The Fish Factory

The Fish Factory in Morningside is renowned in Brisbane for its wide array of fresh seafood with the added bonus of having a bistro attached.

This local fish market has been fishmongering locally sourced, fresh seafood since 1976, from whole fish and fillets to shellfish and more. As well as being the oldest, it's one of Brisbane's largest seafood markets.

Open to the public seven days a week, customers are spoiled for choice with the bounty of succulent seafood on display. Fresh fish includes barramundi, Atlantic salmon, red emperor, yellow fin tuna, trevally, sweetlip, swordfish and ocean trout; while shellfish ranges from Mooloolaba king prawns and Moreton Bay bugs, to WA lobsters, Alaskan king crabs and Queensland mud crabs. In addition, there's onsite oyster opening.

Combining the fine art of Japanese Sushi with The Fish Factory’s freshest, high-grade seafood ingredients and delivered to you at their Sushi Factory. Their handmade sushi selection is fresh, delicious and includes a variety of sushi rolls, hosomaki, sashimi and nigiri and donburi.

Adjacent to the fish market is a modern bistro with indoor and outdoor dining. The extensive menu ranges from fish & chips (choose form barramundi, Tassie salmon, goldband snapper, sea perch or whiting) to the Fish Factory's signature seafood platter piled with ocean king prawns, Moreton Bay bugs, Oysters Kilpatrick, coconut battered prawns, panko crumbed barramundi fish fingers, calamari, scallops, mussels and more. 

Light eats consist of fish bites like housemade salmon arancini and lobster sliders, while more substantial fare includes spaghetti marinara made with all local ingredients: king prawns, pipis, reef fish, Hervey Bay scallops, Moreton Bay bugs and Tasmanian salmon. Alternatively, there's classic Angus beef burgers and grilled chicken burgers.

Good to know - There is also a takeaway area to sit and enjoy meals outside with no booking required, first come, first served.

Need to know - The bistro is licensed with and can match the perfect wine with your preferred dish.

By Deb Lidster 

The menu may have changed since our visit.