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New Farm Seafood

Shop 8/85 Merthyr Rd, New Farm QLD 4005, Australia

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Shop 8/85 Merthyr Rd, New Farm QLD 4005, Australia

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+61 7 3358 1676
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About New Farm Seafood

Part fishmonger counter, part kitchen—this Merthyr Road spot pairs market-grade raw catches with serious heat. Regulars pass the retail ice cases and grab undercover pavement tables for plates handled with precision. The Sandcrab Linguine delivers sweet shredded crab tangled in lobster butter sauce with hazelnut crumb. For fish, the Infinity Blue Barramundi lands with crisp skin over silky fennel purée, while the Sashimi Moriawase arrives freshly sliced. Diners with coeliac needs get remarkable latitude here, as the fryers turn out crisp lemon pepper calamari and crumbed cod without hesitation. It finishes neatly with a bowl of seafood chowder packed with fish and mussels.

  • Market-to-Table Concept: Operates as a retail seafood market and sit-down kitchen, plating catches straight from the counter display.
  • Elevated Signatures: Features signatures like sweet sandcrab linguine in lobster butter and grilled barramundi over fennel purée.
  • Coeliac-Safe Kitchen: Accommodates coeliac diners with extensive gluten-free options like dedicated fryer calamari and battered fish.
  • Alfresco Dining: Offers sheltered outdoor footpath dining for enjoying bowls of seafood chowder and fresh oysters rain or shine.
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Why Diners Choose New Farm Seafood

Fresh market sourcing, coeliac-safe culinary care, and celebratory dining in Merthyr Road.

  • Market-Direct Kitchen Freshness

    Operating concurrently as a retail seafood market and a full-service kitchen ensures fish, bugs, and shellfish are sourced and prepared at peak fresh quality.

    It’s part seafood market, part kitchen, so you know it doesn’t get much fresher.

    Lynn

  • Coeliac-Safe Menu Adaptations

    A substantial portion of the menu is adaptable for coeliacs, including dedicated preparation of fried fish, cutlets, and calamari.

    My partner has a gluten intolerance 90% of the menu cater to her liking .

    Bri

  • Worry-Free Coeliac Dining

    Diners managing coeliac disease or severe dietary restrictions enjoy complete assurance and reliability across every meal.

    As coeliac I’ve never had any issues eating here and the food is always fresh and tasty.

    Kevin Irwin

  • Thoughtful Dietary Accommodations

    A dedicated kitchen and floor crew take pride in custom adjustments, offering diners reassurance on allergens without hesitation.

    The staff were friendly and accommodating, and I really appreciated the extra effort the chef made.

    Rachael Drewniak

  • Celebratory Birthday Moments

    Personalized touches such as coordinated dessert sparklers and attentive recommendations ensure milestone occasions feel celebrated.

    We also appreciated NFS bringing out ice cream with a sparkler to celebrate my dad's birthday.

    Bree Bignell

  • Tailored Anniversary Hospitality

    Welcoming hospitality and genuine care for family occasions create memorable anniversary and multi-generational gatherings.

    Thanks for making our Anniversary extra special. Food, service and attention to detail was amazing.

    Andrea McGovern

Signature market-fresh seafood and kitchen specialties favoured by local diners

  • Grilled Barramundi

    Grilled Barramundi was so delish and cooked perfectly, including the tasteful fennel purer and orange salad.

    Reny Agustia

  • Seafood Chowder

    It was the perfect chowder. Fresh corn and bacon with perfectly cooked potatoes accompanying a variety of lovely seafood: several fish and mussels.

    Elizabeth Toto

  • Sandcrab Linguine

    Rich and quite generously packed with shredded, sweet sandcrab. So tasty and the pasta was cooked perfect!

    Lynn

  • Gluten-Free Lemon Pepper Calamari

    The gluten-free lemon pepper calamari was delicious, and the chef was able to prepare prawn cutlets for me that were egg-free.

    Rachael Drewniak

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality details, custom dietary care, and personalized celebration gestures observed by guests.

  • Sparkler & Ice Cream Birthday Celebrations

    For birthdays, the team brings out ice cream with a sparkler to celebrate milestone moments.

  • Colour-Matched Birthday Candle Gestures

    Floor staff make celebrations personal, even taking the time to match birthday candles on dessert to a guest's hair colour.

  • Custom Chef Adaptations for Severe Dietary Needs

    Chefs accommodate complex dietary needs and allergies on request, including preparing custom egg-free prawn cutlets alongside dedicated gluten-free calamari.

  • Personalized Sourcing from the Market Batch

    Market staff go beyond display counter stock to source brand new batches from the back cold room for customers planning special events.

Before you head over

Key practical tips on timing, dietary accommodations, and seating for your visit

  • Navigating Gluten-Free & Dietary Needs

    Inform staff upon arrival if you have coeliac disease or an egg allergy; up to ~90% of the menu can be adapted, and the team will readily clarify non-GF items or make substitutions like gluten-free calamari or egg-free cutlets.

  • Beating the Peak Dinner Rush

    Arrive slightly ahead of the peak dinner rush to avoid longer waits for seating and orders, ensuring quick and attentive service.

  • Outdoor & Alfresco Seating

    Seating is primarily alfresco along the undercover footpath, fitted with overhead fans for warm weather and heaters for cooler evenings, with good shelter if it rains.

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