The Fish Shop.

I had my very first job interview on Thursday! I was so so nervous, but it went very well, so fingers crossed something great comes out of it! The office was located in Potts Point, an area full of great restaurants, bars and cafes. After the interview, I met the family for a bite of dinner at Merivale's 'The Fish Shop' on Challis St. I love a good themed restaurant, and this place seemed to have all the quirks. The waiters were dressed as fishermen, the menus were entertaining and the decor was like something you'd see out of a movie set!

As I waited for the family, I sipped on natural coconut water from a whole coconut, which definitely kept me entertained for a good half an hour trying to scoop out the coconut flesh until they arrived!

The menu was quite simple, i.e. fish and chips, share platters, oysters, potato scollops, burgers (for those who arent fish fans) etc. However, up on the wall were the daily fresh fish catches which brought a more gourmet feel to the restaurant. The fish of the day were Mahi Mahi, Trout, Barramundi, and Blue Eye. Each fish was paired with a different sauce and side and cooked a different way. The fish specials sounded incredible, which made it very difficult to decide which one to have. 

Dad and I both decided on the pan fried Barramundi with a vietnamese salad. It was unreal.

Steamed blue-eye with Bok Choy and a ginger, soy sauce.

Traditional fish and chips.

Quinoa tabouleh with feta, tomato and parsley.

The cocktail menu was extensive and fun. Along with the traditional favourites, The Fish Shop had some quirky cocktails unique to their restaurant, for example, the Dark and Stormy slushy served in a snow cone, and the Bloody Caesar (like a Bloody Mary but served in a mug!) Along with these crazy cocktails, is the traditional extensive Australian wine list, beers and ciders.

All in all, another super fun restaurant by the Merivale group. I'd recommend this place to anyone wanting a fun dinner with family or friends. The food is fresh, of high quality and the price ranges to suit all different budgets. Only problem is, parking is not easy, however, public transport to kings cross is easy, and its only a 10 minute walk from the station. Plus, Gelato Messina and Wow Cow are nearby for a delicious dessert to end a fabulous meal.

Here is the website: http://merivale.com.au/thefishshop

Loz xx