Sails on the BayPh: (03) 9525 6933 ; 15 Elwood Foreshore, ELWOOD 3184 www.sailsonthebay.com.auSeafood/contemporary, $$ + Open 7 days noon-3pm 6pm-late, Closed Christmas eve to Boxing Day, sun nights, mon-tue in jun-aug; Licensed; AE DC MC V EFT, Seats inside 140, Private room Chef Derek Fuller (5-12-08) Owner Derek & Monica Fuller, Peter & Gisa Gillon (5-12-08) |
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Mietta's Review
Uninterrupted views of beach and sea make it a perfect place for a quiet rendezvous - of either a personal or professional nature. Every table is boosted by an expansive view of the mesmerising waves and seems nearly set on the sand: step out the door and you are almost in the sea. A popular spot for the ladies who lunch during the week, and at the weekend they return with their extended families. The fish and chips are a favourite among many, but greatest interest on the menu is the treatment of seafood with its twists and turns in and out of Asian, Middle Eastern and African cuisines. The wine list is well selected, and the service is courteous and proficient. Sails on the Bay remains a reliable restaurant, Derek Fuller and his wife Monica have turned this popular spot into a Melbourne institution.
Other published opinions
Age Good Food Guide 2009 Score: 13.5/20
Age Good Food Guide 2008 Score: 14/20
Age Good Food Guide 2006 score 14/20
Age Good Food Guide 2005
Age Epicure John Lethlean 14/9/04 SCORE: 13/20
Age, A2,5/7/04, John Weldon
AGFG 2004, score 13/20, excellent wine list
Herald Sun , Weekend, 22/11/03, Bob Hart
Herald Sun, City Style, For richer,for poorer, 22/7/03
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