With word-class harbours and beautiful beaches, sunny seafood lunches show off Sydney’s best bits! From mixed seafood platters to crispy Atlantic salmons, here’s your scoop on where to find the city’s freshest catch.
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16 Sydney seafood restaurants to check out:
- Harbourfront Seafood Sydney
- Saint Peter
- Jonah’s
- Bar 83
- Sailmaker
- North Bondi Fish
- Cirrus
- Love.fish
- Rocker Bondi
- GHM Mumm Champagne Harbour Bar
- Sydney Fish Markets
- Broken Bay Oyster Farm
- Estuary Restaurant
- Flying Fish
- Pilu at Freshwater
- Lugarno Seafood
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1. Harbourfront Seafood Sydney
Harbourfront Seafood Restaurant takes the crown when it comes to stunning waterfront views and fabulous seafood dishes. At the heart of the iconic Sydney Harbour, get to savour Craig Knudson’s culinary genius, starting off with a fancy plate of Sydney rock oysters served with lemon and mignonette ($38), followed by Butterflied Eastern King Prawns ($75) and the famous Grilled Moreton Bay Bugs ($95). To top off your waterfront dining experience, order a tall glass of the signature Harbourfront Sunset cocktail ($17), all while enjoying the scenic view!
- Address: Bay 1-3, 7-27 Circular Quay West, The Rocks, Sydney NSW
- Opens: Thursday - Sunday, 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Phone: (02) 9251 0894
2. Saint Peter
Can’t decide which seafood is your fave? Saint Peter in Paddington offers a seven-course dinner ($175) for seafoodies to test the best dishes. The feast begins with an entrée of Raw Pink Snapper, then work your way up to the main course of Swordfish Belly Bacon Rolled Swordfish and other ocean delights. Dessert includes the customary Saint Peter Egg Custard Tart—yum!
- Address: 362 Oxford St., Paddington NSW
- Opens: Tuesday - Saturday, 5:30 pm - late
- Phone: (02) 8937 2530
3. Jonah’s
Another Sydney seafood restaurant that offers set dinners is Jonah’s. Right by Whale Beach or an hour’s drive away from CBD, this four-star stay serves a delectable three-course meal ($125) and an extensive list of award-winning wines to match every taste. Choose from a selection of Murray Cod, Whole Lobster, Squid Ink Linguine, and even Roasted Lamb for the meat lovers.
- Address: 69 Bynya Road, Whale Beach, Sydney NSW
- Opens: Thursday - Sunday, 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm / 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Phone: (02) 9974 5599
4. Bar 83
Enjoy the best views of Sydney while at Bar 83 and indulge in fresh seafood from 83 floors above. Featuring retro decor, stunning floor-to-ceiling windows, classy tunes, and sunset views that rival the harbour, the city’s highest sky bar has got some crazy cocktails and heaps of Sydney oysters for your seafood fill! Decide between a bottle of G.H. Mumm Champagne or Perrier-Jouet Blason Rose to go with your swanky dinner when you book with Klook.
- Address: Level 4 Westfield Sydney, 108 Market St., Sydney NSW
- Opens: Wednesday - Thursday (3 pm - 11 pm), Friday - Saturday (2 pm - 12:00 am), Sunday (12 pm - 11 am)
- Phone: 1300 391 808
5. Sailmaker
Want seafood? You got it! Hyatt Regency’s Sailmaker delivers the freshest catch of the day with its selection of simple, yet tasteful, Australian seafood breakfast platters. Indulge in your favourite underwater critters with the Sailmaker Signature Seafood Table—a three-tier seafood extravaganza of prawns, oysters, blue swimmer crabs, mussels, plus artisan cheeses and salads.
- Address: Lobby Level of Hyatt Regency Sydney, 161 Sussex Street, Sydney NSW
- Opens: Monday - Friday (6:30 am - 10:00 am), Saturday - Sunday (6:30 am - 10:30 am)
- Phone: (02) 8099 1234
6. North Bondi Fish
There’s something about having a snack of Crispy Calamari ($22), Fish Taco ($26), and grilled Rainbow Trout ($38) at Bondi Beach. Aus’ most well-loved turf plays host to fine sands, trendy surf shacks, and an abundance of Sydney seafood restaurants to pick from. Drop by North Bondi Fish for affordable seafood, tequila, and electrifying DJ beats. Join the party every weekend at NBF and grab bites n’ booze—or have it delivered straight to your doorstep!
- Address: 120 Ramsgate Avenue, North Bondi NSW
- Opens: Monday - Sunday, 12 pm - late
- Phone: (02) 9130 2155
7. Cirrus
Some of the city’s top cooking talents can be found here at Barangaroo, and unlike other restaurants in the Bentley Group, Cirrus specializes in all things seafood. Forget half-baked cream dory, instead here’s a plate of extra silky Smoky Eel Custard and Roasted Swordfish Steak crowned with sweet slivers of fennel. Bonus: amazing waterfront views for photo-op sesh!
- Address: 23 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo NSW
- Opens: Thursday - Sunday (Lunch), Wednesday - Sunday (Dinner)
- Phone: (02) 9220 0111
8. Love.fish
The name says it all. For the seafoodies, Love.fish delivers affordable and sustainable offerings set in a beautiful riverside setting at Barangaroo. Dine in and sample the local oysters, prawns, whole fish, and plenty of crustacean and vegetarian platters—all of which are sourced from environmentally responsible fisheries.
- Address: Wulugul Walk, 7/23 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo NSW
- Opens: Wednesday and Sunday (Lunch), Thursday - Saturday (Lunch and Dinner)
- Phone: (02) 8077 3700
9. Rocker Bondi
Darren Robertson’s Rocker Bondi serves up some amazing dishes and treats just metres away from Bondi Beach’s busy shores. The menu here is full of classics such as fish n’ chips, Sydney rock oysters, and rotating steak cut dinners. Though, expect a little twist. Get ready to feast on a Whole John Dory ($42) swimming in burnt sea urchin butter and a bottomless brunch ($85) of mussels, fries, and baguettes to your heart’s content.
And, if you’re still craving for more, these 10 bottomless brunch spots in Sydney will have your belly bursting!
- Address: 5/ 39-53 Campbell Parade, North Bondi NSW
- Opens: Tuesday - Wednesday (4 pm - 10 pm), Thursday - Sunday (12 pm - late)
- Phone: (+61) 0451845269
10. G.H. Mumm Champagne Harbour Bar
Embark on a gastronomical cruise of Sydney Harbour with the G.H. Mumm Champagne Harbour Bar. During this 90-minute relaxing boat tour, be treated to spectacular sights of Port Jackson Bay and spoiled with free-flowing French champagne and a mouthwatering tiered platter of smoked salmon with cream cheese, freshly shucked Sydney Rock Oysters bathed in red wine, and golden calamari rings.
Dine in style, but don’t forget to make space for dessert! Besides Mumm Champagne Harbour Bar, there are tons of choices for Sydney Harbour cruises and high tea places within the city.
- Address: Darling Harbour King Street Wharf 1
- Opens: Thursday and Sunday (4:30 pm - 7:00 pm), Friday - Saturday (4:30 pm - 10:30 pm)
- Phone: (02) 9206 1111
11. Sydney Fish Markets
At the Sydney Fish Markets, you’ll easily find the freshest catch. Get right into Sydney’s lively seafood scene by dropping a visit to the largest marketplace, filled with shops selling raw fish and stalls serving up savoury salmon and buttery Sydney oysters from sea to table.
- Address: Corner Pyrmont Bridge Rd., & Bank St., Pyrmont NSW
- Opens: Monday - Sunday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Phone: (02) 9004 1100
12. Broken Bay Oyster Farm
…Or have your oysters shucked straight from the bay. Taste your oysters right by Broken Bay when you book the Sydney Oyster Farm Tour and In-Water Tasting Experience and go behind the scenes to learn how oysters are harvested at the famous Hawkesbury River. The tour, plus tasting experience, lasts two and a half hours, just enough time to tickle your taste buds!
Though, if you’ve got somewhere to be, the Sydney Oyster Farm Tour lets you join in a short boat tour of the area. The only difference is it’ll only take you about an hour or so.
- Address: 12 Kowan Road, Mooney Mooney NSW
- Opens: Tuesday - Friday (9:30 am - 4:30 pm), Saturday - Sunday (9:30 am - 4:00 pm)
- Phone: (0) 488 361 042
13. Estuary Restaurant
Fishing for a private dining experience? Lucky you—we’ve got the dish to make it work. The four-hour Sydney Oyster Farm Tour not only takes you around the stunning blues of Broken Bay and its renowned oyster farm, but it’s also one big seafood galore. The day kicks off by getting the 101 on oyster farming and visiting Hawkesbury River’s oyster farmers. Afterwards, enjoy an exclusive beachside lunch of Pan Seared Tasmanian Salmon ($42) and a loaded Seafood Tower ($60) at Estuary Restaurant. What a treat!
- Address: Kangaroo Point, 1420 Pacific Highway, Brooklyn NSW
- Opens: Wednesday - Sunday, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Phone: (02) 9985 7881
14. Flying Fish
When you dine at Flying Fish at The Star, you’re rewarded with not only one but two cuisines. Combining the rich taste of fresh produce from Australian and New Zealand waters along with exquisite Asian flavours, this Pyrmont fave takes your love for seafood to deeper dives. Give its Miso-baked Glacier Toothfish, Shark Bay Scallops in Sichuan sauce, and appellation oysters a try for a sensational Sydney dinner.
- Address: Level G, Harbourside, The Star, 80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont NSW
- Opens: Tuesday - Friday (5:00 pm - 10:00 pm), Saturday (12:00 pm - 3:00 pm; 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
- Phone: 1800 700 700
15. Pilu at Freshwater
Just because Italy is 8,000 miles away doesn’t mean you can’t chow down a delicious plate of seafood risotto. Half an hour away from CBD, Pilu at Freshwater features traditional Sardinian cuisines such as Aragosta—fresh lobsters served with hand-rolled fregula, and Crudo—coral trout, pistachio dressing, and nectarine dish all in one. Throw in some caviar, spiced pork panada, and seada—aka fried pastry filled with creamy ricotta and warm honey—and you have yourself a Sardinian feast. Buon appetito!
- Address: Moore Road, Freshwater NSW
- Opens: Wednesday - Saturday (Lunch and Dinner), Sunday (Lunch)
- Phone: (02) 9938 3331
16. Lugarno Seafood
Whether you’re craving a la carte or dessert, trust Lugarno Seafood to bring you the best dishes along the Georges River. Since 1993, it has continually served fresh and tasty seafood, making it a popular haunt for foodies. The menu includes a fantastic assortment of seasonal fish, modern oceanic cuisines, fine wine, and decadent desserts. Watch out for the Three-Way Sashimi ($29), Homemade Prawn Ravioli ($28), and Live Tasmanian Lobster when it’s in season.
- Address: 1220 Forest Road, Lugarno NSW
- Opens: Monday - Saturday (12 pm - 10 pm), Sunday (12pm - 9 pm)
- Phone: (02) 9119 1809
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