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Located in a picturesque seaside setting, this restaurant offers a menu featuring a variety of seafood dishes prepared with locally sourced ingredients. It's a relaxed dining experience with views of the ocean but offering a high-end culinary experience, with dishes like loin of kingfish and seared swordfish. This is a popular Friday and Saturday night spot for both locals and those visiting, wanting to savor delicious seafood.
Fish-and-chips don't come any fresher than those served at the fishermen's co-op near the breakwall on the northern side of the harbor in Coffs—everything on the menu is straight off the trawler. Although most of the retail space is given to sales of fresh seafood, you can buy freshly cooked (grilled, battered, or crumbed) fish-and-chips here, as well as calamari, fish cocktails, and salads. There are a few tables on a covered deck out front, but the best place to eat is perched on a rock on the nearby breakwall, staring out to sea.
Named after a Lord Howe Island fishing vessel, Greenback's Eatery naturally specializes in fresh fish. This casual spot, basically a veranda attached to boat owner Dave Gardiner's house, is open only on Monday and Thursday night (from 6:30), and the only choice on the menu is the catch of the day, but at least you know it's superfresh. You can bring your own wine or beer, although it is licensed. It's small and popular with locals, so book ahead. Dave also sells fresh sashimi packs to take away.
