Daniel Reed_Sydney Fish Market_Attractions

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- Sydney Fish Market

· The second-largest seafood market in the world after Japan, it's considered the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.

· Home to over 500 varieties of seafood, offering everything from Australian lobsters and king crabs to oysters, salmon, and cod.
· Purchased seafood can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner, allowing you to savor fresh cuisine while taking in the charming harbor views.
· Auctions are held from 5:30 AM to 7:00 AM; join the behind-the-scenes market tour to witness the complete seafood auction process.

Transportation
Take the L1 Lilyfield Line light rail to Fish Market or Wentworth Park station

Admission
Free

Opening Hours
07:00-16:00 (January 1 - December 31, Monday-Sunday)

Tips
*Closed on Christmas Day

Location
Corner Pyrmont Bridge Road &, Bank St, Sydney NSW 2009 Australia

Daniel Reed Mar 28,2025

By noon, the fish market was already packed, with many Chinese customers. Seafood prices are generally on the high side.

The lobster that we ate at *** was incredibly expensive - 90 AUD/kg, equivalent to 225 RMB per jin. Next time at ***, we should order more.

They offer various cooking styles, though the preparation is average. Japanese-style cooking is expensive, possibly due to the fresh ingredients, but even miso soup is ridiculously priced.

The fish varieties are similar to what you can find in China, just fresher here.

They have a unique way of eating oysters - they prepare a mixture of fish sauce and garlic at home to marinate the oysters, claiming it kills bacteria. We thought this was unnecessary since Australian oysters should be bacteria-free, unlike oysters in China.