Ryan Nguyen
Good location, fast service. Nice and clean dinning area. Free parking available nearby on the weekend. Fresh flakes but the scallops quite small and not as good as many other places so do not recommend the scallops one. There is also surcharge when pay by card.
Damien
Good location, fast service. We came for lunch. I had the fish burger - tasted great. My mate had the cheeseburger - he enjoyed it.
Value for money wise - I feel it's on par with all the other burger joints around town but here you are right next to a park, quiet and relaxed.
Matt Hurst
Fresh and delicious. The fish and chips is great with fresh tartare sauce. Home made potato cakes were creamy and herby. Well worth the stop :)
SL Moore
The food was delicious. I ate here 2 days in a row. The first day I got the crumbed fish burger and the fish of the day was Blue Grenadier. It's a very nice white fish. The next I ordered the old-school fish n chips. Again the fish was Blue Grenadier. I also ordered the grilled and battered scallops. The grilled was delicious too.
Juleng Taing
The prawn quinoa salad was tasty however the fish and chips were not. The fish was fried with the skin. This was unexpected. The batter was also plain. The service was good and the environment was so-so.
Anjana Wijesundara
Good size portion and fresh food, it's not the best fish and chips joint in the busy Melbourne but sure you can get your money's worth.specially considering the place it locates, "Lygon st" if you are fed up with having all the Italian cousins this could be a welcome change.
Anne Nuguid
Got the fish and chips pack with added scallop and calamari. Everything tasty and good quality, just a couple of things were just not to my personal taste: tartare sauce was quite oniony (I prefer tangy and I really don't like onions) and I did not realise that it was not going to be a calamari ring.
Julee McMahon
Great fresh fish so the GF/grilled version is cooked perfectly and is delicious. Several good alternatives to chips, but unless you had to, I suggest having the chips as well as they are good. The cheese burger was okay but probably over priced for what it was and with luck this might be addressed soon.
A great location and sitting on the bar facing Lygon St makes for great people watching. It's always nice to friendly happy staff, just makes to want to come back soon.
SouthEastEater
Stopped by Tank Fish and Chippery on a warm spring day. Loved the blue theme and the clean, fresh vibe. <br/>🍴very fresh fish, grilled fish was well seasoned and cooked to perfection. Tank for 2 was good way to taste everything, very filling even between 2 people. Downside is it is more expensive than most other fish and chip places but the ingredients and fish are good quality. <br/>💁🏼♀️ staff were excellent. No complaints.
Maria Condello
Great quality seafood but I was most impressed with the variety and quality of the healthy side dishes to go with it. <br/><br/>Salads all looked delicious, went for the broccoli, beetroot and feta combo which was well seasoned and the perfect texture with some pine nuts on top. For the seafood, the fried fish was good, as was the calamari. Couldn't resist a potato cake and I'm glad I did because it was moreish with great batter and a nice thickness.
TheFoodHunter
Always passed this place but never went inside. So, decided to change that today. And I'm glad I went inside. The perfect fish and chips I've had. And a great experience for a first timer. The batter was crispy and light. The fish was soft and flaky. Although there was a teeny tiny little bit of extra oil on my second piece, didn't mind that.<br/><br/>The chips were seasoned perfectly and not soggy. The tartar sauce was deeeeelicious. And the staff were friendly to the max! Overall 10/10 experience for me. Would come back again... and again... and again.
@foodtom
Was in the area and was simply CRAVING fish and chips, Saw these guys on social media and knew I had to drop by. Everything was fresh and tasted fantastic. Top place.
Cludy Foodie
One of my favorite fish & chip places within Melbourne! Flake and calamari are damn good and tasty! Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Chips were chinky and crunchy too. Generous servings and reasonable prices.<br/>Highly recommended!
Burgers Of Melbourne
One of the BEST fish and chip burgers in Melbourne. I tried their special Surf and Turf burger and this bad boy was legit! Wagyu beef cooked perfectly, quality cheese and the prawn were nice and soft. With the touch of spicey sauce to finish off, this burger is one of the best in Carlton and is up there with the best in Melbourne. Big Fan! Add them to your list!
Helen
Basic fish'n'chip type of place but the calamari and chips were really good. They were covered with herbs and a slight touch of chilli and made a quick cheap but tasty lunch.
Some Bunee Loves Food
Freshly made fish with crunchy chips. Nice clean bright little place. I usually get the fish of the day and it never disappoints. Grilled is the best.<br/><br/>The only downside is that the portions are a bit small lol
Windy
Fish and chips are good. The chips are just nice and not too salty. However, the smokes of the fried oil can be too much which made the environment felt sticky with it.
LittleMushroom
A very simple fish and chips combo, to my surprise, every thing on the plate was cripy and extremely fresh. The shape of the fish fillet is not flat as what fish was usually done in other stores. Although fish was batterd, the batter is thin, which makes the fillet chruncy from outside, soft and fresh from the inside. Chips is cripsy but lacks seasoning. It would be perfect if more sauces or seasoning other than only venigar and salt available on the table.
Jasmine
Stopped by Tank for a small snack after a session of squash at Melbourne Uni - so glad I opted for this over icecream!<br/><br/>Ordered:<br/>🥔 Organic Potato Cake: homemade with rosemary ($2.50)<br/>🍟 Chips: seasoned and small ($3.50)<br/><br/>Review:<br/>What really made Tank memorable was the potato cake. Insanely crispy, and the strong undercurrent of rosemary made it incredibly unique. Really happy with this investment piece.<br/><br/>The chips were plain in comparison. Nothing bad, but nothing too good to say about it either. It was no where near as crispy as the potato cake, but it was still great to munch on.
Whats On The Grill?
Had the soft shell crab burger with a dimmy. The burger on the whole was nice however I found the bun to be a bit meek and felt it needed a slaw or something inside. The dimmy was a highlight however, well fried with a great salty crunch.
Crabapples For Lunch
Nice fish and chips and other seafood here with a clean layout, though portions are a bit small for the price so that's a bit of a turn off. Their seafood is definitely on the finer side, and more carefully prepared than your typical fish and chippery. The salt and pepper calamari in particular is very tasty with crumbs of fried greens and chilli bits. However, be prepared to pay more than the usual for a hearty meal.
Rennie
The food here is usually very good and tonight's take away was no exception. Our chips were perfect and not oily, grilled barramundi was great and my fish burger was just right with the right amount of mayo and slaw. Our dim sims however were reminiscent those bought in bulk packs with little flavour and a tough pastry. Not sure if they had an off night, but the service was not friendly as usual and the dine in area didn't look as clean as it could have been with benches and tables needing a wipe down. As I looked around the restaurant I did notice that it's in need of a really good clean and a refresh as a lot of the furniture is beginning to look a little well worn. Good for take away but not for dining in.
Emily Gue
My friend and I ordered the usual Tank for Two. Priced at $37, it consists of 2 portions of fish (grilled or bartered), chips, potato cakes, calamari and dim sims. We went with grilled fish instead of battered this time round and it was really delicious. Another star of this dish is definitely their homemade potato cakes - warm and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Overall, we were really satisfied with the quality of the meal.
Maeloke97
The food here is simply awesome! I ordered half a dozen of oysters, calamari salad and calamari with chips. The oysters are fresh and the calamari is yummy.
John Stavrakis
Great food. Best fish and chips I’ve had in a long time. Service was great and everything was fresh. Potato cake is fantastic!! A must go if you’re in the area.
Streaky Eats
Solid fish and chips. Batter was light and crisp, holds its shape without falling apart. Tartare sauce was very delicious - bonus being made in house. <br/><br/>Probably one of the highest quality fish and chips fix for a reasonable price. Would prefer if the batter did not have that hint of yeast taste.
Dimzib
Really well-cooked chips here - crunchy outside and soft inside. The fish is also cooked well and is nice and tender when served. The presentation of the food is nicer than your usual fish and chips joint, and the interior of this place is really well-decorated. The only downfall of this place is that the portions could be slightly larger for their price.
Millsilly
Simply delicious! 😃😃😃😃😃😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😂😂😂😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊my daughter and I both loved this.
Penny
Food was so delicious. Plus it was the first time I’ve ever eaten fish and chips and not felt unwell afterwards. Highly recommend the calamari and the chips. Those seasonings!!! Yum!
Ilovefoodsomuch
After eating at the Carlton branch i was expected a higher standard for this outlet. Ordered the calamari roll and fish and chips. Generally ok for food court standard...
Adrian Evans
The potatoe cakes used to be absolutely divine, now they're greasy mushie crap which taste horrible for $2.50 each is a complete rip off. Very disappointed
George David Michaelides
Had the pack for two which is the pretty standard two pieces of fish, potato cakes and chips and 2 calamari rings.<br/>For $34 I expected more, the fish was ok chips not so, well off the standard set by blu in north coburg
Jeremy K
Really good fish and chips. It's a little on the pricey side, but so is everything in that area. The seasoning salt they use is delicious and the fish is always fresh. Great place to sit outside when it's sunny.
Georgia
Had a craving for potato cakes so went here today. Can say I won't be back. I have seen a few other people here have the same opinion as me about how the manager treats his staff. He was extremely rude and obnoxious, constantly talking down to his waitresses about how to do simple tasks. The waitresses were lovely, but his loud, arrogant voice and demeanour ruined our experience. The potato cakes I found were better at Tank Emporium too.
Ruizu
Service was prompt. The grilled flakes were cooked well but may have just been a little under - a few more minutes on the grill would have made it perfect. According to my friend this branch was much better than the one in Emporium.
Whenfoodiesmeet
Looking for a snack or a meal with fresh fish and chips right near the CBD? On lygon street @tankfishchips is the fish and chippery that you must visit! With an extensive menu ranging from your classic fish and chips to Wagyu burgers and a range of salads this restaurant will definetly meet your needs and the needs of your belly! Featured here are the old skool fish and chips which is perfect for a quick after uni snack. So what are you fishing for? You'll be hooked 😉
JP
We bought 1 x catch of the day, 1 x grilled barramundi, 1 tank pack consisted 1catch of the day fish, chips, tarter sauces & 1 lemon wedge.<br/><br/>Overall, fishes are cooked from fresh rather than frozen as like many typical fish and chips shop, but I would rate it's a gourmet fish & chip food which you won't have it everyday given the price is $$.<br/><br/>The serve of the chips in the tank pack is not as generous, I would suggest if you share with kids order another serve of chips alone.<br/><br/>Staffs very helpful and attentive.<br/>
Brendan Ho
To be honest, i was looking for fish and chip. But there was different things to try. Other than the great food, the furniture was a little bit worn out.
Scott
The worst fish and chips I've ever attempted to eat. I ordered Old School Fish'n'Chips, a couple of Dim Sims and a Grilled Halloumi Skewer, all of which were inedible.<br/>The fish provided was gelatinous and generally horrible and everything that was fried had a weird, sweet, citrus taste to it that isn't from the manky piece of lemon which was thrown out immediately (i.e. approx 5 minutes before the rest of it). I don't know what it is and the less I think about it the better. The tartare sauce wouldn't have looked out of place in a baby's nappy.<br/>Really disappointing for a place that has generally good reviews. I think fish and chips will be off the menu for a while while I recover from this horrible ordeal.
Doodiethefoodieblogger
so I only come here for the Wagyu beef burger which is by far the best burger I've had and i LOVE my burgers! I've bought a lot of friends here to try the burgers and they too agree, unfortunately it has been taken off the menu which is quite dissapointing. I have tried the cheeseburger version which is not even close. other items on the menu are great too, ive had the fish and chips, other burgers and some salad options. One small request - please bring back the Wagyu beef burger!!
Felicity Annovy
On my recent visit, I was completely shocked by how the manager Bill treated his staff. He swore at the waitresses, I even heard him talking about the female staff to the kitchen staff, calling them 'my b*tches'. There seems to be new staff each time I come in, and I completely understand why now! No one in their right mind would work for someone will that little respect or kindness for his employees. Regardless of how nice the food is, this behaviour is not acceptable.<br/>Absolutely disgusting. <br/>That will be the last time I come to tank as I do not want to support a man who is that rude and disrespectful.
HeraldSun Reviews
Food quality okay, layout is good. Service was okay, once ordered and seated we got our cutlery put down on the table with no napkin under, and the table wasn't exactly spotless, so a bit of a negative there. While ordering the manager or owner it seems was quite arrogant and obnoxious. He needs to go, sorry mate business doesn't boom with your attitude there. The girls were quite nice however.<br/>Could've been better but was okay considering it was the holy day of Good Friday and meat wasn't an option.
Serge
Dropped by after work for a bite with the family after reading all the reviews. Great food and menu selection but the customer service was a bit lacking and a bit pricey - $2.40 p/calamari?! Yikes!<br/>Very nice food though!
Aiden Baker
Ordered on the phone as we were on way to a show so couldn't be late... got to tank waited 30 mins for the food and it was average at best, especially for the price and would it hurt to use fresh salad? All brown and wilted.
Snacker
Standards have slipped - went into Carlton store today; owner was rude and continuously talked to his staff while serving me, about how to set up tables for the day. Had to wait ages to get my receipt which he came back to, and handed to me while still talking to other staff members. Tartare sauce looked off - inedible. Lettuce leaves in salad were brown and chips very undercooked. Most disappointing.
Holly Taylor
Dropped by this place due to its proximity to the Melbourne Museum. Food is tasty and fresh... not what you'd find in a local fish and chip shop - definitely recommend the addition of the salads although the store is lacking in any sort of AC which makes warm weather visits unbearable. Customer service is average - okay... could be more accommodating / friendly.
Tomas
This is not your corner store fish and chip shop. Tank is fresh and fancy. The regular catch of the day is always tasty and they do a excellent wedges with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce. You can order on a few food delivery apps but also if you want to eat in there are plenty of seats inside and outside. There's also a really nice park across the road for hot summer days and nights.
Sweet And Sour Fork
Although Tank’s menu covers off all the standard fish and chip variety and then some – including burgers, oysters, salads and sides – for this visit I decided to stick to just the essentials, starting with the Grilled Barramundi with Brown Rice and Pumpkin Feta Salad ($20.9). What struck me about this dish was the lovely crispy skin on the barramundi, and its delightful crunch before tasting the fresh, moist fish beneath. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever had such perfectly crispy skin on any fish before. The piquant salad accompanying this displayed a welcome contrast between its sweet pumpkin and bitter rocket in a tangy vinaigrette, rounding out the meal’s flavours nicely.
Kevin Setiadi
The place is very cosy and the staff is very friendly. The food?<br/>It's nicely presented and has a good value for $15. The taste is kinda average and a bit too salty.
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
Fish and chips can bring back many fond memories, whether that’s of weekends away, warm summer days, or takeaway at home enjoyed with friends or family. What most people may not know is that the seafood served at most fish and chipperies are frozen. Hoping to turn that trend around is Bill Makris, owner of Tank Fish and Chippery.
The New Fave
The "healthy" fish and chip store concept has been around for a while - with the likes of Hunky Dory, Hooked and Saltwater Grill entering the scene, no longer are we stuck with just the good old potato cake and dim sim. However, from all of the 'healthy' fish and chip stores that I have been to, Tank Fish and Chips has been far my favourite.
Katherine's Food Diary
We usually have the Old School Catch of the Day, which is market fresh fish beer battered with chips, fresh lemon and tartare sauce. The fish is fantastic, perfectly cooked and juicy with great batter and they are generous with the tartare sauce.
DP
Great place, modern twists in the classic fish&chips. <br/>Salads are brilliant in this place, service definitely can improve more but overall they doing well
Penguineats
For a very reasonable price, these burgers definitely fill that gap with an excellent, if slightly contrived, selection of burgers. The burgers showcase the most popular fish sold at Tank and each bring a little bit different to the table.<br/> The batter on the fillet in the appetiser was incredible. Perhaps the most perfectly shapely, crispy and light batter, this was made better by a demonstration of how the batter is made. We could have eaten the shop out of fish if they coated it in that batter. While the range of the Finding Emo series was great, the variety of flavours available was definitely welcome. The Parmesan-crumbed flathead was the standout of the three variations. Beautifully crispy crumb with moist and really fresh fish that didn’t become soggy in the burger, all complimented fantastically by the salad.
Gastrology
Tank Fish and Chippery has become one of the finest fresh fish and chips venues in Melbourne and the team have now developed the ‘Finding Emo burger’ series, a menu of original burger specials. . The special menu will feature three fish burger recipes with distinguishing black squid ink brioche buns.
Kiki_foodie
family tank is real large and rich. It's really suit for 3-4people. The restaurant is clear and view is good.Service is polite and nice. It's a good place for talking and eating at weekends.
Amalia Green
Very good and very fresh fish. Not 'killed' on grill but just well done. Rive very tasty. Nice salat, not to strong, fat and sugary dressing. Housemade mayonnaise is not to good though. But the design inside the shop is great. Not only for take-away. Fish may be a bit salty sometimes but normally just ...great!
NTLS
Best fish and chips eatery so far. This is not your ordinary fish and chips in the corner. Tank's decoration is quite fancy with proper table setting. Seafood and Salad are really fresh, they have great choices on fish like Atlantic salmon and Baramundi where you don't usually find in the standard fish and chips place. Food is well presented, for less than $8 you can upgrade into the menu and add Salad, chips or brown rice.
Christine Naumovski
Highly recommend! I shared a Tank for 2 and it was so good!! Perfect variety and great food! It was seasoned very well, not oily and the chips were perfect.
Liz_p24
Tank is the bomb I don't care how much it costs. <br/>Give me a $4 prawn I don't care just get in my belly! Can't go past the calamari. Try it people it gets my taste buds dancing with delight. Just go there you'll thank me.
Catherine Widyaputri Suprapto
Absolutely loved it. Especially because the fishes were fresh, soft and yum. The chips was so good tho, not greasy and really tasty. Would come back any time soon!
Sid
Ever wondered if it's possible to have fish and chips at a low price in a restaurant which looks and feels like an uptown eatery? I too questioned the same thing for a long time, all I wanted was to eat something that feels like street food at a restaurant that is a little more posh than you'd expect it to be for the food they offer. Tank answered my question and with lots of style. The presentation of the food is impeccable and something you'd expect of masterchef. The staff are usually great, but don't judge the food by the way they treat you, rather by the way they treat the food that rests in the plate in front of you.<br/>Hope your dining experience was as fruitful as mine.
Vegogutz
This place is everything you want in a fish and chip shop. Good service, decent in-house eating space, and great food. The teriyaki salmon was perfect; I loved every mouthful. The chips--nicely herbed--and the salad-great dressing--made it an excellent all-round meal. Looking forward to going back next time I'm in town.
Academic013
The food is just like the photos, and delicious. Staff are friendly. The salmon was cooked perfectly, chips deliciously garnished and a nice choice of salad.
Eton's Mess
If fresh is best and fish must be fresh then Tank has it all sewn up! The place always looks and feels clean and the staff always friendly and courteous. Service is speedy and importantly, in winter, the place is kept warm. Parking is possible and if you like 'take away' then the well treed park next door provides a nice place to which you can retreat.
Melbourne Glutton
My appreciation for fish has developed over time, although mostly centering around ceviche and sashimi. That is, until, V introduced me to Tank Fish and Chippery. Situated in two locations across Melbourne, they serve fresh seafood of all varieties, seasoned and grilled, or lightly battered and fried.
Foodforthought93
This is the best calamari in Melbourne! Highly recommended and accommodating staff. My go to place in Melbourne for calamari and everything else I've tried has been 10/10.
Marta Troicka
The potato cakes are crispy yet soft and totally magnificent. Like the chips, they're topped with an incredible salt-lemon-parsley seasoning. As a vegetarian, the chips and potato cakes are really my only options yet I still keep swinging by - because DANG dat seasoning!
Eat And Be Merry Crew
Tank brings the class and quality to what is normally considered a fast food experience. I like my fish grilled and Sam recommended I try their salmon grilled with seasoned brown rice. The salmon was spot on. Not a moment over or under done. Frozen salmon fillets pales in comparison. I chose a rocket, beetroot and almond salad which was crisp and zesty to go with the salmon. The chips were seasoned with a tangy seasoning, not unlike Smiths BBQ chips. The nutty texture of the seasoned brown rice was the perfect foil for the creamy salmon.
Mary-mia Ioculano
Sunday for fish and chips, so tried somewhere different. Very attractive fish and chip shop with white and beautiful tables with very attractive tiles, it's a fresh and clean place.simple menu, ordered the crumbed fish burger with chips it was the catch of the day,panko with lettuce cheese and tartare sauce. It was delicious,the fish was not dry. Friend of mine ordered cheeseburger,wagyu mince served with tasty cheddar cheese gherkins mayo mustard and tomato sauce, had a bite it was juicy tasty and very delicious also served with chips. Burgers with chips range from $7.50 to $14.50 awesome value. They will also cook for you fresh fish of the day with salad or chips, also have variety of salads as well , from chicken to fish . Large variety drinks and mineral waters. great value.👍
Stacey Walker
Food was great - ordered my typical fish and chips dish. Wasn't too impressed by the portion sizes considering how much you pay for a simple dish. I've had similar dishes at other places for half the price and a higher quantity of food. Apart from the fact that this place is a little pricey for fish and chips, I still enjoyed my food greatly. Sadly, the small side salad was DRENCHED in salad dressing. It was wet, as if half a bottle of dressing was dumped onto it. I like a nice salad with my fish and chips,and I prefer not having all that added sugar from the dressing dumped onto the plate.<br/><br/> Also, managed to beat the lunch crowd so the wait for the food wasn't too long, but I can see it taking a while when it is busy from what I experienced.
Terence Pang
Nice fish although limited range of salads. Came here on Good Friday and the dinner queue wasnt too long. I like the thin batter layer on their fried fish fillets. Catch of the day was Blue Granedier and I ordered additional flathead fillets. The flatheads were fried really nicely, thin crunchy crust but the Blue Granadiers were overfried, still acceptable but with a hard crunch. I guess it was a really busy day so inconsistencies crept into the busy kitchen. I dont like the chips though, either use thin shoestring fries or chunky ones.
TresHungry
My friend and I shared a Tank for 2, which turned out to be huge! We were so full after. My favourite part of the pack was the fish. The batter had a fantastic crisp and the fillet was fried to perfection and tasted extremely fresh. Probably the best fried fish I've ever tasted! The chips had a great crunch at the start but because they were served at the bottom under everything else on the plate, they softened and became soggy halfway through the meal, which was a shame because they were very good otherwise. Very well seasoned and tasted delicious especially with the tartare sauce. I don't usually like dim sims, but these were decent and not overly salty. The potato cake was alright, nothing too memorable.<br/><br/>One negative was the size of the salad. It was way too small even for 1 person, let alone to be shared between 2. Otherwise I enjoyed the meal a lot. Definitely one of the best fish and chips you can have in Melbourne.
Blueberrypie
Came for a takeaway lunch and ordered the fish burger. It took a few minutes to see ingredients for my burger to hit the grill. Then i noticed that the staff grab everything with their hands and not tongs. They even used their hands to cook on the grill (i'll give them benefit of the doubt that their hands are cleanly washed). When i got back to work to eat my burger, i realised i couldn't pick it up. I has to eat it with a knife and fork. The fish had not been drained and the oil was dripping out onto the bun which made the bun all soggy. The gigantic piece of lettuce made it even more difficult to pick up. The cheese was not nelted and tasted like plastic cheese. The bun looked healthy with seeds on top but it was really just a white bun. The tartare sauce was very rich and creamy. The fish was very crispy with a panko coating and so soft on the inside that it all just fell apart. The fish was also quite bland. All in all, the burger was $13. The service was very average and i was feeling very oily after the experience.
Jess Chi
This is my go-to lunch place in Carlton. The food is prepared quickly but is super fresh and yum. I love love love the calamari salad and fish burger.
Shubhajoy Biswas
Next only to Hunky Dory! their spread can give tough competition to this already established chain.<br/>Just check out their pics on instagram and you wount regret visiting them and falling in love with this place.<br/><br/>Melbourne is what it is because of these two absolutely wonderful chipperies. Thanks a lot for the great food!
Richard Woods
Love the fresh salmon with brown rice and salad here. The chicken salad here also is a great dish.<br/>Everything here is fresh and not frozen. <br/>One of the better fish and chips out there.<br/>
Feed Me
Great, fresh seafood with a well sized menu and a great location. <br/><br/>Food ordered:<br/>The special; teriyaki salmon on seasoned brown rice with a side quinoa salad. The salmon was cooked perfectly with just a little pink. That rice was cooked up so well, I want the recipe! The salad was good that is all. Also shared haloumi skewers as a starter. Great portion sizes on this one, huge squares of cheese and tomatoes on skewers. It's a great way to start a meal. My wife ate the calamari salad which was also super fresh and perfectly cooked. <br/><br/>Ambience:<br/>It's actually quite a good place to sit and eat. Located right in the heat of Lygon st, you can take a stroll after you dine for some shopping & gelato! The service here was average and the guy at the counter wasn't really friendly or anything really. A smile goes a long way. But if you order takeaway I imagine this isn't that much of a problem. <br/><br/>All I can say is that I wish I ate here sooner. I've driven past so many times, but now I will make it the spot next time the seafood craving hits.
Todd
Love this place! Fish n Chips are great. The food is really good, service is above average. The Family Tank is a winner. A bit of music would do them wonders.
Gwendolyn Tan
This place is a 2 minutes walk from my house and I pop by sometimes whenever I'm craving for fish and chips. I usually order the grilled one and the fish is fresh. I also tried the oysters before and they were fresh. I think their seasoned brown rice tastes great! I also ordered a portion of fries for takeaway once. It literally came in a tray. $3.50 for a huge tray of fries is an overkill. I also like how it is never fully packed because I find it stressful to eat in an extremely noisy restaurant. I'm not implying that the business isn't good but rather, the overall atmosphere just makes dining a comfortable experience.
MM
Flake, chips and salad, crunchy coating on the fish was great, salad light and fresh, chips seasoned really well - loved it. Service was prompt and polite, great atmosphere
Daniel
The food is wonderfull, although big nose bill (the manager) needs to learn to respect his female staff. Never in my life have i seen so many female's leave a job. It's hard to enjoy a meal while watching him give them a tounge lashing. Maybe you're the one who needs to leave bill
Tom Cavanagh
The best fish and chips I've had so far. This fish and chippery is just fantastic. To go here on a sunny day is perfect. I've gotten the fish for two pack twice and it's been spot on both times. The staff are super friendly and all the food looks amazing. All this place needs is a beach and I would never leave.
A. Chan
Shared a platter with 3 other friends for dinner. The grilled fish was wonderfully cooked and I highly recommend it! The other variety that comes along with the platter is mostly deep fried so a grilled fish would break up the oiliness :)
Mohd Hir Farouq
A very good food! The Staff Treats us very well!We took Tank for 2. It was valuable for the money. Would go there in the future when I'm returning to Melbourne for holiday
Darren Borg
As many people have said before, it probably is one of the best fish & chip shops. Was working in the area and didn't have much time for lunch with a colleague, so we thought we would give this place a go.. was well worth it, was fresh, tasty and everything was cooked perfectly. The seasoning that is used turns your boring old potato cake into something special. The portions aren't massive, but I mean for me it was just right especially when you have a hectic day and don't want to feel overly full.
Charizard
Had been here a few times and had tried their Fish N' Chips (both battered and grilled). The battered fish is crispy on the outside yet tender on the inside, while the grilled fish had a crispy skin, with soft and succulent fish meat beneath it. However, the portion is very small and I felt that it was overpriced. Moreover, this was not the best fish and chips in Melbourne, as there are better ones out there, that are more value for money.
Deeserenoiz
Best fish and chips ever. I love it because its fresh. And their sweet chilly mayo is different with others. Its a must try for fish and chips lovers!
Taniasideris
A MUST. Visited last week while on a business trip. I absolutely love fish in general and the window looked promising. Well my food was declicious and fresh. I tried the calamari salad and regular fish and chips.Absolutely divine!! Not oily at all and well cooked. The prices were really reasonable. The service friendly and willing. Will definitely go back.
MelbourneFoodCritic
Good place but not as good as the emporium branch, but service was great and food was great but for some reason the city one is my fav.
Facebook User
Healthy and quality food!!!. As a personal trainer and regular customer of Tank i suggest the calamari, chicken or prawn salads. Not to mention the grilled fish with salad option is a great healthy meal as well. If you are looking for a cheat meal try their burgers!
The Official Food Hunters
I like the potato cakes and their seasoning! Sooo good
Kent Steer
Forget the fish, try their cheeseburger. It's not huge, but if you like a soft bun, pickle, ketchup and mustard, you won't find better on Lygon St.
Jacob Leong
The food at tank wasn’t spectacular, in fact it was average at best. We had the classic Fish & Chips (AUD 9.90), they had a fancy name for it, but I don’t remember it anymore, the batter was soft and comparatively to the food I’ve had in Melbourne so far; the portions are minuscule.
MikhaelfBlue
It's a shame the portions are getting so small for that price, for Tank makes a hell of a good fish and chips which will keep reeling us back in for more.
Matt
Average. Not stellar but I've had worse....
Stealth Fighter
Blue fish and chips!!!. We always come to this place regularly, excellent service, until today. This time I was served blue fish and chips, even though I ordered regular fish and chips. The reason they are blue is because the fish and chips come with tracing paper to absorb oil, but at the same time it is stamped with blue Tank Fish and Chips design! I ended up eating fish and chips and INKS! Not happy at all being served fish and chips with low quality paper that tore up easily (I may have eaten small bits of the paper too). The waiter was not smiling at all, I have not got an apology until now for pointing out the blue food I ate. Not happy at all, they are using cheap quality tracing paper.
Lulubel
Some things fresh, some obviously not. We've eaten here a few times, enough for the staff to remember us and well some aspects of the food are good, some are really disappointing.<br/><br/>The good:<br/>- Salmon was pretty much perfectly cooked with a nice crispy skin<br/>- Flake was small but fresh but batter a little thick<br/>- Potato cakes were fluffy and crunchy.<br/>- Calamari was ok, a good Panko crumb but needed seasoning (which we did)<br/><br/>The not so good:<br/>- The fish in the kids pack is shocking mush with no flavour that has obviously been frozen (the kids didn't want to eat it and so ate my salmon)<br/>- Grilled prawns were flavourless and didn't seem to be grilled, just dripping in butter so not sure how they cooked them<br/>- The rice which tastes a bit little that Uncle Ben's stuff, I'm sure this hasn't always been the case (same with the tartare which seems a bit processed now).<br/><br/>We purchase seafood from the Vic Market every Tuesday and can confidently taste a fresh prawn (we had plenty of crappy prawns from the Market too!). I just wonder why you would serve something that tasted so bad (ditto the fish) unless you were only out for a profit?
Dtpruden
Deeeeee-licious!. Fresh fish (and calamari and potato cakes) cooked a treat. A tad more pricey than your average fish and chips but well worth it.
HospoHead
I don't know where all these people with the negative reviews are eating, but it isn't at Tank. <br/><br/>I come here at least once a week, best calamari rings I've ever eaten, and the nicest fish tacos I have had in a very long time since the market was saturated with them.<br/><br/>As service goes, it's a cafe. Grab your own cutlery, get your own glass of water, sit down, shut up and enjoy the food.
Gspeed10
High expectations but reality is, total failure.. We normally have our occasional fish and chip fix but thought this time we'd try other supposed 'bespoke' fish and chipperies so we went down to Tank. Straight away i saw the servings to not be worth the price they tag it with. We ordered the old school fish and chips and the special parmesan crumbed flatheads. Came out ok, fish cooked well but the chips are just your normal cafe chips. Side salad was ok. The lowlight of our day thoh was not the food but how the 'waiter' came out witb our extra order of chip dip. I saw him actually dip his finger in the dip as if to check if its cold or not, with all people to see!! I told him i saw him do it and with hesitation and initial denial, he went back and got me a new one; but by this time my appetite has disappeared. Will NOT come back. Rather go to Hooked in Prahran.
Hoey
Fish pack for one ordered with rice and salad. Girl delivered it with chips instead of rice and realised straightaway without me saying anything and brought out rice for me as well. <br/>AWESOME!!<br/>Fish and chips were great.
Spoonurban
LOVE IT. I have been coming here for more then couple of years .Love the wagyu burger and best chips you can get all over lygon st !
David
Overpriced, poor service and worse quality...
Trimac20
Possibly the best fish'n'chips in Melbourne. I haven't tried too many fish'n'chips in Melbourne, so take this statement with a grain of salt, but I have tried a lot in my time all over the place, and this must be in the top 5. Very reasonably priced, for a start. I had the cobbler, the fish is very fresh, tender, not dry and well cooked. The batter was crispy, quite light and not too oily. The chips were okay. Overall was very happy with my meal here and would recommend it.
Angus J
Mediocre at best! Far too slow - three people working on a Friday night?! Took a long time but still the following occurred <br/>chips: undercooked<br/>tater cakes: undercooked<br/>calamari: undercooked<br/>dimmy: perfect<br/>fish: over-battered<br/>Salmon skin: floppy/soggy<br/>For best value get old school fish and chips - larger packs aren't economical. Not worth the higher prices they charge compared to a regular takeaway shop.
Joanne
My boyfriend and I come here every week, one of our favorite restaurants in Melb! Fresh seafood and chips are to die for. The service is great
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