Dory's Takeaway

Dory's Takeaway is a family-run fish and chip shop at 173 River Street, Ballina, set up for a grab-and-go with the dog before heading to the river or a beach. There is dog-friendly outdoor seating out front, and the menu leans on fresh local seafood and house-made sides.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome on the footpath and outdoor seating while you order and eat. As with any food premises, dogs stay outside the indoor counter area, so either have someone wait outside with the dog or order ahead for pick-up. Staff will usually fill a water bowl if you ask, but a collapsible travel bowl is the safe bet.

Good to know. The draw is classic fish and chips with house-made tartare and salads, local calamari and prawns, and traditional potato scallops that get a regular mention from local reviewers. There is in-house ice cream for afterwards.

Getting there. Centrally placed on River Street with street parking out front. On Friday nights and weekends spots fill fast, so you may park on a side street and walk over, which doubles as a quick leg-stretch.

Nearby with the dogs. The Richmond River walking path is a few blocks away for an on-leash stroll, and the off-leash riverbank at the Spit is a short drive for a run.

When to go. Order ahead at peak dinner times to skip the queue, then take the food riverside. Good for a casual seafood feed before or after a foreshore walk.

Sources

• Dorys Takeaway Ballina · dorystakeaway.com.au
• Dory's Takeaway - Discover Ballina · discoverballina.com.au
• Dory's Takeaway - Ballina - Tripadvisor · tripadvisor.com.au

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