Reviews Clayfield Seafood Markets

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Jeremy Jones
+4
It's not bad.  FIsh and chips are good, fresh seafood a bit overpriced but not horribly. Staff are nice and friendly.  I've been here a few times and its consistent.  Chips seem to be the frozen standard ones all the places have, they must order from the same supplier.
Nov 09, 2018
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Sarah Anderson Nee Yip
+4
I buy fresh seafood here often, generally it's awesome and as good as the place in James St New Farm. Wish they had Coffin Bay oysters still, way better than the Pacific ones.
Jul 12, 2018
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Crystal A
+4.5
I ordered the Tradie's Lunchbox through UberEats and it arrived with a nice message on the bag! The crumbed cod was amazing, and the serving was really more than enough for a person of my stature. Tradie's Lunchbox indeed, I probably need to put in quite a few more hours in work to build up the appetite. It was just so good.
Aug 24, 2017
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Cino's Mum
+4
Suboptimally visited with a smashed b-i-l in tow (out in public in his PJs) so this became a pash-&-dash takeaway mission rather than the indulgent fish & chip experience we craved.

The food we ordered was still very pleasant:
▪️salt & pepper calamari
▪️chips w chicken salt
▪️potato cakes
▪️half dozen oysters

It was:
▪️nicely presented
▪️cooked well, not oily
▪️delivered fast (thank god!)
▪️chicken salt chip perfection
▪️beautifully tender salt & pepper calamari

In an ideal world we would have:
▪️indulged in the homemade packaged sauces
▪️murdered the tuna on the menu
▪️tried another fish variety with either the panko sesame crumb or Newstead amber ale beer batter (how good does that sound?)
▪️got some Moreton Bay bugs
▪️sampled a burger
▪️dined in.

So many unrequited options!

Still rate this experience but next time will come sans family liabilities, promise!
Aug 03, 2017
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Blah Blah
+5
Edit:  Tried this place again a few weeks back, and it's FAR better.  Fish & chips weren't greasy, and the potato scallops weren't raw in the middle.
The calamari was also very tender, and had a nice crunchy coating.

Bonus points for the new salt shakers that actually work too!
Looking forward to my next fish 'n' chip fix now.
Apr 29, 2017
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Atreyu
+4
While it contains the usual fish and chip staples as a meal, this fish market in Clayfield is a lot more than that with a philosophy going through many years of having all of its seafood being freshly prepared, and locally sourced where necessary. There is something which is even more appealing to such places which hide the eateries in the guise of a specialty store, usually because they are such good quality, but often because they are also specialised and quite light on the wallet as well. That is a combination that is hard to refuse. Such is all those factors are with Clayfield's Seafood Markets, which is definitely recommended to all lovers of seafood.

For one of two reasons, I thought to give UberEats another go after it was successful from the home base. Now it was time to do it at the workplace. Getting in the fuel before a workout when I got home, scouring what was available I went with one of the most reliable, effective, and popular snack choices of the past several decades. Punching in a few details into the phone, all that was left was the waiting game before it arrived fresh and hot.

Rumour has it that when it is peak time for business over here, the lines get really long and customers can be waiting quite a while before placing their order. Anyone not in Australia needs to know this, and what was mentioned is a good indicator of what fish and chip places are worth your time - busier is better. Well, whether or not it was busy was going to be no worry to me as it was all by UberEats as mentioned. As an inference though, the car pulled up pretty much in the middle of the selected bracket so it mightn't have been too bad. Waiting at the curb outside my work, the car pulled up, the guy got out, gave me the bag, and Bob's your uncle. When they come up, they will be discussed further, but with the items ordered a couple of requests were placed not otherwise on the form (they had to be written in). So after another round I am starting to really prefer UberEats above other delivery services.

At the seafood markets, at least the menu available on UberEats, is more or less the local fish and chip shop. Mind you, it is tons better than many I have sampled and there are few in town up to this standard. There are several kinds of fish which can be cooked three different ways, a number of the extra bits both seafood (e.g. calamari, prawns, scallops) and otherwise (e.g. pineapple fritter, Chicko roll), along with several kinds of burgers. Bigger meals including fisherman's baskets are there, for different numbers of people. Fresh seafood is in most days, so that is based on availability.  

What other than a fish burger? Always has been a favourite from fish and chip shops, going way back to childhood in the western suburbs. The fish here was a mixed patty of different reef fish, the usual salad of tomato, lettuce and onion, some avocado and a bit of aioli. An extra choice was to get some fries on the side, which I did, and as the classic request of a takeaway goes - it is always better with chicken salt. Bonus, scored. After that, I also got a potato scallop with the intention of putting it in the burger. Well, two for two with no hassle and it was time to have a delicious burger.

Now this is what I call a fish burger. Some that I have had in recent memory are a bit stogy, and perhaps a bit too much - possibly down to too thick of a piece of fish. This was not the case here, as it was all really good and the fish did not detract from the rest of the burger too much. It was a formed patty that had flavours of lime and herbs mixed through it. The best way to describe it was that it was like a big Thai fish cake. The tomato was fresh and juicy, there was not too much lettuce on it - and thankfully not the bland iceberg variety - along with enough onion to give it an aroma, and the aioli mixed well into the avocado which made it creamy, a bit on the tangy side, and a great sauce to compliment the already pretty good fish. Last but not least was the touch made to the bread roll, which I think might have been a bap, being slightly toasted. Then we get to the potato scallop, which was thinly sliced, well seasoned meaning not too much salt was added, and it went well into the burger itself. The potatoes were tender and well cooked, and for the fish and chip packets as always it is nifty to sneak one in.

The side of fries were delicious. You can never go wrong with some chicken salt, which gives it a big distinctive flavour and brings out a lot in them. The salt aside, the fries were very crispy, pipping hot and steaming, and I could not imagine having the burger without them now. This is how you make fries, and they are possibly some of the best that I have had in a while. Quite a few people in the workplace were impressed with them as well, because I am the sharing kind y'see. For only a couple of dollars more, this was very good value; the portion size was just right, the quality beat a lot of restaurants, and when fries are good, it is easy to describe why - but when they are great like this, it actually becomes harder. Point being, these are worthy to be on the hit list for anyone who likes their deep-fried potato straws.

It is easy to just see most fish and chip places as they are, simple fish and chip places. And that often makes it not seem so great as a choice at times. Then you come around to a good find like this, and finally the thought process is in the other direction. If this order, and the quality of the food presented here, is indicative of just how good the rest of the stock that is in store at the Fish Markets in Clayfield. The only issue that I have is I am not on this side of town so much, since this is definitely worthy of multiple visits and the residents of Clayfield and nearby surely have quite the gem in their midst.

As for 4.0, all up it would be higher but with having only one or two items from the menu there is only so much to base the critique on. If it as good as this, then the rating would surely be much higher. Still, for other places that I have given an equivalent score this is quite a deal better and I was completely satisfied with what I got.

TL;DR: What you see is what you get. What you see here is one place that truly loves seafood enough to give the humble fish and chips the dignity it deserves as well as the honesty to come with it.
Feb 23, 2017
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Ada Hokianga
+5
My first visit to Clayfield Market Seafoods.  The server was really polite and very helpful.  I ordered 2 cod, 4 crabsticks, chips and 6 fresh oysters.  The food was delicious.  Beautifully cooked crasticks.  Generous portion of chips.  Lovely battered cod and the oysters were lovely and juicy.  Thanks for a great experience.
Feb 18, 2017
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Sf8316
+4.5
Very convenient to us being just up the road. Very affordable and easy access. Fish is very fresh. Burgers and other things on the menu have always been good. I think there has been a change of ownership recently as the batter on the calamari has changed (it's still amazing, I just was used to and loved the previous batter). We come here often and have never been disappointed. Would recommend
Feb 17, 2017
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Emily Mayes
+4.5
I'm so surprised so see so many poor reviews on here! I've eaten here a few times lately and the food is always great quality. You can tell that a lot of care and attention is put into putting out the freshest product with homemade sauces and fresh (not frozen) fish. The decor is stylish and modern and there is ample seating for this busy little shop. I also appreciate how clean and tidy it is - just what you want from a fish shop! The staff are always friendly and polite.

As for the food, I recently have had fish and chips, the captains basket, and the tradies box, the fish each time was beautiful and fresh and the prawns meaty. I love that they make their own sauces (I recommend the garlic aoli) and provide plenty of lemon. Chicken salt on the chips is a great addition too. Clayfield Market Seafoods is a high quality fish and chip shop, and I'm so glad that it's my local. Keep it up guys! Will have to come in and try a burger soon.
Jan 28, 2017
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Aims
+4
Battered prawns are amazing, they are so meaty and not just another frozen out of a bag! So is the fisherman's basket plus it's a huge size can easily feed 2 people.
Nov 12, 2016
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Jonathan Mayes
+4.5
Have been meaning to drop in here for ages as this is a stones throw from home... I enjoyed the juicy 'Land Lover Beef Burger' dripping down my hands; which is 100% angus beef, melted cheese, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato and a wicked smokey aioli on a fresh bun = outstanding!!! 

See you again soon...
Oct 24, 2016
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Lisa Rich
+4
After a few wines the night before, a girlfriend and I wanted a burger. She had been raving about the burgers here for ages. It was worth the 20 min drive. She had the chicken burger and I had the rising sun. The burgers are a little on the pricy side, but the quality is worth every penny. The chippies are crisp and the service friendly!
Sep 25, 2016
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Indeahgrace
+3.5
It is a really nice fish and chip store. Everything is fresh and they even make their own sauces. The service is a little slow and it is on the expensive side. We go here often it is a good takeaway option.
Sep 25, 2016
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