Seafood Buffets Brisbane

Nothing quite personifies the Australian food culture like a seafood buffet. Brisbane has several locations that have proven they can deliver a quality seafood buffet, whether for a family celebration or just for a lovely casual lunch.

All-You-Can-Eat Seafood Buffets vs Seafood Platters

A traditional all-you-can-eat buffet is a smorgasbord set up where you can choose what seafood you want. Generally, the setup is quite informal (but not always), and often there are hot and cold seafood options.

We have restricted this list to buffets only. On the other hand, if you order a seafood platter, you will only get the one platter of whatever you order, no top ups or all-you-can-eat. 

Over the past few years many venues have moved away from buffet style offerings due to rising costs and food wastage, but we have done our best to find the ones that still offer seafood buffets. 

Seafood Buffets in Brisbane and Beyond

Feast

To experience a buffet lunch or dinner, with a good offering of seafood included, head to Feast at Redbank Plains Tavern. The buffet at this family friendly venue is reasonably priced and is open every day for lunch and dinner. Featuring the likes of salmon, mussels and prawns to satisfy your seafood fix, there is also roasts, salads, soups and more. 

With prices for adults, seniors and children available and kids three and under eat free, there has never been a better time to celebrate at the Redbank Plains Tavern. 

Feast is located at Redbank Plains Tavern, 339 Redbank Plains Road, Redbank Plains. 

Shabu House

For something a little different, but still with a seafood flair, chow down on the buffet lunch and dinner at Shabu House in Brisbane City. Guests can dine on all-you-can-eat sushi, shabu shabu and more.

Seafood lovers can enjoy fish, calamari, seafood sticks and of course sushi rolls, ships and nigiri. 

Shabu House is located at Level 1, 70 Mary Street, Brisbane City

Tenya

Not only can you enjoy gorgeous river views while dining at Tenya in Brisbane Quarter, but you will also be treated to a premium seafood buffet. Whether its lunch or dinner (Mon – Sat), guests will be sure to experience the freshest and tastiest seafood.

Favourites include freshly shucked oysters, Alaskan King Crab, Moreton Bay Bug, Spanner Crab and more. Breads, cheese, salads, sushi and sashimi are also on offer for hungry tummies.

Children 0-100cm dine free, while VIP members (paid membership required) can take advantage of member discounts and perks.

Tenya is located at Brisbane Quarter, Shop 1/300 George Street, Brisbane City

Seafood Buffets on the Gold Coast

Being close to the water and having large numbers of locals and tourists means Gold Coast seafood buffets are very popular. 

• Akoya at The Langham (Saturday buffet dinner)
• Citrique Restaurant at JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa (Seafood buffet dinner on Friday and Saturdays and lunch on Sundays). 
• Fables Restaurant at Mantra Legends Hotel
• Frenzy’s at The Southport Sharks Precinct (Buffet dinner every night, with seafood inclusions Friday – Sunday evenings)
• Harvest Buffet at the Star Casino Gold Coast 
• Horizon Sky Dining at Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise (revolving restaurant)
• Il Barocco at Imperial Hotel (Coastal Carvery and Catch Buffet)
• Shoreline Restaurant at Sea World Resort (Dinner buffet with seafood offerings)
• Terraces Restaurant at Sheraton Grand Mirage Gold Coast (dinner seafood buffet and brunch options – select days). 

While every attempt has been made to keep the listings above up to date, restaurants occasionally change their offerings. Equally, new restaurants are born every day, so we may be missing one of your favourite seafood buffets.

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