← New searchThe winner · Analysed 63 reviews● Updated 2026-05-16
Best Fish & Chips in East Melbourne
An analysis of 34,073 reviews across 58 Melbourne establishments reveals that the city's top-tier fish and chips are defined by a distinct lack of oil residue and a remarkably crunchy, golden batter.
Seafood · East Melbourne
Unit 9b/178 Albert St, East Melbourne VIC 3002
FULL&MORE Fish Chips
Crispy, freshly battered fish paired with crunchy chips and perfectly seasoned batter defines this standout dish. The incredibly fresh seafood provides a juicy texture that makes every bite worthwhile.
Winner Verdict
Overwhelmingly PositiveScore
10.0
Mentions
23
Sentiment
100%
“Fresh fish going straight into the fryer >>😮💨🔥 So many choices, super fresh, and that crunch was LOUD. We picked gummy shark and it was hands down the best 🥹✨ crispy outside, perfect fish texture inside 🤍🐟 Also you have to order their calamari, scallops, AND the chips 🍟 New fish & chips spots in Melb are popping off 👀 📍 @fullmore178 Unit”
— Cindy Cyntia Mulyadi
Restaurant details
Plan the visit
Price
$20-40 per person (34 reports)
Hours
Closed - Opens 4 pm Sun
Address
Unit 9b/178 Albert St, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Phone
0494 592 790
Plus code
5XQP+V2 East Melbourne, Victoria
Updated by this business 4 weeks ago
Why It Won
What Reviewers Repeatedly Call Out
Crispy, freshly battered fish paired with crunchy chips and perfectly seasoned batter defines this standout dish. The incredibly fresh seafood provides a juicy texture that makes every bite worthwhile. Service is notably quick and friendly, ensuring a great takeaway experience.
Why this ranking is reliable
Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)
Overwhelmingly Positive22 of 23 mentions have usable recent dates (1 undated, 0 older).
Reviews Analysed
63+
Restaurants Evaluated
1
Sentiment Score
100%
Data-backed ranking updated 2026-05-16
Runners up
Top 1 around East Melbourne
Sources
1 reviews from Google, blogs, Reddit and food guides.
Signal
23 mentions of "Fish & Chips" tied to FULL&MORE Fish Chips.
Score
Weighted by recency, sentiment polarity and authority of the source.