Fish Eyes

Tradition is ocean deep in this Village favourite
 
Fresh seafood is on show as you walk into this busy Westmeadows fish and chippery. On any given day, fellow seafood lovers wait patiently for their orders to be called. The wait is worth it. 

With over 30 years' experience in the trade, Fish Eyes has established its sea legs in the North West, drawing fans from vast and wide.

Tables and chairs adorn the exterior of this locale, so dining in is an option.

Eat: The cook tops sizzle and deep fryers hum as fish, along with chips and other seafood, is cooked to order. Grilled, fried or steamed, each handpicked piece is given the love and attention it deserves.

 

Look out for grilled options on the specials board, or simply ask Peter.

Grilled fillet of John Dory & chips 

Builders Arms Hotel
Rich history and contemporary bistro at this Fitzroy milieu

This landmark public house has definitely made its mark on the culinary landscape of Fitzroy. The Builders Arms Hotel compliments Chef Andrew McConnell’s Cutler & Co., a stone throw away on Gertrude Street and adds to his growing restaurant empire that includes Cumulus Inc., and Golden Fields. 

Eat: The bistro delights with simple yet contemporary mains. The slow cooked lamb was well cooked and succulent. The extra pastry encasing the fish pie served us well to soak up all the juices.
 

Fish pie, smoked trout, prawns, hapuka, sorrel
House chips (left)
Rocket, radicchio, honey and mustard (right)
Photo: Double Dutch Oven, wwwdoubledutchoven.wordpress.com

The side of chopped broccoli and freekeh salad was a playful surprise. The textures were well thought out and proved complimentary to our mains.

 

The pear tart with vanilla bean ice-cream rivalled the chocolate prune pudding, which was equally as good.

 

Drink: For something a bit different to sip on, the Elderflower Fizz, was refreshing and denoted true flora flavours. There was also a great selection of both domestic and international wines.

 

With the opening of Moon Under Water, the new dinning venue next door, a return visit warranted.