Te Hapara Fish Shop - Gisborne

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Te Hapara Fish Shop

Te Hapara Fish Shop
4.2 / 5 (205 reviews)

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This local fish and chip shop promises a cozy atmosphere with welcoming service, making it a popular spot for many. Customers have highlighted the freshness of the fish and the delightful crunch of the chips, though opinions vary greatly on quality. While some praised the perfectly cooked fare and generous portion sizes, others lamented soggy batter, greasy dishes, and underwhelming servings. The pricing has sparked debate; some find it steep for the quality offered, while others view it as fair given the selection available. In summary, this eatery's inconsistent experience leaves diners divided.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: John

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★ 4.2 / 5 from 205 reviews
john-donnelly-bird64
14.01.2025

1st time there And it will be the Very Last. !!! Absolutely Greasy Soggy Batter.Chips were at Best was a Half Scoop. Had read a previous review but still thought I would give them ago. Won't Be Back Service: Take out Meal type: Dinner Price per person: NZ$20–30 Food: 1 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 3

jay-mahanga
14.01.2025

For me by far best fish and chips and mussells since london fish n chips. Great food Service: Take out Meal type: Dinner Price per person: NZ$10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Scoop Chips, Garlic Chips, Seafood, Sausage

terry-kilburn
14.01.2025

Have been coming here for a while now and used to be top food, over the past couple of months the food has gone down the food you cant taste because when you open up pack its all soggy and floating in oil. not nice, so after 3 bad feeds, im not going back, used to be great, What happened??? Food: 2 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 4

paia-pardoe
14.01.2025

Food: 3 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 2

steveandhope-crarer--2
14.01.2025

Seriously...we are very...very fussy f c eaters... we couldn't fault anything! The fish was fresh terakihi.. was delicious..perfect batter... the chips..were crunchy on the out side.. soft in the middle.. perfectly cooked..drained...do not look for a better fish chip shop...so wish we could take u home to Napier ... thank u team! 10/10 Meal type: Dinner

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