Best of Brisbane
Best Seafood in Brisbane: Fresh Catches on the River and Beyond
Queensland's coastal location means Brisbane is well supplied with fresh seafood, and the city's restaurants and fish markets reflect that. The fish markets at the Port of Brisbane and various retail fishmongers across the suburbs are the place for fresh whole fish and prawns to cook at home. For dining out, restaurants along the river at Eagle Street Pier, South Bank and Norman Park have long been associated with quality seafood, and the Manly and Wynnum waterfront to the east offer a more relaxed bayside setting. Seasonal availability affects the menu, so asking staff what has come in fresh is always a good approach.
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Gambaro Seafood Restaurant
A Brisbane institution in Petrie Terrace serving Moreton Bay bugs, lobster and fresh Queensland seafood since 1953 — the city's most storied seafood address.
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Pearl Bistro
A relaxed New Farm bistro with a short, produce-driven menu anchored around Queensland seafood and an excellent natural-wine list.
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Jellyfish Restaurant
A South Bank waterfront restaurant with panoramic river views and a menu built around Moreton Bay and Queensland seafood.
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Moreton Bay Seafood
Moreton Bay bugs — a sweet, local slipper lobster — are Brisbane's most iconic seafood. Best enjoyed at any quality Brisbane seafood restaurant or the Fish Market at Breakfast Creek.
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The Breakfast Creek Hotel
A heritage 1889 pub in Albion with a famous charcoal-grilled steak and seafood menu, outdoor beer garden and a traditional Queensland hotel atmosphere.
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Agnes Restaurant
One of Brisbane's most acclaimed restaurants, with a wood-fire-centred menu featuring Queensland seafood, vegetables and proteins cooked over flame.
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