It’s time for a taste from our Autumn menu with Executive Chef, Stewart Wallace, and Head Chef of Crows Nest, Tim.

In this video, they’ll demonstrate how to put a unique Garfish twist on a ‘rillette’ style dish. Usually a potted meat dish, they’ll show you how the concept has been adapted to take advantage of the fantastic flavours of Tasmanian Atlantic Salmon, accompanied by pickled zucchini, toasted sourdough and a watercress salad.

If this video has your mouth watering, take a look at what else is on offer at Crows Nest in our Autumn menu, here.

Watch more video features here.

Don’t let the cold weather keep you away from Manly this weekend. Head Chef Michael Nash has a great special on that will be sure to please.

Wood roasted chermoula king prawns w/ chickpea, semi dried tomato salad & tahini yoghurt.

Available lunch and dinner, this weekend only at Garfish Manly.

Your oyster knowledge could earn you a meal on us during May.

It’s quiz time! At Australia’s Best Seafood restaurant* we’re pretty passionate about seafood, and we know plenty of our diners are too. So we thought we’d share some of our seafood knowledge this month and give our like-minded seafood aficionados out there a chance at a meal on us.

During May, every Tuesday and Thursday, at approximately 10am, we’ll be testing your knowledge of everything Oysters. If you’re the first person with the correct answer on that day, you’ll be entered into the draw to win a $100 Garfish dining voucher. Here’s what you need to do:

• Visit our dedicated ‘So you think you’re a shucker?’ page on our website on a Tuesday or Thursday at around 10am, right here, and
• Post your answer in the comments section.

If you are the first person to post a correct answer for that day, you’ll go into the draw for the dining voucher – it’s that simple!

On Thursday 31^st May, we’ll draw a name at random from all those who have been the first to answer correctly during the month and one lucky winner will have $100 to spend on their next meal at Garfish!

We’ll also be promoting the competition on Facebook and Twitter, but you’ll actually need to go to the dedicated page on our website to enter, here.

The offer is open to everyone, so start brushing up on your oyster knowledge – it could mean a free meal at Australia’s Best Seafood restaurant!

*Savour Restaurant and Catering National Award 2011.

1. Question for Tuesday 1st May:

Do oysters swim? True or False.

2. Question for Thursday 3rd May:

An oyster can live for 20 years? True or False.

3. Question for Tuesday 8th May:

Do oysters have blue blood? True or False.

4. Question for Thursday 10th May:

There are three species of oyster – true or false?

 5. Question for Tuesday 15th May:

Oysters feed on small fish – true or false?

 6. Question for Thursday 17th May:

It takes six months to raise an oyster – true or false?

Terms and Conditions: The Garfish ‘So you think you’re a shucker?’ May promotion commences on Tuesday 1^st May 2012 and concludes Thursday 31^st May 2012. Each Tuesday and Thursday at 10am, one question will be added to the dedicated page on our website here: http://garfish.com.au/seafood-restaurant/so-you-think-youre-a-shucker/ The first person to post an answer in the comments section of this page with the correct TRUE or FALSE answer for that day, will be entered into the draw to win a $100 Garfish dining voucher. An email confirming that you were the first correct entrant for that day will be sent to the email address you have provided when you posted your comment. The $100 Garfish dining voucher will be drawn randomly from those who answered correctly, on Thursday 31^st May. The winner will be contacted via email. The $100 dining voucher is valid at any of our three Garfish venues (Manly, Kirribilli or Crows Nest) for lunch or dinner. When supplying your email to post your answer on our website, you must be prepared to have your contact details added to our database if you are not already.

Need an excuse to escape the house during the wet weather? 

Manly Garfish has put together some mouth watering specials this week. The rain means comforting dessert plates are on our mind – why not come and try our baked whole apple and rhubarb crumble with cinnamon ice cream and anglaise? It’s available today through to Sunday at Manly.

Crows Nest also has some delicious specials, including a special entree of smoked swordfish croquettes with pickled cauliflower, watercress and chilli pickle.

This week’s specials are definitely worth leaving the house for!

If you haven’t already experienced the relaxed, intimate cafe feel of Garfish Kirribilli, why not come down and join us for a meal?

Situated in the heart of Kirribilli, the harbour is only a short stroll down the hill and Milson’s Point railway station is just across the road.

Garfish Kirribilli is the perfect venue for an informal work meeting or light lunch, with North Sydney only a short walk away. Have your business clients talking you up with our hot tea smoked ocean trout or crisp fried white fish and prawn nori roll – we’re happy for you to take the credit.

If you’re planning a day around the harbour or in the city, why not join us for breakfast to get you started? Try our Belgian waffles with your choice of coffee, or if you prefer to start your day at a more leisurely place you can’t go past our hot breakfasts, particularly our smoked salmon and eggs.

Locals and visitors alike regularly join us for dinner so they can taste some of our award winning seafood.

Our fragrant thai green fish curry is sure to spice up your night out with your special other and our daily blackboard specials deliver only the freshest and best quality seafood right to your plate.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

We’re open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days* a week.

(Closed for dinner on Sundays during the winter months).

To view our current menus, click here.

Or to book now call us on  9922 4322.

Have you been to Garfish at Crows Nest yet?

Situated in the heart of Crows Nest, our Garfish restaurant has a distinct cafe feel perfect for every occasion.

We can spice up an intimate dinner for two with our aromatic fish curry or our sauté king prawns and saffron papperdelle. Or if you work in nearby St Leonards, Garfish is only a short walk away. With free wi-fi, we’re ideal for that informal business meeting and some fish and chips to boot.

And next time you’re planning on breakfast, why not start your day at Garfish? Our cafe style breakfasts will have you coming back for more. If you’re a simple waffles and coffee type, you won’t be disappointed. Or how about trying our spanner crab omelette with green papaya salad and nahm jim for some seafood with a distinct fruity twist?

Garfish Crows Nest is easy to get to – there’s a ample parking, buses on the nearby Pacific Highway or we’re a short walk from St Leonards station – either way you’ll be enjoying the cafe culture at Crows Nest, Garfish style, in no time.

We’re open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week.

To view our current menus, click here.

Or to book now call us on 02 9966 0445.

Easter is almost here! If you’re planning a ‘staycation’ and staying at home this Easter, why not join us at Garfish over the long weekend?

Garfish Manly will be open every day for lunch and dinner over the Easter holiday, from Good Friday through to Easter Monday.

Garfish Crows Nest and Garfish Kirrribilli will not be open on Saturday 7th April, Easter Sunday or Easter Monday, but we’re open as usual on Good Friday and would love to see you.

From everyone at Garfish, we wish you all a safe and enjoyable Easter break.

New Kirribilli head chef with a passion for seafood that spans the globe

Garfish Kirribilli is excited to welcome new head chef, Daniel Mosedale, to the team. Daniel brings with him over twenty years experience in the industry, having worked in some of the best restaurants and hotels across Europe, the West Indies and Australia.

Most recently Daniel and his partner ran Blue Angel Restaurant, an a la carte restaurant with a focus on seafood dishes on the Sunshine Coast.  Daniel comments, “After many years in the industry, I’m still extremely passionate about the hospitality business and continue to be driven to deliver a great product combined with high levels of customer service. The decision to work for someone else again was not something I took lightly. It had to be the right fit.”

After a recommendation from an industry contact, Daniel was attracted to Garfish both for our reputation and our love of seafood.  Likewise, Garfish saw Daniel’s talent for selecting the best produce and translating this into the highest quality dining experience for guests as essential ingredients for Australia’s best seafood restaurant.

It was also clear that Daniel is a team player. Daniel comments, “I enjoy inspiring my staff to achieve their goals and develop a passion for their profession. As a leader, I encourage staff to contribute their ideas. I want this passion to be reflected across the board in every aspect of the Garfish dining experience.”

You won’t find Daniel hiding out the back in the kitchen either. He thrives on interacting with both staff and guests. “I enjoy getting to know people from all walks of life,” he confirms.

As for his love of seafood, Daniel is careful to stress his love of food extends beyond fish, but when pressed, admits, “I am partial to all things from the ocean and find I generally eat more seafood myself. A recent trip to Japan was particularly inspiring.”

Daniel and the Garfish Kirribilli team would love to see you for breakfast, lunch or dinner soon. For bookings, call 9922 4322.

Your name could be the key to eating free at Garfish lunchtime weekdays during April

For the month of April, your name could win you the opportunity to dine free at lunchtime when you bring along a friend.

Our already popular Dine n Dash weekly lunch specials have been a hit with our regulars, but we’re keen to spread the word far and wide. The deal is simple: a great main matched with a glass of wine for only $30. And every week we offer a new delicious Dine n Dash special to keep you coming back.

Duing April, at the beginning of each week we’ll be announcing the names for that week – a different name for every week day.

To dine free, here’s what you need to do:

• Turn up to any of our Garfish restaurants on your assigned day, with proof of ID, and
• Bring along one (or more) friends who are prepared to pay in full for our Dine n Dash lunchtime special

This will qualify you for a free Dine n Dash lunchtime special – it really is that simple!

To find out if you’ve won the opportunity to dine free at lunchtime at Garfish, check this page each week for your name or lookout on Facebook or Twitter as we’ll be publishing the names there as well.

The offer is open to everyone, so even if your name isn’t announced, you might know someone who is. Be sure to do them a favour and let them know their name has been announced and tell them to get on down to Garfish on the specified day – maybe they’ll agree to bring you along!

Name for Monday 30th April

• Kim / Kym

Names for week starting 23rd April

• Monday – Karen
• Tuesday – Paul
• Wednesday – Alice
• Thursday – Matthew
• Friday – Helen

Names for week starting 16th April

• Monday – Michael
• Tuesday – Jennifer
• Wednesday – Stewart
• Thursday – Rebecca
• Friday – Tim

Names for week starting 10th April

• Tuesday – Dave
• Wednesday – Sue
• Thursday – Peter
• Friday – Sarah

Names for week starting 2nd April

• Monday – Joanne
• Tuesday – Mark
• Wednesday – Kylie
• Thursday – John
• Friday – Michelle

Terms and conditions: *The Garfish ‘What’s in a name? Dine n Dash’ April campaign commences on Monday 2nd April 2012 and concludes Friday 27th April 2012 and applies to weekday lunchtimes only (Mon-Fri). Five different names will be announced at the beginning of each week on our blog, Facebook and Twitter. Each of the names will apply to a different day from Monday through to Friday only. If your name is announced and you attend any of our three Garfish restaurants in either Manly, Crows Nest or Kirribilli on the specified day at lunchtime you will be eligible for a free Dine n Dash lunchtime special, provided you supply evidence to our staff of your name and you must dine with a friend who selects either our Dine n Dash special for that day or orders a minimum of $30 from our standard menu. You must be prepared to supply your contact details to be added to our database if you are not already.

Garfish is the perfect venue this Mother’s Day. All three of our restaurants will be hosting special luncheon events for our valued clientele, so you can treat your Mum to a taste of Australia’s best seafood and say thank you for being such a wonderful Mum.

At only $75 per head, and $35 per head for children, our 3 course set lunch menu is sure to impress. Experience the unique flavours of our wood roasted barramundi with mushroom, pea and truffle oil risotto, or for the non-seafood lovers, you can’t go past our macadamia crusted roasted lamb rack. We even have a special menu for the children, which is sure to have Mum smiling.

Bookings are available at all restaurants and menus will vary slightly at each location. To get a taste of what will be on offer, feel free to view the links to each of our menus below:

Manly menu

Kirribilli menu

Crows Nest menu

Don’t leave it to the last minute – reserve your seat today and impress your Mum with how organised you are this year!

All of our restaurants will also be open for dinner serving our normal a la carte menu.

Manly: 02 9977 0707

Crows Nest: 02 9966 0445

Kirribilli: 02 9922 4322