Seafood restaurant in Sydney
It’s not surprising that Sydney has some of the most amazing seafood experiences in Australia, despite being surrounded by world-class beaches and harbours. We’ve compiled a list of the top seafood restaurants in Sydney for a fine lunch or dinner.
Ormeggio at The Spit
Alessandro Pavoni has relaxed the sails of Ormeggio, his highly acclaimed Italian fine dining restaurant, at The Spit. He has relaunched the restaurant as a light-hearted gelato bar and restaurant inspired by the Italian Riviera. The new menu features a variety of share plates that are easy to prepare, such as the bruschetta with Cantabrian Sea Angelachu Anchovies, a grissini-crumbed Tuna Cotoletta and swordfish Tonnato. Make sure to save room for coppa gelato, which is an Italian-style ice cream dessert that’s made fresh to order.
Saint Peter
You ordered seafood. Josh Niland’s seafood-only restaurant is highly acclaimed. It features an innovative menu emphasising fresh, sustainable seafood and scale-to-plate cooking. This means you will have the chance to get to know the whole fish, including the liver, roe and eyes, as well as the scales and testicles. Begin with 10 oysters from different estuaries and an assortment of ages. Next, you can move on to fish charcuterie, which includes Moonfish Guanciale, Kingfish liver pate, and Albacore tuna’ nduja on toast, among other cured delights.
Cirrus
Cirrus is the perfect place if you love Sydney’s beauty and love seafood. This Barangaroo favourite, owned by the same team as Monopole, Bentley Restaurant + Bar and Yellow, boasts stunning views of Darling Harbour and Goat Island. It also features sustainably caught seafood and seasonal produce grown locally. The extensive wine list includes more than 500 wines. At least 30 of these are available by the glass. This is a great way to sample some of the exquisite offerings.
Harbourfront Seafood Restaurant
What’s in the name? Harbourfront Seafood Restaurant is perched on Sydney’s sparkling Circular Quay. The name says it all. Craig Knudson, head chef, has created a new menu that focuses on letting seafood shine. Grab a seat in the sun and tuck in to one of the top seafood platters. They include Balmain bugs with remoulade and Abrolhos octopus Carpaccio, salsa verde and cured scallops. You can also get butterflied Eastern King Prawns, butterflied Moreton Bay Bugs, and live whole lobster from the kitchen.
Mimi’s
Mimi’s is surrounded by the Coogee Pavilion’s famous arched windows. It offers a sophisticated Mediterranean dining experience with a strong focus on coastal cuisine. Old school silver service is available, including salt-baked mud crab that’s mashed at the table and whole John Dorys being filled in front of diners. The caviar trolley is a great option if you are looking to spend a lot. It serves fish eggs and an ice-cold martini.
