Business Details
14 Years
experience
Award-Winning Fine Dining & Seafood Restaurant in Burleigh Heads
The Fish House is Australia's leading fine dining and seafood restaurant established in 2012. Our award-winning culinary team, led by Head Chef Damien Styles, sources the freshest sustainable seafood daily from Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales, and Tasmania. Located in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast, we offer breathtaking ocean views and a world-class menu that changes daily to ensure optimal quality and seasonality. With consecutive chef hat awards since opening and recognition for Australia's Wine List of the Year (2015), we combine Southern European-inspired cuisine with exceptional service.Our team's expertise spans over 20 years in fine dining, ensuring each dish - from Patagonian Toothfish to John Dory - is prepared to perfection. We maintain strict quality standards through daily supplier selection based on sustainability and weather conditions, while our sommeliers curate an international wine list to complement every meal. The restaurant's coastal ambiance, featuring open windows to ocean breezes and crashing surf sounds, creates an unforgettable dining experience for both locals and international visitors.
Services
Fine Dining
Seafood Restaurant
Wedding Venue
Corporate Functions
Wine Pairing
Gift Vouchers
Private Dining
Ocean View Dining
Sustainable Seafood
International Cuisine
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- 20+ years combined experience in fine dining and seafood preparation
- Award-winning recipes with consecutive chef hat recognition since 2012
- Daily sustainable seafood sourcing from premium Australian regions
- Breathtaking ocean views with climate-controlled coastal ambiance
- Professional team with international wine pairing expertise
Associations and certifications
- Chef Hat Awards (consecutive since 2012)
- Australia's Wine List of the Year 2015
- Diners Choice Award 2017
What people say
Breathtaking views
Exceptional service
Fresh seafood
Award-winning cuisine
Perfect wedding venue
Services
Fine Dining
Our daily changing fine dining menu features premium seafood sourced from Australia's best fishing regions. Each dish combines Southern European techniques with modern presentation, offering multi-course degustation options paired with sommelier-selected wines. The 2-hat awarded kitchen team prepares each meal to exacting standards using sustainably caught fish flown in daily.
Wedding Venue
The Fish House offers a coastal wedding venue with uninterrupted ocean views and professional event coordination. Our dedicated team handles menus, seating, and ambiance for up to 100 guests, featuring seasonal seafood dishes and premium wine selections. Limited to one wedding per month for personalized attention.
Corporate Functions
Host business events in our ocean-facing venue with customizable menus for groups of 10+. We offer private dining areas, audio-visual equipment, and professional service staff for conferences, Christmas parties, and milestone celebrations. Group bookings receive our Chef's Selection Menu at $90 per person.
Wine Pairing
Our sommeliers curate an international wine list featuring Australia's best cellars plus European and American vintages. Each wine pairing course matches specific dishes, with options ranging from $60 per person for six matching glasses to premium vintage selections. Wine storage and presentation follow strict quality standards.
Gift Vouchers
Purchase gift vouchers for any value or specific menu packages. Options include the Menu of the Day with/without wine matches, valid for 12 months. Electronic vouchers receive automatic refunds, while physical vouchers require submission with banking details for processing.
People
Damien Styles
Head Chef
Leading our kitchen team with 15+ years in fine dining, Damien brings expertise in seafood preparation and Southern European cuisine. He has maintained consecutive chef hat awards since 2012 through innovative menu creation and quality control.
Questions
Is The Fish House currently open for dining?
We are temporarily closed while seeking new premises. Please follow our social media for updates on reopening locations.
Do you offer private dining options?
Yes, we host private events for 10+ guests with customized menus. Our venue accommodates weddings, corporate functions, and milestone celebrations with dedicated coordination.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept cash, credit cards, cheques, PayPal, finance/lease options, and traveler cheques in AUD, USD, EUR, and GBP currencies.
Are reservations required?
Reservations are recommended and can be made online or by phone. Dinner bookings between 5:30-6:30pm have 2-hour limits, while later bookings have unlimited dining time.
