Rekindle your love affair with the simple pleasures of fish and chips in this tiny but stylish place.

Both fish shop and cafe, it's set in a quiet, flat stretch of Hobart's otherwise hilly suburbia. Through the door is the little fishmongers, all shiny glass counter, shiny fresh fish and a small selection of other sea creatures. Fresh is the key promise: if it's not fresh, they won't serve it.

Next door is small room with four or five tables, some wild splashy piscatorial paintings and a view through the windows to the heritage houses opposite. There's a small wine list, a small menu and a big taste difference to anything you've eaten recently.

Crisp, light batter covers perfectly cooked fish. Crisp chips. Creamy, herby sauce. Lemons worth squeezing. Even vinegar, for those who must. Oh, and more choices of classic fishy dishes from around the globe. But why go past a perfect dish of fish and chips?