Canonical: https://peninsulainsider.com.au/eat/seafood/ Publisher: Peninsula Insider Published: unknown Modified: 2026-04-24 Format: public main text, generated from the canonical page; imagery and interactive controls omitted. Dates and caveats below retain their page meaning; this format is not a new fact check. Eat & Drink Seafood # Best Seafood on the Mornington Peninsula The Peninsula's seafood scene is concentrated around its waterfront towns and fishing piers. The Baths at Sorrento is the waterfront experience, and Flinders Pier Takeaway is the benchmark for a genuinely good casual stop that does not pretend to be anything else. The Peninsula's fish is primarily sourced locally or from the southern Victorian coast - king george whiting, calamari, abalone in season, and Mornington Peninsula oysters when available. The category rewards finding the right venue for the right kind of afternoon. Researched from published sources. Every venue listed was reviewed April 2026 or later. Seafood shortlist ## 4 seafood venues ranked The hatted kitchen first, then the waterfront dining options, then the best casual stops. [All dining venues →]() Restaurant [Sorrento]() ### [The Baths Sorrento]() 3278 Point Nepean Rd, Sorrento VIC 3943 Sorrento's most enduring waterfront dining room, perched on the sand with Port Phillip Bay at your feet and a seafood-first menu. waterfront anniversary [Read notes]() [Book]() Restaurant [Mornington]() ### [The Rocks Mornington]() 1 Schnapper Point Dr, Mornington VIC 3931 Seafood and bay views at the end of Mornington Pier, well suited to a sunset dinner. waterfront anniversary [Read notes]() [Book]() Photo: Two Palms Australia, courtesy of Visit Victoria Winery [Main Ridge]() ### [Ocean Eight Vineyard]() 271 Tucks Road, Shoreham VIC 3916 Mike Aylward's precise, minimal cellar door turning out some of the Peninsula's most quietly obsessive pinot noir. cellar door slow [Read notes]() [Book]() Pub [Portsea]() ### [Portsea Hotel]() 3746 Point Nepean Rd, Portsea VIC 3944 The front-row pub on Port Phillip, still the cleanest long lunch at the tip of the Peninsula. long lunch waterfront [Read notes]() [Book]() ## Frequently asked questions ### Where is the best seafood on the Mornington Peninsula? The Baths at Sorrento is the best waterfront seafood experience. Flinders Pier Takeaway is the local institution for fish and chips. ### Where can I get fish and chips? Flinders Pier Takeaway - the pier location, fresh fish, no-frills format. Afloat in Mornington is the better sit-down version. ### Are there dog-friendly seafood venues? The Rocks at Mornington (outdoor deck) and Portsea Hotel (beer garden) are confirmed dog-friendly and serve seafood menus. Verify before visiting. Related guides ## More ways to eat on the Peninsula ### [Waterfront Dining]() Bay-facing positions at Sorrento, Mornington, and Portsea - compared honestly. [See the list →]() ### [Fine Dining]() The destination dining rooms worth planning a whole Peninsula day around. [See the list →]() ### [All Eat & Drink]() The full Peninsula dining guide - restaurants, cellar doors, cafes, bakeries, and pubs. [Explore all →]() ## The Insider Note The Peninsula worth knowing. An occasional email. What's on, where we'd go and what's worth knowing next. Independent editorial. Sent when there is something worth knowing. Unsubscribe any time [Privacy]()