Hawkesbury River Oyster Shed
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Hawkesbury River Oyster Shed
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About
A small local oyster farm supplying produce straight from the source. Located less than an hour from Sydney and 3 minutes off the M1. The water-front shack open to the public from Friday to Sunday 10am - 5pm.
Features
CUISINES
Seafood, Australian
Meal types
Lunch
PRICE
$$ - $$$
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
Free off-street parking
Outdoor Seating
Parking Available
Reservations
Seating
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Location
Free off-street parking, Parking Available, Street Parking
Are the prices at this restaurant mid-range / moderate?
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Hours
Closed now
• Opens at 10:00 AM
Sunday
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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4.7
42 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
4
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Joombie
Newcastle322 contributions
Oct 2024 • family
We visited the oyster shed on a fantastic sunny day, however we pre-ordered our food and reservations were made in advance, this is essential unless you want to line up with a lot of people. This place is popular and we saw why, the food is so fresh and lovely, prawns, oysters, scallops, breads, chowder and well a salad were enjoyed by our group, and the best thing is BYO drinks and clean up after yourself which helps keeps costs down. Car parking requires a little patience, as there isn’t much there, but a short walk down the hill isn’t hard. We hope you enjoy the oyster shed as much as we did.
Written 7 October 2024
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Carrie M
4 contributions
Dec 2022 • none
I called in to collect an order on Christmas Eve. The staff were delightful. One lady Carrie was very helpful and informative about local knowledge and produce.
The view here is beautiful, and I would highly recommend making a booking to go and sample the fresh seafood, I came away with not only seafood but a range of cheese, oils and other goodies too.
Well done to the staff for being so accommodating and helpful on Christmas Eve. We look forward to being able to visit in the New Year
Written 3 January 2023
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Carley H
2 contributions
Sept 2024 • family
Couldn’t recommend this place highly enough absolutely the best food, service and communication. We love coming here regularly for special occasions or just indulging in some delicious seafood. It’s definitely one of my favourite places to enjoy the sun, music, a lovely team that make all the magic team happen and it’s byo !! ❤️ Good for the soul !!
Written 31 August 2024
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AustTrail
541 contributions
May 2021 • family
We were excited to travel up to this place an was greeted by a lovely simple set up and beautiful views.
The place served their local oysters and smoked fish on premises. The smoker was giving off a lot of smoke when we were there but other than that, it was a lovely place to enjoy and relax.
The smoked fish was delicious but a bit pricey at $25 with a little bit of salad.
The oysters were fresh and their cheeses recommended.
My family was very happy with the place and I will visit again with other friends. A good local place to support indeed!
Written 8 May 2021
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Bob G
Cremorne111 contributions
June 2022 • none
Told by my car mechanic to "go for a longer drive to top up your battery", a visit to the Oyster Shed seemed the answer. Less than an hour from the harbour bridge, it truly is a gem! The oysters were freshly chucked and served with a wide variety of "dressings". I chose Italien which was fabulous, followed by a half kg of succulent prawns. My wife was very impressed by the chowder soup which was full of fish and shellfish. A table by the river with awesome water views and friendly service meansthat we'll be back soon!
Written 23 June 2022
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Di2300
Newcastle83 contributions
Jan 2022 • none
Encouraged by a review in Hunter Hunter we stopped for lunch on the way home from a Sydney trip. A well organised queue system allowed one of us to sign in and line up while the other grabbed a table in the attractive riverside area. It's not cheap and not fast (but staff did tell me they have another grill on the way to speed things up) but the oysters were lovely and fresh. Even the bread was delicious with a delightful cruch on the crust. We will definately stop here again so we can try more of the interesting variety of toppings both grilled and cold.
Written 23 January 2022
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sophie a e
2 contributions
Apr 2022 • couples
Imagine sitting by the glorious Hawkesbury River on a warm sunny afternoon. There is a cold glass of Chardonnay in your hand a plate of delicious local oysters and prawns to devour. What's not to love. The staff are so welcoming and friendly, Carrie, our server, was great. Bright, bubbly and full of all the local knowledge, the food is fantastic and we had a wonderful afternoon. We will definitely be coming back. 10 out of 10!!
Written 24 April 2022
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Jim L
Sydney105 contributions
Sept 2023 • couples
The Oyster Shed is a hidden gem. Even if you don’t like oysters they have an amazing array of other seafood ( prawns lobsters smoked salmon etc). It is a working oyster farm so the oysters are straight from their leases. You sit outside so dress for the weather. Make sure you book as this place gets very busy. The seats are under shade cloth or awnings.
Written 22 September 2023
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Paul R
Warnervale1135 contributions
May 2021 • friends
Booked table for 5 people overlooking the Hawkesbury River on a stunning day.
This is just such an amazing unpretentious place for lunch if you love seafood, being close to the river with great friendly service, competitive prices, freshest produce and byog.
We started with oysters, tiger prawns, smoked trout with salad and the best smoked oysters just out of the smoker.
This was our first visit and definitely there’ll be many more.
Big thanks to Peter, Deb and all the friendly team.
Written 30 April 2021
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Michael N
Springfield25 contributions
Feb 2021 • none
Great friendly staff a nice rustic setup and good honest food. BYO wine and glasses. The oysters were great, the salmon is smoked on site as is the mullet and are both very good although a little on the expensive side at $25 with a basic but good salad. Great location on the Hawksbury River waterfront. Highly recommend.
Written 14 February 2021
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Aussie J
Sydney41 contributions
Jan 2023 • none
Being 1 minute off the M1 at the Mooney Mooney exit, it's conveniently located for a light lunch or just to pick up the freshest possible. locally grown, Hawkesbury River oysters. That's what I did. Picked up our seafood supplies for our weekend away on the Central Coast from the Oyster Shed on the way passed. Yum! What a great decision!
Written 25 February 2023
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Carrie M
Sydney11 contributions
Dec 2020 • none
Yesterday I visited the Oyster shed and collected a large amount of oysters and prawns for an end of year staff celebration. The staff greeted me with smiles and laughter, they were very covid aware and covid safe.
The prawns were sensational and the oysters were amazing! We will be sure to get back there asap.
What a great team of people, the girls behind the counter are all smiles and welcoming
Written 19 December 2020
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Alina Z
Sydney4 contributions
Jan 2020 • friends
Amazing and friendly service, and delicious, fresh oysters. The outdoor seating by the water is lovely and serene.
Oysters Kilpatrick were freshly baked on order, fresh cheap sashimi was delicious, and the highlight was the smoked salmon that’s smoked on the premises - wow!
Written 27 January 2020
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brian t
Sydney26 contributions
May 2020 • couples
Our first visit for a while, always stopped when when passing to buy oysters , but now they offer not only the freshest oysters but also fresh local prawns at great prices, and a range of other related products. Do your self a favour if you’re going up or down the coast stop in for the best ever fresh seafood. Well done guys love what you’re done to the shed while maintaining the character of the venue. Looking forward to a long lunch with a group of mates for a long lunch when the cloud lifts and we can get together again. Cheers 🍻😆
Written 8 May 2020
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N McT
1 contribution
Feb 2020 • family
We have been stopping by this magical little place regularly for quite some times. It never disappoint. The owners are the most friendly, hard working genuine people you’d ever encounter. The quality of oyster is out of this world! The ambiance of the shed is amazing. It is nothing like sitting near the water sipping a cold drink and tasting the creamy oyster. The most relaxing experience ever; even in winter with a welcoming outdoor fire to complete the picture.
Written 14 February 2020
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