Garfish Crows Nest

Name: Garfish Crows Nest
Address: 6/29 Holtermann Street, Crows Nest, AU-NSW, Australia, 2065
Telephone: (02) 9966 0445
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.6

4.6

990 Reviews

$41 to $100

Seafood

Make a booking

2 people

22 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

Situated in the heart of Crows Nest, our lower north shore restaurant has a distinct cafe feel. Whether you’re looking for an intimate dinner, a place to escape the office or somewhere to meet up with friends, relax, sit back and enjoy the buzz of surrounding Crows Nest while you enjoy Australian seafood at its best.

BYO Tuesday (lunch & dinner) and Saturday (lunch only)
$8 corkage per person.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Seafood, Australian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(02) 9966 0445
Website
http://www.garfish.com.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
6/29 Holtermann Street, Crows Nest, AU-NSW 2065
Area
Crows Nest
Cross Street
Alexander Street
Parking details
Street council parking (free 2 hour parking)
Public transit
Train to St Leonards and walk 1km (about 15 minutes) Buses 263, 267 and 343 to Willoughby Rd & Holtermann St Stop and walk 150m
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Fruits de mer platter
$95.00 per person
Multiple dates available
selection of our most popular entrees | chargrilled shellfish | blackboard fish | chips minimum of two people *complimentary glass of premium wine if booked for lunch
Prix Fixe (dinner)
$60.00 - $70.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Two courses $60pp Three courses $70pp Wednesday to Saturday* 5pm - 5.30pm bookings only *strict 2 hour seating applies SAMPLE MENU entrees snapper & prawn filled zucchini flowers salt & pepper squid | chilli | garlic | coriander | lime (gf dfo) seared scallops | cauliflower puree | fennel kimchi | chorizo (gf dfo) mains snapper pie | roasted garlic | broccolini | soubise sauce fish & chips | crisp fried in aged beer batter | tartare | lemon (df) grilled blackboard fish of the day | chefs choice of blackboard garnish desserts sticky date pudding | fig gelato | butterscotch sauce affogato | vanilla gelato | liqueur | espresso cheese | lavosh | honeycomb | muscatels
New Year's Eve
$70.00 - $180.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
4 course menu with champagne on arrival & live music by Sarina Jennings & Tim Moxey of 'The Voice' fame. Early tables (5pm-7.30pm) will enjoy a relaxing 2.5hrs, later bookings welcome to stay till the end of the night. $70pp kids menu (up to 12 years) available for bookings 5-5.45pm only. Champagne Laurent Perrier sydney rock oyster bread garlic, rosemary, olive focaccia | sourdough entree grilled hokkaido scallops glacier 51 toothfish & king trout mosaic smoked humpty doo barramundi raviolo mains char grilled 200g ‘grainge’eye fillet | king prawn roasted nz hapuka | grilled moreton bay bug grilled john dory | soft shell crab dessert santarem chocolate mousse croquembouche coconut milk & maple syrup panna cotta veg menu on request

Offers

Kids Eat Free 5-6pm
Multiple dates available
Tue - Sat - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Treat yourself to a night off cooking and have an early dinner with the kids at Garfish Crows Nest. *available for bookings between 5-6pm *up to two kids main meals with every adult main purchased *not available in conjunction with any other offer *strict 2 hours per table
Prix Fixe Menu
Multiple dates available
Tue - Thu - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm,Fri - Sat - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Two courses $60pp Three courses $70pp LUNCH Wednesday to Friday DINNER Wednesday to Saturday* 5pm - 5.30pm bookings only *strict 2 hour seating applies

Popular dishes

garfish martini$21.00
42 below pure vodka | continental peach liqueur | fresh passionfruit cold pressed apple | lime | agave
lychee love$21.00
42 below pure vodka | soho lychee liqueur | cold pressed apple | lime | agave
the odd botanicals$21.00
hendricks gin | domaine de canton ginger liqueur | house-crafted kaffir lime syrup cold pressed cucumber | chili | coriander | lime
highlander$21.00
glenmorangie original | domaine de canton ginger liqueur | cold pressed apple | lemon | house crafted spiced syrup | old fashioned bitters
the wasp$21.00
hickson house gin | st germain elderflower liqueur | lime | pinot noir
ruby grapefruit margarita$21.00
rooster rojo blanco tequila | cointreau | ruby grapefruit | sugar | salt rim

classics

johnnie’s passionfruit sour$21.00
johnnie walker black label | fresh passionfruit | angostura bitters | lemon | agave | whites
garfish negroni$21.00
bombay sapphire gin | campari | martini rosso | orange rosemary
cosmopolitan$21.00
absolut citron | cointreau | lime | cranberry | simple syrup
garfish bloody mary$21.00
42 below vodka | tomato juice | chilli jam | horseradish
old fashioned$21.00
makers mark bourbon | brown sugar | bitters | orange twist
pina colada$21.00
malibu coconut white rum | coconut cream | pineapple juice | fresh pineapple
martini$21.00
hickson house gin / 42 below vodka | noilly prat
- hendricks gin$23.00
- belvedere vodka$24.00
- grey goose vodka$24.00
- tanqueray no. 10 gin$26.00

Beer

Peroni Libera 0.0 (non-alcoholic)$9.00
Sydney Beer Co. Lager (mid-strength)$10.00
Hahn Ultra Crisp (gluten free)$11.00
James Boags Premium Lager$11.00
Asahi$12.00
Corona$12.00
Sydney Beer Co. Lager$12.00
Lord Nelson 'Three Sheets' Pale Ale$13.00

Non-Alcoholic

Orange Juice$5.00
Cloudy Apple Juice$5.00
Cranberry Juice$5.00
Tomato Juice$5.00
Coca Cola$5.00
Diet Coke$5.00
Lemonade$5.00
House Lemon Squash$5.50
Lemon Lime Bitters$5.50
Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic 200ml$6.50
Capi Soda$6.50
Capi Tonic$6.50
Capi Dry Ginger$6.50
Capi Ginger Beer$6.50

Mineral Water

San Pellegrino Sparkling$6.00
Acqua Panna Still$6.00

Spirit

Lyre's Non-Alcoholic Dry London Spirit$9.00

Non-Alcoholic Wine

2022 Deakin Estate Zero Sauvignon Blanc$8.00
- Bottle$35.00
2021 Deakin Estate Zero Shiraz$8.00
- Bottle$35.00

Mocktails

Fruit Shop$14.00
Raspberry | Fresh Passionfruit | Cold-Pressed Apple | Orange Juice | Lime | Agave
Virgin Mojito$14.00
Fresh Limes | Mint | Cold-Pressed Apple | Agave | Soda
Virgin Mary$14.00
Tomato Juice | Chilli Jam | Horseradish
Cool as a Cucumber$14.00
Cold Pressed Cucumber | Lime | Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic

aperitifs

aperol$12.00
pimms$12.00
osborne santa maria cream sweet sherry$12.00
campari$12.00
martini rosso red vermouth$12.00

tequila

rooster rojo blanco$12.00
casamigos anejo$17.00

vodka

42 below$12.00
belvedere pure$14.00
grey goose pure$15.00

gin

hickson house australian dry$12.00
hendricks scottish$14.00
tanqueray no. 10$17.00

rum

havana club anejo 3 años$12.00
sailor jerry 'spiced'$12.00
plantation original dark double aged$13.00
diplomatico 'reserva exclusiva'$17.00

american whisky

wild turkey rye$12.00
makers mark bourbon$12.00
jack daniels whisky$13.00
buffalo trace bourbon$13.00

scotch whisky

ballantines blended$12.00
johnnie walker 'black label' blended$13.00
glenmorangie '10yr' original$14.00
glenfiddich '12yr' single malt$14.00
dalwhinnie '15yr' single malt$16.00
laphroaig 'triple wood' single malt$18.00
glenmorangie '12yr' nectar d'or sauterne cask$20.00
talisker '18yr' single malt$30.00

world picks

jameson irish whiskey$12.00
nikka coffey grain$18.00
yoichi single malt$20.00
nant single malt bourbon cask$23.00

food to share

sourdough$10.00
black olive & rosemary focaccia$13.00
bread selection board$13.00
marinated australian mixed olives & pickled chillies$9.00

oysters

sydney rock oysters$6.50
- half$39.00
- dozen$78.00
pacific oysters$6.00
- half$36.00
- dozen$72.00

entrees

salt & pepper new zealand arrow squid$28.00
chilli | garlic | coriander | lime
- Large$44.00
glacier 51 toothfish & king trout crudo$30.00
lemon nage | salmon roe | wasabi mayo
seared scallops$28.00
burnt leek purée | bacon crumb | basil oil
- Large$44.00
snapper & prawn filled zucchini flowers$28.00
celeriac & apple remoulade | toasted nuts
- Large$44.00

from the char grill

moreton bay bugs$51.00
lemon herb butter | aioli
- 400g$65.00
queensland tiger prawns$42.00
kombu butter | fresh lemon
- 350g$55.00

signature dishes

fish & chips$38.00
crisp fried in aged local craft beer batter | tartare | lemon
sri lankan fish & king prawn curry$42.00
cucumber pickle | green pea pilau
snapper pie$43.00
roasted garlic | broccolini | soubise sauce
linguine$42.00
blue swimmer crab | mussels | prawns | asparagus | fra d'avola sauce

to share

minimum 2 people

fruits de mer platter$95.00
selection of our most popular entrees | chargrilled shellfish | blackboard fish | chips

side dishes

spinach beetroot salad$14.50
goats cheese | pine nuts | citrus hazelnut dressing
foragers green salad$10.50
dijon shallot vinaigrette
chips$11.00
potato mash$12.50
steamed greens$12.50
citrus hazelnut dressing
blackboard garnishes$14.50
available as sides

cheese plate

oat cakes | fresh 'Wolf' honeycomb | muscatels
please ask your waiter for today's selection
- 1pc$14.00
- 2pc$24.00
- 3pc$36.00

desserts

santarem chocolate mousse$20.00
raspberry compote | pistachio crumble | house made frangelico gelato
sticky date pudding$17.50
fig & pedro ximénez gelato | butterscotch sauce
basque cheesecake$18.50
lemon gel | mixed berries | pistachio crumble | vanilla gelato
dessert selection plate$50.00
chef's daily selection | please ask your waiter
garfish affogato$18.50
two scoops housemade vanilla gelato | liqueur | espresso
- Frangelico$0.00
- Baileys Irish Cream$0.00
- Disaronno Amaretto$0.00
selection of housemade gelato & sorbets$17.50
edible sugar bowl
biscotti$3.00
almond | hazelnut | pistachio

hancock & hancock wines | mclaren vale sa

coming under the iconic oatley family umbrella, winemaker chris hancock fell in love with mclaren vale as a wine region back in the late 60’s after years of searching for the right vineyard’s chris was fortunate to find what he was looking for and garfish is delighted to introduce 2 varieties from that region under the hancock label.

2022 hancock & hancock fiano$11.00
a white grape variety originating in italy. aromas of pear, spice & citrus. fermented in old oak this wine has great texture & mouthfeel. finishing dry & fresh w/ savoury undertones. perfect w/ seared scallops or grilled prawns
- Bottle$55.00
2022 hancock & hancock tempranillo$11.00
originating in spain, tempranillo is a medium – full bodied red wine a dense shade of crimson w/ dark fruit & raspberry aromas. delicate spice & fine tannins give this wine a luscious palate w/ great flavour & length. perfect w/ meaty fish like tuna or our sri lakan fish & prawn curry

sparkling

hentley farm villain & vixen blanc de blanc$13.00
villa sandi prosecco$14.00
champagne laurent-perrier la cuvée brut$28.00

interesting white varietals

2022 hancock & hancock fiano$11.00
featured wine
2022 chateau de la ragotiere muscadet$13.00

riesling

2017 howard park museum release riesling$20.00
2022 penfolds cellar reserve riesling$90.00
bottle only
2023 pikes 'traditionale' riesling$14.00

sauvignon blanc & semillon

brokenwood 'tallawanta' semillon$90.00
non-alcoholic deakin estate zero sauvignon blanc$35.00
cols roussely 'lescale' sauvignon blanc$60.00
astrolabe sauvignon blanc$75.00
beachwood sauvignon blanc$55.00

pinot gris/grigio

italo cescon pinot grigio$75.00
lethbridge pinot gris$70.00
patriitti pinot grigio$65.00

chardonnay

kyberd hills chardonnay$80.00
scribblygum 'yellow label' chardonnay$66.00
trant loch 'hawks bay' chardonnay$75.00
mosswood chardonnay$180.00
philip shaw no 11 'chardonnay'$82.00
domaine fevre chablis$85.00

White Wine

2017 Howard Park Museum Release Riesling$20.00
2018 Keybird Hills Chardonnay$17.00
2019 Brokenwood 'Tallawanta' Semillon$19.00
2021 Handpicked 'Collection Range' Chardonnay$20.00

Red Wine

2021 Cherubino 'The Yard' Riversdale Cab Sauv$17.00
2022 Terra Sancta Pinot Noir$22.00
2022 Leeuwin Estate 'Art Series' Shiraz$22.00

Rosé

2022 Leeuwin Estate Rosé$13.00
2022 Rêverie Rosé$15.00

Interesting Red Varietals & Blends

2021 Tscharke 'A Thing of Beauty' Grenache$13.00
2022 hancock & hancock tempranillo$11.00
featured wine
2022 Domaine du Séminaire Côtes du Rhône$14.00

Pinot Noir

2021 Moorooduc Pinot Noir$85.00
2022 Terra Sancta Pinot Noir$22.00
2022 Rowlee SV Pinot Noir$14.00
2022 Lethbridge 'Ménage a Noir' Pinot Noir$65.00
2023 Glaetzer-Dixon Avancé Pinot Noir$15.00

Cabernet & Cabernet Blends

2016 Wykari Cabernet Sauvignon$14.00
2018 Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon$205.00
2020 Trinity Hill Gimblett Gravels 'The Gimblett' Cab Blend$14.00
2021 Barossa Boy 'Double Trouble' Shiraz Cab Sauv$15.00
2021 Cherubino 'The Yard' Riversdale Cab Sauv$17.00

Shiraz & Shiraz Blends

2018 D'Arenberg Dead Arm Shiraz$165.00
2021 Pikes 'Stone Cutters' Shiraz$14.00
2021 Non-Alcoholic Deakin Estate Zero Shiraz$8.00
2021 Tyrrell's 'Lunatiq' Heathcote Shiraz$16.00
2022 Leeuwin Estate 'Art Series' Shiraz$22.00

Dessert Wine

2023 Frogmore Creek Iced Riesling$11.00

What 990 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Sydney
Healthy
North Sydney Area
Best Overall
North Sydney Area
Best Service
North Sydney Area
Best Value
North Sydney Area
Good for groups
North Sydney Area
Healthy
North Sydney Area
Neighbourhood gem
North Sydney Area
Great for fine wines
North Sydney Area
Good for special occasions
North Sydney Area
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Garfish Crows Nest is renowned for its "consistently great food" and attentive service, making it a top choice in the Crows Nest dining scene. The seafood, especially the "perfectly cooked" fish dishes, receives high praise. While the atmosphere is generally inviting, some diners note occasional noise issues. Overall, a reliable and delightful dining experience.

990 Reviews

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jon
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
A sad Christmas dinner experience. We go to Garfish at Crows Nest regularly and really like it. Last night was a one off disappointment. My wife and I both had snapper. It was inedible. It was not fresh. We could hardly cut it with the knife and the texture was like rubber and dry. Just awful. We were there with guests so didn’t make a fuss but it truly felt like rubbery chewing gum. We will still go back and try again because it’s usually great. Can’t help but feel maybe its Christmas time and they ran out of the snapper and microwaved some frozen fillets. Honestly can’t convey how bad it was. Sorry for writing this review. Hate being negative but just have to put it out there.
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Elizabeth
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always the service and food excellent. Carol and Paul were very attentive and professional. We always have a wonderful experience at Garfish Crows Nest. Thank you to all the staff !!!!!
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Laraine
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fresh, perfectly cooked sea food. The fruits de mer platter was outstanding, with creative inclusions including a flavoursome sea food salad. The grilled prawns were perfect. Highly recommended.
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Susan
New South Wales
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always excellent food & service outstanding. Garfish never disappoints.
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cate
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Birthday lunch for 11 people. I could not fault this restaurant! It was simply amazing. Everything was delicious and the staff were all very polite and friendly and efficient. Thank you so much for a wonderful day.
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Rick
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A long time favourite for special occasions. Invariably excellent.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Still one of Crows Nest most consistent restaurants. Food and service were top rate (as always).
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Candy
VIP
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place was a great little find. The food is superb, staff is friendly, great service and to top it off it has a a wonderful vibe. We always sit outside but it’s just as lovely inside. Definitely worth a visit.
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Matthew
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing, just like the Manly venue. Food unbelievably good, with mazing flavour combinations and creativity plated up. Great waite staff. I'm a big bloke and portion sizes could be bigger for the price, so only 4 stars for value, but all else 5 stars. Had a great time there!
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Dave
Cleveland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All the dishes served at our table were just wonderful, from entrees to sweets. Try the zucchini flowers and Basque cheesecake.
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FAQs

Garfish Crows Nest offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (02) 9966 0445.

Garfish Crows Nest is rated 4.6 stars by 990 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

22 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

6/29 Holtermann Street, Crows Nest, AU-NSW 2065

Additional information

Cross Street
Alexander Street
Area
Crows Nest
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Seafood, Australian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street council parking (free 2 hour parking)
Public transit
Train to St Leonards and walk 1km (about 15 minutes) Buses 263, 267 and 343 to Willoughby Rd & Holtermann St Stop and walk 150m
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.garfish.com.au/
Phone number
(02) 9966 0445

Garfish Crows Nest

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Fruits de mer platter

Prix Fixe (dinner)

New Year's Eve

Kids Eat Free 5-6pm

Prix Fixe Menu

Oyster Shot

pacific oysters

Snapper Pie

aperitif

aperol spritz$19.00

campari spritz$19.00

hugo spritz$19.00

signatures

garfish martini$21.00

lychee love$21.00

the odd botanicals$21.00

highlander$21.00

the wasp$21.00

ruby grapefruit margarita$21.00

classics

johnnie’s passionfruit sour$21.00

garfish negroni$21.00

cosmopolitan$21.00

garfish bloody mary$21.00

old fashioned$21.00

pina colada$21.00

martini$21.00

Beer

Peroni Libera 0.0 (non-alcoholic)$9.00

Sydney Beer Co. Lager (mid-strength)$10.00

Hahn Ultra Crisp (gluten free)$11.00

James Boags Premium Lager$11.00

Asahi$12.00

Corona$12.00

Sydney Beer Co. Lager$12.00

Lord Nelson 'Three Sheets' Pale Ale$13.00

Non-Alcoholic

Orange Juice$5.00

Cloudy Apple Juice$5.00

Cranberry Juice$5.00

Tomato Juice$5.00

Coca Cola$5.00

Diet Coke$5.00

Lemonade$5.00

House Lemon Squash$5.50

Lemon Lime Bitters$5.50

Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic 200ml$6.50

Capi Soda$6.50

Capi Tonic$6.50

Capi Dry Ginger$6.50

Capi Ginger Beer$6.50

Mineral Water

San Pellegrino Sparkling$6.00

Acqua Panna Still$6.00

Spirit

Lyre's Non-Alcoholic Dry London Spirit$9.00

Non-Alcoholic Wine

2022 Deakin Estate Zero Sauvignon Blanc$8.00

2021 Deakin Estate Zero Shiraz$8.00

Mocktails

Fruit Shop$14.00

Virgin Mojito$14.00

Virgin Mary$14.00

Cool as a Cucumber$14.00

aperitifs

aperol$12.00

pimms$12.00

osborne santa maria cream sweet sherry$12.00

campari$12.00

martini rosso red vermouth$12.00

tequila

rooster rojo blanco$12.00

casamigos anejo$17.00

vodka

42 below$12.00

belvedere pure$14.00