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Claypots Seafood Bar

213 Barkly St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

Recommended by 16 people

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213 Barkly St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

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61 3 9534 1282
HoursMonday: 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM Friday: 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Claypots Seafood Bar

Forget white tablecloths—this St Kilda stalwart bets entirely on smoking skillets and the fresh haul. There are no bookings here; just walk in, snap a photo of the menu on the wall, and grab a stool. Regulars overlook the unhurried floor pacing once the pans arrive: meaty crab, garlic prawns, and barramundi slick with soy and sesame. Shellfish stir-fries land à la minute, heaped high with mussels.

  • Wall-Mounted Menu: The daily catch is posted directly on the wall—snap a photo on your phone before sitting down.
  • Generous Portions: Plates run large, from fat whole crabs and huge garlic prawns to generous shellfish stir-fries.
  • Flavor-Forward Catch: Fresh catch seasoned simply, highlighted by pan-seared barramundi dressed with soy and sesame.
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Fresh catches and punchy, simple seasoning celebrated by patrons.

  • Garlic Prawns

    The garlic prawns were also big and juicy.

    Sani Ario

  • Barramundi with Soy and Sesame

    loved the barramundi with soy and sesame

    Sani Ario

  • Calamari

    our calamari was huge!

    Sani Ario

  • Crab

    Crab was fat, lots of meat.

    Rae G

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make a reservation?

Claypots does not take advance bookings and operates on a walk-in basis, though wait times for a table are typically manageable.

How do you view and order from the menu?

The menu is displayed on the wall rather than handed out at tables. Snapping a photo of the board can make it easier to read and choose your dishes.

How generous are the portions?

Portion sizes vary depending on what you order. Generous seafood dishes like the shellfish stir-fry, calamari, and garlic prawns offer plenty of meat, while some platter offerings and rice sides are on the lighter side.

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