We saw the billboards for Bub’s Famous Fish & Chips on the way into Nelson Bay and knew we had to check it out and we’re so glad we did! We ordered the Ocean’s 11 Pack and it was hands down one of the best seafood platters we've ever had. It came loaded with: 6 Aussie prawns – fresh, sweet, and perfectly chilled. 6 local oysters – incredibly fresh and briny. 1 grilled salmon steak – crispy skin, juicy and tender inside. 2 BBQ prawn skewers – smoky and full of flavour. BBQ octopus – tender with a nice char, not chewy at all. 2 scallops mornay – rich, creamy, and perfectly cooked. There was about a 40-minute wait, but it was during a busy period over the school holidays, so it was completely understandable — and honestly, worth every minute. The quality and freshness of the seafood really stood out, and the portion size was great for sharing. Service was friendly, and the atmosphere had that classic Aussie coastal charm where you can enjoy and eat sitting oceanside. Bub’s definitely lived up to the hype!!!

S M

Had barramundi fish & chips and salt & pepper squids for lunch when visiting Nelson Bay recently. Their battered fish was fresh, tasty, and perfectly cooked. However the chips and salt & pepper squids were really below standards and disappointing. They’re not crunchy or hot at all. The $19 valued squids portion was relatively small.

M C

Very delicious Fish and Chips. Super convenient with the parking close by. Our batch seemed a bit under fried compared to our friends but more of a personal preference though. Would recommend!! It was also quite entertaining to watch them feed the pelicans

Shaun Kim

⭐️⭐️⭐️ I ordered the Family Feast set and asked if it could all be crumbed. The lady at the counter said they could only do the 2 fish fillets crumbed and the rest would be battered. I agreed, but when I got the order, everything was battered instead. A bit disappointing as I was really hoping for the crumbed fish. On the positive side, the fish and chips weren’t oily, portions were decent, and the food was okay overall.

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I came to Bub’s with a serious craving for some classic Nelson Bay-style fish and chips. Originally, I had a couple of other spots in mind, but they were both closed—so Bub’s became the choice of the day. On a horrible, windy, rainy day—the perfect weather for a hot, hearty meal—it felt like a ghost town around the area. Service was quick, and the food arrived just as fast. I ordered the barramundi, which came out with a beautifully crispy batter (and of course, the mandatory sprinkle of chicken salt). The fish was cooked perfectly—tasty, flaky, and fresh. The chips, however, were a bit of a miss—not terrible, but not as good as the fish deserved. Parking was easy, with spots available right out the front. I can imagine this place would be buzzing on a sunny day, with harder-to-find parking and longer wait times—a good sign of a popular local spot. I’d definitely come back—next time, hopefully with better weather and maybe a bigger appetite

Andrew “How good is food !!!” McBride