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D&K Live Seafood

Shop 2/28A Leeds St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

Recommended by 26 people

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Shop 2/28A Leeds St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

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+61 3 9687 1368
HoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About D&K Live Seafood

Skip the white tablecloths—this Footscray market is where seafood heads go for oysters shucked straight to order. Inside, bubbling tanks brim with live abalone and crabs, but the real draw is the counter opening regional catches on demand. Regulars track the shifting merroir across creamy Tasmanian bays and briny South Australian leases. Pull up a chair at the sidewalk tables out front, uncork a BYO bottle, and down a mixed dozen right on the street.

  • Shuck-to-Order Oysters: Select live oysters from Tasmania, New South Wales, and South Australia, opened fresh on the spot.
  • Live Tanks & Provisions: Tanks brim with live crabs, lobsters, and abalone alongside wagyu beef, fresh sea urchin, and caviar.
  • Curbside BYO Dining: Low-key pavement seating lets diners pair fresh seafood with their own BYO drinks in the sun.
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What's On at D&K Live Seafood

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Why Seafood Purists Choose D&K Live Seafood

Explore exceptional regional oysters shucked on demand and live seafood in Footscray—plan your visit today.

  • Shuck-to-Order Regional Varieties

    Select bivalves from across Australia's premier growing regions and have them shucked right before you for immediate slurping.

    All freshly shucked to order.

    Jacqueline Leung

  • Live Tank Sourcing & Luxury Provisions

    Explore a bustling market floor stocked with live crabs, lobsters, and shellfish alongside premium specialty items like wagyu and uni.

    Their seafood selection is incredibly diverse, with fresh shellfish, oysters, crabs, and lobsters.

    Runhui Tai

  • Outdoor Seating with BYO Freedom

    Settle into casual outdoor footpath seating where you can enjoy your freshly opened dozens paired with your own BYO drinks.

    they have some tables out the front for oysters and chilling

    Amelia Tau

  • Vibrant Live Market Atmosphere

    Browse brightly lit, well-maintained saltwater tanks that provide an aquarium-like market shopping experience.

    The renovated space feels like an aquarium.

    Shelly (Real Food Journal)

  • Nuanced Regional Flavor Journeys

    Experience the distinct merroir of Australia's coastlines, comparing creamy, sweet, and briny profiles side by side.

    I love that you can taste the different levels of creaminess, sweetness and brininess from the different regions.

    Monica Chong

  • Pure Focus on Quality Over Ceremony

    Ditch stiff dining formality in favor of an unapologetically direct focus on fresh seafood quality and straightforward value.

    Recommended if you’re here purely for the oysters rather than the ambience or service.

    Eric - Localmingo

Explore signature catches shucked to order or selected straight from the live tanks, and plan your visit for Footscray's freshest tasting.

  • Freshly Shucked Oysters

    They shuck the oysters fresh for you, and you can enjoy them right away at the outdoor tables.

    Eric - Localmingo

  • Live Lobster

    Lobsters here are also 10 out of 10 and so well-priced.

    Anastasia V

  • Live Crab

    I bought a crab and crab full of meat. Very good quality.

    Sarah P

  • Sea Urchin (Uni)

    We had the pleasure of trying their oysters and sea urchin, and we were absolutely blown away.

    Wakaka Nam

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you eat seafood on-site?

Yes. While primarily a live seafood market, you can choose oysters from various Australian regions to be freshly shucked on-demand and eaten on-site at the outdoor tables. Note that the dining environment and seating are basic and casual rather than a full-service restaurant experience.

Can you BYO drinks?

Yes, patrons can bring their own drinks to enjoy alongside freshly shucked oysters at the outdoor tables in front of the store.

How does ordering oysters work?

Staff shuck oysters freshly to order and are available to explain the regional varieties and guide your selection based on taste preferences, whether you prefer briny, creamy, or sweet profiles.

What are the opening hours?

D&K Live Seafood is open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, making it a reliable option when nearby spots like the Footscray Market close earlier in the afternoon.

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