Claypots Seafood Bar

Forget the white tablecloths. Walk-in only. Unapologetically chaotic. This St Kilda institution does seafood right—focusing entirely on the catch. The menu? Displayed squarely on the wall. Pro tip: snap a quick photo on your phone before grabbing a seat. Melbourne pescatarians happily defend the occasional service lag here, knowing exactly what eventually emerges from the kitchen. We’re talking colossal garlic prawns, insanely fat crab, and stellar barramundi hit with a flawless soy-sesame glaze. Simply prepared. Spiced to perfection. Cooked à la minute. Sure, you might wait a bit to put in a drink order, but once that massive shellfish stir-fry drops, all is forgiven. Pure, unadulterated fruits de mer.