Claypots Evening Star

Thursday lunch at the outdoor tables, is a perfect way to enjoy the sunshine. A menu board with a huge variety of seafood options is moved to each table as they fill up. Add the regular menu and the choice is great. All dishes have a simplicity about them which allows the fresh seafood to shine. Prompt friendly service. Love seafood - definitely visit this place

Great atmosphere and service. However, food was just a little better than average. Seafood was stunningly fresh - however, felt like the cook on them didn’t leave a lasting impression. My recommendations are the natural oysters and marinara spaghetti!

Been to South Melbourne a dozen times and have passed by each time. Always wanted to try as the food looked really good but the market was too busy. Finally tried it this time and I can say it didn’t disappoint. Their food was good, service was quick, and the atmosphere was great with the beautiful weather we got. Would definitely recommend! Pasta bianca - 4.5/5, cooked al dente with lots of seafood! Wish there was just abit more sauce! Whole grilled calamari - 5/5 tasted great and not overcooked. Dory fish - 5/5 fresh, a little bit of crisp but meat was tender and juicy. Moreton Bay Bug - 4/5 cooked well and tasty, but the other items were better.

The seafood stir fry does look quite good but it really tasted otherwise!! The mussels were tiny. The prawns weren’t fresh at all and the crabs were just disgusting. It tasted like it’s been stored for years! We talked to one of the staffs about it politely. She was impatient and unbothered. This is ridiculous. What’s wrong with this restaurant? I expected it to be so much better, especially the food quality and the service!! Not coming back again!!

I came here 3x during my 15 day vacation as the food was just too good ! Everything was fresh especially the oysters were the freshest I’ve ever tasted ! A must try are the mussels, the Cajun flathead and their signature marinara!! Even the grilled veges as a side was yummy! Every dish is simple but so well executed in taste! The later you go , the less queuing you’ll have to do but if you queue, the wait is well worth it! Because of how busy it is , they always seem short handed but the staff are always friendly! Atmosphere is chill & prices are decent! Do not miss this spot at south melbourne market, you won’t be disappointed!

Great spot on the edge of the SM market serving up top quality seafood. It was my first time trying Stingray and was blown away by now tender and tasty it was, marinated in lemongrass and chilli - definitely recommend it! The whole calamari was also a winner. Service was helpful and friendly. Plus washing all the delicious dishes down with some Bavarian beer guarantees a good time.

Not a bad little spot. Intimate it isn't. Bug in garlic butter + couple glasses of Pinot Gris = $72 + tips . Make up your own mind

Very delicious menu with lots to choose from, especially the selection of fish, seating is good as you can either choose to sit either inside or out.

This is a fantastic spot in south Melbourne market. This area is brilliant - you feel like you're in some fab food market in Spain or Italy. It's a very street food kind of feel. There are tiny little tables and low slung seats - definitely not a place to bring your grandma! The food was fab - heavy emphasis on seafood and I had some great moreton bay bugs. Was w my vegetarian friend so we also had the eggplant which was sensational and some Mediterranean vegetables. Good wine list - we tried the Pinot noir. Will head back here!

Possibly my worst experience with seafood restaurants ever...First of all, the service is very slow and we were basically ignored for the first 15 min...The food is pricy for the quality we got - the mussels were sooo salty! The while snapper we ordered came with a bitterish taste and i could see starch in the fish head! 4 slices of chilli bread costs $4?! We tried to order a bit extra bread for the mussels and our waitress said we would have to pay extra...

Went here for dinner Sunday evening. They sell stuff that's still remaining after the markets have closed. Quite pricey. We ordered two king prawns in sambal, grilled veggies with sheep's feta and stingray. Each dish was exquisite. The feta was salty and creamy, the veggies were succulent, the stingray was soft and crisp with a smoky flavour, and the king prawns though hard to get into were quite flavoursome with fresh chilli paste. Total was 50. Each king prawn was 10. :(

I love ending my weekly market shop with with a usually late lunch at one of the market's eateries that face Cecil st. Small and unassuming on the corner of cecil and york sts clay post offers a range of mouthwatering fresh seafood cooked to order right in front of you. Yesterday I had some oysters accompanied by a glass of white wine . At only $1 each it makes for a far more relaxing option than a hasty oyster shot at one of the fish mongers. I've eaten here a few times now and everything has been delicious, if you're in the mood for more than just oysters the prawns are delicious and the mussels served with crusty fresh bread won't disappoint either. For a more casual bite to eat while shopping the stall outside offers a range of street food to eat on the go. This place is also open on weeknights with live music on offer.

The food , music and service here are nothing short of legendary. This place has soul!