This market fish shop with a kitchen on the side is the next best thing to cooking your own catch. Daily deliveries of seafood mean the ‘fish of the day’ is the real deal for a change. Saturday’s snapper is cooked to crispy perfection and comes with chips aplenty; the in-house salad – a zesty tabouli – is also a welcome addition. 1 Third St, Bowden; instagram.com/thehouseoffish.

Angler has a direct line to some of the state’s top fishermen, so you can be ensured whatever fillet is encased in the batter or crumbs is going to be the best quality, as well as sustainably sourced. Order takeaway or book a table and enjoy as part of a feast alongside dry-aged kingfish steaks cooked over wood. 5/11 Mount Barker Rd, Stirling; anglerstirling.com.au.

A five-minute stroll from the beach, the Papadopoulos family’s little fish and chip shop at Henley has won multiple awards for its locally sourced and sustainable seafood. Catch of the day? Delicate and slightly sweet coral perch cooked to perfection in light, crispy batter, plus chips with crunch and moreish creamy centres. 8 East Tce, Henley Beach; instagram.com/thestunnedmullethenley.

It might now be classified as part of the suburbs but a visit to Port Noarlunga still feels like a seaside holiday. The fish and chips from this long-standing family-run business is an important part of the experience. Take your generous bundle of battered (or even better, crumbed) flake or gar and chips up the hill and enjoy the view. 22 Saltfleet St, Port Noarlunga; portnoarlungafishandchips.com.

With the mouth of the mighty Murray as a backdrop, the fish just has to taste that little bit better. Not that it needs much help. This van has a huge following for its fried and grilled food, particularly the richly flavoured Coorong mullet caught a decent cast away. Other strong points: chunky chips and Bleasdale Wines by the glass. 118 Sugars Ave, Hindmarsh Island; facebook.com/coorongcafe.