Port Macquarie Local Seafood on the Menu
The Port Macquarie – Hastings area is home to two rivers systems and an ocean, teaming with sea life. Fresh local seafood is easy to come by here. On the top of the menu are the local oysters and prawns.
Seafood Chowder
Glorious Seafood Chowder can be found on the menu at Chop-n-Chill located in the center of town overlooking the Hastings River. You can choose to dine inside or on the patio and let the kids play under the giant Fig tree. Pop in for lunch, cocktails or dinner, live music is on most Fridays and weekends.
Chop n Chill Restaurant, 17/19 Horton Street, Port Macquarie | (02) 6583 9155 | www.chopandchill.com.au
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Oysters
If you’re a seafood lover, you can’t pass up enjoying fresh oysters on the deck at the Boathouse Bar and Restaurant with an amazing view of the Hastings River. Sit back and enjoy a cocktail or two with a plate of oysters to start the evening off right.
The Boathouse Bar and Restaurant | 20 Park Street, Port Macquarie | (02) 6589 5100 | www.rydges.com
Seafood Tower
The ultimate Seafood Tower for two on the river! Take the opportunity to have lunch at the marina and feasting on delicious seafood; King Prawns, Local Oysters, Smoked Salmon, Balmain Bugs, Grilled Barramundi, Salt and Pepper Squid and more. You will also find lobster on the menu.
Seasalt Cafe & Restaurant | 7/18 Park Street, Port Macquarie | (02) 6582 3939 | www.seasaltportmacquarie.com.au
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Grilled Octopus
Start your dinner off with an Italian specialty, Grilled Octopus. Zebu Restaurant is located in the heart of Port Macquarie overlooking the Hastings River inlet. The restaurant menu is a modern Italian style with special delights for the foodie in you.
Zebu Bar & Restaurant | 1 Hay Street, Por Macquarie | (02) 6589 2888 |www.zebu.com.au
Swordfish Steak
The filet mignon of the sea, Swordfish Steak! On the menu at the Royal Hotel Kew you will find this delicious dish. The Historic Royal Hotel Kew is open for lunch and dinner, hosting a family friendly vibe and live music on the weekends.
The Royal Hotel Kew | 2 Ocean Drive, Kew | (02) 6559 4099 | www.royalhotelkew.com.au
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Bowl Full of Mussels
Mussels in white wine cream sauce is a decadent French classic and can be found at the Byabarra Café Restaurant, with breath taking views of the Hastings Hinterland. The Byabarra Café is open for breakfast and lunch Wednesday through to Sunday and dinner on Fridays.
Byabarra Café | 1078 Comboyne Road, Comboyne | (02) 6587 1167 | www.thebyabarra.com.au
Seafood Laksa
Thursday’s at the Port Macquarie Golf Club is seafood night, it’s the perfect place to enjoy our fresh local seafood that’s in season. The menu is adjusted to reflect what’s in season, try the Seafood Laksa – rice noodles, mussels, fish, prawns & Squid in a rich coconut malay laksa sauce. Open for dinner @ 5:30pm
Port Macquarie Golf Club | 698 Ocean Dr, Port Macquarie | (02) 6582 0409 | www.portmacquariegolf.com.au
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