There are some days you are just craving seafood. Whether it is a dozen Kilpatrick oysters and creamy garlic prawns or some local fish and chips to go. We have put together the best top 6 seafood restaurants calling the southern gold coast and northern NSW home. So the next time you desire a white wine and a seafood platter on date night or a fish and chips value pack after a day at the beach you know where to go and what you’re in for.
Cooly Breeze Rooftop Restaurant and Bar
122 Griffith St, Level 13, Beachcomber International Resort, Coolangatta, QLD
There is no better way to eat seafood then whilst overlooking the southern Gold Coast. What makes this rooftop seafood restaurant so appetising is its mouth-watering menu filled with your seafood favourites. From finger lime and ginger oysters, to half a lobster, garlic prawns and seafood linguini this southern Gold Coast restaurant is a place to go when you are craving sensational seafood. And what better way to get into the Gold Coast nightlife then sipping their classic coconut mojito or cocktail of choice, whilst eating your seafood favourites with a view that takes your breath away. Cooly Breeze Rooftop Restaurant and Bar is open Thursday to Sunday for lunch and dinner, and only Monday and Wednesdays through the week for dinner. So book your next night out here.
The Oyster Shed
11-17 Birds Bay Drive, Tweed Heads West
If you are an oyster lover, than you are going to want to check out the Oyster Shed in Tweed Heads. Tucked away on Birds Bay Drive, The Oyster Shed is unique to the Tweed community for its fresh local Oysters, but don’t worry if you’re not an oyster lover, there is plenty of other seafood options and beverages to meet your seafood needs. The Oyster Shed also offers a lychee watermelon martini that is worth trying with their bucket of King Prawns, but they are only open Friday to Sunday for both Lunch and Dinner so reserve your spot now by clicking here.
Fins Restaurant and Bar
5/6 Bells Boulevard, Salt Village, South Kingscliff, N.S.W
Wondering where to eat in South Kingscliff and craving some award winning seafood? Then Fins Restaurant and Bar is where you should be going. Fins use local herbs and spices to produce amazing flavours enhancing your seafood favourites from Wednesday to Saturday. The restaurant and bar is known for being the most sustainable restaurant in NSW and it is great when you are feeling a nice white wine and a 3-course menu to share. Or, if you want a quiet night in whilst holidaying on the northern rivers, order from their takeaway menu. Book Fins Restaurant and Bar here.
Unicorn Seafood Restaurant Kingscliff
36 Marine Parade, Kingscliff NSW
Located on Marina Parade in Kingscliff, Unicorn Seafood Restaurant is dinning done a little differently. Unicorn Seafood Restaurant provides an all day fine dinning experience for guests. If you and your partner want a romantic night out in Kingscliff than heading to the Unicorn Seafood Restaurant and sharing a Seafood platter for 2 should be on the cards. Serving Dinner Monday to Sunday and Lunch Thursday to Sunday, there is plenty of time to book your next Seafood experience. And the best part, if you on the Gold Coast you don’t have to miss out with the Unicorn Seafood Restaurant located in Broadbeach too. Book Unicorn Seafood Restaurant here.
The Jolly Roger Fish and Chips
Shop 3/110 Mountain View Ave, Miami, QLD
Ever heard of a fish and chips bar? Well you are going to want to experience one. Jolly Roger is a fish and chips bar for everyone. They cater for the kids, for the family, for the parents and even the keto lovers with Keto Fish and Zucchini chips. With so many seafood options available 7 days a week, you are going to want to try their value packs. You can get a Fam Bam family pack that includes fish, calamari, potato scallops, seafood sticks and four scoops of their golden chips. So when your day at the beach comes to an end and the family is getting hungry, Jolly Roger is your place to go to meet the seafood needs of everyone in the family. Check out The Jolly Roger Fish and Chips here.
Rick Shores
3/43 Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads, QLD
Looking for something a little more A La Carte? Then you need to check out Rick Shores in Burleigh Heads. Located in prime position in Burleigh, you can enjoy another fine dinning seafood experience. From tasting lobster dumplings to Moreton Bay bug rolls and prawn curries, your night out with seafood in mind will be exceptional. And who can forget the restaurant overlooks one of Australia’s finest beaches. Open 11.30 am to late Tuesday to Sunday, you are going to want to reserve a seat for two. To reserve a table at Rick Shores click here.