Take the bait – fish and chips by the water

Have you been craving hot fish and chips, a water view and a cool sea breeze on your face?

We’ve put a list together of the best seaside spots and outlets in the Moreton Bay Region, so you can take your pick.

Enjoy fish and chips by the water

Sandstone Point

Take in views of Pumicestone Passage and go for a walk along the foreshore from Turner’s Camp Rest Area. There are toilets and grassed areas ideal to lay out your picnic rug. Access is via Turner’s Camp Rd.

Check out this venue for fish and chips:

• Sandstone Point Hotel’s The Oyster Shed

Bongaree Beach

Here you can enjoy cool breezes, gentle waters and a great view of the bay from the waterfront shelters. It’s the perfect spot to watch the world go by.

Check out these venues for fish and chips:

• Scoopy’s Family Cafe
• The Golden Prawn
• Sylvan Beach Seafood

Woorim Beach

This is the region’s only surf beach and the perfect spot for a surf, swim or to fish. If you don’t catch your own, there are plenty of places you can buy lunch or dinner.

Check out these venues for fish and chips:

• Pigface Seafood
• The Crab Pot
• Sylvan Beach Seafood

Margate Beach

This is one of the longest-stretching beaches on the Redcliffe Peninsula and has picnic shelters dotted along the 2km timber boardwalk.

Check out these venues for fish and chips:

• The Golden Ox
• Seafood Lovers Café
• Margate Beach House
• Red Dolphin Seafoods

Suttons Beach

With great views of Moreton Bay out to Moreton Island, this park is filled with large lawned areas and shady trees. There are picnic facilities, including shelters. Access is via Marine Pde, Redcliffe

Check out these venues for fish and chips:

• Suttons Beach Pavilion
• Yabbey Road
• Café Diversity
• Preece’s at the Jetty
• Bikini Beach Cafe
• Redcliffe Seafood

***These are just a few of the options, go for a wander along Marine and Redcliffe Parades for more ***

Scarborough Beach Park

This popular destination has big grassed areas perfect for a picnic with views of Moreton Island and easy access to the beach. The playground and jumping pillow remain closed due to COVID-19 restrictions. Access is via Landsborough Ave, Scarborough

Check out these venues for fish and chips:

• The Boat Shed
• Morgans Seafood Market and Takeaway
• Moreton Bay Boat Club

***These are just a few of the options, go for a wander along Landsborough Ave for more ***

Crockatt Park

This is a green oasis in busy Woody Point, with large grassed areas perfect for a picnic and handy to cafes and restaurants. Access is via Hornibrook Esp, Woody Point

Check out these venues for fish and chips:

• Seafood Town
• The Golden Ox

Pelican Park

There’s plenty of room to move and relax while devouring fish and chips at this location with a view. Access is via Hornibrook Esp, Clontarf

Check out these venues for fish and chips:

• Fish N at Bells Beach
• Seafood Town
• The Golden Ox

Apex Park

Enjoy views of the Deception Bay foreshore, walk out when the tide is low, and enjoy fish and chips while relaxing on the large grassed section of this park, at Captain Cook Parade

Check out these venues for fish and chips:

• Zesty Lemon Café
• Mermaids by the Bay
• Tan’s Seafood
• Want the Food
• Fisherman’s Daughter
• Rothwell Seafood

Beachmere foreshore

Lay out your picnic rug on one of the grassed areas, or grab a picnic shelter and enjoy the peaceful water views. Access is via Main St.

Check out these venues for fish and chips:

• Beachmere takeaway
• L&D Seafood Takeaway

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