Archie's Fish and Chips, Mount Waverley by Bureaucrat

Following an arvo of driving around and looking at properties (and getting queasy sitting in a seven seater people mover), we decided that an impromptu dinner was in order.  Obelix has waxed lyrical about the fish and chips at Archie's, so we thought this was a good opportunity to try it out for ourselves.

Fish, fish and more fish!

Frequented by dedicated locals, Archie's does a very brisk trade.  With a crowd to feed, we got a range of tasty fried things to share.  The resounding feedback from all was that the seafood was very tasty and fresh; shellfish was plump and juicy; everything was nicely seasoned; and for fish and chips standards, it wasn't greasy.  

Seafood pack with fish, calamari, scallops and prawns

Calamari and chips, with an obligatory/token salad (because that one small salad cancels out all the other cholesterol-laden calories!)

More fish, scallops and prawns

Grilled salmon

Grilled whiting (I think)

Grilled barra

Feeling the need to sample more than just the fishy items on the menu, I also ordered a beef souvlaki.  And, boy, am I ever so glad that I did!  The pan fried, marinated steak was absolutely delicious and the salad ingredients were fresh and squeaky.  I also love the warmed pita bread that was delightfully doughy and yeasty (I dislike the really flat pita bread that have the texture of cardboard).  I love this so much that I often stop by at Archie's to get it for lunch when I'm in the area.

Verdict

We loved it.

Overall

I can definitely see why Archie's is famous for their fish and chips.  Definitely one of the best fish and chips (and souvs!) that I've eaten.  Definitely a keeper, and it's definitely better than the usual suburban chippy.

Find it at

Archie's Fish and Chips
7 Barlyn Road
Mount Waverley VIC 3149
Phone: (03) 9808 4003