Nick's Seafood Restaurant

Enjoy fresh, quality seafood in an open-air waterside restaurant!

Nick's Seafood Restaurant has been serving seafood in Darling Harbor ever since 1998. The open-air setting is extremely enjoyable; as the cool breeze from the harbor cools you down, you can enjoy the sunset and amazing seafood.
With simplicity, the cooking accentuates the natural flavors of the sea. The ingredients are local and fresh; the mud crab we ordered was live until we ordered it. The restaurant also says that their oysters are freshly shucked. However, compared to the Sydney Fish Market, the oysters definitely lacked the freshness and tasted a bit fishy.

Nick's Seafood Platter for Two

The mud crab came with a savory chill sauce. Under the crab, there were rice and vegetables.

Mud Crab

The service is exceptional as well. Our waiter was extremely patient and suggested delectable dishes.
However, the platters are quite pricey, with prices ranging up to $175 AUD. The platters offer an amazing myriad of seafood, such as mussels, crabs, and calamari. The lobster came with a garlic butter sauce that they charged us an additional $10 for. It had an amazing texture and tasted very fresh. Nevertheless, about half of it consists of deep-fried food, such as fries and calamari. For people who do not enjoy fried foods, the platter may not be worth it.

Seafood Platter

Fried Portion of the Platter

Lobster from the Platter 

The waiter recommended us order the baby octopus, and my parents say it was the best dish of the night. Normally, I don't like to eat octopus because it is too chewy, but the octopus served here is amazingly tender. The flavor was exquisite.

Local Baby Octopus

We also ordered the Fresh Barramundi Fillet, which is made from one the local fish of Australia. Personally, I did not enjoy this dish as much. The meat was tough and the flavor was not especially memorable. This order came with a side of salad.

Barramundi Fillet

While I was hesitant at first to order risotto or pasta at a specialized seafood restaurant, I will confidently say that the risotto and pasta did not disappoint. The risotto had a deep and rich mushroom flavor, and the pasta was delightful.

Wild Mushroom Risotto

Vegetable Linguine

Overall, the dining experience is well worth it, with professional service, amazing food, and breathtaking views of Darling Harbor. Granted, there are a handful of other amazon seafood restaurants scattered around Darling Harbor, but this restaurant deserves your visit if you ever find yourself in Sydney or Darling Harbor!

Address: The Promenade/Cockle Bay Wharf, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Visit their website here.