Captain & Co Fish Bar

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Closed nowOpens 12pmSunday: 12pm - 8pm
310 Bay St, Brighton VIC 3186

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A Brighton fish bar built on wild Australian seafood, daily-changed frying oil, and owners who greet regulars by name.

A bright, clean fisherman's-wharf-style shop with fresh fish displayed on ice, a laid-back beachside energy just off Bay Street, and a family-run warmth that repeat customers describe as feeling like a second home.

Fryer oil is changed daily, fish is bought whole and filleted in-house, and salads are made fresh each day by a family member. details multiple reviewers specifically call out as setting it apart from a standard chippy.

Grounded in genuine wild-caught Australian seafood rather than a national-cuisine heritage claim. the authenticity signal here is fishmonger expertise and freshness, not a specific culinary lineage.

Portions are generous and most reviewers call it great value, though a public holiday surcharge (around 20%) and a few individually priced sides have drawn specific pricing complaints.

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310 Bay St, Brighton VIC 3186

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Brighton

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