Where to find Victoria’s freshest seafood

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The myriad seas, oceans and waterways in and around Victoria provide an abundance of briny varieties to taunt and tantalise palates.

Victoria's love of seafood is right up there with its love of footy. Blasphemous? Perhaps. But there's no denying the salty critters' place in the culinary consciousness of locals here.

With this in mind, we've curated a selection of the best places in the state to get cold, firm and fresh seafood to sate your summer cravings.

Whether taking a journey with newly found freedom or staying in and ordering your seafood online, it's time to support local businesses to rebuild the culture and economy.

South Melbourne Market

Since 1867 the South Melbourne Market has been serving its community fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, wild-caught seafood, organic meats and boutique beer and wine.

One award-winning standout is Aptus Seafood. From their signature freshly-shucked oysters to their cooked crayfish and sashimi grade tuna, Aptus delivers the best the sea has to offer and has been doing so since 1969.

Can't get to the market? Jump online instead to order fresh seafood delivered straight to your home.

Queen Victoria Market

For a true Melbourne experience, the Queen Victoria Market is a shining jewel in the outdoor market crown.

At the Queen Vic Market fish is a religion, and you'll hear the passion of the vendors as they spruik their products.

For the market's largest range of prawns, you can't go past Gazza's Gourmet Seafood, serving Melbournians for 30 years.

Richmond Oysters

Restaurant, retail, wholesale and catering – is there nothing that Richmond Oysters can't handle?

Positioned as one of the most respected seafood outlets in Melbourne, this family-owned stayer shucks live oysters on premises daily.

Eat in their dining room or make an order for fresh seafood delivery online.

Preston Market

A bit north of the Melbourne CBD sits the half-century old Preston Market. This homegrown destination represents the true local communities of Melbourne sans the tourists while retaining the quality and variety of the larger markets.

For first-rate fish served with the fervour of an auctioneer, follow your ears to the stalls barking special prices on a variety of trays between the hours of midday and 2pm.

Favourites to consider are Nick the Fishmonger and Preston Seafood.

The Atlantic

Fine dining with an "ocean to plate" ethos, The Atlantic restaurant in Melbourne's Southbank precinct ticks all the boxes.

Enjoy an intimate setting in their dedicated Oyster Bar & Grill while waiting for your table in the main dining room.

Don't miss their signature Atlantic Cold Seafood Platter comprising wild sustainable fish and crustaceans. Or, order for delivery through Providoor.

Prahran Market

A long-time favourite in the south-eastern suburbs, the Prahran Market offers a lively atmosphere while matching its larger market cousins in breadth and quality of fine produce and seafood.

Visit Periwinkle Fine Seafood for its silvery barramundi, or if tiger prawn cutlets are your vice, Prahran Seafood has got you covered, with online ordering available from the markets through Food Lovers' Direct.

Support the businesses you know and love, and explore some new products and experiences to enjoy at home. It's all about buying local and embracing Victorian. Visit Click for Vic by Visit Victoria at https://www.visitvictoria.com/clickforvic.