Waterfront Brighton

4.7

555 Reviews

$41 to $100

Seafood

25 Church St, Brighton, AU-VIC 3186

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2 people

Apr 26, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines

We are dedicated to the “sea to plate”, with daily visits to the market, selecting the very best oysters, pristine shellfish and the freshest local seafood.
Our “paddock to table” philosophy ensures we only source the highest quality of meats, bred from local Victorian farmers.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Seafood, Meat
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9592 0254
Website
http://www.waterfrontbrighton.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (03) 9592 0254

Location
25 Church St, Brighton, AU-VIC 3186
Neighborhood
Brighton
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine

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Experiences

Waterfront Brighton Express Lunch Menu
A$49.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Express Lunch Menu is now available on every Saturday lunch, excluding public holidays. 2 courses: $49 3 courses: $59
Mother's Day 3 course set menu $159 per person.
A$159.00 per person
May 11, 2025 only
3 course set menu with a glass of Moët & Chandon on arrival
2 Course Set Menu - $95 pp ($30pp Deposit)
A$30.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Indulge in a one-of-a-kind dining experience with our exclusive 2-Course Menu, crafted for the true seafood enthusiast. Savor the vibrant, fresh flavors of seasonal dishes, prepared with the finest ingredients by our expert chefs. From the perfect starter to an unforgettable main course, each dish is a celebration of the ocean’s bounty and the season’s best. Reserve your table today and taste the magic!

Private dining

Bakaliaro Croquettes
Salt cod fish & blue moon potato croquettes with taramasalata and avruga caviar
Nigiri Sushi
Tuna, kingfish, salmon and prawns with wasabi, soy sauce and pickled ginger
Chargrilled Octopus (GF, DF)
Lemon dressing, oregano and smoky romesco
Split King Prawns (GF)
Chargrilled king prawns with aromatic chilli, garlic & herb butter and lemon
Burrata e Verdure (GF)
Marinated zucchini, crushed snow peas and parsley sauce

Mains

Choice of

John Dory (GF)
Parsnip puree, grilled asparagus & Pico de Gallo
Black Angus Eye Fillet
Chargrilled 250 gm black angus eye fillet with petite herb salad and oven roasted kipfler potatoes. Choice of sauces: cognac & pink peppercorn, wild mushroom, red wine jus
Seafood Linguine
Mussels, scallops, clams, prawns, white wine, cherry tomatoes, chilli, garlic & pangrattato
- WA lobster 1/2A$59.00
- WA lobster wholeA$118.00
Queensland Grouper
Chargrilled fillet with garlic & cauliflower mash, soy mustard dressing and caperberries
Seafood Ravioli
Scallops and prawn stuffed ravioli with mussels, beurre Blanc and Atlantic salmon caviar

Sides

Truffle Fries and AioliA$15.00
Twice Cooked Potatoes with Garlic and RosemaryA$15.00
Rocket, Pear and Parmesan SaladA$15.00
Lemon Dressed Green BeansA$15.00
with pistachio crumb

Desserts

Choice of

Ekmek Kataifi
Crispy kataifi, creamy vanilla custard and pistachio whipped cream
Panna Cotta
Orange blossom with candied mandarin oranges
Belgium Chocolate Marquise
Chocolate soil, double cream, raspberries

What 555 people are saying

Waterfront Brighton reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

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Neighborhood gem
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Good for special occasions
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Waterfront Brighton offers "excellent quality of food" with a "varied and well-priced menu" and an "extensive wine list." Known for "exceptional service" and a "beautiful atmosphere," it's perfect for "special occasions" and "date nights." Despite occasional service hiccups, it remains a "highly recommended" dining spot.

555 Reviews

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Alan VIP
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food always good here, with service to match. Highly recommended
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Sonia
Melbourne3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff are friendly and welcoming as well as being professional and efficient. The food was excellent and brought out in a timely manner. Thanks again
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Peter
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the moment you walk into Waterfront, you feel as though it will be a special night, The decor is warm and friendly, tastefully decorated with a sleek bar and open kitchen. The Menu was inspiring, varied and well-priced and the food did not disappoint as it was simply sensational, well presented, an explosion of different tastes. The wine list was extensive offering sumptuous wines from all around the world and at prices that were affordable. Finally, the service was exceptional, engaging staff, friendly and attentive. Highly recemented!
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Lisa
Melbourne8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food amazing and service outstanding . It’s our go to for special occasions
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Chris
Victoria2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food menu and wine list is quite extensive. The quality of the seafood we selected was excellent and the staff were fantastic. The pricing was a little above what we would normally pay at a restaurant but overall we were extremely happy with the experience, this was our first visit. We will return.
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Sonia
Melbourne3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
started with fantastic service. Food was well-timed and delicious
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Kacie
Melbourne6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed our lunch at Waterfront, most of the food was amazing. The seafood chowder unfortunately was really disappointing. It was watery and tasteless and the fish was overcooked. I didnt end up eating it and they removed this dish from our bill which was appreciated. They did firstly try to tell me it was soup so it would be liquidy, but in my experience, chowder is quite a thick and creamy texture. Lots of body - this was not.
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Glenn
Melbourne2 reviews
1.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The waitress, although pleasant, did not hear what we were ordering. My father ordered a double scotch to drink, he was given a single. So, we ordered another and then that was fine. Then my father ordered 1/2 dozen oysters and asked if he could have them Mornay style, and Lobster Mornay. He received 1/2 dozen natural oysters and Lobster with Garlic butter. I ordered 1/ dozen Oysters Kilpatrick which were so dirty that I was spitting out pieces of shell and grime for each and every Oyster. I then ordered Lobster natural. I received Lobster with Garlic butter also. The manager was quite rude and informed me that they did not offer this on the menu. I stated that when I placed the order, shouldn't I have been informed of this, and not just given whatever I was given. I do not like heated lobster. I only eat it natural and chilled. So, I was told that the chef would prepare me a boiled Lobster that would be chilled if I was happy to wait 10 minutes, which I agreed to. I then received my hot Lobster and asked if this was okay. Overall, it was a very disappointing night, dining at a restaurant that we had previously been to and enjoyed immensely. We will not be going back there again!
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Anna
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food and cocktails, great selection of wine. Highly recommended!
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Margaret VIP
Melbourne8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I very much enjoyed my lunch today and am sure I’ll be back again soon! Thank you 🙏
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FAQs

Waterfront Brighton is rated 4.7 stars by 555 OpenTable diners.

Waterfront Brighton does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.