From the waters surrounding Australia comes a diverse bounty of unique taste sensations, which have seafood lovers salivating at the thought of fresh fish, lobster, prawns and oysters.
Whether you reel in a fresh fish yourself to cook on the barbeque, or are lured in by offerings plated up every night at a local eatery – there’s no denying Aussies love their seafood and this week, we are celebrating all things fish and chips.
Take the ocean drive from water to your plate and drop a line at one of these five restaurants:
The fish and chips at the Wharf Restaurant on Sanctuary Road in Cable Beach just got even better, with the chips now hand-cut in-house! Serving succulent seafood the way it should be – fresh, local and simple - locals and visitors alike swim their way to this WA dining destination for casual, alfresco meals to watch the sunset with a cocktail in hand.
Apart from crispy wild-caught, boneless fish fillets such as salmon and barramundi, think starters like grilled scallops or battered prawns and dipping sauce, before signature mains of barramundi wings, rice and salad, or slipper lobster grilled with butter, lemon and herbs.
Brunswick locals reel in the freshest seafood at Docks Fish and Chips on Sydney Road. This casual family-owned eatery boasts a clean, inviting vibe of recycled brick painted with a mural of a wharf at night, while aqua tiles and stools bring a coastal feel to polished concrete floors and potted greenery.
Throw your net over grilled, battered or crumbed fish choices like flake, rockling, barramundi and King George whiting, paired with chips or sweet potato fries and a salad of choice.
Enjoy an idyllic location for dining by the water, pick up a takeaway picnic, or pull your boat into Waterside Bistro on Bobbin Head Road in North Turramurra. Situated within Empire Marina Bobbin Head in the pristine Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, this café’s location is second to none; chill out at weatherproof and open-shaded waterfront tables, or indoors where the view is just as good to peruse an all-day menu.
Drop anchor for signature battered fish fillets, with lemon, housemade tartar sauce, fresh garden salad and chips, or share a seafood plate of beer-battered fish, salt and pepper calamari, fried prawns, chips and salad garnish.
Above Wollongong Harbour’s glistening waters sits Bombora Seafood, a unique dining experience in breezy, stylish surroundings on the jetty. Versatile for all occasions, be it a romantic evening or family lunch, this waterfront restaurant boasts a smart, casual setting worth lingering over.
Enjoy a drink on the deck and browse a menu of fresh seafood, offering taste tempters like lemon and dill battered wild-caught barramundi, tartar and lemon; or a Bombora basket of fish, calamari, salt and pepper prawns and squid, chips and dipping sauce.
Cold beer and delicious fish and chips await guests at Eden Valley Hotel on Murray Street. This country community-based hotel in Eden Valley mixes hospitality with a love of the region by showcasing local produce and wine to visitors and locals alike. Revamped inside, the hotel still exudes small-town charm with an original façade and classic pub meals, alongside the Chef’s seasonally changing menu, created to be enjoyed on-site, or taken home for an easy meal.
Don’t go past grilled, battered or crumbed fish of the week, served with vegetables, chips, tartar and lemon, or a seafood trio of crumbed fish, grilled prawns, squid, salad and chips.
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