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Penguin Tucker Box

117 Safety Bay Rd, Shoalwater WA 6169, Australia

Recommended by 34 people

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117 Safety Bay Rd, Shoalwater WA 6169, Australia

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+61 8 9527 2709
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM Thursday: 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM Friday: 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Penguin Tucker Box

Crisp golden batter and thick, moist fillets right off Safety Bay Road—never greasy, heavy, or limp. Regulars phone ahead on busy Friday nights to bypass the dinner rush, packing out car boots with cartons of snapper, flaky shark, and generous scoops of chips that stay crisp on the outside and soft inside. Nostalgic tuck-shop treats share the counter with seafood baskets, from battered kiwi hot dogs to thick lime milkshakes. Meals pack down neatly for an easy stroll straight toward the ocean.

  • Clean, Crisp Batter: Thick cuts of shark and crumbed snapper fried in thin, crunchy batter that stays clean and light.
  • Kiwi Tuck-Shop Hits: A nostalgic tuck-shop lineup featuring battered hot dogs with savory sauce and cold lime thickshakes.
  • Curbside Care: Staff regularly run orders directly out to waiting elderly regulars parked outside.
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Why Penguin Tucker Box Stands Out

Discover why locals choose Penguin Tucker Box for fresh seafood, nostalgic treats, and caring service.

  • Clean, Crisp Fish Without Heaviness

    Customers praise the thick, fleshy portions wrapped in crispy batter that avoid the heavy, oily texture common in fried takeaway.

    finally a place where the fish isn’t gross, slimy and or greasy

    Jesika Cann

  • Classic Shark and Diverse Seafood Choices

    Diners can choose traditional flake options on the menu alongside classic snapper and seafood staples.

    Fantastic to find shark on Penguin's extensive menu.

    Penelope Oliver

  • Reliable, Affordable Family Feast

    Phone orders make family dinners fast, budget-friendly, and simple to pick up on busy evenings.

    our family spends 30$ which feeds 2 kids 2 adults with everything being eaten

    Steven hall

  • Convenient Phone-Ahead Pickups

    Ordering ahead by phone ensures generous takeaway portions are hot and ready without long waits.

    We always order over the phone to avoid having to wait as it is a popular place.

    Jay Odon

  • Nostalgic Tuck-Shop Treats and Thickshakes

    The menu features tuck-shop favorites including kiwi hotdogs with specialty sauce and refreshing lime thickshakes.

    kiwi hotdogs with that real yummy sauce, lime milkshakes/thickshakes, chips cooked well

    Leilani Te Huia

  • Thoughtful Curbside Hospitality

    Staff provide proactive, attentive hospitality, including carrying orders directly out to vehicles for older patrons.

    the owners always gets a young man to take her order to the car

    Irena Youe

Signature seafood and tuck-shop favorites

  • Shark

    The shark was just beautiful.

    Murray Back

  • Crumbed Snapper

    Crumbed snapper with min chips. Yummo.

    Sean Sinclair

  • Lime Milkshakes/Thickshakes

    lime milkshakes/thickshakes

    Leilani Te Huia

  • Kiwi Hotdogs

    kiwi hotdogs with that real yummy sauce

    Leilani Te Huia

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you order ahead by phone?

Calling ahead to place your order over the phone is recommended, especially during busy evening and weekend rush periods, to minimize wait times.

What types of fish and specialty items are available?

Yes, the menu features classic shark alongside snapper fillets, plus tuck-shop favorites including kiwi hot dogs, pineapple fritters, dim sims, and lime thickshakes.

How generous are the portion sizes?

Portions are substantial, with generous single meals and family-friendly combination options that comfortably feed groups.

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