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Bobby's Fresh Fish Market

1 Dive Crescent | The Strand, Tauranga, New Zealand
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Ranked #7 of 137 restaurants in Tauranga
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- May 22, 2013
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Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013

Cheap and cheerful. Fish served on paper with chips. Sit outside on picnic tables by the ocean and fishing boats.

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Tartu, Estonia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013

Very popular place in Tauranga. Had to wait for my fish n chips for 20 minutes but just because there were so many people. Place is very simple but food is great. Size of a meal is big and half a scoop of chips is more than enough for one person. You can enjoy your meal just near the water.

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Tauranga, New Zealand
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26 reviews 26 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

Seriously, the very best fish and chips IN THE WORLD! But be aware that everyone knows that - the last time we went we waited 50 minutes for our food, but no one cares, and everyone is friendly and chats while they're waiting. People from all walks of life dine here - even Gareth Morgan was there buying his dinner!

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San Diego, CA
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28 reviews 28 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

Yumz ... plentiful fish and chips in a large paper wrapper for two people, mind you, but it could have fed five. Don't know what kind of fish it was, but it was scrumptious. Just a great little place right on the bay with all the locals and some tourists mixed in for good measure. The price was great and... More

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Tauranga, New Zealand
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63 reviews 63 reviews
32 restaurant reviews
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

Can't beat Bobby's for freshness and variety. The only place in town where I can get whole snapper or kingfish fillets regularly. They also have heaps of other fish types if you are keen to experiment and the staff are helpful with advice on their uses. They're open late and I visit them regulalrly.

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Canberra, Australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013 via mobile

Nothing fancy about this place but the food is wonderful. Really took me back to the days when we weren't all running scared of a bit of oil and salt in our food. :) We had the original fish and chips as well as some squid rings and deep fried oysters - wow whee, I almost licked the paper they... More

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Ohope, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2013

The place has a humble set-up but with a nice view of the harbour. The cue was very long but I waited since it intrigued me to find so many people was in line for service. I could say that all the waiting was definitely worth it since it was just one of the best fish and chips I have... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2013

On a recent visit to NZ we went in search of fresh fish and found it at Bobby's. As others have said it is basic but a greaat outlook over the water and the best selection of fresh fish (better than the sydney fish markets for freshness). They only cook it one way - battered - but it is excellent.... More

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Tauranga, New Zealand
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2013

I have lost count of how many times we have been to Bobby's. Expect a wait for your meal but you can be sure that it will be the best fish and chips that you have ever tasted. Enjoy!!

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2013

Te best fresh fish !! A very busy place - and I can see why - the service is fast and friendly, the food is cooked to perfection. The range to choose from is fantastic !

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