It’s right on the water, it’s infectious fun, and it serves top-notch food and drinks. What’s not to like? Attention to detail can waver (you might want to bring your own packet of Wet Ones, for instance), and it may be a little too casual for real comfort in some areas, but the boisterous crowds who regularly flock here don’t seem to mind. Start with a dip into the well-edited drinks list and some briny oysters served with grapefruit mignonette. Then winnow your way through a menu that combines southern US influences (barbecue dishes are a major theme), south-east Asian flavours and local heroes. Swordfish ceviche paired with young coconut and chilli is summer on a plate, while jumbo king prawns are cooked just glassy, fragrant with lemongrass and coconut. The porchetta, charry from the spit-roast, is superbly gelatinous with a crunchy crackling. As a dessert, dulce de leche retains the holiday vibes right to the end.
This review was made independently for the Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide. The guide’s reviewers visit unannounced and pay their way.
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