starfish cafe & bar

absolutely shook. first glance this place was all right to me like any other cafe. me and my gf went in to order some food after a walk on the beach for a quick meal before we headed home but man. i looked at the prices and thought "oh yeah, food must be good here" we ordered the eggs benedict. she had the bacon and i had the salmon. to my surprise, the eggs benedict was average or just below. the cibatta bread was hard to cut into, the egg was too over done and the meals were just way too overpriced for their taste. the only thing i like though was their milkshake, i think it was the mango milkshake that made this a 2 star for me.

went for lunch a couple of weeks ago. almost wanted to leave when i got to the counter. no greeting at all from the bored looking waitress and could see right in into the bombsite of a kitchen, looked as though dishes hadn't been done for a while! they didn't have my first choice of the salmon so we both got the fish and chips. waitress kind of wandered off leaving us unsure if we were meant to take the table number or were we could sit. went outside then decided it was too cold so found the upstairs tables ourselves. food was good value for money but the rest needs to sort its self out!

this is the best eatery and coffee in town at the moment, i love my morning cappuccino there and have eaten the chowder (the best in the world in my opinion), the lamb shanks (awesome) husband has had steak (he rated this high) and the chocolate to die for cake. the service is excellent. worth the visit :) and to add to this their savory scones are the best around and the shortcakes we tried today were divine we had the raspberry and white chocolate and the apple and blueberry......

outstanding food, group of boys in today and all served really quick and not one bad meal. smashed avacado was fresh and eggs cooked perfect. thanks and look forward to coming back! try the smashed avacado and eggs..... 👌🏽

wonderful customer service, waitresses were lovely! got to sit in an exclusive reserved area as a booking had just been cancelled so we were super stoked! the ambience was lovely and relatively calm also here despite they were extremely busy! was also stoked with their cabinet, the choices looked very extensive and they had some raw pieces to choose from too!

mermaid latte-definitely something different and cute which i had to get due to the name. super creamy which i enjoyed and quite a spicy hit, reminiscent of chai. if you’re a coffee/chai drinker, this one could be for you. 4/5
cappuccino-extremely frothy and well done! 4.5/5

starfish stack-looked beautiful, wasn’t my meal but the feedback was good!

original gangster burgers
burger buns were well done with a little crisp, the patty was soft and not tough and a decent thick patty!!! the thickest beef patty i’ve seen, definitely made from scratch and was very content with it. it was a mince patty and not steak which was different-see if that’s your thing. i liked it, but my friend (experienced with burger) prefers something more juicy and not a huge fan of the mince patty. the egg was a nice addition and overall was a pleasant giant burger. 4/5

sides of fries, salmon, sausage
salmon was smoked very lightly and was tender and the sausage looked quite gourmet, was smoked to a mild flavor and had a crisp skin, tasty. fries was a very generous portion but not crispy but still tasty. 4/5

soup of the day with ciabatta; orange carrot and tumeric
soup was really tasty! a very lovely balanced creamy blend and all the elements really worked the bread was also super fresh! 4/5

seafood chowder with grain bread (able to switch out ciabatta)
really tasty chowder wow! creamy with the right amount of savory-ness yum! the seafood flavor was fresh and not pungent, and the mussels chewy and tender. 4.5/5

from their cabinet i thought i’d splurge and chose the ginger crunch and raw pineapple mint slice! -to be updated!
super happy with the ginger crunch-the part bade was delicious in texture and gritty whilst very well proportionally matches with a sweet but not sickly ginger icing. yuuuuum 4/5
the pineapple slice was definitely different. i liked the element of piebeapple and enjoyed the slightly (apricot-y?) base but wasn’t a huge fan of the coconut cream which overpowered the tropical direction i thought this was heading for. 3/5

portion sizes were very generous and we had a lovely hearty brunch. would recommend!

the burger was an absolute flavour bomb featuring tender chicken and crispy veges 🙌 the chilli mayo was delicious, and helped bring the whole burger together for satisfying bite after satisfying bite. shoestring fries were a tad salty, but were well cooked. ⁣

lovely staff, food came out in good time, was told to take a menu and a waitress would be up shortly but they must have forgotten so we had to go back downstairs to get our order taken but they were very apologetic. very good location

tasty! i got the salmon and an earl grey tea, and both were very good - the salmon had a sweet chutney that was a touch too sweet for me, but that’s the only problem with the food for me. the tea was nice, pretty standard.

prices are standard for brunch/cafe fare, i wouldn’t be upset to come back at all.

brunch @starfish.cafe today and omg did not fail to disappoint as usual. service was a 10/10 coffees were perfect and didnt burn my mouth which is always a bonus when your about to eat something this delicious!

i had the mexibowl and i didnt realise it was vegetarian until it came out and my sister told me.... but i didnt miss the mince, just made me feel a bit healthier haha. this was packed full of flavour with heaps of herbs, and a nice big helping of fresh crunchy mixed salad greens and cabbages kale etc on the side. the avo was so fresh and nice and chunky so you know its legit not the shit out of the frozen packet. 10/10 yummmmmm

the others had the salmon omelette which is just a safe delicious choice and never fails to take youbto food heaven. good for those #lowcarb or #glutenfree people. other dish was the smashed avo on paleo toast with smoked salmon and eggs.

not one of us had any complaints or negatives about any of this.... such well priced and top quality food, i'm glad i don't live any closer or i'd be in danger of having a permanent chair in this cute wee cafe 😍🤤🤤

great spot out at st claire’s beach. busy cafe, friendly service and a great atmosphere. good coffee!! we had the starfish stacks for breakfast- definitely would recommend and have this again

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overall rating: 10/10 🔥

we ordered: dr feelgood trio 💪$23.50. so worth it because it came with poached eggs🥚 on toast🍞 + chia seed pudding + green goddess juice🥦🥒🍐🍏 ! added hollindase sauce for $3 to make it into an eggs bene🙌🏽. polenta fries 🍟 $10.50 were yummy but probably a little expensive. unless you’re in love with polenta fries would recommend the normal ones. mocha around $5 ☕️and mermaid latte🧜🏽‍♂️ $7 which was quite peculiar but super pretty🧜🏽‍♀️! twice cooked agria fried potatoes 🥔 $18.50 was basically an eggs bene but with potatoes. definitely filling and yummy . everything was so delish and fresh and aesthetically pleasing 😍. what more do you need in a brunch?!

average price: $25 incluing drinks ☕️

vibes: chill brunch at the beach on a sunny day 🌞

parking: free parking along the beach 🏝 or side streets 🚘

negative: quite busy so kind of cramped inside but no biggie! 👍🏻

loved: outdoor seating options ☀️ friendly staff 😃. located right by the beach 🏝 . food presentation is 10/10 👌and so many healthy options 🌿! lots of choices on the menu too! woo 😍

what a nice place for breakfast! would definitely recommend my friends and families to come here. the price isn’t too bad and the location is great. the staffs were welcoming and the menu list for brunch was decent.

my go to. i always order the shoestring fries and the iced coffee every time i go, i cannot get enough of them! i must try something new but i’m too stuck on what i already love! ☺️

been twice for breakfast and food was great and service was quick. great location by the water front so all and all a great spot for a coffee and cake.

good ambiance but pricey and the juices and smoothies are atrocious, especially for $9. wait can be long as place packs up in the weekend or on sunny days but overall a nice place for breakfast and brunch if you’re willing to spend a bit. personal favourite is the avo smash with bacon!