Bobby's Fresh Fish Market

Tauranga


This local legend sells fresh fish as well as frying up arguably Tauranga's best fish and chips – you can pick a fresh fillet yourself and have it cooked up for an extra $8 per kilogram. If you’re feeling fancy, go for the smoked garlic mussels. Grab a seat at the hexagonal outdoor tables on the water’s edge, among the expectant seagulls.


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