A “secret cabin” nestled in an Australian bush attracts laid-back diners in search of truly tasty seafood.
The Salty Mangrove is a simple cottage in New Brighton, 22km north of Byron Bay in the Brunswick Valley.
Diners enjoy a tempting menu created by renowned chef David Moyle and head chef Alex Bentley, including the couple’s epic fish sandwich, served with delicious hand-cut chips.
His deep passion for wine and seafood inspires a menu that is both authentic and irresistibly simple; It has strong nods to Greek cuisine while remaining distinctively Australian.
Think freshly shucked native oysters kept in a special refrigerator, olive oil-marinated eggplant, fava beans and taramasalata, all topped with wonderfully light flatbread.
A secret shack nestled in the Australian bush attracts laid-back diners in search of truly excellent seafood.
The pulled snapper sandwich with lime and salsa sauce is a customer favorite.
The fish sandwich itself consists of a generous portion of fresh shredded snapper, greens and plenty of sauce on a soft brioche bun.
It’s definitely an experience and a big step up from the usual McDonald’s fish fillet. However, at $26, it will cost your wallet a little more.
There’s also an impressive selection of natural wines and cocktails, such as the aptly named Saltini and the much-loved Mezcal, as well as cold beer on tap.
Delicious marinated vegetable focaccia is a popular choice among vegetarian guests.
Freshly shucked native oysters, “excellent” hand-cut fries, and creative cocktails keep customers coming back
The stunning natural beauty of New Brighton
For those who want something more substantial than seafood, the trendy spot also wows customers with its divine lamb kofta focaccia.
Vegetarians also love the Greek-style pot pie ($12) filled with spinach, radicchio, radicchio and dandelion, which one customer called “appropriately spicy and flaky.”
Add to that a morning selection of excellent coffee and pastries (gluten-free included), and you’ll understand why it’s quickly become a favorite with locals and those further afield.
Nearby, Saint Maries in Brunswick Heads also draws a large local crowd for its rustic wood-fired pizza and equally popular cocktails.
Sydneysiders not quite prepared for the eight-hour journey have been flocking to local spots Salumerie in Potts Point and On a Roll in Crows Nest, which takes the humble toastie to new levels with its smoked brisket in house ($19.50).