Pilot Bay Fish & Chips

About Pilot Bay Fish & Chips

Pilot Bay Fish & Chips operates out of the Mount Ocean Sports Club situated on Salisbury Wharf along Pilot Bay in Mount Maunganui. Overlooking the harbour waters, the venue offers a scenic waterfront dining setting where visitors can enjoy classic seaside fare, fresh fish, and club favourites with panoramic ocean views.

While sharing a home with the Mount Ocean Sports Club community—which unites local yachting, fishing, and underwater clubs—the venue welcomes everyone from the general public to drop in for casual waterfront dining, whether grabbing a seaside feed or relaxing by the wharf.

Seaside Dining on Salisbury Wharf: Pilot Bay Fish & Chips at Mount Maunganui

Perched on the edge of Salisbury Wharf at the corner of Salisbury Avenue and The Mall, Pilot Bay Fish & Chips sits in one of the most idyllic spots in Mount Maunganui. Positioned directly by the water, the setting offers expansive views over the gentle waters of Pilot Bay, where boats drift by and the harbour buzzes with coastal life.

Operating within the Mount Ocean Sports Club facility, the eatery provides a relaxed, welcoming environment where everyone is invited to pull up a seat. It bridges the easygoing nature of classic Kiwi beachside dining with the lively, community-focused spirit of a harbour club.

Classic Coastal Bites and Fresh Ocean Fare

The kitchen takes pride in serving maritime favourites alongside a broad selection of hearty club classics. The signature Fish & Chips comes prepared to your preference—crisp battered, golden crumbed, or pan-fried—accompanied by fresh slaw, lemon, and tartare sauce. For those craving a richer taste of local waters, the hearty Seafood Chowder packs a generous medley of mussels, fresh market fish, squid, prawns, and smoked kahawai into every bowl.

Beyond traditional seafood, the menu features sharing bites like Szschuan squid with lime and coriander mayo, steamed mussels in a Thai red curry sauce, and honey bourbon glazed fried chicken. If you are after something handheld, the burgers deliver full flavour, ranging from a fresh fish burger with pickled onion to the quintessential Kiwi burger stacked with fried egg, beetroot, and caramelised onions.

Relaxed Harbourfront Atmosphere

Dining right over the wharf provides an experience that captures the Mount Maunganui lifestyle. Diners can enjoy their meals alongside sides of curly fries or garlic bread, followed by sweet finishes such as warm apple pie with crème anglaise or a s'mores ice cream sandwich.

Whether dropping by after a swim in Pilot Bay or gathering around a table with family for an early dinner by the water, the setting delivers approachable dining with unmatched coastal scenery.

Signature items

• Fish & Chips
• Seafood Chowder
• Szschuan Squid
• Panfried Market Fish
• Kiwi Burger

Menu

Sides

• Curly Fries — With tomato sauce
• Fries & Aioli — Served with aioli
• Garlic Bread — Toasted garlic bread
• Garden Salad — Cherry toms, cucumber and onion
• Fries & Gravy & Cheese — Fries topped with gravy and cheese

Kids Meals

• Kids Lasagne Topper & Chips — Served with kids scoop of ice cream
• Kids Chicken & Chips — Served with kids scoop of ice cream
• Kids Fish & Chips — Served with kids scoop of ice cream

Large Plates

• Smoked Chicken Salad — Garden salad, mango dressing
• Creamy Pesto Fusilli — Pesto seasonal veg (optional add prawns)
• Sirloin Steak — Potato gratin, seasonal veg, onion rings, jus
• Fish & Chips — Battered, crumbed or pan fried, slaw, lemon & tartare sauce
• Beef Cheek — Smoked kumara puree, braised leek, jus
• Seafood Chowder — Mussels, market fish, squid, prawns & smoked kahawai
• Panfried Market Fish — Quinoa salad, tahini yoghurt

Small Plates

• Baked Brie — Honey, thyme, sourdough
• Fried Chicken — Honey bourbon glaze & spring onion
• Slow Cooked Pork Ribs — With BBQ glaze
• Szschuan Squid — With lime & coriander mayo
• Steamed Mussels — Thai red curry sauce, garlic bread
• Chicken Liver Pate — Pickles, sourdough, caramelised onion
• Pear Tarte Tatin — Blue cheese, candied walnuts
• Fish Sashimi — Soy caramel, pineapple salsa
• Grilled Prawn Tacos (3) — Lettuce, pineapple salsa, sriracha mayo

Burgers & Roti

• Satay Chicken Roti — Grilled chicken, slaw, aioli, satay sauce, peanuts
• Fried Chicken Burger — Honey bourbon glaze, pickles, slaw, fries
• Fish Burger — Coriander mayo, lettuce, pickled onion, fries
• Cheeseburger — Tomato sauce, mustard, pickles & cheese, fries
• Kiwi Burger — Egg, beetroot, lettuce, aioli, caramelised onion, fries

Desserts & Special Coffee

• Apple Pie — With crème anglaise
• Affogato — Classic espresso over ice cream
• Baileys Irish Coffee — Coffee infused with Baileys
• Smores Ice Cream Sandwich — House-made dessert treat
• Bushmills Irish Coffee — Coffee infused with Bushmills whiskey

Frequently asked questions

Where is Pilot Bay Fish & Chips located?

It is located at Salisbury Wharf, on the corner of Salisbury Avenue and The Mall along Pilot Bay in Mount Maunganui.

Do you need to be a club member to eat here?

No, everyone from the public is welcome to come in, enjoy a meal, and take in the harbour views.

How can I have my fish prepared for the fish and chips?

The Fish & Chips can be ordered battered, crumbed, or pan-fried, served with slaw, lemon, and tartare sauce.

Are there meals suitable for children?

Yes, kids aged 12 and under can choose from kids fish and chips, chicken and chips, or a lasagne topper with chips, each served with a scoop of ice cream.

What are the opening hours?

The venue is open 7 days a week from 11:30am until late.

Can I make a table booking or general enquiry?

Yes, enquiries can be made via the website contact form, by calling (07) 575 5388, or by emailing [email protected].

Tips

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