If you’re in Hervey Bay and craving a feed that celebrates the best of the bay, with fresh local seafood, top-notch steaks and serious coastal vibes, then get yourself to Banksia Seafood and Grill. Sitting pretty along The Esplanade in Torquay, this laidback Hamptons style stunner serves up views as good as the food.
Award-winning chef Saul Collins leads the kitchen, serving up a menu full of flavour-packed favourites like Hervey Bay scallops, Fraser Coast tempura prawns, Moreton Bay bugs and seafood chowder in a cob loaf —an absolute crowd pleaser.
The seafood platter for two is also a total showstopper, but if you’re chasing something with a bit more bite, the steaks are spot on and the spiced lamb rump brings the heat. Leave room for dessert though, the coffee and Kahlua panna cotta and rich, fudgy salted caramel brownie are worth the stretch.
Whether you’re road tripping up the coast or settling in for a proper Hervey Bay stay, Banksia is a must on your foodie hit list. Locals love it. Visitors come back for it. And yes, you’ll absolutely need a booking on weekends.
Banksia Seafood and Grill
Shop 4/381 Esplanade, Torquay QLD 4655
(07) 4325 4095
banksiaseafoodgrill.com.au
