Regional Australia's best fish and chips shops are worth travelling for
These are the eateries everyone's talking about.
There's nothing like a Google review to help you decide which cafe to eat at when you're travelling, or which fish and chip shop does it the right way.
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To celebrate 20 years of Google Maps, the search engine has shared the most-reviewed establishments in regional Australia.
So whether you're ducking to Canberra for the weekend or heading up to the Blue Mountains outside of Sydney for a getaway, we have you covered.
The following establishments made the top-20 list among the best in the country in their respective categories.
Most reviewed cafes
When you travel, sometimes the best food comes from the regions. Are you looking for a homey establishment that makes great apple pie? How about the best barista coffee in town?
These are the regional Australian cafes with the most Google reviews, as well as their rating among the top 20 in Australia.
- #14 - Yellow Deli, Katoomba NSW (2,627 reviews / 4.5 average rating)
- #16 - The Cupping Room | Cafe Canberra, Canberra ACT (2,527 reviews / 4.34 average rating)
- #20 - 2773 Cafe, Glenbrook NSW (2,458 reviews / 4.45 average rating)
One reviewer said of Yellow Deli, "Absolutely bangin' place. Don't miss this if you're in Katoomba!"
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Another said the interior was top-notch, and felt like it was "straight out of a storybook".
Some of the most popular dishes were the Reuben sandwich, jalapeno bread and cheesecake pie.
Most reviewed fish and chips
If you order chicken salt, you're from NSW. "Minimum chips" is how they say "small" in Victoria. Do you want a battered sav with that?
Here are regional Australia's most reviewed fish and chip shops, along with their placing among the top 20 in Australia. We've included Hobart because it's not one of the big three (Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane).
- #2 - Mures Lower Deck, Hobart TAS (4,055 reviews / 4.1 average rating)
- #3 - San Remo Fishermans Co-Op, San Remo VIC (2,930 / 4.25 average rating)
- #6 - Innes Boatshed, Batemans Bay NSW (2,160 reviews / 4.39 average rating)
- #7 - By the Sea FIsh n Chips & Burgers, Kiama NSW (2,155 reviews / 4.72 average rating)
- #12 - Fish Frenzy, Hobart TAS (1,926 reviews / 4.26 average rating)
- #17 - Apollo Bay Seafood Cafe, Apollo Bay VIC (1,493 / 4.05 average rating)
According to reviews, Mures Lower Deck is known for its oysters, seafood chowder and seafood baskets.
A reviewer said: "The fisherman basket for one is good enough for both of us to share, and the fries are one of its kind! Will come again if have time."
Most reviewed visitor attractions
If you're heading away on a trip, you'll also want to know about the most reviewed visitor attractions in regional Australia.
An establishment in the Blue Mountains tops the list again, and lighthouses are clearly popular.
- #2 - Scenic World, Katoomba NSW (20,219 reviews / 4.5 average rating)
- #6 - Port Arthur Historic Site, Port Arthur TAS (10,108 reviews / 4.63 average rating)
- #8 - Echo Point Lookout (Three Sisters), Katoomba NSW (8,764 reviews / 4.73 average rating)
- #9 - Kiama Lighthouse, Kiama NSW (8,675 reviews / 4.61 average rating)
- #11 - Cape Byron Lighthouse, Byron Bay NSW (8,446 reviews / 4.73 average rating)
- #13 - Nobbies Centre, Summerlands VIC (8,298 reviews / 4.44 average rating)
- #16 - Loch Ard Gorge, Port Campbell VIC (6,612 reviews / 4.8 average rating)
In case you're wondering what Nobbies Centre is, it is on the western tip of Phillip Island where you can view rock formations, penguins and seal colonies, and learn about Antarctic exploration.
One reviewer said: "Really picturesque walk and even saw some young penguins in their burrows. So pleased to see a seal rising up on the waves a few times. watching the blow hole was great too. No fee to walk this boardwalk."
My all-time favourite destination is ... Cornwall. From the giant seagulls to the blustery beaches, Cornish pasties and fishing villages, it stirs something romantic and seafaring in me.
Next on my bucket list is … Mongolia. I want to go somewhere really unique that feels totally foreign and challenges my way of life.
My top travel tip is … Don’t plan too much. Walk the streets and let it happen. And make sure you check out what’s within a few blocks of your hotel - sometimes the best local food is found that way.
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