Opening hours
| Monday | 11 am – 2 pm, 4 pm – 8 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am – 2 pm, 4 pm – 8 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am – 2 pm, 4 pm – 8 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am – 2 pm, 4 pm – 8 pm |
| Friday | 11 am – 2 pm, 4 pm – 8 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am – 8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am – 8:30 pm |
Times shown in local time (Brisbane). Public holiday hours may differ.
- AddressKirra QLD
- Phone(07) 5536 8080
- Websitethehappysnapper.com.au
- CuisineFish & Chips
Kirra QLD · 2.3 km from Tweed Heads centre
Popular times
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At a glance
- TypeTakeaway
- CuisineFish & Chips
- AreaKirra, Tweed Heads
- StateQueensland
- HoursOpen 7 days
About The Happy Snapper
Located in Kirra, QLD, The Happy Snapper is a seafood & fish and chips takeaway serving locals and visitors alike. You'll find it at Kirra QLD, roughly 2.3 km from the Tweed Heads city centre.
With more than 35,000 km of coastline, Australia is made for seafood. Seafood restaurants and fish-and-chip shops serve local oysters, prawns, barramundi, snapper and Moreton Bay bugs, often with a water view.
The Happy Snapper is open 7 days.
Planning a night out in Kirra? 10 other venues are within a short distance, including St Helens and Rama 5 Thai.
In the venue's own words: “Order Online for Takeaway / Pickup. Here at The Happy Snapper - Coolangatta you'll experience delicious Fish & Chips, Seafood cuisine. Try our mouth-watering dishes, carefully prepared with fresh ingredients! At The Happy Snapper, our recipe for success is simple – Great food & care makes customers…”
What to order
Signature seafood & fish and chips dishes to look out for.
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Closest restaurants to The Happy Snapper
The 10 nearest places to eat, with distance and travel time.
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St Helens 🍽️ International · Kirra10 mW · 1 min walk
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Rama 5 Thai 🍜 Thai · Kirra10 mSE · 1 min walk -
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Bread and Butter 🍽️ International · Kirra60 mW · 1 min walk
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4
Cafe Kirra ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Kirra130 mW · 2 min walk
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5
HiPoke 🦞 Seafood & Fish and Chips · Kirra180 mW · 2 min walk
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6
Non Solo Pizza 🍕 Pizza · 1 Douglas Street, Kirra210 mW · 3 min walk
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Cafe All Sorts ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Kirra250 mW · 3 min walk -
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Siblings Kirra 🍽️ International · Kirra250 mE · 3 min walk
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9
Haig St Cafe & Restaurant ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Kirra300 mW · 4 min walk -
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Coolangatta Sands Hotel 🍺 Pubs & Bistros · Coolangatta570 mE · 7 min walk
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Eating out in Kirra
Kirra is home to 10 places to eat in our guide, part of the wider Tweed Heads area with 64 venues. The local dining scene leans towards cafés & brunch, international restaurants, seafood & fish and chips. Within 25 km of The Happy Snapper there are 988 restaurants, cafés and pubs to choose from.
Nearby suburbs worth exploring include North Kirra (640 m), Coolangatta (880 m), Greenmount (1.5 km), Bilinga (2.6 km).
Cuisine mix in Kirra
Frequently asked questions
Where is The Happy Snapper located?
The Happy Snapper is located at Kirra QLD. It is about 2.3 km from the centre of Tweed Heads. Tap the map on this page to start turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
What are the opening hours of The Happy Snapper?
The Happy Snapper is open 7 days. Today's hours are highlighted in the opening hours table above, which shows whether it is open right now (Australia/Brisbane time). Hours can change on public holidays, so it is worth confirming before you visit.
What kind of food does The Happy Snapper serve?
The Happy Snapper serves Fish & Chips cuisine. Browse our seafood & fish and chips menu guide for typical dishes and dietary options.
How can I contact The Happy Snapper?
You can reach The Happy Snapper by phone on (07) 5536 8080 or via its website.
What is the closest restaurant to The Happy Snapper?
The closest venue is St Helens, about 10 m to the west (1 min walk). Other close options include Rama 5 Thai (10 m), Bread and Butter (60 m), Cafe Kirra (130 m).
What are some recommended places to eat near The Happy Snapper?
Popular, well-documented choices nearby include Tony's Chinese Restaurant (Chinese, 3.6 km), The Deli by Pepe (Italian, 7.6 km), Viet Garden (Asian Fusion & Filipino, 13 km).
Where else can I find seafood & fish and chips food near Kirra?
Other seafood & fish and chips venues close by include George's Paragon (750 m), Tata Gina's (920 m), Get Hooked (1.6 km).
How many restaurants are there in Kirra?
Our guide lists 10 places to eat in Kirra, most commonly cafés & brunch (3), international restaurants (3), seafood & fish and chips (2). Within 25 km there are 988 venues in total.






