Looking for best seafood restaurants in Melbourne? Sydney owns the harbour postcard; Melbourne still runs serious oyster and fish rooms. This shortlist favours seafood identity in our directory — not every CBD restaurant that lists salmon.
Species: oysters, barramundi, prawns, kingfish.
Ratings reflect FishRestaurants.com guest scores at writing time.
4 seafood restaurants in Melbourne worth booking now
Here are 4 rooms from our Melbourne directory — numbered, compared, and linked so you can book with context rather than guesswork.
The Roe Australia
- seafood, fish
- $$
The Roe Australia carries serious review volume — 4.8 (5.6k+ reviews). Busy kitchens with that many ratings tend to keep standards honest, which matters when you are comparing Melbourne seafood rooms.
Volume is the story here, though Fishpot posts a higher guest score (4.9) if that matters more in your shortlist.
Fishpot
- seafood, fish
- $$
Fishpot leads this shortlist on guest scores — 4.9 (3.2k+ reviews). That depth of positive feedback is hard to fake over time, especially for a seafood-led room.
Kickin'Inn Port Melbourne
- seafood, fish
- $$
Kickin'Inn Port Melbourne (4.7 (3.8k+ reviews)) fits diners who want a seafood-focused meal without automatically jumping to the city's most expensive tier — listings show mid-range pricing.
Nelayan Restaurant
- seafood, fish
- $$
For a practical Melbourne seafood meal, Nelayan Restaurant is worth a look (4.6 (3.9k+ reviews)) at a mid-range price level.
Nelayan Restaurant is a seafood restaurant in 195 Lonsdale St, Melbourne, Australia, serving fresh fish and shellfish to locals and visitors. Expect seafood, fish on the menu, alongside grilled fish, shellfish platters, and other…
FAQ: best seafood Melbourne
Melbourne or Sydney for seafood?
Sydney for harbour density; Melbourne for CBD and neighbourhood variety. Do both if the trip allows — start with Sydney 2026.
Where should first-timers eat?
Fishpot or The Roe. Browse Melbourne listings.
How do I find more fish restaurants in Melbourne?
Open Melbourne and Australia. Last updated: August 2026. Ratings and hours change — confirm on each restaurant page.