Seafood restaurants in Pacific
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Boat Shed
A shabby- chic gem on the banks of the Maroochy River, great for sunset drinks beneath the sprawling cotton tree. Seafood is the star of the menu and a must-try is the coconut-battered prawns with roasted banana and caramelised rum syrup.
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Boathouse on Blackwattle Bay
The best restaurant in Glebe, and one of the best seafood restaurants in Sydney. Offerings range from oysters so fresh you’d think you shucked them yourself to a snapper pie that’ll go straight to the top of your favourite-dish list. Amazing Anzac Bridge views; reservations essential.
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Antoines Restaurant
Ring the doorbell of this villa-style restaurant to alert the white-waistcoated waiters of your arrival. The last word in old-fashioned fine dining, Antoines gives a nod to its venerable standing by offering a supplementary 'nostalgia' menu, featuring favourites from its early days in the '70s.
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Martin Bosley’s
Swish fish from one of the country’s best chefs, in an elegant restaurant with panoramic harbour views. The degustation menu is an excellent way to sample the skills of the kitchen and is $100 very well spent. For an extra $70, you’ll get wines selected to match each delicious dish. Top notch.
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Fish D'vine
Of course, rum and fish – what a perfect combination! But somehow this quirky concept has taken off like a storm. Seafood dishes will keep you happy, and the selection of over 100 different rums is bound to unleash your inner pirate.
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Mussel Bar
Mussel Bar's large glass windows afford romantic views of the glittering harbour. Mussels, of course, are the go – or you can knock back fresh oysters with a sunset glass of bubbly.
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Whalers Restaurant
Delicious Creole- influenced seafood is the star attraction at this Exmouth institution. Sit back on the leafy verandah and sample the signature New Orleans gumbo or soft-shell crab. The lunch menu is more bistro-like.
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Rarasu Restaurant
The only independent restaurant in town is a good surprise. Choice is very limited, but the dishes are fresh and copious. The poached fish in coconut cream sauce does a good job of satisfying your hungry tummy. The vaguely barn-like surrounds ooze a ramshackle charm.
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Esposito at Toofey’s
There are no ocean views, modish manners or maritime decoration here – just the freshest seafood done with simple Italian style. There’s beef and fowl if you’re not in the mood for fish, and the desserts, like the rest of the menu, are both clever and seasonal.
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Flippers Fish Punt
With its voluptuous fish-shaped profile and alluring sea-blue paint job, floating Flippers is a Hobart institution. Fillets of flathead and curls of calamari – straight from the deep blue sea and into the deep fryer.
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Seafood Garden Bar Restaurant
A jack-of-all-trades, this breezy restaurant dishes up good fish and chips, Indian curries and traditional lolo (coconut cream) in duck, chicken, beef, crab, fish and lobster versions. The crowd is touristy and the fare tame but it hits the spot.
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Old Pearler Restaurant
Avast, mateys! Built from shell bricks, and feeling downright nautical, this atmospheric haven does fantastic seafood. The exceptional platter features local red emperor, whiting, cray, prawns and squid with nary a chip in sight, as it's all grilled, not fried.
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Pier Restaurant
Although it sits opposite the water, à la carte Pier makes little use of its ocean views. It does have an interesting seafood menu (crocodile and Hervey Bay scallops), though, and is deservedly popular.
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Banister's Seafood
You can do the whole sit-down thing and order off the menu chalked on the blackboard of this BYO-only seafood joint, or grab some takeaway and head to a nearby beach.
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Scratchleys
This glass-fronted block stretches out over the water and is popular for business lunches, romantic dinners and family celebrations (think golden oldies toasting their 40th wedding anniversary). The extensive menu is sure to please seafood lovers.
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Madge Malloys
Madge has her own fishing boat, reeling in your fresh-from-the-sea dinner. The fish o' the day might be poached wrasse or steam-baked bastard trumpeter. Fresh lobster, oysters and east-coast produce round out an innovative and ever-changing menu. Bookings recommended.
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Wharf Restaurant
Down at Broome's port you can settle back for a long, lazy seafood lunch with waterside ambience and the chance of a whale sighting. OK, it's pricey and the service is hit and miss, but the wine's cold and the chilli blue swimmer crab is sensational. Just wait until after 2pm before ordering oysters.
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Wharf Café Bar Restaurant
Overlooking the harbour, this is modern Gisborne dining at its best. Smooth tunes waft through an elegant interior; excellent fish dishes swim through the menu. The outdoor concourse is perfect for a crisp morning coffee or a balmy evening beer.
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Fins
Tucked behind the boisterous Beach Hotel pub, this elegant sibling serves fish tagines, Mauritian seafood sambals and Tiger Abalone. The marine mains are touted as the best on the coast and celeb chefs pop in to prepare degustation nights.
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Matilda's
Saved up for a seafood feast? Go no further. This cute little shack juggles good old-fashioned beachfront character with food and service know-how. A front porch allows diners to catch a few rays as they indulge in their favourite fish. BYO.
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Harbourside Café
Fresh seafood and imaginative recipes make for a rewarding dining experience at this casual, sunny restaurant near the water. The Eastern-accented menu includes Asian-spiced calamari, Thai shrimp salad and Carnarvon snapper.
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Fisherman's Table
Built over the water in the old Oriental Bay Sea Baths and with good harbour views, this family-style eatery offers reasonably priced seafood and a menu full of daggy, old-fashioned (read crumbed and deep-fried) favourites.
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Fish Cafe
The finest chef on the island shows his wares with local seafood at this little place. You can go the fish and chips, which has received wide acclaim, or go classy with a Thai fish curry. Free cooking classes on Thursday.
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Mongers
Gourmet, grease-free fish and chips for those who are fond of tradition, but not at the expense of their waistline. Grab some low-joule grilled whiting and some thin-cut sweet-potato chips and head for the sand.
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Coromandel Smoking Co
For a delicious snack or cooking supplies, Coromandel Smoking Co has a wonderful range of smoked fish and seafood. You can’t leave town without trying the extremely addictive smoked mussels.
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