Snapper Rocks

19/06/2026

Not every hero dish needs meat.

Crispy tempura eggplant, spicy tomato chutney and a sprinkle of finger lime salt. Sweet, savoury, crunchy and just a little bit addictive.

One of those dishes you'll be thinking about long after the last bite.

18/06/2026

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We’re incredibly excited to be named a finalist in the 2026 National Seafood Industry Awards Restaurant Award.

Proud to represent Darwin, the NT and the amazing local seafood we love working with every day. 🙌🦐

🏆 2026 National Seafood Industry Awards Finalists Announced

The finalists for the 2026 National Seafood Industry Awards have been revealed, recognising the outstanding individuals, businesses and organisations driving Australia’s seafood industry forward.

Congratulations to all finalists on this well-deserved recognition.

2026 Finalists

🏆 Primary Producer Award – Large
SeaHarvest
Humpty Doo Barramundi
Yumbah Aquaculture Ltd

🏆 Primary Producer Award – Small
Cape Calamari
Victorian Abalone
Brendan “Squizzy” Taylor

🏆 Business Award – Large
Coffs Harbour Fishermen’s Co-operative
San Remo Fishermen’s Co-op
Mures Tasmania

🏆 Business Award – Small
Little Tin Co.
Tasmanian Wild Seafood Adventures
The Fish Girl

🏆 Health and Safety Award
Stay Afloat QLD
Yumbah Aquaculture
Aquatic Life

🏆 Research, Development and Extension Award
SARDI
FRDC Partnership
Scientific Leadership in Reopening Australia’s Live Lobster Export

🏆 Environment Award
OceanWatch Australia Ltd.
Saving Native Species – Giant Kelp Restoration Project
NPF Industry Pty Ltd

🏆 People Development Award
Turn the Tide Program
Angel Oysters
QSIA and Clearcut

🏆 Promotion Award
Little Tuna Co
Coorong Wild
Brendon “Squizzy” Taylor

🏆 Restaurant Award
Pipit
Snapper Rocks
Mures Upper Deck

🏆 Take-away Fish and Chips Award
Ocean & Paddock
San Remo Fishermen’s Co-op
Wild Local Pty Ltd

🏆 Seafood Experience Award
Tasmanian Wild Seafood Adventures
Portarlington Mussel Tours
Lobster Shack

🏆 Young Achiever Award
Kristin Hoel
Bradley Jones
Bryan Van Wyk
Jack Henderson
Jock Mure

🏆 Industry Ambassador Award
David Ellis
Bruce Davey
Phil de Grauw
Stuart Richey AM

🎉 Winners will be announced at the National Seafood Industry Awards Gala Dinner on 30 July 2026, held as part of Seafood Directions 2026 in Sydney and hosted by Anna Simon with a special address from Senator the Hon Don Farrell, Minister for Trade and Tourism.

🎟️ Secure your tickets now at seafooddirections.com.au

Join us as we celebrate excellence, innovation, sustainability and leadership across the Australian seafood sector.

17/06/2026

A good bottle can elevate a meal.

A great meal can elevate a bottle.

At Snapper Rocks, we like to think they bring out the best in each other.

16/06/2026

Have you tried our locally sourced Humpty Doo barramundi?

Fresh, flaky and packed with flavour, it's a true taste of the Top End. Join us for lunch by the water or settle in for dinner as the sun goes down.

13/06/2026

Happy World Gin Day 🍸

Proudly distilled right here at Snapper Rocks, Northern Distilling Co creates small-batch gin inspired by the Territory. Sip it in a cocktail by the waterfront, enjoy a tasting paddle featuring all three gins, or take a bottle home and savour a taste of the Top End.

11/06/2026

Can't decide what to get? Get a little bit of everything.

Our seafood platter is loaded with fresh oysters, juicy prawns, crispy fish bites, fish wings, sardines, salt & pepper crocodile and warm flatbread. Perfect for sharing... or keeping all to yourself.

Available daily at Snapper Rocks ☀️

08/06/2026

Some people meal prep. Some people let us handle lunch.

Grab a table, soak up the waterfront views and take your pick from fresh, flavour-packed dishes made for easy lunches.

Open daily from 11:30am.

05/06/2026

Long weekend mode: activated 🍹

We'll be here serving fresh seafood, cold drinks and waterfront views all weekend long. Grab a table, stay a little longer and make the most of your extra day off.

02/06/2026

Winter in Darwin looks a little different.

Fresh salads, frozen mango daiquiris and a table in the sunshine overlooking the waterfront lagoon.

No coats required here ☀️