Off The Wharf Seafood Café has been awarded the Restaurant Award at the Seafood Industry Victoria Awards, held last Saturday, March
21 in Port Campbell.
The award recognises excellence in delivering outstanding seafood dining experiences and celebrates businesses that champion quality, sustainability and strong connections to Victoria’s seafood industry.
Located at Bullock Island in Lakes Entrance, Off The Wharf Seafood Café was recognised for its commitment to showcasing locally sourced seafood, delivering an exceptional customer experience, and promoting the provenance of Gippsland’s commercial fishing industry.
General manager of Lakes Entrance Fishermen’s Co-operative Limited, Anthony Woodland, said the award was a proud moment for staff, fishers and the broader community.
“This award reflects the passion and dedication of our staff, our local fishers, and our community,” Mr Woodland said.
“We are incredibly proud to showcase the best of East Gippsland seafood and to tell the story of where it comes from.”
The Seafood Industry Victoria Awards bring together industry leaders, commercial fishers, aquaculture producers and hospitality operators from across the state to recognise innovation and excellence.
Judges highlighted Off The Wharf Seafood Café’s strong focus on locally sourced, high-quality seafood, its commitment to educating customers about seafood provenance,
its contribution to strengthening community trust in the industry, and its consistently high standard of food and service.
The win reinforces the café’s reputation
as a leading regional destination for fresh, responsibly sourced seafood on the East
Gippsland coast.
Off The Wharf Seafood Café continues to play a key role in supporting the local fishing industry while providing visitors and
locals with a high-quality dining experience in Lakes Entrance.
Mr Woodland thanked the community for its ongoing support.
“Every time you recommend or eat at Off The Wharf, you are supporting the local fishing industry, as well as enjoying local, fresh, quality produce,” he said.
