Restaurant
Box Seafood Restaurant
189 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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189 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Ten metres from the Regent Theatre steps, Box Seafood pairs fresh ocean catch with showtime pacing. Regulars drop in for pre-theatre tables without transit stress, greeted by owner Adrian working the room with recommendations and hospitality. The kitchen sends out generous seafood platters, pickled octopus, Moreton Bay bugs, and whole crayfish split to order—half rich mornay, half garlic. Glasses of wine pour alongside crisp scallops, while the service keeps one eye on curtain call so you make your seats unhurried.
- Pre-Theatre Dining: Set steps from the Regent Theatre, tables run on crisp showtime pacing to beat curtain call without the rush.
- Host-Led Hospitality: Owner Adrian visits tables personally, greeting guests and sharing daily seafood selections.
- Split Lobster Prep: Whole crayfish and rock lobsters prepared dual-style on demand, split between mornay and garlic.
What's On at Box Seafood Restaurant
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Key Dining Advantages
Why diners choose Box Seafood Restaurant for pre-theatre meals, personal hospitality, and celebratory gatherings
Immediate Regent Theatre Proximity
Diners can walk directly into the Regent Theatre within seconds, eliminating transit delays and pre-show stress.
Its literally a 10 metre walk to the steps!
Jack Webb Show-Conscious Meal Pacing
Floor and kitchen pacing ensures courses arrive promptly so theatregoers make their curtain without rushing.
The food came out quick giving up plenty of time to make it to our show!
M Toum Owner-Led Personal Hospitality
Proprietor Adrian actively hosts the floor, greeting guests and providing attentive, tailored recommendations.
Owner Adrian is a wonderful host, being very present and ensuring he meets, greets and chats with his diners - a trait which these days is usually lacking.
Janene Downey Attentive Maître D' Welcoming
Dedicated front-of-house presence establishes a welcoming, relaxed dining environment from arrival.
From the moment of arrival an attentive maître de sits us and makes us feel at home.
Brian Kay Milestone Birthday Celebrations
Attentive staff facilitate milestone moments, providing thoughtful touches for birthday celebrations.
The restaurant was perfect for our interstate birthday celebrations.
Denise Peck Shared Occasion Dining
A warm and engaging atmosphere caters smoothly to groups of friends and visiting travellers dining together.
On holiday with friends and went to The Box for a special birthday dinner.
Karen & Grant Parker
Most popular items
Signature seafood mains and platters celebrated by our guests
Seafood Platter
Seafood Platter was the best we have had in a long time. Cooked beautifully and surprisingly rather filling.
_Eat_Play_Stay_ Crayfish
The Crayfish is yummy, half with creamy cheese and half cooked with Garic
Aileen Lam Atlantic Salmon
I ordered the Atlantic salmon, and the food was brilliant.
Israel Lutalo Pickled Octopus
He even helped persuade my partner to try their pickled octopus, which was absolutely delicious, beautifully prepared and pickled in-house.
Jack Solis
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hosting details and personalised dining touches at Box Seafood Restaurant
Owner-Hosted Dining & Recommendations
Proprietor Adrian personally greets tables, spends time chatting with guests, and offers tailored daily seafood recommendations.
Custom Split Lobster Preparations
Whole lobster and crayfish orders can be split and prepared across two distinct culinary styles, such as cheese mornay paired with natural or garlic preparations.
Celebratory Dessert Presentation
Guests enjoying dessert for a birthday are treated to candles and a staff rendition of happy birthday at the table.
Complimentary Limoncello Finish
Guests are often treated to an after-dinner complimentary limoncello to conclude their meal.
Before you head over
Practical advice on timing, ordering, and sharing for your meal
Pre-theatre timing
Located steps from the Regent Theatre, the venue can seat diners quickly before curtain call. If you are catching a show, tell staff so your order is timed to leave ample margin.
Split crustacean styles
Whole crayfish and lobster orders can be requested split between two different preparations, such as garlic, creamy cheese, or natural, allowing two styles in one dish.
Platter portion sharing
The seafood platter for two is very generously sized. If you are ordering alongside other courses or dining lightly, consider sharing it across three people.
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