If you know the brand, then you know that their reputation of great food is about to warm the hearts of many in Lismore 

The legendary Trident Fish and Grill opens its doors today and the political elite of Lismore, Northern Rivers celebrities and local fish and chip lovers will be there.

Join the celebration at 181 Keen Street from 11am today for the opening ceremony, which will be broadcast live on ZZZFM. 

Owner Chris Photiou, said it had always been his dream to open a restaurant in Lismore, and the secret to the best fish and chips in the region was to use local produce, prawns off the district's trawlers, and Australian and New Zealand wild caught seafood.

To mark the occasion, Chris will be offering an opening day special of $10 fish and chips and $10 burgers.

“Come down and celebrate with us! We are excited to be opening in Lismore, and we've always felt very connected here,” Chris said.

“I grew up on the north coast, and the Lismore store is 15 minutes from where we live.”

MP Janelle Saffin will open the proceedings with an acknowledgement of country, followed by an address from the Mayor of Lismore, Steve Kreig and Ballina Mayor Sharon Cadwallader, who will say a few words to welcome and acknowledge the Trident Fish and Grill into the city of Lismore.

Throughout the three hour event, there will be family friendly activities, a live DJ, photo opportunities with celebrities such as Regina bird, two times Big Brother winner, (and the queen of fish and chips), the MC of the event, Australian TV personality Mike Goldman.

On the day, Chris is excited to bring each customer “the Trident experience” and cultivate a space of great family friendly vibes within the community of Lismore. 

Chris's overall goal with the Northern Rivers is to make sure that each resident of Lismore, or anyone passing by knows they have a place that they can come to for great food, good times and community spirit. 

“It's restaurant quality food at affordable prices,” Chris said.

“There are not many places you can go where you can get decent fish and chips, and we want to bring each customer that type of quality,” Chris said.