Coffs Harbour Restaurants

I had expected something better from this resturant. However, I will never again order plum sauce... A jelly sauce with the blood red colour... and vegetables "fresh", jelly as well from the can... No, I won't recommend this.

Potterist and myself had occasion to share a mid-day meal with some friends on Friday. The suggested venue was The Sheerwater Restaurant at the Promenade Centre High Street, Coffs Harbour. Previously I had only had a coffee there (some years ago now) and I hadn't returned, until now. It had been a cold morning so I was more than happy to sit in the sun on the deck........... a little while later I was more than happy to have the canvas shades lowered sufficiently to shield from the sun but still open enough to enjoy the view.

You should see the fish here.........bream and mullet...schools as thick as those fish I saw at Sperlonga's Tiberius Cave's fishery.........just amazing. While I was getting the camera out, along came a pelican and a host of seagulls...........ah well I am a happy vegemite........it wont matter about the food at all if I have this magnificent view to enjoy.......and I am warm.

Favorite Dish: I thought to have the deep sea salmon with asparagus as my friends had decided on, but at the last minute I chose the fillet steak chargrilled on a bed of asparagus, a special sauce and sliced beetroot......absolutely yummy. Went down very well with a glass of cabernet savignon (don;t worry about the spelling, you know). There were something like 10 blackboard specials for sweets but none of us could eat any more...........we were totally satisfied.

Coffee all around to finish off........

Its not a restaurant, its a fish market! With the best fish you will get on the coast. Take-away and sit and watch the great sea views around the Jetty area.

Favorite Dish: Choose a peice of fresh fish and have it cooked the way you like it - with a few chips. Then grab some of the best tasting fresh King Prawns - ready to eat. If the Spanner Crabs are in, ask for a heavy one - you will be hooked on Spanner Crabs forever.

Well with meeting VTers unravelau, tapis_volant for the first time & renewing a very recently made acquaintance with iandsmith the ambience was easily established without taking into account the very pleasant surroundings which superbly enhanced the alfresco dining.

The ocean and waves just over the breakwall, boats of the Coffs fishing fleet within sight about 30 metres away & a lovely sunny day which had us making sure we were in a shady spot made for close to the perfect setting.

Favorite Dish: Now I test the memory & not totally confident of the outcome......
I had, & really enjoyed- Crisp Fried Whiting fillets on Citrus Salad with sweet curry mayonnaise. If I hadn't been driving 2 hours back to North Haven a glass of riesling would have gone an absolute treat with this!
My wife had Barbecued King Prawns on toasted flatbread & spicy couscous (spelling?).
Carole had an Italian dish (of course) - a chicken linguini dish, can't remember the exact name.
Nettie had fish & chips and
Ian had Char Grilled Lamb Loin on Greek Salad with honey, oregano, yoghurt dressing.
Keely had spaghetti bolognaise & Alexandra (Bessie) had Fish & chips (kids servings of course).

All in all extrremely yummy fare. The coffee wasn't too bad at all either!

If it's fruit, a smoothie or a full breakfast it as always great especially sitting out on the decked pavement area

Favorite Dish: The French toast - ask for it with plain yoghurt and fruit - yum