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Olala Seafood by Muli

286-288 Victoria St, North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia

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286-288 Victoria St, North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia

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+61 3 7073 3372
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Olala Seafood by Muli

Right across from Queen Victoria Market, this saltwater counter serves live shellfish pulled from glowing tanks and shucked straight to order. Grab a stool at the bar—it is the best perch in the house. Bivalve purists dive into a sprawling lineup of up to 18 rotating oyster varieties, from quick daily shucks to meaty hand-dived specimens. Beside them, live abalone, marron, and crabs emerge from the pools before quick butchery behind the counter. regulars look to the curated chef’s flights, matched with crisp sake pours or glasses of Italian white wine.

  • Unrivaled Oyster Selection: Up to 18 rotating varieties on offer, spanning accessible daily shucks to prized hand-dived selections.
  • Interactive Bar Dining: Live marron, abalone, crab, and lobster lifted straight from bar-side saltwater tanks and prepped to order.
  • Expert Pairings: Curated tasting flights paired with targeted sake pours and an extensive selection of wines by the glass.
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The Olala Seafood Advantage

Why seafood enthusiasts and date-night diners choose Olala Seafood by Muli

  • Live Saltwater Tank Selection

    Guests choose directly from live saltwater tanks containing abalone, marron, lobster, crabs, and up to 18 varieties of oysters cooked or shucked fresh to order.

    The seafood can hardly be any fresher - with live oysters, abalone, marron, lobster and various crabs fished at order directly from the bar!

    Justas Pipinis

  • Prepared Fresh on the Spot

    Every dish is prepared immediately from live tank stock on the spot, ensuring top-tier freshness across all shellfish and crustaceans.

    One of the highlights was being able to choose seafood straight from the tank, knowing it was prepared fresh on the spot.

    Sindy Eom

  • Interactive Shuck-Master Masterclass

    Interactive counter experiences let guests learn oyster varieties, observe proper shucking techniques, and even prepare their own fresh sea urchin.

    Kody was a great teacher, we had such a great night! All of the oysters we tried were amazing - we also got to prepare a sea urchin each which was awesome.

    John Abougelis

  • Guided Counter Shucking and Tasting

    Counter seating gives diners front-row views of live oyster opening alongside knowledgeable guidance on regional shell characteristics.

    seeing them still closed and in the beautiful saltwater pool in front of us really helped to expand our horizons and oyster knowledge! It was a really cool experience to watch the oysters being shucked for us.

    Alison Cosker

  • Cozy Market-Side Date Setting

    Situated right across from Queen Victoria Market, it provides an intimate, stylish haven ideal for date nights paired with boutique wines.

    Had a wonderful and cozy dinner with my husband ❤️❤️ it was indeed lovely and felt like i am eating in a 5⭐️ Restaurant.

    Charity Darling Sanico

  • Structured Sake and Wine Pairings

    A thoughtfully curated drink menu features tailored sake and wine selections designed specifically to complement each oyster variety.

    He was really intuitive and gave recommendations on the different types of oysters. I also highly recommend getting the sake pairing with the oysters.

    Jackie Kim

Fresh shellfish and crustaceans selected live from saltwater tanks and prepared to order

  • Oysters

    Hands down the best oysters I’ve had

    Jackie Kim

  • Sea urchin

    Both oysters and sea urchins were exceptional!

    Jan Kabátek

  • Tasmanian king crabs

    must try the Tasmanian king crabs , amazing

    David Tran

  • Live Balmain bugs

    LIVE BALMAIN BUGS!. Please go and book dinner here, you will not regret.

    Hannah Brimblecombe

Beyond the menu

Memorable hospitality and interactive seafood craft at the bar

  • Front-Row Shucking and Variety Guidance

    Guests seated at the bar can observe live shellfish shucked directly in front of them while receiving knowledgeable guidance on oyster origins and regional shell profiles.

  • Hands-On Shuck-Master Workshop

    An interactive Shuck-master workshop where patrons learn shucking techniques, prepare live sea urchin firsthand, and taste curated sake or wine pairings.

  • Live Saltwater Tank Selection

    Diners can inspect and choose live saltwater species straight from bar tanks—including Balmain bugs, marron, abalone, and lobster—for immediate butchery and preparation.

  • Dual Custom Oyster Dressings

    Oyster platters arrive accompanied by side-by-side tastings of custom house dressings, including an Asian-inspired sauce alongside classic French mignonette.

Before you head over

Key dining advice to maximize your live seafood and counter experience

  • Grab a Seat at the Bar

    Take a seat directly along the bar counter to view live saltwater pools, consult staff on daily varieties, and watch your oysters shucked to order.

  • Pair Flights with Sake or Wine

    Round out raw shellfish flights by exploring the curated beverage pairings, including structured sake or Italian white wines by the glass.

  • Specify Tank Preparation Details

    If choosing a live crab or customized hot preparation from the tanks, clarify cooking styles and starch accompaniments in advance to match your expectations.

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