Restaurant
The Fish Tank
129 Queen St, Southport QLD 4215, Australia
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129 Queen St, Southport QLD 4215, Australia
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Southport seafood lovers skip the usual greasy takeaway shacks for this contemporary sit-down spot serving colossal, crisp catches. The dining room pairs clean design with warm loft music, while floor staff catch falling cutlery before it hits the tile. Diners notice the difference on the plate: thick-cut calamari, flaky cod in a light batter that stays crisp without feeling heavy, and grilled snapper glazed in garlic butter. Seafood platters arrive stacked with fresh prawns, oysters, and roe-on scallops, flanked by complimentary sauces and house-made tartar plated in an oyster shell.
- Massive, Clean Portions: Generously sized battered cod, thick calamari rings, and grilled fillets leave diners full without heavy post-meal grease.
- Attentive Floor Service: Floor staff anticipate dining needs in seconds, whether rearranging tables for big groups or swiftly replacing dropped cutlery.
- Thoughtful Saucing: House-made tartar arrives in an oyster shell alongside complimentary sauces, vinegar, and hot sauce.
- Abundant Seafood Platters: Multi-item platters arrive stacked with fresh prawns, oysters, crisp chips, and scallops served with the roe intact.
What's On at The Fish Tank
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Diners Choose The Fish Tank
Generous portions of crisp seafood, sharing platters, and thoughtful extras in Southport
Crisp, Clean Batter Without Grease
Fresh fillets and calamari are prepared with an ultra-light, golden batter that provides clean, crispy crunch without leaving greasy residue.
Batter was crispy and not oily
Calvin Teah Authentic Roe-On Scallops
Scallops are served with the roe intact to deliver richer, authentic coastal depth and flavor in every portion.
The Scallops were tasty and had the roe on which is the only way to go.
BBQ Dan Complimentary House Sauces and Condiments
Accompaniments like house-made tartar sauce, hot sauce, and malt vinegar are provided with meals without extra condiment fees.
Loved that the sauces were at no extra cost and they even had hot sauce snd vinegar!
Melissa Jackson Hearty Angus Beef and Chicken Burgers
The kitchen serves juicy Angus beef and crispy chicken burgers so groups with varied cravings are easily satisfied.
Hamburgers were nicely put together and well balanced with sauces, juicy Angus beef patties and the rest of ingredients.
Yelena Bogdanoff Abundant Hot Seafood Sharing Platters
Abundant seafood platters let family and large tour groups easily share generous, perfectly timed hot seafood spreads together.
The hot seafood platter for two was superb! The quantity and quality of the food far exceeded our expectations.
Adriano Mastoy Accommodating Large Group Gatherings
The spacious dining area easily accommodates large parties and family gatherings with swift table arrangements.
We had a group of 17 people and they were happy to move tables to accommodate us.
Kendall Thompson
Most popular items
Signature seafood favourites and hearty mains beloved by guests
Hot Seafood Platter
The hot seafood platter for two was superb! The quantity and quality of the food far exceeded our expectations.
Adriano Mastoy Calamari
The calamari pieces were big, thick, tender, and absolutely delicious.
Marron Australia Scallops
The Scallops were tasty and had the roe on which is the only way to go.
BBQ Dan Classic Hamburger
Hamburgers were nicely put together and well balanced with sauces, juicy Angus beef patties and the rest of ingredients.
Yelena Bogdanoff
Other favorites
Sides and house-made accompaniments to complete your seafood feast
Chips
The chips were some of the best we have ever had. Not oily, yet fried to the perfect crispiness.
BBQ Dan Homemade Tartar Sauce
Calamari was delicious as was the cod and home made tartar sauce. Loved that the sauces were at no extra cost and they even had hot sauce snd vinegar!
Melissa Jackson Brown Rice
the brown rice was seasoned with soy sauce, which made it really easy to eat — almost like fried rice!
Marron Australia Potato Scallops
Best potato scallops I've had in a long time.
I. H.
Before you head over
Practical advice on parking, portions, and group seating for your visit
Free Undercover Parking
Take advantage of the 2-hour free undercover parking at Queen Street Village located conveniently nearby.
Plan for Generous Portions
Portion sizes are exceptionally generous, so consider sharing or planning to ask for a takeaway container for leftovers.
Easy Large Group Seating
Dining in groups is seamless, as staff are happy to rearrange tables and provide quick sharing platters even for large parties.
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