-chips/ Last updated: 2026-10-16 # Kiama fish and chips, from Terralong Street to Surf Beach For Kiama fish and chips, head to Terralong Street, where By the Sea, Saltwater and Jaws Seafood sit a short walk apart. Silica To Go on Manning Street sells fish and chips from $17 by Surf Beach. Take them to the grass at Kiama Harbour or Blowhole Point, about 3 to 4 minutes' drive from Kiama Ridge Waters. [](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/authors/joseph-joshua-ngushual/)By [Joseph Joshua Ngushual](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/authors/joseph-joshua-ngushual/), Kiama Travel SpecialistPublished 16 October 2026 · 4 min read Stay at Kiama Ridge Waters Three-bedroom apartments from $200 a night Sleeps 6 · 15-minute walk to Easts Beach [First Floor 3-Bed Unit by the Ocean First floor · Sleeps 6 · From $214 a night](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/apartments/first-floor-ocean/)[3-Bed Apartment with Study Nook First floor · Sleeps 6 · From $201 a night](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/apartments/study-nook/)[Ground Floor 3-Bed Home in Kiama's Heart Ground floor · Sleeps 6 · From $200 a night](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/apartments/kiama-heart/)[3-Bed Kiama Unit with Courtyard Ground floor · Sleeps 6 · From $306 a night](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/apartments/courtyard/)[3-Bed with Alfresco Dining Ground floor · Sleeps 6 · From $204 a night](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/apartments/alfresco-dining/) [Book now](https://book.madecomfy.com.au/properties/656fed562e0a0-first-floor-3-bed-stunning-unit-by-the-ocean/?ref=nddmytc&utm_source=ridgewaterskiama&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=booking-handoff&utm_content=guide-hero) Photo: Ymblanter, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kiama_Harbour_seen_from_The_Pilots_Cottage_Museum.jpg) ## Pick your Kiama fish and chips by what you want Photo: Mw12310, [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fish_and_Chips_Ocean_Foods_Drummoyne.jpg) Kiama's fish and chip shops are close together, so choose by mood. Three takeaways sit a short walk apart on Terralong Street, Silica's takeaway window faces Surf Beach, and Diggies sits at the harbour. The hours and prices below are each venue's published prices and hours. They change with the seasons, so check before you go. If you want | Go to | From Kiama Ridge Waters | A classic main-street takeaway | By the Sea, 72 Terralong St | 31-minute walk, or 3 minutes' drive | Fish and chips with a seat and a coffee | Saltwater, 104 Terralong St | 34-minute walk, or 3 minutes' drive | A fisherman's basket to share | Jaws Seafood, 106 Terralong St | 34-minute walk, or 3 minutes' drive | The closest fish and chips, with listed prices | Silica To Go, 72 Manning St | About 23-minute walk, or 2 minutes' drive | Flathead and chips at the harbour | Diggies, Blowhole Point Rd | 33-minute walk, or 4 minutes' drive | Gluten-free batter and a quiet beach | Fish Vibes, Jones Beach, Kiama Downs | About 10 minutes' drive | ## Start on Terralong Street Photo: Maksym Kozlenko, [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Terralong_St,_Kiama_-_panoramio.jpg) Terralong Street is Kiama's main street, and it is where most locals pick up fish and chips. By the Sea, Saltwater and Jaws are a short stroll apart, so if one has a queue, walk to the next. From the apartments, it is about a 31 to 34-minute walk (2.5 to 2.8 km) or 3 minutes by car. Parking tips are in our [Kiama parking guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/plan-your-trip/kiama-parking/). From here, [Kiama Harbour](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/kiama-harbour/) and the grass at Blowhole Point are an easy walk downhill, and Hindmarsh Park sits across the road at the Manning Street end. ### By the Sea Takeaway 72 Terralong St, Kiama Fish and chips, burgers, bacon and egg rolls, salads and cold drinks, plus a separate tandoori menu after dark, according to Destination Kiama. Eat in, take away, order online or get it delivered. Phone 02 4232 1489. [Website](https://www.bytheseatakeaway.com.au/)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=By+The+Sea+Fish+n+Chips+72+Terralong+St+Kiama)Directions: [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=2%20Surfleet%20Place%2C%20Kiama%20NSW%202533&destination=By%20the%20Sea%20Takeaway%2C%2072%20Terralong%20St%2C%20Kiama%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=By%20the%20Sea%20Takeaway%2C%2072%20Terralong%20St%2C%20Kiama%20NSW&navigate=yes) ### Saltwater Kiama 104 Terralong St, Kiama A cafe that specialises in fish and chips, with burgers, schnitzels, salads, breakfast and a kids menu, indoors or out. Its grilled Blue Oscar (blue grenadier with prawns, hollandaise and chips) is listed at $24.90. Its website gives 7am to 5pm Sunday to Thursday and 7am to 7pm Friday and Saturday, but also shows shorter weekday hours, so call 02 4232 1104 to check. [Website](https://www.saltwaterkiama.com/)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Saltwater+Kiama+104+Terralong+St)Directions: [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=2%20Surfleet%20Place%2C%20Kiama%20NSW%202533&destination=Saltwater%20Kiama%2C%20104%20Terralong%20St%2C%20Kiama%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=Saltwater%20Kiama%2C%20104%20Terralong%20St%2C%20Kiama%20NSW&navigate=yes) ### Jaws Seafood 106 Terralong St, Kiama Fish and chips, prawns, calamari and a fisherman's basket, with an open-air seating area, according to Destination Kiama. It is family friendly, and pets are welcome if you ask first. Hours are not published, so call 02 4263 9810. [Website](https://www.instagram.com/jawskiama/)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Jaws+Seafood+106+Terralong+St+Kiama)Directions: [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=2%20Surfleet%20Place%2C%20Kiama%20NSW%202533&destination=Jaws%20Seafood%2C%20106%20Terralong%20St%2C%20Kiama%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=Jaws%20Seafood%2C%20106%20Terralong%20St%2C%20Kiama%20NSW&navigate=yes) ## Order from Silica To Go on Surf Beach Photo: Maksym Kozlenko, [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kiama_-_panoramio_(7).jpg) Silica is a seafood restaurant with ocean views over Surf Beach. Its takeaway window, Silica To Go, is the closest fish and chips to Kiama Ridge Waters, about a 23-minute walk (1.9 km) or 2 minutes' drive. It publishes its full takeaway prices online, so you know the cost before you walk down: - Fish and chips: $17, or battered fish on its own for $15. - Grilled fish: $15, for anyone who would rather skip the batter. - Combo: battered or grilled fish, chips and a can for $20. - Calamari and chips: $15. - Extras: potato scallops $2, tempura prawn cutlets $3.50, tartare $1.50. - Hot chips: small $6, large $9, family $15. Takeaway runs 10.30am to 3pm every day, and again from 5pm to 8pm Wednesday to Saturday. For a sit-down seafood meal, the restaurant serves lunch Wednesday to Sunday and dinner Wednesday to Saturday from 5.30pm. Silica's website lists these prices, so check before you go. ### Silica To Go 72 Manning St, Kiama Silica Restaurant's takeaway: fish and chips, grilled fish, calamari, toasted sandwiches, wraps, fresh juices and coffee, open seven days for lunch. Phone 02 4233 0572. [Website](https://silicakiama.com.au/takeaway-menu/)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Silica+Restaurant+72+Manning+St+Kiama)Directions: [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=2%20Surfleet%20Place%2C%20Kiama%20NSW%202533&destination=Silica%20To%20Go%2C%2072%20Manning%20St%2C%20Kiama%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=Silica%20To%20Go%2C%2072%20Manning%20St%2C%20Kiama%20NSW&navigate=yes) ## Eat flathead and chips at the harbour Photo: Maxim75, [CC BY 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2025-09-27_Kiama,_New_South_Wales.jpg) Diggies sits on Blowhole Point Road next to the Kiama Visitor Information Centre, a few steps from the harbour. Its menu lists gourmet flathead fish 'n chips and a prawn roll among its highlights. You can eat in or order takeaway online, then sit on the grass looking over the water. ### Diggies Kiama Blowhole Point Rd, Kiama An all-day cafe with seaside views and takeaway ordering online. Its website lists 7am to 3pm Monday to Friday and Sunday, and 7am to 5pm on Saturday, so plan fish and chips here for lunch rather than dinner. Phone 0436 353 370. [Website](https://diggies.com.au/kiama/)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Diggies+Kiama+Blowhole+Point+Road)Directions: [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=2%20Surfleet%20Place%2C%20Kiama%20NSW%202533&destination=Diggies%20Kiama%2C%20Blowhole%20Point%20Rd%2C%20Kiama%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=Diggies%20Kiama%2C%20Blowhole%20Point%20Rd%2C%20Kiama%20NSW&navigate=yes) ## Drive north to Fish Vibes at Jones Beach Photo: Maurice van Creij, [CC BY 3.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jones_Beach_-_panoramio_(1).jpg) If you are heading to [Kiama Downs](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/towns/kiama-downs/) or [Minnamurra](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/towns/minnamurra/), Fish Vibes is at the entrance to Jones Beach, about 10 minutes' drive from the apartments. It is the one to pick if someone in your group needs gluten-free batter. ### Fish Vibes Jones Beach, Kiama Downs Fish and chip packs, burgers, fish tacos and battered barramundi baguettes, with gluten-free batter on a range of items if you ask when ordering. Order online and collect. Open 11.30am to 7pm Wednesday to Sunday, and closed Monday and Tuesday, according to its website. Check before you go. [Website](https://fishvibes.com.au/)[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fish+Vibes+Jones+Beach+Kiama+Downs)Directions: [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=2%20Surfleet%20Place%2C%20Kiama%20NSW%202533&destination=Fish%20Vibes%2C%20Jones%20Beach%2C%20Kiama%20Downs%20NSW) · [Waze](https://waze.com/ul?q=Fish%20Vibes%2C%20Jones%20Beach%2C%20Kiama%20Downs%20NSW&navigate=yes) ## Take your fish and chips to the water Photo: Ymblanter, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kiama_Black_Beach_seen_from_the_southeast.jpg) Fish and chips on the grass by the sea is the classic Kiama meal. These spots are all within a few minutes' walk of the Terralong Street shops. - Kiama Harbour. Completed in 1876, the harbour has a car park and public toilets, and grassy banks above the water. From the apartments it is about a 33-minute walk or a few minutes' drive. - Blowhole Point. The open lawns beside the Visitor Information Centre look over the harbour, a few steps from Diggies. Finish with a look at [the Kiama Blowhole](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/kiama-blowhole/) and [the lighthouse](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/kiama-lighthouse/). - Black Beach. The small beach beside the harbour, about a 30-minute walk (2.5 km) from the apartments. - Hindmarsh Park. Shady lawns under a huge Moreton Bay fig, across from Surf Beach and a short walk from Silica To Go. Gulls in Kiama are bold, so keep the paper closed until you are sitting down, and never feed them. Take your rubbish with you. ## Time it around sunset and the quiet days Photo: Ymblanter, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kiama_Ficus_macrophylla_in_Hindmarsh_Park.jpg) - Plan Silica around its hours. Silica To Go does evening takeaway only from Wednesday to Saturday, and closes at 3pm on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. - Skip Fish Vibes on Monday and Tuesday. It is closed both days. - Order ahead on busy nights. By the Sea, Saltwater, Diggies and Fish Vibes all take online orders, which helps on long weekends and in school holidays. - Catch the light. Eat early on the grass and you catch the last of the evening light. Times for each season are in our [Kiama sunrise and sunset guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/beaches/kiama-sunrise-sunset/). - Catch your own. If you would rather land the fish yourself, start with our [fishing in Kiama guide](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/things-to-do/kiama-fishing/). ## Bring dinner back to the apartment On a cool or windy night, bring the parcels home and eat in comfort. Each apartment at Kiama Ridge Waters has a full kitchen, a dining table for six and a covered balcony with outdoor dining and a BBQ, so one family-size order feeds the whole group. You are in a residential street on the south side of Kiama, 3 minutes' drive from Terralong Street. Pets are welcome on request in most of our apartments, with a $200 cleaning fee. See [pet-friendly apartments in Kiama](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/stay/pet-friendly/), [family stays in Kiama](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/stay/families/), or [book several apartments for a group](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/stay/groups/). For sit-down dinners, read [where to eat in Kiama](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/eat-and-drink/where-to-eat-in-kiama/). For other quick meals, see [Kiama takeaway](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/eat-and-drink/kiama-takeaway/), and if you are heading south, [Gerringong cafes and restaurants](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/eat-and-drink/gerringong-cafes-and-restaurants/). When you are ready, [check dates and book](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/book/). ### Staying at Kiama Ridge Waters Silica To Go is about a 23-minute walk from Kiama Ridge Waters, and the Terralong Street fish and chip shops are 3 minutes away by car. Kiama Ridge Waters offers three-bedroom apartments at 2 Surfleet Place, Kiama, each sleeping six with parking for two cars. [View apartments](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/apartments/) [Check availability](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/book/) ## Quick answers **Where can I get fish and chips in Kiama?** Most Kiama fish and chips come from Terralong Street, where By the Sea (72), Saltwater (104) and Jaws Seafood (106) sit close together. Silica To Go at 72 Manning Street faces Surf Beach, Diggies is at the harbour on Blowhole Point Road, and Fish Vibes is at Jones Beach, Kiama Downs. **How much are fish and chips in Kiama?** Silica To Go lists fish and chips at $17, grilled fish at $15 and a fish, chips and can combo at $20 on its website. Saltwater lists its grilled Blue Oscar with prawns and chips at $24.90. For the other shops, check prices when you order. **Where can I eat fish and chips by the water in Kiama?** Take them to the grass at Kiama Harbour, the lawns on Blowhole Point, Black Beach or Hindmarsh Park opposite Surf Beach. All are a short walk from the Terralong Street shops. Diggies on Blowhole Point Road has seaside views if you want a table. **Which Kiama fish and chip shops are open at night?** Silica To Go reopens from 5pm to 8pm Wednesday to Saturday. Saltwater's website lists 7pm closing on Friday and Saturday, and By the Sea serves a tandoori menu after dark. Fish Vibes at Jones Beach opens until 7pm Wednesday to Sunday. Check before you go, as hours change. **Is there gluten-free fish and chips in Kiama?** Yes. Fish Vibes at Jones Beach, Kiama Downs, offers gluten-free batter on a range of menu items, according to its website. Tell staff when you order. Silica To Go also sells grilled fish, which avoids batter altogether, though you should ask about cross-contact if it matters for you. **How far are the fish and chip shops from Kiama Ridge Waters?** Silica To Go on Manning Street is about a 23-minute walk (1.9 km). The Terralong Street shops are a 31 to 34-minute walk, and Diggies at the harbour about 33 minutes. By car, each is 2 to 4 minutes away. Fish Vibes at Jones Beach is about 10 minutes' drive. Written by [](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/authors/joseph-joshua-ngushual/) ### Joseph Joshua Ngushual Kiama Travel Specialist Joseph Joshua Ngushual writes the Kiama Ridge Waters guides to Kiama and the NSW South Coast. He researches every guide against official sources such as Destination Kiama, Kiama Council and NSW National Parks, checks local businesses directly, and measures walking and driving times from the apartments, so you can plan beach days, walks, meals and day trips with accurate, current detail. - Kiama travel - NSW South Coast - Beaches and walks - Food and drink - Family trips - Trip planning [View all articles](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/authors/joseph-joshua-ngushual/)[](https://www.facebook.com/joshua.joseph.5648)[](https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephjoshuangushual/) ## Sources and useful links - [By the Sea Kiama Takeaway](https://www.bytheseatakeaway.com.au/) - [Destination Kiama: By The Sea Takeaway](https://kiama.com.au/listings/eat-drink/by-the-sea) - [Saltwater Kiama](https://www.saltwaterkiama.com/) - [Destination Kiama: Jaws Seafood Kiama](https://kiama.com.au/listings/eat-drink/jaws-seafood-kiama) - [Silica Restaurant](https://silicakiama.com.au/) - [Silica Restaurant: takeaway menu](https://silicakiama.com.au/takeaway-menu/) - [Diggies Kiama](https://diggies.com.au/kiama/) - [Diggies Kiama: menu](https://diggies.com.au/kiama/our-menu/) - [Destination Kiama: Diggies Kiama](https://kiama.com.au/listings/eat-drink/diggies-kiama) - [Fish Vibes](https://fishvibes.com.au/) - [Destination Kiama: Kiama Harbour](https://kiama.com.au/listings/things-to-do/kiama-harbour) - [Destination Kiama: Eat and drink](https://kiama.com.au/experience/eat-drink) ## Keep exploring Kiama [Eat and drink ### Restaurants in Kiama for dinner, lunch, views and takeaway Restaurants in Kiama by meal, view and cuisine: Silica on Surf Beach, Little Betty's, Cin Cin, Olive & Vine, harbour fish and chips, pubs, cafes and open days. 7 min read](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/eat-and-drink/where-to-eat-in-kiama/)[Landmarks and walks ### Kiama Harbour, the 1876 Robertson Basin beside Blowhole Point Kiama Harbour guide: the 1876 Robertson Basin, Kiama Fisheries on the quay, fish and chips, the boat ramp, charters, Black Beach and the Pilot's Cottage. 6 min read](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/landmarks-and-walks/kiama-harbour/)[Eat and drink ### Kiama pizza, Thai and takeaway for a night in Kiama pizza and takeaway by cuisine: local and Neapolitan-style pizza, Thai, Vietnamese, Indian, Chinese, fish and chips, who delivers and what's open late. 3 min read](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/eat-and-drink/kiama-takeaway/) [All eat and drink guides](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/eat-and-drink/)