The freshest fish, big range and friendly service! Love the king prawns, tuna steaks, pretty much…read moreeverything I have tried is great. If you are in Prahran markets, this is the place to buy seafood!

From the owner: Our guarantee to you is "if we wouldn't eat it ourselves it would not be in our window".read more

- came recommended by one of my tour guides - its a lot more…read morespacious I the back you might not know it exists upon first glance - one waitress in the front - service is kinda slow in the front - fabulous sangrias - huge portions sizes - claypots are good, and hot (temperature-wise) as hell - king prawn is delicious to can be greasy once to cools down - the crab platter is to die for, its some of the best rice iv ever tasted it could feed three

I have spent a number of cold nights here being warmed up by both the mulled wine and unique…read moreatmosphere of Claypots. I never thought that I would live to see the day where I could go out late at night for a drink, order halva whilst I enjoy the smoky sounds of a local pianist as a toy train travels above. I don't know why I haven't been next door yet for dinner because I have heard so many good things about it. It is defiantly on my list of places to eat next.

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!

Etes-vous un amoureux de la cuisine française? (Are you a lover of French cuisine?) Then look no…read morefurther than A La Bouffe. The staff at this tremendous French Bistro have managed to really capture the essence of French dining and cooking and made it all available to patrons on Toorak Road. Upon walking through the doors of A La Bouffe you are greeted by a large marble bar downstairs and private more intimate seating upstairs. The whole venue is very elegant and light making for a classy and relaxing atmosphere. I came to A La Bouffe for dinner and was thoroughly impressed; I ordered the Salade De Saumon Fume as entree. This was Smoked Salmon Salad with a Citrus and Dill dressing; very light, fragrant and not to mention tasty. For my main I decided on the Coq Au Vin - Boneless chicken marinated red wine, mushroom and bacon sauce with mash potatoes on the side. Terrific! Washed it all down with a very smooth glass of Shiraz, needless to say I slept like a baby after this meal. A La Bouffe is a perfect French dining experience right in the heart of South Yarra, perfect for lunch or dinner or even a cheeky glass of vins rouge.

We had dinner at A La Bouffe a few weeks ago and I have to say that it was very very nice. For a…read morestart, it's in a great location on Toorak Road just off Chapel Street and you only have to take a short walk to get to all the shops, bars and Jam Factory. There's also parking at the Como across the street, which is pretty handy. Walking in, you can't help but feel drawn into this relaxing and intimate atmosphere. It's perfect for a date (well a very expensive date!) or to enjoy a beautiful dinner service with close friends. I loved it from the moment I walked past the front door. The bar is also a nice touch and it gives you the option of grabbing a seat and having a drink while waiting for your table if it's busy. The staff are amazing, the ones who looked after us were all French which contributed to the whole experience. They are really nice, welcoming and took time in running us through the menu as well as the wine list. Seriously, everything on the menu looks good. We had the escargot and terrine for entree and they were really nice. For the main, we went with the lobster ravioli et crevette and the coq au vin - wow! Just wow! We were quite full after that but, credit to us, we soldiered on and had the mousse au chocolat and creme brulee a la lavende - Oh mon dieu...... C'etait pas croyable! It was as orgasmic as you'd get..... We had such a great time and were the last ones to leave I think but they never pressured us to go and were very accomodating all the way. This place is a must-try! I will definitely return and I can't wait to go back. Make sure you book first - great places like this fill up pretty quickly.

One of a few oyster bars in the South Melbourne Market. Heard this is THE place for oysters in…read morethis market. No dining room and you grab a standup spot along the aisle. Walked up to the counter and asked the girl to give me an assortment of six different ones. The sea urchin and caviar oysters were the tastiest. Worth the visit.

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...

We had a girls night here on a Friday night and overall, I quite liked the place. There's an…read moreoutdoor seating area which is pretty cosy (even if it's not a super warm night), the menu is interesting and I enjoyed the food. We had a booking but the place wasn't really that busy - they have happy hour from 5-7pm so I think the place had emptied out after that. The menu has a section called "The Bucket List" which is a bit weird, everything is sold in grams (e.g. you can choose between a 150g or 300g portion) and you feel a bit like you need to order a few things to build up a whole meal. I went for the lemon butter prawns (300g) as well as some Asian slaw. The food arrived but not quite at the same time so there was a little bit of an awkward wait but nothing too dramatic. My prawns arrived as a 150g portion as there'd been a mix up but another 150g arrived not long after which was good. Overall, I really liked the prawns - perfectly cooked, nice and juicy and lots of the cooking sauce to dip bread into. The Asian slaw was ok - it was definitely missing something to make it remarkable. Service was a little mixed and there seemed to be a weird dynamic going on between our waitress and the manager - I'm not sure if the waitress was on trial but it seemed like the manager was checking up on her. No big deal. Overall, I liked this place and from looking at their website it seems like brunch/lunch is their thing more than dinner, so I would consider heading back for that next time I'm in Melbourne.

Try the chicken and waffles, so amazing! Crispy, tender chicken on top of fresh waffles…read more.. I live next door and I've been looking for a place to indulge...this it! Looking forward to trying the ribs next time

I was charged $17.40 for chips and 2 potato cakes today. When I asked if that was correct I was…read moretold it was. I was charged $13 for chips. $13!!!! And a tiny portion at that. Been going there since moving to the area 15 years ago but won't be going back again. $13 for chips is crazy!!!! They've lost their mojo since they started hiring young Indian blokes.... The service is semi rude, super slow and unwelcoming. Used to be run by an amazing Greek family who don't seem to be there anymore.

We wanted some takeout on the way back home. I'd seen Carlisle Seafoods earlier so I figured we'd…read moregive them a shot. It's located right across the street from Balaclava train station. We dropped in on a late Saturday evening (around 8:00pm). It was busy with most customers getting takeout to go. They were a bit slow getting our order cooked but c'est la vie. Menu is up on the walls. You can also order seafood to cook at home. There's a couple combinations to choose from but it's mostly fish and chips. - Seafood delight pack ($28.00 AUD) - 2 fish of the day, chips, 2 prawns, 2 calamari, 2 potato cakes, salad, lemon and tartar. The best thing was the fish; fresh, flaky and nicely battered. The rest was really salty, greasy and soggy. The fries had an unpleasant dry texture. The salad was unremarkable (I can make a better one at home) but at least you get something healthy to counter all the grease. The calamari was dry and chewy. Potato cakes needed some seasoning. The prawns were decent. Also bizarre is that they make their own tartar sauces but didn't give us any to try. Instead, we got two squeeze packets of cheap quality tartar. Would not come back. Ever.

More of Australia's ocean bounty done right…read more Note: Australians take great pride in taking all seafood from sustainable fisheries predicated on responsible management. Part retail fish market, part casual eatery and known for incredibly fresh, gigantic hot and cold combo seafood platters and for the adventurous, do it yourself selections. Great selection of uber fresh, creamy Sydney rock oysters and a crisper, "cucumber" like flavor of Tasmanian selections, perfect natural with their house sweet chili, lime, ginger sauce whose acidic grip makes the clean oceanic flavor shine. The Harvey Bay scallops just cooked through, with a yielding texture, the candy of the sea. Served with a cauliflower puree that is not necessary but adds to the richness. A simple pot of very plump mussels in a creamy white wine sauce also satisfying. Do not pass up the Moreton Bay bugs. Very fresh, tails split and grilled with a lemon butter, good eats. Grilling amplifies the oceanic flavor while the lemon butter adds richness to the tender tails. A crayfish in creamy, cheesy, monray sauce also a great way to enjoy Australia's crustaceans. The flavor of the barely cooked through tail meat is kicked up with the addition of an intense lobster / seafood stock to the monray sauce. Finally fish, lots on offer but do not miss the chance to try the deep sea, Antarctic Glacier 51 toothfish. Large, oily, dense, white flakes with incredible clean, sweet flavor similar but more intense than a cross between scallop and monkfish. Sublime when simply grilled. Fish dishes do come with two sides but those are completely unnecessary. Efficient, friendly though abrupt service. All good as you get your food. While there are probably even better places to indulge on Australian seafood, as a visitor with limited time, Richmond Oysters delivers in spades.

Awesome restaurant and they also sell their produce on the side…read more The flavours are simple and letting the freshness of the seafood do most of the talking. Our waiter was great, recommending what to eat and what wine to have etc. We decided to stop by for a dozen oysters, and it ended up being a huge meal..... We had the saganaki, a dozen oysters and a grazing platter which has oysters, bugs, prawns, sashimi, salmon rillets. Everything felt so fresh and delicious.

Seriously delicious, fresh and healthy. We ordered the…read moreseafood for two which I must say was huge. The fish was light and so was the batter. I can't rave on enough about the huge salad that accompanied the dish. Great venue for people who eat gluten free too.

Even though it seems like it's a chain I really dug this place. They popped a newspaper-ish type…read moreflyer into our mailbox with lunch specials on it so went to try it out. Between 11:00am - 4:30pm you can get a burger + chips for $10, and also a piece of fish + chips + salad for $10. We got both and they were both really good. It's a fast foody type joint but feels a little less so than normal. I'd return for a beer + burger etc no question. :)