Art Of Seafood: Crowned WA’s Best Seafood Restaurant
A commitment to high quality WA seafood meals, outstanding views and excellent customer service has seen Art of Seafood recognised with the Seafood Restaurant Award, sponsored by Endeavour Foods, at the 2024 Western Australian Seafood Industry Awards.
The Awards event, recognising excellence in the WA seafood industry, was held at The Esplanade Hotel in Fremantle and opened by Minister for Fisheries Hon Don Punch MLA in front of a large audience of industry participants and representatives of various stakeholder groups.
Nestled by the Swan River, Art of Seafood at On the Point, stands as a beacon of culinary sophistication, offering unparalleled views and an award-winning interior fit-out.
The stylish establishment sets the stage for the ultimate waterfront seafood dining experience, where discerning foodies can indulge in the best of Western Australian seafood.
From freshly shucked Albany rock oysters to line-caught Gold Band Snapper and succulent lobster, Art of Seafood presents a tantalizing array of seafood delights.
“At Art of Seafood, we’re not just serving meals; we’re crafting unforgettable dining experiences,” says Craig Hicks, Chief Executive Officer.
“We take great pride in sourcing the finest ingredients and presenting them in exquisite dishes,” Mr Hicks said.
Elegant table settings and a well-stocked bar further enhance the dining experience, promising an evening of culinary indulgence and refinement.
“Tonight’s award recognition is a testament to our team’s dedication and passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences. We love what we do and do our best to share this passion with our guests,” Mr Hicks added..
WA Fishing Industry Council (WAFIC) CEO, Darryl Hockey said Art of Seafood has demonstrated excellence in consistently serving customers with quality local seafood and providing them with an overall positive seafood dining experience.
“With its breathtaking location, sumptuous seafood offerings and impeccable service, Art of Seafood continues to set the standard for waterfront dining in Western Australia.”
“The meals are prepared with professionalism and a commitment for sourcing and showcasing the best seafood Australia has to offer, delivering outstanding quality and taste. In addition, the staff are very attentive and knowledgeable, which provides for a very enjoyable customer experience.”
“As an industry body, we recognise the importance of acknowledging those individuals and organisations who make a substantial contribution to benefiting our industry, and Art of Seafood is certainly incredibly worthy of this Award,” Mr Hockey said.
About the Awards Event
The event is supported by a number of partners including;
- Wester Rock Lobster (Gold event partner), Taylor Marine (Gold event partner), Sunderland Marine (Silver event partner), Fins Seafood (Silver event partner), as well as partners for each of the individual awards, including Aquarius Lawyers, Austral Fisheries, Baker Refrigeration, Bendotti Exporters/WA Chip, Chevron Australia, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), Endeavour Foods, Fisheries Research & Development Corporation (FRDC), Francis A Jones, MG Kailis Group, Sea Harvest Australia, Ward Packaging, Woodside Energy and Western Rock Lobster.
- Award event attendees enjoyed an array of fresh, local and sustainably caught Western Australian seafood prepared by celebrity chefs and kindly donated by sponsors including; Albany Sardines, Archipelago Octopus, Austral Fisheries, Bellbuoy Seafoods, Bowithick, Brown Dog Fishing Co, Endeavour Foods, Esperance Seafoods, Fins Seafood, Fremantle Octopus, Fremantle Seaweed, Huon, Leeuwin Coast, Lobster Shack, Ocean Wild Tuna, Paspaley, Rare Foods Australia, Sabea Fishing Co, Seafresh, Sea Harvest Australia, Shark Bay Cockles, Two Rocks Tentacles, Bendotti Exporters/WA Chip, Westmore Seafoods & Wollaston Fish & Chips all served in compostable packaging provided by Ward Packaging.
- Highly regarded “celebrity”’ seafood chefs cooked at the event including; Brad Adams (Rare Foods Australia – Producer Chef), Liam Atkinson (Le Rebelle & Bar Rogue), Damien Bell (Bellbuoy Seafoods – Producer Chef), Scott Bridger (Bib & Tucker), Steven Finch (Indigo Oscar), Neil Forbes (Black Pearl Oyster Shucking), Danny Matthews (The Seasonal Brewing Co), Leigh Nash (Norfolk Hotel), Leigh Power (Shui Subiaco), Navarre Top (Double Rainbow Eating House), Sam Vial (Wollaston Fish & Chips) and Chase Weber (Gorilla BBQ & Consultant to Kaarla Restaurant – Singapore) prepared an array of delicious food at the event.
- The event was held on Friday 3 May, 2024 at Fremantle’s Esplanade Hotel with Karl Langdon (Former West Coast Eagle and 6PR Radio presenter) who played the role of Master of Ceremonies.