Fish and chips in Fortaleza, on the Beira-Mar.

The practical bit

Sunday to Thursday

9:00 am – 10:15 pm

Friday and Saturday

9:00 am – 11:00 pm

Sunset

5:25 pm – 5:56 pm

Use the map to check the walking route from your hotel along the Beira-Mar promenade. Sir Fisher is at number 3421, across the avenue from the Japanese Garden.

Prices are in Brazilian reais (R$). The set lunch costs R$ 31 to R$ 52 and is served Monday to Friday, 10 am to 2 pm, except public holidays. We take cash, Pix and the usual credit and debit cards. Check the English menu below for current fish and chips prices.

Part of the room is kept for walk-ins. Booking helps at sunset and at weekends. The booking page opens in English and accepts phone numbers from any country.

Choose your fish and chips

• Sir Fisher fish and chips: fish in a panko crust, served with chips.
• London fish and chips: fish in beer batter, served with chips.

Open each dish for its current price, serving size and ingredient notes. The menu shows the Portuguese name too, so you can use it when ordering.

If you have a food allergy or a dietary restriction, check the menu notes and speak to the team before ordering.

Why we use pescada amarela

In Britain, fish and chips usually means cod or haddock. Both are cold-water North Atlantic fish. The cod sold in Brazil commonly arrives salted and dried, with a different texture from fresh fish in batter.

We use pescada amarela, or acoupa weakfish, caught off the coast of Ceará. It is white, firm and mild, with large flakes that hold together in the fryer.

This local fish gives the recipe the fresh texture we want.

A London plate on a tropical coast

Battered fried fish reached England with Jewish immigrants from Portugal and Spain. Fried potatoes became street food in the industrial north. The two foods were sold together by around 1860, and shops in London's East End and Lancashire both claim the first serving.

The dish became popular among workers and was sold hot in newspaper. The British government kept it outside food rationing during the Second World War. The printed paper under our plate refers to that history.

Come for the late afternoon

Fortaleza sits three degrees below the equator, so the sun sets between 5:25 pm and 5:56 pm throughout the year. The light starts turning about forty minutes earlier.

The tables face the water. Check the sunset time to plan your visit. The team assigns tables on arrival according to availability, and the weather affects visibility.

Questions we actually get

Where can I get fish and chips in Fortaleza?

At Sir Fisher, Av. Beira Mar 3421, Meireles, Fortaleza. It faces the sea on the main seafront avenue, directly across from the Japanese Garden, and is open every day from 9:00 am.

What fish is it made with?

Pescada amarela, or acoupa weakfish, caught off the coast of Ceará. It is a white, firm, mild fish with large flakes, and it takes the place cod holds in Britain.

Why not cod?

Cod is a cold-water North Atlantic fish. The cod sold in Brazil commonly arrives salted and dried, with a different texture from fresh fish in batter. Sir Fisher uses fresh pescada amarela from the coast of Ceará.

How much does it cost?

Fish and chips prices are in Brazilian reais and are listed on the English menu. The set lunch costs R$ 31 to R$ 52 and is served Monday to Friday, 10 am to 2 pm, except public holidays.

Do you take reservations?

Yes. Part of the dining room is held for reservations and the rest is first come, first served. Booking helps at sunset and at weekends and is available at reservas.sirfisher.com.br.

Do you serve rollmops?

No. Pickled herring is a North Sea tradition and there is no honest local version of it. The British side of the menu here is fried: fish and chips, breaded fish strips and panko prawns.

What time is sunset in Fortaleza?

Between 5:25 pm and 5:56 pm depending on the month. Fortaleza sits close to the equator, so the sun sets at nearly the same hour all year and there is no daylight saving time.

Is there anything for someone who doesn't eat seafood?

Yes. Meat and poultry are available all day, and five of the seven weekday set lunches use those proteins.

Is English spoken?

Service is mainly in Portuguese. The menu is available in English, with the Portuguese name of each dish, and you can message us on WhatsApp before you come.

Can I eat alone?

Yes. A table for one can be booked online, and the counter also seats individual guests when space is available.