The Foreshore

The Foreshore is a seafood-focused restaurant on North Terrace in Burnie, with the ocean setting forming part of its appeal. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, making it a practical option for different times of day rather than a venue limited to one style of meal. The restaurant is open from 8am to 8pm daily, except Christmas Day, and does not take bookings, so visits are arranged on a walk-in basis.

Breakfast starts with barista-made coffee and a selection of familiar breakfast dishes. Later in the day, the menu centres on seafood, with options including BBQ octopus, salt and pepper calamari salad, oysters, flathead, salmon stir-fry, flake and chips, and blue eye trevalla. The Foreshore Feast is the most substantial-sounding choice: a generous combination of fish, scallops, calamari and chips, served with house-made tartare sauce. Together, the menu gives diners a choice between straightforward fish and chips and more varied seafood plates.

There is also plenty for guests who are not looking for seafood. Burgers, wraps and salads provide alternatives, while the drinks list includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic choices. That range makes The Foreshore suitable for mixed groups where everyone may want something different, as well as for families seeking a casual meal. It can also work for a solo breakfast or coffee, a relaxed lunch, or an uncomplicated dinner by the water.

The venue describes itself as a local favourite for seafood and classic fish and chips, and its 4.4 Google rating from 539 reviews indicates a strong level of customer approval. With its broad day-to-night offering, coastal location and no-booking format, The Foreshore is a straightforward Burnie option for visitors wanting seafood, coffee or a casual alternative such as a burger or wrap. Call ahead on (03) 6432 1111 if you need to check anything before arriving.