Inside the Menu

At The Slippery Mackerel, the menu brings together the classic comforts of fish and chips with a few tasty twists. You’ll find plenty of seafood options, from crispy scallops and calamari rings to crumbed prawns and fish bites, making it easy to tailor your meal whether you’re after a quick snack or a fuller plate. Alongside the seafood, there’s a selection of hearty fried chicken choices, like popcorn chicken and the Southern Fried Chicken Burger, which add variety if you’re not just in the mood for fish. The flow of the menu naturally leads you from mains through to sides and extras—think chips and a curry tub—and finishes on a sweet note with simple desserts like pineapple fritters or donuts. Whether you’re after a fulfilling takeaway or a casual sit-down, the menu balances familiar, satisfying flavors that suit different appetites and preferences.

Menu Sections (52)

  1. Pineapple Fritter – A$3.00

  2. Banana Fritter

  3. Mars Bar In Batter – A$4.00

  4. Donuts – A$12.00

  1. Flake

  2. Blue Grenadier

  3. Butterfish

  4. Whiting

  5. Barramundi

  6. Flathead – A$12.00

  1. Scallops – A$3.20

  2. Crab Sticks

  3. Prawns In Batter

  4. Crumbed Prawns

  5. Salt & Pepper Squid

  6. Calamari Rings

  7. Fish Bites

  8. Fish Cakes

  1. Plain – A$13.00

  2. The Lot

  1. Curry Tub

  1. Spring Rolls – A$4.00

  2. Veg Spring Rolls

  3. Chiko Rolls – A$4.00

  4. Corn Jacks

  5. Chicken Nuggets

  6. Sav In Batter

  7. Mighty Burger

  8. Onion Rings

  9. Beef Croquettes – A$16.00

  10. Hot Dog In Batter – A$4.00

  11. Kransky In Batter

  12. Hamburger In Batter

  13. Popcorn Chicken

  1. Lamb – A$16.00

  2. Lamb W/ The Lot – A$18.50

  3. Chicken

  4. Chicken W/ The

  5. Mixed

  6. Mixed W/ The Lot

  7. Fish

  8. Veggie

  9. Chips & Gravy

  10. Chips W/ Curry Sauce

  11. Dim Sims – A$1.80

  12. Battered Dim Sims – A$2.00

  13. South Melb Dim Sims – A$3.20

  14. Potato Cakes – A$1.80

  15. Pumpkin Cakes – A$2.20

  16. Sweet Potato Cakes – A$2.00

  17. Tomato

  18. Bbq

How This Menu Feels

At The Slippery Mackerel, the menu sets the tone for a casual yet satisfying dining experience. Whether grabbing a quick bite solo or sharing small plates with friends, the pace feels unhurried but efficient—perfect for both relaxed lunches and easy dinners. Generous portions invite a sense of comfort and contentment, while the variety encourages indecision turned delight. There’s a familiar warmth here, the kind that makes you feel at home even when dining alone or on the go. The menu’s balance of simplicity and generous servings creates a mood that’s both welcoming and reassuring, ideal for locals and visitors seeking honest, flavorful meals without fuss.

Menu Questions

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  • 11:00 AM - 07:45 PM
  • 11:00 AM - 07:45 PM
  • 11:00 AM - 07:45 PM
  • 11:00 AM - 07:45 PM
  • 11:00 AM - 08:15 PM
  • 11:30 AM - 07:45 PM
  • 11:30 AM - 07:45 PM

Where This Food Place Lives

shop 21/3/33 Central Bvd, Armstrong Creek VIC 3217, Australia

+61 3 5264 1146