Joe's Batter and Grill is a fish and chips restaurant at 247 Queen Street, Richmond, serving fresh seafood and burgers at friendly prices ranging from $10 to $20. The casual, welcoming spot suits solo diners, groups and families, with a kid-friendly menu and wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance, plus free parking on site.
The menu centres on battered fish such as blue cod, snapper, rig, flounder fillet and the fish of the day, alongside seafood sticks and a range of burgers, patties and desserts. Customer reviews consistently highlight the freshness and generous portions of the Gurnard and Blue Cod, and single out the Bacon, Egg and Cheese Burger as a standout, made with real smoky rasher bacon rather than a shoulder-style substitute. Takeaway and delivery are both available, including through Uber Eats, and the restaurant accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments.
Joe's has earned a reputation for quick service and quality despite regularly drawing a line at the counter, particularly during busy evenings — a sign, by most accounts, of just how much locals and visitors rate the food.
On Queen Street in the heart of Richmond, Joe's Batter and Grill has built a loyal following around fresh seafood, generous portions and standout burgers, all at friendly prices ranging from $10 to $20. It's a casual, no-fuss chip shop that suits everyone from a solo diner grabbing a quick bite to a family settling in for dinner.
The seafood menu covers battered classics like blue cod, snapper, rig and flounder fillet, alongside a rotating fish of the day for anyone after the freshest catch available. Reviewers repeatedly single out the Gurnard and Blue Cod as standouts, praising the crisp batter and generous portion sizes that leave no one going home hungry. One reviewer called it simply "the best fish n chips in the region," citing a wide selection of fresh fish and consistently crispy results.
While the fish draws plenty of praise, it's the burgers that seem to inspire the most passionate reviews. The Bacon, Egg and Cheese Burger comes up again and again as a crowd favourite, with reviewers specifically calling out the use of real smoky rasher bacon rather than the shoulder-style "Canadian" bacon often found elsewhere. Other options, including the cheeseburger, jalapeño burger, double beef and cheese burger, and a mild-spice chicken fillet burger, all draw similar praise for fresh buns, quality patties made in-store, and generous fillings that don't skimp on ingredients.
Joe's has developed enough of a following that a queue at the counter during busy evenings is almost expected — and, as the restaurant itself notes, it's a sign of the quality on offer rather than a deterrent. Reviewers mention ordering ahead by phone as a way to skip the wait, and several note that service remains quick even when the shop is at its busiest, with orders typically ready within about ten minutes.
Joe's Batter and Grill is set up to be genuinely accessible, with a wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance, plus free on-site parking, though a few reviewers note that parking can fill up quickly during peak periods, making nearby street parking a useful backup. The restaurant is family-friendly, with a kids' menu that makes it an easy choice for a family dinner out, and accepts credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments for a smooth transaction. Takeaway and delivery are both available, including through Uber Eats, for anyone who'd rather enjoy their meal at home.
No restaurant is without the occasional critique, and a handful of reviewers have mentioned wanting a bit more variety in the dessert options, given the strong focus on mains, and slightly more comfortable seating for anyone wanting to linger over their meal. These are minor points against an otherwise consistently positive picture — fresh, generously portioned fish and chips and burgers, served quickly, at prices that don't break the bank.