- came recommended by one of my tour guides - its a lot more…read morespacious I the back you might not know it exists upon first glance - one waitress in the front - service is kinda slow in the front - fabulous sangrias - huge portions sizes - claypots are good, and hot (temperature-wise) as hell - king prawn is delicious to can be greasy once to cools down - the crab platter is to die for, its some of the best rice iv ever tasted it could feed three

I liked the atmosphere here. Our waitress noted the Moroccan and Singapore Claypots were the most…read morepopular stews, so we tried the Moroccan Claypot and grilled Kingfish main dishes. I think it's worth a visit when you want a hearty seafood meal.

Getting here is quite the drive for me; it's a good 1/2 hour if traffic is ok ... so I was…read moredefinitely hoping it would be worth my while. And it was. You walk into a small waiting area to be seated, and then they take you to your table and. you enter this humongous dining space. It's so huge. I think it would comfortably seat around 200+ people. With that said, however, a circular table for four can get a little hard pushed for space with all of the dishes etc. They have a good extensive menu, attentive service and while a teeny bit overpriced, it's worth it overall. One thing I didn't LOVE was the fact there was barely a trace of alcohol in my Strawberry Daiquiri. The flavour was great, but if I got stopped by the police on the way home, I'd have been totally under the radar. The only other negative is that it was hard to watch the poor live fish in such small tanks. They can hardly move around and it looked kind of cruel. All of the positives are the ample parking, good service, great food and they finish the night by giving you a delicious little dark orange chocolate if you feel like something sweet. Would I recommend it here? I give it a resounding Yes!

My family has been going to Gold Leaf Eastern Restaurant for years! Food is always delicious and…read morethe staff (particularly Kenny) are friendly and always helpful. Thanks guys... see you soon!

Delightful. That is the one word to describe the experience of eating and drinking at Uni Boom…read moreBoom. I have been reading about this place for quite a while, but it is not conveniently located and the hours it is open are not particularly convenient either (I lived in L.A. for a long time, everything is alway open and its tough getting used to 3 - 5 p.m. closures), but I will go out of my way for quality food, and quality is what I kept hearing about Uni Boom Boom, and I'm so glad I made the effort. Yes, it is completely as described, in an industrial area next to a roll up garage, and yes, they have done a great job of the interior of this cafe - it does have a cafe vibe, but is done well, certainly not over the top on decor. Food and presentation is another thing. I love it when restaurants with unusual dishes offer a tasting plate, and that is what I ordered - it offered a Lychee Edible Nest Drink, which is one of the things I really wanted to try, and it was delicious and cold and served in the most gorgeous little pineapple shaped cup. They also included their foie Gras dish, also superb. Australian Uni, also very good. Braised Abalone which was tasty but more whole than braised and a small salmon sushi bite, which could have had more salmon, and way too much rice, but fabulous taste and texture ! I actually took some salmon sashimi home - the absolute best I have had in Melbourne, and thoughtfully packed with ice. I also tried their uni and salmon cones, which were very good. I also had the Peach Gum tea which was delicious, and what I loved about it was that they asked what level of sugar you wanted added. You could also have it hot or cold and choose how cold. I love drinks extra cold, and this did not disappoint. It was also served in a larger version of the pineapple cup. There is a choice of 3 deserts, all containing the Bird's Nest prosperities. The ice cream was tempting, but I went for the macaroons which also came with the birds nest tea in a clear container, shaped like a bird ! and a spoon that was heart shaped ! just delightful ! Definitely coming back and committing to a full portion of so many other wonderful things offered, especially the sashimi which looked fresh, thick and oh so tasty on a couple of the other tables. Definitely worth the drive and fitting in with their operating hours !

From the owner: The Roe Australia (formerly Uni Boom Boom)is in a converted warehouse in a quiet pocket of Glen…read moreWaverley among industrial warehouse. Inside you'll find sea urchin and edible bird's nest, two of the top 10 most expensive ingredients in the world. The exterior of The Roe can be deceptive. Customers have said they thought it's a normal warehouse walking past everyday until they heard music or chatter, walked in and realised it's a private restaurant that specialize in Sea Urchin and edible bird's nest. We wants to find the balance between keeping the metal, quirky character of the warehouse and making it comfortable. The light-filled space has been fitted with informative posters of edible bird's nest and sea urchin, acting as a experience cafe for crafting experimental sea urchin dishes. The Roe specialized in sea urchin and edible bird's nest, sourcing the ingredients from its mother companies, Pacific Sea Urchin and Sen Lin Tang (AUS) Pty Ltd. We loosely revolves around Japanese and Chinese cuisines. The menu is inspired to allow customers to enjoy Australian Sea Urchin and edible bird's nest at a relatively affordable price.

There are many seafood restaurants in Melbourne, and after digging through Yelp to find the best…read moreone, RST kept coming up, so I finally relented, made a reservation, and jumped in an Uber. As I walked inside, I was taken at how small and quaint this place was. The hostess said, "You must be Cosmo." I laughed and said yes- I must've been the only one to make a reservation that night! There was a small bar as I walked in, and I was guided to the dining room, where there were a few other diners sitting, about half full. I was shown to my table and given a menu. She handed me a menu, and asked if I wanted water, to which I said yes, tap was fine. She left me as I perused the menu, and she quickly returned with water and pointed out the board behind me, which had all the fresh fish and specials of the day. I wanted Lobster, and happily, I saw it on the board. I asked which of the prawn starters was better, and she offered a taste of both! I then ordered a lobster. I ordered green beans on the side. I also ordered a cold beer, which she brought immediately. I was brought a plate of 2 prawns which were both divine, and then another plate with another 2 prawns, and they were divine as well. I am glad I was given the option. And then my main course came, beautifully prepared, large chunks of lobster in the shell. The Green Beans were beautiful, and I must say, some of the best I have ever had! Cooked perfectly, and the almonds were delicious. The lobster was to die for- tender and flavorful, cooked perfectly. I savored each bite. I ordered a nice glass of Sauvignon Blanc with my lobster, and then had a cheese plate to finish. I sat there finishing my wine and enjoying the cheese. What a great dinner! I paid my bill, and all the staff thanked me, and I left, yearning to come back one day. For now, it will be a wonderful memory...

So far the best seafood I have found in Melbourne. Good selection of seafood. Love the pan seared…read morescallops. Very nice atmosphere and not too big. Make sure you book as this place is popular.

Very disappointing(with the food and service).We started with the soft shell crab burger from there…read morelunch menu which was under seasoned and served on a semi stale bun. For mains I had the John Dory which was dry and over cooked but the skin was under cooked and rubbery.My wife had the wild barramundi which was cooked but the skin was sloppy.The garlic and rosemary roast potatoes were soggy,the green beans were barely blanched with raw almonds,no seasoning or olive oil and the broccoli was cold and almost raw.

Great staff, excellent service and quality decent sized portion seafood! Have been here a few times…read morealready and it's even better if you get it on a Cudo deal!! We had the 3 course lunch with a drink. Had one of the pino gris forgot the name. The sakanaki and olives n dip to start. As main we had the seafood paella and desert was this unbelievably yummy floss honey comb ice cream chocolate thing!! The paella was really good! Seafood fresh and if only we had more room in our stomachs to finish it. oh the sakanaki ... normally am not a fan as it's quite salty in most places. The ones from Richmond oysters had the right balance of saltiness and richness.

Probably eat here about once a month and it's solid fish and chips. They generally are very quick…read moreand the food has never disappointed - sticking with the flake and chips pretty much every time. They also follow the free potato cake 'rule' so can't complain! My favourite fish and chip shop in the local area and recommended to anyone looking a big feed!

This is right down the street from my house. i order the grilled fish to take away, I always ask…read moreit be grilled in olive oil. I make my own veggies at home. This works well for me because it's a healthy after work dinner and I cook some veggies at home to have with it. I haven't had anything other than the grilled fish but it seems fresh and the people are nice.

We've dined here a few times now, chasing the memory of the incredible calamari we had on our very…read morefirst visit. That first plate was unforgettable -- perfectly tender with a crisp, light coating that we couldn't stop talking about. Since then, it's been a bit hit or miss with the calamari. My son ordered the kids' calamari on one visit, which wasn't quite the same, and on another visit, we ordered the regular calamari again but the coating was falling off a bit -- still crispy, just not the same magic as that first time. The fish dishes, however, have been consistently excellent. The crispy whole snapper with red curry sauce was hands down my favorite -- beautifully cooked, packed with flavor, and the perfect balance of crispy skin and tender flesh. The whole King George whiting was rich and satisfying, and both the grilled barramundi and baby snapper were fresh and well prepared. Service has been solid on every visit -- friendly, efficient, and attentive without being overbearing. We usually sat outside, which made the experience even better with views of the waterfront and a laid-back, breezy atmosphere. Overall, a great spot for fresh seafood -- when it's on, it's outstanding.

Food was great and the service was good also. I highly recommend this restaurant! The location next…read moreto the Yarra was perfect!