This New Menu Adds a Fresh New Spin to Seaside Dining in Sydney

This article has been produced in partnership with Harbourfront Seafood Sydney.

With sun-drenched days returning to Sydney and summer on the horizon, there’s no better time to embrace al fresco dining in the harbour city.

Longer days and balmy evenings invite us to linger over our plates just that little bit longer, not just to savour the food but also the company of friends and loved ones—it is party season, after all. Add in stunning seaside surroundings and the stage is set for an unforgettable summer experience.

Boasting one of the world’s most iconic views thanks to its breathtaking waterfront location, Harbourfront Seafood is showcasing the very best of summer dining with a fresh and zesty new menu. Paired with sweeping Opera House and Harbour Bridge vistas and a vibrant atmosphere—summer dining in Sydney doesn’t get better than this.

Renowned for delivering premium seafood with a contemporary twist in the heart of one of Sydney’s most historic precincts, here’s why Harbourfront Seafood’s new seasonal menu should be on every food lover’s summer hit list. 

Summer is when fresh, seasonal ingredients shine, with the warmer weather encouraging a lighter, more vibrant approach to cooking. The perfect backdrop for dishes that burst with flavour and colour, Harbourfront Seafood’s new summer menu reflects their dedication to highlighting fresh and local produce, prepared with inventive and unexpected twists.

Start your dining experience with fresh La Stella burrata paired with compressed cucumber, watermelon, tomato and seasonal fruit salad. The light and refreshing honey and chilli dressing beautifully contrasts the creamy richness of the burrata and the sweetness of the fruit, finished with toasted sourdough for a delicious textural contrast.

Transport your senses to the Mediterranean with the Italian-inspired tagliatelle, featuring sea urchin cream, citrus, fresh sea urchin roe and Avruga caviar. Or, opt for the market fish with roasted cabbage, beetroot and lemon butter purée, zesty gremolata and puffed wild rice—a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that highlights the season’s freshest catch.

For a uniquely Australian take on summer dining, the Outback Grill offers chargrilled kangaroo striploin and crocodile tail, paired with native ingredients including honey and lemon myrtle butter, and wattleseed jus. 

And, of course, with Harbourfront Seafood renowned for serving up some of the freshest and most delectable fruits de mer, the summer menu also features fan favourites such as Sydney Rock Oysters, Grilled Western Australian Lobster and hot and cold seafood platters that are perfect for sharing.

While fresh seafood and contemporary twists on classic flavours are at the forefront of Harbourfront Seafood’s summer menu, the drinks list also brings a touch of theatre to make your dining experience even more unforgettable. 

Our pick? The eye-catching Nana’s Garden Mocktail, made with house-brewed chamomile tea, tomato and apple juice, lemon, sugar and cucumber and served in a show-stopping, potion-inspired vessel that’s sure to attract envy from fellow diners.

Bursting with flavour and colour, this mocktail is the perfect accompaniment for a summer feast (and certainly worthy of an Instagram snap).

With a joyful, inviting and vibrant atmosphere, and one of the world’s most beautiful harbours as a backdrop, Harbourfront Seafood is an undeniably magical dining destination. 

Located in the historic Campbell’s Stores at The Rocks, the restaurant has been delighting thousands of diners—both locals and tourists—for over five decades. The new menu celebrates the abundance of local produce the season has to offer for a contemporary culinary experience that’s as refreshing as a gentle summer sea breeze. 

Experience Harbourfront Seafood’s new summer menu for yourself by booking a table here.

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