Shellabrate with Oysters on the Central Coast

Love them or hate them, the Central Coast is brimming with ‘the food of love’.  We are lucky enough to have many places across the region to delight your taste buds including NSW’s only oyster farm right here on the Hawkesbury River.

Whether you are after a delicious lunch or dinner or want to learn how oysters are harvested, here are some excellent local spots to harness your oyster obsession and find the finest salty molluscs you must try if you are a true oyster connoisseur.

If oysters aren’t your thing, and seafood hits the spot or maybe some good old traditional fish and chips, then check out our seafood guide!

Sydney Oyster Farm Tours 

Truly immerse yourself at Sydney Oyster Farm Tours and dine on fresh Sydney Rock and Pacific Oysters at your ‘in-water’ table from the waters they are found in or enjoy a ‘white-table cloth ‘gourmet seafood lunch at a secluded beach with break taking views of the Hawkesbury River. These beautiful curated immersive culinary tours also include visiting oyster authentic oyster leases guided by 2nd and 3rd generation oyster farmers and learning about the sustainable farming methods. A true farm-gate to plate experience that you will cherish.

Broken Bay Pearl Farm

Nestled on the edge of the Lower Mangrove at Mooney Mooney, is Broken Bay Pearl Farm, the only pearl farm in NSW and they now offer guests an exclusive private tour called Pearlers Private Lunch Cruise. Gather friends and step aboard a traditional flat bottom oyster boat and meander along the mighty Hawkesbury River. Graze on a lunch of fresh local produce and Sydney Rock Oysters while taking in the sights of the stunning surrounds of this eco certified destination. Keep an eye on their website because once a month thy offer oyster tasting experiences.

Hawkesbury River Oyster Shed 

Supplying fresh oysters straight from the source is Hawkesbury River Oyster shed, a small local rustic oyster farm situated in the heart of the Hawkesbury River at Mooney Mooney.  Order your fresh shucked oysters at the waterfront shack, grab a table, pop the cork of your BYO wine and enjoy a beautiful afternoon of seafood and scenery.

Yellowtail

Fine dining at Yellowtail serves fresh tasty oysters plus teases tastebuds with tantalising variations including roasted oysters topped with sake horseradish cream and pepperberry! 

The Cowrie

If you have an Oyster Obsession, the award winning The Cowrie restaurant is where you need to be. Serving freshly shucked oysters, dressed oysters with sake, green apple and eschalot and Pacific Oysters roasted over hot coals with miso butter you will be spoilt for choice.

The Box on the Water

Situated on the absolute waterfront at Ettalong, The Box on the Water brings you the classic Sydney Rock Oyster but perhaps you would prefer them with a zesty Gin & Tonic and lime cucumber pearl topping?

Woy Woy Fisherman's Wharf

Serving locally sourced seafood on the Central Coast for over 40 years, the iconic Woy Woy Fisherman's Wharf boasts an award-winning restaurant and serves beautifully prepared and sustainable fresh Sydney Rock Oysters and Pacific Oysters from local fisherman. 

Gosford Sailing Club

Tucked away on Brisbane Water at Point Frederick is the Gosford Sailing Club restaurant offering 180 degrees waterfront views. Their seasonal menu is kept fresh but one thing is for sure there is always Sydney Rock Oysters available and presently they come served with Sherry Mignonette and Lemon!

Little Miss Mezza 

The newly opened Little Miss Mezza has a menu full of Middle Eastern flavours and creativity, and this is the same with their oysters. Offering half dozen or a dozen, their freshly shucked oysters are garnished with a delightful salmon caviar and rose water mignonette.

Avoca Beach House

What could be better than a seaside restaurant with incredible sand and surf views? Enjoying creamy natural oysters with yuzu dressing or kilpatrick oysters from the tapas menu with special friends and family at Avoca Beach House. 

The Beachcomber

Savour the moment of the beachy breeze at The Beachcomber Hotel & Resort while enjoying a dozen / half dozen natural Oysters or Kilpatrick Oysters, or even a seafood platter adorned with delicious Sydney Rock oysters in the newly refurbished bistro.

Whitten’s Organic Oyster Farms 

You don’t have to wait for a special occasion to enjoy oysters! Whitten’s Organic Oyster Farm specialise in the Australia’ native oyster the Sydney rock Oyster and have two locations on the central coast, Brisbane Water at Woy Woy and Hawkesbury River at Mooney Mooney. The farm ships the oysters directly to you in temperature controlled packaging, direct from farm to your families plate!

Westray Oysters  

Tucked away in an isolated bay of Brisbane Waters at Umina Beach is Westray Oysters. The boutique oyster farm welcomes visitors to visit their oyster shed to purchase the finest oysters and see how they care for their sustainably grown produce.

November 2024

Ettalong is the place to be for oysters lovers on November 12!  A day of oysters, food, wine, entertainment and market stalls. 'How Many Oysters Can You Eat in 30 Seconds' is a highlight of the day at Brisbane Water Oyster Festival with many competing for the famous trophy and prize.