I always go here for oysters when visiting family living in Melbourne. Super fresh, tasty, and…read moreclean. Currently $20 for a dozen Coffin Bay oysters. $28 for St Helen and Bay of Fire. They also have XXL versions of the St Helen and premium ones (like a Miyami breed from Tasmania?) for a bit more. Long high tables right at the store to slurp them. Or bring them to the food court for sit down tables. They also have sea urchin sometimes; $14 for a whole sea urchin, already half shelled and prepared to eat ASAP. Why only 4 stars? They are so popular that their oyster prices IMO are too high. When you can get the same St Helens oysters in nice restaurants for $5 each, and they're charging $3...

20180902 update: still as good! But getting pricey now!! Kangerooo Oyster at $4 each!!! Booooooo…read moreowner should give me a discount for starting this entry! haha It was noticeably empty at the competitor's :) *** 20160930 Update: oysters were all full and meaty. Brine not salty and flavourful. Don't bother with the sea urchin despite its popularity. It's not the same as you'd expect. oh no more $1 oyster shots. It's $1.50 now *** 20151131 Update: there is now a centre island for u to have ur oysters on the go! *** Was here yesterday for the Mussel Fest... as always the oysters here are fantastic!! $1 a shot!! There's so many varieties to choose from. Pending on weather and season.. My fav is the Blackman Bay oysters.. It's always succulent and has a creamy almost nutty after flavour!! add a small sprinkle of pepper and bam!!! Ur tastebuds will be partying! :) It's so good and plump when u look at it... u feel like it's too good lookin to b eaten .. well only for a few short seconds.. until u move onto the next oyster... and repeat..

What a great way to start the morning. I Decided to go for a stroll and ended up at the market and…read morespent a good chunk of time then walked out with a bag of groceries. Reasonably priced and a great selection of products. If you ever want to prepare a meal, there's great selection.. Market city coffee was fantastic, bought some cheeses, and picked up a borek pastry. Market is separated into different buildings. Seafood, deli and meats, and I didn't get to walk to the produce section. I stopped in at nine, but according to Google, it opens at six. In a shopper. Owner told me they close at three on the weekdays and four on the weekends. Open every day!

Definitely glad I booked my Melbourne hotel next to this market knowing I'd spend a good chunk of…read moretime there! The market is huge with so much to see - I spent almost an entire day here! Really great lively atmosphere with lots of people and the large downtown buildings in the backdrop of the market were beautiful! There was a great fruit and vegetable selection - I choose a few different fruit options to take back to my hotel later to enjoy. I LOVE mangosteen but it's hard to get fresh ones in the US so was super stoked to see those available! The indoor section with cheeses, meat and seafood was also super impressive! I snacked on some lobster and oysters then went outside and had some sugarcane juice and the BEST MUSSELS I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE. Such a great day at this market!!

One word for this place- ahhhmazing! prosciutto entree,…read morefreshly cut for your delight right before your eyes with their meat cutter. The steak is as delicious as expected. Not cheap but good for an indulgent treat.

If you're a steak lover, this is the place to be. I've…read morerecommended many friends to Esca, all would agree best place for steak. Ps if you order the house chips as a side for your steak, let it cool down. I'm talking a good 5 minutes, it is hot. Many mouths have been warned and ignored, you won't find fresh chips like this. They taste amazing servied with cloves of freshly baked cloves of garlic.

Tank Fish & Chips Emporium Melbourne…read more Unique Dish: Grilled Juicy Fish Fillets or Your Favourite Style. Best Deal: Value for $$$ beetroot salad paired with catch of the day fillet combo with aromatic hot chips Food: Generous Portion size. Good amount of fish. Service: Cashier is well presented, smiling & polite. Atmosphere: Whole Fresh Fish on Ice with Colour Coordinated Lemons, Chili and Greens. Clean. Food Court's Temperature is Climate Controlled. Mall's Toilet is posh & clean. Great Music at the right volume. Giant TV playing news & sports. Crowd: Office Workers mostly. Place is packed full of people eating thus the food must be good. The food turnover rate is high thus the food must be fresh. I give it 5 / 5 stars. I will surely come back again to try different dishes such as the burgers & drinks as they all look tasty. I highly recommend you to bring your family, colleagues and friends there this week for a pleasant gastronomic experience. :) Best regards, Jianfa Ben Tsai Fat Guy with 35 years of Restaurant Dining Experience Managed Food Business Worked at 5 Star Hotels

Went their for a nice lunch with my nan. fish wasn't cooked fully and after we got home my nan was…read moresat at the top of the stairs convincing us she was the chaser now she has fallen down and broken her hip she also received food poisoning from the uncooked fish and is convinced she is a mermaid because she didn't die.

We've dined here a few times now, chasing the memory of the incredible calamari we had on our very…read morefirst visit. That first plate was unforgettable -- perfectly tender with a crisp, light coating that we couldn't stop talking about. Since then, it's been a bit hit or miss with the calamari. My son ordered the kids' calamari on one visit, which wasn't quite the same, and on another visit, we ordered the regular calamari again but the coating was falling off a bit -- still crispy, just not the same magic as that first time. The fish dishes, however, have been consistently excellent. The crispy whole snapper with red curry sauce was hands down my favorite -- beautifully cooked, packed with flavor, and the perfect balance of crispy skin and tender flesh. The whole King George whiting was rich and satisfying, and both the grilled barramundi and baby snapper were fresh and well prepared. Service has been solid on every visit -- friendly, efficient, and attentive without being overbearing. We usually sat outside, which made the experience even better with views of the waterfront and a laid-back, breezy atmosphere. Overall, a great spot for fresh seafood -- when it's on, it's outstanding.

Food was great and the service was good also. I highly recommend this restaurant! The location next…read moreto the Yarra was perfect!

Was looking for something different on my last night in Melbourne and this came up when I was…read moresearching. I made my way over to Hardware St which was hopping early-ish on a Saturday night. Thankfully I was able to get a table outside (great area for people watching!) I started with the sambal ray and a glass of champagne. The ray was really good and the champagne wasn't bad for just the house option. For the main course I got the seafood claypot and some of the chili bread for dipping as well as a glass of chardonnay. First, the bad part, the main came out less than a minute after my appetizer. I was mildly annoyed by this, but in the end it wasn't a huge deal since the clay pot kept it piping hot until I was ready to eat it anyway. The bread, couscous, seafood and broth were all really good. I did my best to soak up all of the broth with my bread and in the end I had no chance at finishing the huge helping of couscous. All in all it was a really good meal and I would definitely go back.

The food was fantastic, the atmosphere was amazing, sitting outside in hardware Lane was really a…read morenice place to go have dinner. The wine at Clay pots was awesome! I definitely recommend going and checking it out when you're in Melbourne.

I took my partner to this restaurant. We were both very unimpressed with the food quality. The…read moreseafood was extremely chewy & not eatable. The meat was cold & the noodles looked like they were sitting in beds of bacteria. It is apparently a high end all you can eat buffet & I honestly didn't even finish half of my first plate. I figured I payed for this over priced food so i may as well try the desert. The deserts were very bland so the outcome was I spent $150 on icecream and two glasses of wine. I do not recommend wasting your hard earnt money at this restaurant. I gave a 1 star as this site will not allow a 0.

Does not really live up to the hype…read more The restaurant is located in a very convenient and desirable spot. Don't expect to see too much of the bay when you are dining though, not that there's much going on any way. Went for the dinner buffet. The choices are quite limited in terms of seafood. My personal favourite is the bay bugs, but they are only boiled in water, you will have to be creative to dig out (carry some yourself maybe?) some source you like.

Normally I don't eat enough to consider a buffet but I made an exception for my colleague who…read moreinsisted we come here for lunch, which is $23.80 pp. The boys ordered a lot of meat dishes, plus rice and noodles, but I preferred to go with mainly seafood. Food came quickly at the start but then they lost one of our later order submissions so we waited ages for the last batch. If you are on a time constraint (damn you, work!), I would advise to order as much as possible in one go. I must say, this is the first opportunity I've had in Australia to indulge in all you can eat salmon sashimi, so naturally I went nuts and binge ate my way through these beauties. A few of them didn't have the fat completely trimmed off, but overall they were pretty decent quality. I thought the prawn dumplings were hella good, they were freshly steamed and hot (nobody likes warm dumplings!) and on par with my fave yum cha restaurant. The scallops (which were on the 'specials' menu), were special indeed, prepared a bit differently to what I've seen before, and garnished with sliced chilli, definitely worth getting a plate of these. Their grilled eggplant was cooked in a sweet miso sauce (I think?), very soft and tasty. That rounds off my top 4. Dessert options consisted of either sweet red bean soup (not bad) or seasonal fruit. Order both, just coz you can! I was quite impressed with the wide selection of different types of Asian cuisine available. The dining experience was more like a banquet, as they offer a sit down table service and bring the food to you, which is not common for buffets but definitely should be, from a hygiene perspective. FYI they do have chopsticks, but you have to ask for them. Come prepared with a huge appetite, and you will enjoy it here!

Location is great in Dockland. People can easily get there by free tram. The restaurant has nice…read moreDockland views,and chairs are very comfortable. It is a nice environment to have gathering, but sometimes in the busy days are a bit noisy. Seafoods and foods are very nice and fresh, also foods are well presented. The manager in there has very good service, other staffs are alright. Price is fair if you are a fan of sushi, sashimi and fresh oysters. Recommended restaurant.

This cart served the best mussels I've had in my life.... They were so fresh and served in the most…read moredelicious spicy thai coconut broth..... I was licking the bowl. It was the perfect food on a cold day, served with a thick slice of bread. Don't pass this place up!

Mussel pot definitely make my day You can buy the raw ingredient to bring home to cook for…read more7.50/kg Or just a little more to have a complete meal here. I love there coconut chili mussels. I can have those remaining sauce to create one more meal at home. If you can't decide what you want, they will help you to choose. They definitely know what they are doing.

Nice steak porterhouse (medium). Bay bugs were nice too. Acqua Panna water is offered for still…read morewater but paid per bottle ($12 per bottle). Desserts were good as well. Boston clam chowder can pass on.

Busy Friday @6pm, we get that. They sat us in corner next to super busy service table worked by at…read moreleast 6 servers. Asked to move, was told not possible. OK. One server took cocktail order; cocktail was well made/delivered within 10 mins. New server took dinner order; new waiter delivered of Seafood Linguine (smallish portion, good flavor combination) and Mooloolaba King Prawns (delish); downside when dinner finished & dishes cleared after 20 mins had to go find any of our 3 servers to ask for check, the another 10 minutes to first server to bring to table. Abysmal service, horrible seats, OK food, tasty cocktails = can't recommend at all due to service, not meal.