Live locally, have tried all fish and chips eateries over the years and Saltmine wins hands down. The fish is cooked perfectly, we all had a different type of the cooking, battered, crumbed and grilled. The grilled fish combo made with garlic butter and sweet chilli sauce is the best I have ever had.
The owner and all of the staff are polite, friendly and know their menu well. The staff gave us some advice on what we best for our group to order, giving us the best and most economic way to feed a large group of us.
As well as fish, a couple of our group ordered burgers. They were fresh and the meat was real mince that actually has some flavour.
I would defiantly recommend Saltmine to locals and visitors. You will not be disappointed.
Heads up to the owners, your staff are a credit to you.

Approximate cost: $7000

We travel regularly from Nelson Bay to the Salt Mine at Salamander Bay for the districts best fish and chips. Good sized portions, crunchy light batter and crisp chips (with chicken salt) - what more could you want. To the person that said you have to wait - that's why its so good - it's cooked fresh which does take a little time!!!
Well worth a try - you will be back for more I guarantee.

Approximate cost: $12

Love the fish and chips - always fresh and served with a smile. I'm a local and will be going here from now on. The salads are OK - not gourmet style but who needs salad?!

I was recently holidaying in Salamander Bay, had the biggest craving for fish & chips (Weird considering I don't normally eat fish) and did a google search came up with "Salt Mine", asked a few locals all raved about salt mine, boyz went and played golf then we went out to get fish & chips...& they were CLOSED! Opening hours 11-2 4.30-7. I have never seen a fish & chip shop close for 2 hours! Never got my fish & chips! :o(...Be back in September hopefully i get another craving for fish & chips!

Approximate cost: $??

A great fish and chip shop at Salamander Bay. The fish is lovely, they use a really nice oil and the batter is light. Unfortunately the service is a little slow, but I suppose that is because they are always busy when we go to visit!