Top Best Seafood Restaurants in Cockatoo Island

"Something of a Sydney celebrity in its own right, Saint Peter has gained international acclaim for its exquisite seafood and fish dishes. Head to this famed haunt for a special occasion or date night and tuck into an eclectic menu of salt and vinegar garfish, charcoal flounder and tuna cheeseburger with swordfish belly bacon."

"Josh Niland is slinging his Mr Niland at home spin off menu again to help us get through the lockdown. Think big eye tuna wellington, mirror dory schnitzels, smoked Murray cod pie, and much more. Each meal serves four people and you can expect a different menu daily."

"There’s nothing like spinning the lazy Susan at Golden Century and having a bed of fried vermicelli cradling saucy XO pipis land in front of you. With a string of culinary endorsements by the likes of David Chang, Neil Perry and Tetsuya Wakuda under their belt, the restaurant in the heart of Chinatown needs no introduction. All the Cantonese favourites make an appearance, from Mongolian lamb to extra crispy honey chicken, but it’s the pipis that you want."

"Chinatown’s sprawling, seminal late-night Cantonese institution. Why we love it: GC’s pippies in XO sauce are legendary and every bit deserving of their celebrity status. Pack the lazy Susan with a handful of other signatures – Peking duck, salt-and-pepper pork spare ribs, Singapore noodles, crab from the tank with ginger and shallot – and you’re in for a real treat."

"takes full advantage, with a sunny deck and a sandy stretch of beach, where kids go to play once they’ve scoffed down their meal. The restaurant dishes up breakfast and lunch daily, as well as dinner from Thursday to Saturday. The seafood themed menu is only fitting."

"is a great restaurant located at the start of the Spit bridge. It’s a great place to settle down after doing the Manly-Spit walk; one of Sydney’s most beautiful and scenic hikes. The restaurant’s best characteristic is probably its terrace."

"This haunt is a favourite for locals with a taste for the more refined flavours hailing from the land of Stars and Stripes. A sophisticated approach to share meals, the ‘Seed’ and ‘Feed’ options provide plenty of temptation; the buffalo style chicken skin with buttermilk ranch and dilly beans ($16) and fried oysters with Old Bay mayo ($26) leads into a hearty serve of poutine with beef shin, spring onion and beer cheese ($28). The smoked lamb ribs with sweet pickled peppers will be difficult to resist, and if deciding between dishes proves too trying, the $68 chef’s selection is safe territory."

"There is no denying Hartsyard's heritage; it is palpably American in taste, substance and style. As soon as you push open the glass door, the smell of hickory smoked pork greets you with open arms. You'd be forgiven for thinking you had mistakenly stumbled across a classic American backyard cook-out, but that's what’s beautiful about this Newtown newcomer."

"Plating here is a little fancier, the pricing is a little pricier, but the food is well worth the funds. Look at those biscuits and gravy!. Must try: Beyond their notorious desserts, their fried chicken is a definite must."

"The Sydney Hurricane’s location is right on the Circular Quay and harbour area. The perfect waterfront view is a complement to the rustic steakhouse décor on the inside which inclu..."

"At the Eight they push the boat just that little further – there's an extra lick of attention paid to everything on offer, from the moist, sweet, tender barbecue pork to the stout little mango pancakes. The congee is excellent – all loose and glutinous with little pieces of pork and preserved egg woven through, topped with little bits of fried bread and green onion. If you're not a Chinese nanna, you might have to arm wrestle the waitress for it, but persevere."

"Already a firm contender for one of the best yum cha restaurants in the CBD, this new restaurant is a huge space serving up delicious classics. The flavours at The Eight capture the very best of contemporary and classic Chinese dishes. The menu includes a banquet, a la carte and a dedicated dim sum menu."

"Just a stroll from the golden sands of Bondi Beach, Harry’s has been a part of the Bondi community since 1997, expanding from hole-in-the-wall coffee joint into one of Sydney’s premier brunch spots. The wholesome, inventive menu suits the health-conscious Bondi crowd — think beetroot, quinoa and ricotta fritters, coconut and lychee chia cloud and plum-cured ocean trout. These recommendations were updated on September 14, 2020 to keep your travel plans fresh."

"If a suburb specialised in colourful, Instagrammable breakfasts, Bondi Beach would surely win that title. At Harry's the focus is on fresh and healthy. Chef Bryan O'Callaghan is ex The Tilbury and the menu is full of tempting items like Holmbrae chicken Dutch carrot, spicy harissa, hazelnut dukkah and coconut kaffir dressing."

"Restaurants Korean Cremorne. This blink-and-you’ll-miss-it restaurant is tucked away under the stairs at Cremorne Garden Plaza, but don’t let its ordinary shopfront fool you. Inside is stylish and intimate, with barbecues at each table to let guests grill their own dinners, or they can order from the restaurant’s Korean-Japanese menu."

"An enduring local institution, K’s Sushi in Burwood is the brainchild of managing chef Mr Kazu Nakajima. The sleek fit-out reflects the modern dishes that are served and the 100 plus dishes can be a tad overwhelming, so we suggest starting with the chef’s recommendations. Be sure to try the wagyu nigiri and lobster salad ship."

"You’d have to be fairly vigilant to score a spot for the $80 omakase at Sashimi Shinsengumi. Typically lasting for 18 courses, it’s the best value proposition in Sydney’s hospitality scene."