Snapper Rocks

Not every hero dish needs meat.

Crispy tempura eggplant, spicy tomato chutney and a sprinkle of finger lime salt. Sweet, savoury, crunchy and just a little bit addictive.

One of those dishes you'll be thinking about long after the last bite.

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We’re incredibly excited to be named a finalist in the 2026 National Seafood Industry Awards Restaurant Award.

Proud to represent Darwin, the NT and the amazing local seafood we love working with every day. 🙌🦐

🏆 2026 National Seafood Industry Awards Finalists Announced

The finalists for the 2026 National Seafood Industry Awards have been revealed, recognising the outstanding individuals, businesses and organisations driving Australia’s seafood industry forward.

Congratulations to all finalists on this well-deserved recognition.

2026 Finalists

🏆 Primary Producer Award – Large
SeaHarvest
Humpty Doo Barramundi
Yumbah Aquaculture Ltd

🏆 Primary Producer Award – Small
Cape Calamari
Victorian Abalone
Brendan “Squizzy” Taylor

🏆 Business Award – Large
Coffs Harbour Fishermen’s Co-operative
San Remo Fishermen’s Co-op
Mures Tasmania

🏆 Business Award – Small
Little Tin Co.
Tasmanian Wild Seafood Adventures
The Fish Girl

🏆 Health and Safety Award
Stay Afloat QLD
Yumbah Aquaculture
Aquatic Life

🏆 Research, Development and Extension Award
SARDI
FRDC Partnership
Scientific Leadership in Reopening Australia’s Live Lobster Export

🏆 Environment Award
OceanWatch Australia Ltd.
Saving Native Species – Giant Kelp Restoration Project
NPF Industry Pty Ltd

🏆 People Development Award
Turn the Tide Program
Angel Oysters
QSIA and Clearcut

🏆 Promotion Award
Little Tuna Co
Coorong Wild
Brendon “Squizzy” Taylor

🏆 Restaurant Award
Pipit
Snapper Rocks
Mures Upper Deck

🏆 Take-away Fish and Chips Award
Ocean & Paddock
San Remo Fishermen’s Co-op
Wild Local Pty Ltd

🏆 Seafood Experience Award
Tasmanian Wild Seafood Adventures
Portarlington Mussel Tours
Lobster Shack

🏆 Young Achiever Award
Kristin Hoel
Bradley Jones
Bryan Van Wyk
Jack Henderson
Jock Mure

🏆 Industry Ambassador Award
David Ellis
Bruce Davey
Phil de Grauw
Stuart Richey AM

🎉 Winners will be announced at the National Seafood Industry Awards Gala Dinner on 30 July 2026, held as part of Seafood Directions 2026 in Sydney and hosted by Anna Simon with a special address from Senator the Hon Don Farrell, Minister for Trade and Tourism.

🎟️ Secure your tickets now at seafooddirections.com.au

Join us as we celebrate excellence, innovation, sustainability and leadership across the Australian seafood sector.

A good bottle can elevate a meal.

A great meal can elevate a bottle.

At Snapper Rocks, we like to think they bring out the best in each other.

Winter in Darwin looks a little different.

Fresh salads, frozen mango daiquiris and a table in the sunshine overlooking the waterfront lagoon.

No coats required here ☀️