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Seafood, Fast food, New Zealand
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Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout
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Reviewed 1 October 2023 via mobile

Not Gourmet at all, The Fish and hot dogs barely had a batter on them & Nobody liked them. They were extremely oily and soggy as were the chips and we had only driven down the road. Would not return back

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 19 July 2022

Under cooked blue cod and WAY over priced, not worth the hype! Bad, bad, bad. Just not good... mike,

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 15 September 2021 via mobile

Just moved to the neighbourhood and been here a few times now, the food is good, however, at first I found the staff to be stand offish and rude and thought it was an isolated incident but these attitudes apare consistant, given the relatively high...price and customer experience I would recommend as a last resort option.More

Date of visit: September 2021
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Reviewed 5 September 2021

We had our first takeaway for weeks. What a disappointment. We ordered 2 pizza as we usually do. Service was good under lockdown. But the chicken and brie pizza was horrible, with grey, strong tasting chicken. The Italian was so greasy it was dripping as...we ate it. Not sure what happened, but I don't think we'll be back.More

Date of visit: September 2021
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Reviewed 24 February 2021 via mobile

Friendly staff. The blue cod and chips we ordered were cooked to perfection. We will happily be back for more!

Date of visit: February 2021
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Reviewed 3 February 2021

We were a bit late ordering but were told we could still order fish and chips but not pizza or burgers. That was fine, so I put in order. When we returned the two young girls working there smirked at each other when we came...back to pick up order. Not friendly at all. Won’t be back.More

Date of visit: February 2021
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Reviewed 2 July 2020 via mobile

We are locals and have tried many of the fish and chips shops in Nelson this is by far the best. The chips are golden not brown like you get when they don’t change the oil in the fryer often enough - we always order...the gurnard and chips the portion is generous and the price reasonable - they have pizza, salads, and burgers - we usually just go for the great fish n chips. The place has easy parking out front - in summer you can get takeaway and go across street and hike to Center ofNZ to enjoy your food with a view!More

Date of visit: July 2020
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Reviewed 1 January 2020 via mobile

Decided to get fish and chips from the Milton Street the other day and had them on the table up at Walters Bluff in the sun.The food was well cooked,the scallops were a good size, the mussels were ok,the fish was a bit dry,,but the...chips were real good.The first fish-chips shop that I have seen the owner check the temperature of the scallops to confirm they were cooked.More

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed 26 July 2019

My partner and I got fish and chips from the Milton Street fish and chip shop, Friday night it was busy and we waited half an hour for our order, this wait was not advised when we paid. At home we unwrap our purchase, 2...pieces of fish of the day, one scoop of chips and a potato flip. The package was concerning small but it is hard to tell before you unwrap, our concerns were legitimate the portion was pathetic. The scoop of chips was barely enough for one and at $5 not cheap, chips aren't even expensive for to produce so why be so stingy? The fish was fine, potato flip average. Wouldn't visit again which is a shame as we are local.More

Date of visit: July 2019
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Reviewed 12 July 2019 via mobile

It’s so sad that the new owner of one year will no longer let you eat and have a beer there. We love that we can GF food at Milton St Fish and chips - always great thank you

Date of visit: July 2019
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Reviewed 13 March 2019

A lovely dash of fish and chips or a pizza to go ask and you shall receive as i did a must sleep in Milton motel or hotels just a cross the road swimming pool and a since of peace sighting the mountains views taking...in the lovely staff and gathering of people very friendly and inviting I will returnMore

Date of visit: April 2018
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Reviewed 12 March 2019

Fresh fish. Perfectly cooked crisp chips. Whats not to like? I only wish I'd asked for a full scoop as the chips were so good.

Date of visit: March 2019
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Reviewed 23 January 2019 via mobile

After much anticipation we bought takeaway for dinner. The blue cod at $9.30 a piece was greasy and disappointing. The grease from the meal went right through the wrapping paper and we didn’t eat half of what we ordered.

Date of visit: January 2019
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Reviewed 14 January 2019 via mobile

Visiting Nelson overnight and decided on the Milton Street Gormet Takeaway for dinner. We ordered a Gluten Free pizza and serve of chips (also GF) that were the best we have had in a veerrrry long time. It was great to see the staff using...individual GF utensils that indicated their understanding of food preparation and delivery for coeliacs. The staff were delightful. We would strongly recommend the Milton Street Gormet Takeaway for any coeliacs visiting or residing in the Nelson area.More

Date of visit: January 2019
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Reviewed 7 January 2019 via mobile

We were stopping at the nearby Founders Park but found the cafe there to have a 45 minute wait - so we drove up the road to get a quick takeaway before going back to your the park. The menu here qualifies for “gourmet fish...and chips” - interesting burgers and great pizzas as well as the basics. We ordered two pizzas and a scoop of chips which was perfect for the four of us. The pizza bases were excellent and we enjoyed the toppings. Summary - a great find, much more than just fish and chips and friendly service.More

Date of visit: January 2019
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kdlez
I have fond memories of my childhood (28+ years ago) when we would have our 1 night a week take away dinner. I always chose Miltons because they gave me the Crispy's,lol..and if there were none they would do our order a few orders behind so there were Crispy's from other peoples orders =) Then they brought in the Chocolate donut,OMG...was like the in Lava Cake back then.lol.i ordered 1 or 2 each time. Born & raised in Nelsom but then left 16+ years ago...Every F&C place i would go to in the north island none of them had heard of thr chocolate donut (some use to be certain there was no such thing,but id always say, there is in Nelson at the Milton St F&C). Fortunately my father is flying my daughter to Nelson this Wednesday for a day trip, Im hoping to get him to take her to the 1 place her Mum ate when growing up =) Maybe she too will bring me a Chocolate donut or 2 back with her for me if you still do them?? Unfortunately i cant travel as im about to have my baby, but im happy that my daughter will get to see the beautiful place i grew up in & eat at the best F&C shop i always have fond memories of.#MiltonStreetChildhoodMemories#
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Response from Bazilboo | Property representative |
Nice memories of Milton St Takeaways.. Thank you for your post. The shop has been through a lot of hands since you where last in town.. 16 years. Your father and daughter will still be able to experience the very best fish... More
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MILTON STREET FISH & CHIP CAFE, Nelson - Restaurant Reviews, Phone Number & Photos

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Yes, Milton Street Fish & Chip Cafe offers takeaway services.

Milton Street Fish & Chip Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 3.5
  • Service: 3.5
  • Value: 3
  • Atmosphere: 3.5