The Fresh Fish Place: Award-Winning Seafood in Port Lincoln

Port Lincoln is one of Australia’s best-known seafood destinations, and for good reason. Surrounded by rich fishing waters and a strong local seafood industry, the town has built a reputation for fresh fish, oysters, prawns, calamari, scallops and other quality seafood.

For locals and visitors looking for seafood in Port Lincoln, The Fresh Fish Place is one of the standout names.

Located at 20 Proper Bay Road, opposite the racecourse, The Fresh Fish Place brings together local seafood, fresh fillets, cooked meals, takeaway favourites and a strong connection to Port Lincoln’s fishing community.

In 2026, The Fresh Fish Place was recognised as Best Fish ’N Chips Winner at the SA Seafood Awards, adding another proud milestone to its seafood story.

Fresh Seafood in Port Lincoln

One of the things that makes The Fresh Fish Place special is its connection to locally sourced seafood.

The seafood journey is simple and local: from the fisherman, to the filleting room, to the kitchen, and then to the customer’s table. That short journey helps protect the quality, freshness and flavour of the seafood.

For customers, this means they are not just eating a seafood meal. They are experiencing a part of Port Lincoln’s local food culture.

The Fresh Fish Place also offers a wide selection of fresh fillets on display. Customers can choose from different fresh fish options and have them cooked to enjoy as a meal. This creates a more personal seafood experience, especially for people who want to enjoy fresh fish without cooking it themselves.

Award-Winning Fish and Chips

Fish and chips are one of Australia’s most loved takeaway meals, but great fish and chips depend on more than just batter and chips. The quality of the fish, how fresh it is, how it is handled, and how it is cooked all make a difference.

The Fresh Fish Place was recognised as 2026 Best Fish ’N Chips Winner at the SA Seafood Awards, a strong acknowledgement of the team’s work and the quality behind their seafood.

For anyone searching for fish and chips in Port Lincoln, this award gives The Fresh Fish Place an extra reason to be on the list.

The award also reflects something bigger than one dish. It points to the care behind the food — the local seafood supply, the preparation, the team in the kitchen, and the focus on serving seafood at its best.

Michelle’s Pan-Fried Flathead: A Fresh and Wholesome Seafood Dish

Michelle, the head cook at The Fresh Fish Place, prepared one of her favourite dishes: pan-fried flathead with rice and fresh garden salad.

The dish starts with deep-water flathead, freshly filleted by the team. Michelle seasons the fish with salt and pepper, cooks it in a hot pan with virgin olive oil, and finishes it with garlic butter and fresh parsley.

What makes this dish stand out is its balance. It is fresh, simple and satisfying without being too heavy. The flathead brings a light, flaky seafood flavour, while the rice adds comfort and the fresh garden salad brings colour, crunch and freshness to the plate.

The salad includes iceberg lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, sliced olives, feta cheese and balsamic vinaigrette, giving the dish a bright Mediterranean-style feel.

Seafood is often enjoyed as part of a balanced diet, and this dish is a good example of how simple cooking can let quality ingredients shine. Instead of overpowering the fish with too many flavours, Michelle keeps the preparation clean and lets the freshness of the flathead remain the hero.

The result is a plate that feels fresh, wholesome and full of local seafood character.

More Than a Seafood Shop

The Fresh Fish Place is more than a place to buy fish. It gives customers a full seafood experience — from fresh fillets and local seafood to cooked meals and takeaway favourites.

One of the popular options is the Fisherman’s Basket, which includes a selection of seafood such as prawns, fish, calamari, scallops and oyster. It is the kind of dish that gives customers a taste of different seafood in one meal.

This variety makes The Fresh Fish Place a strong choice for locals and visitors looking for a Port Lincoln seafood restaurant, fresh seafood takeaway, or a cooked-to-order seafood meal.

Whether someone wants classic fish and chips, a seafood basket, fresh fillets, oysters, crabs, or a lighter cooked fish dish, The Fresh Fish Place offers plenty of ways to enjoy local seafood.

Why Port Lincoln Seafood Stands Out

Port Lincoln has a strong reputation for seafood because of its location, fishing industry and access to quality local catch.

For many visitors, seafood is one of the main reasons to experience Port Lincoln. Businesses like The Fresh Fish Place help bring that reputation to the plate by connecting local supply, careful preparation and everyday dining.

Fresh seafood is not only about taste. It is also about timing, handling and respect for the product. When fish is fresh and cooked simply, the natural flavour can stand out.

That is the approach Michelle takes with her pan-fried flathead. The dish is not overcomplicated. It is about fresh fish, simple seasoning, a hot pan, garlic butter, parsley and a fresh side salad.

That style of cooking suits Port Lincoln seafood because it allows the quality of the fish to speak for itself.

Local Seafood with Local Pride

The Fresh Fish Place reflects the kind of local pride that makes Port Lincoln’s food scene unique.

The seafood is connected to local fishermen, the preparation happens close to the source, and the food is served to locals and visitors who want to experience the region’s seafood culture.

For customers, that connection matters. It gives the meal a story. It turns a simple seafood order into something more meaningful — a taste of the region and the people behind it.

From the filleting room to the kitchen, and from the kitchen to the table, The Fresh Fish Place keeps the focus on fresh seafood and honest cooking.

Order The Fresh Fish Place Through Orderoo

Craving fresh seafood at home?

You can order from The Fresh Fish Place for delivery through Orderoo in Port Lincoln.

Whether you are after award-winning fish and chips, a seafood basket, or one of their fresh cooked seafood options, Orderoo makes it easier to enjoy local favourites delivered to your door.

Watch Behind The Menu by Orderoo

The Fresh Fish Place was also featured in our Behind The Menu by Orderoo series, where Michelle takes viewers behind the scenes and shares more about fresh seafood, local ingredients and one of her favourite dishes.

Watch the full episode here:

Conclusion

The Fresh Fish Place is one of the standout names for seafood in Port Lincoln, offering fresh local seafood, cooked meals, takeaway favourites and award-winning fish and chips.

From locally sourced seafood and fresh fillets to Michelle’s pan-fried flathead and the team’s recognition as 2026 Best Fish ’N Chips Winner at the SA Seafood Awards, The Fresh Fish Place reflects what Port Lincoln seafood is all about — freshness, quality and local pride.

Whether you are visiting Port Lincoln, living locally, or simply looking for fresh seafood delivered to your door, The Fresh Fish Place is a local favourite worth trying.

You can order from The Fresh Fish Place through Orderoo in Port Lincoln and enjoy award-winning seafood from the comfort of home.