Imagine craving a classic feed of fish and chips, only to be slapped with a nearly $100 bill! Sounds outrageous, right? That's precisely what happened to a diner at Amberjacks, a beachside eatery nestled in the upscale Perth suburb of Cottesloe.

On a recent Monday, a frustrated customer took to Reddit, sharing a receipt that revealed their shocking meal total of $96.36. What did they order? Just two pieces of snapper—one grilled, one regular—along with a small serving of chips for $10.35, a crab stick for $4.03, some pineapple, calamari for $18.40, and two tartare sauces, costing $3.34 each. And, let’s not forget the public holiday surcharge that pushed the price nearly to triple digits!

The online reactions were as heated as the fryer oil. One user exclaimed, "WTF? $100 for two fish and chips and a couple of sides!" A chorus of dissent followed, with commenters branding the prices as 'daylight robbery' and 'extortion.' Some even pointed out that this hefty meal price reflects Australia's relentless inflation, but many felt that was still no excuse for such a steep charge.

Interestingly, while some users sided with the diner, others argued the customer should have known better considering Amberjacks' reputation as a high-end chippery in one of the priciest neighborhoods, where the median house price exceeds $3 million. One commenter noted, "Dude went to the priciest part of town... It’s hardly surprising!"

Sure, fish and chips used to be a family treat that cost around $30 for four pieces, but in this era of inflation, is that just a nostalgic memory? Another observer pointed out that the diner’s order consisted of premium selections, essentially two mains of expensive fish and additional calamari, all enjoyed at a beachfront location on a public holiday with a surcharge. And yet, some questioned why the customer even proceeded with the meal if they had reservations about the cost. "If you don’t like it, leave and go somewhere else," one user wisely suggested.

With the dust settling on this viral topic, the burning question remains: Is this outrageous price tag becoming the new norm for dining out, or should diners adjust their expectations based on the location and menu choices? The debate continues!