First Impressions
It’s not every day that you walk onto a floating restaurant located amongst a harbour of boats that includes a fleet of local fishermen. Whilst the concept of a ‘floating restaurant’ may sound a bit gimmicky, Sodafish is anything but. We’re immediately struck by the professional yet warm and casual hospitality of the staff and the refined setting inside.
The Offering
The menu is ever changing based on the seasons, but at its core it is highly seafood driven. Whilst seafood lovers will be in heaven, don’t be put off if you or someone in your group doesn’t like or is allergic to seafood, there are always other great options including beef fresh from local farms. Whilst the menu leans towards the more refined end of cooking, the focus here is on elevating the core elements of the dish and letting them be the hero. Amongst a range of interesting dishes you’ll also find Sodafish’s famous classic Fish & Chips. It speaks to the attitude of Executive chef and owner Nick Mahlook that this sits on the menu, they’re all about serving up delicious, fresh food, not playing to trends or ideas about how a restaurant like this ‘should’ be.
You’ll Drive Back For
Seafood doesn’t get much fresher than this, and we’re betting that no matter what your choice is off the menu you’ll be wanting to come back to try it again or explore a little further.
Our Order
1 x School Prawns with cocktail sauce
1 x Kingfish Tartare with Picnic Point apple and rhubarb
1 x BBQ Octopus with vadouvan and chorizo
1 x Lightly grilled King George Whiting with carrot, preserved tomato and beurre blanc
1 x Arrow Squid risotto with confit fennel, zucchini and finger lime
1 x Great Northern
1 x Aperol Spritz
1 x Tommy’s Margarita
2 x Glasses Tambo Merrill Chardonnay
The Drive
Making it to Lakes Entrance from Melbourne, Canberra or Sydney is simple enough but long enough you’d consider a stop or two along the way.
Melbourne - 419 km
Canberra - 452 km
Sydney - 701 km
Details
Address: Middle Boat Harbour The Esplanade, Lakes Entrance VIC
Phone: 0477 567 581
Worth The Drive?
