Paul's Seafood on Gouger

Shame shame shame! You PHOTO SHOP 1 of my pictures and then have the hide to have it as a promotional picture? Seriously your restaurant's a a very badly over priced, under serviced, health hazard & I don't care what meals you give your friends to give you good reviews. Pathetic!! If you've lost the passion to cook?? QUIT and STOP destroying beautiful seafood. Please!!!!!!! I believe this ''Seafood restaurant'' is an embarrassment to the restaurant industry. Before I start on the numerous health code violations. We'll talk about the staff. The unapproachable, arrogant and beautiful food destroying chef. Whom looked liked he had clocked out at lunch time so it seemed. The waitress barely spoke any English except for when new people stopped to look at the menu and payment for the little bit of food we could eat. I thought they were joking when she gave me the bill. When you're paying $17:50 for lettuce with 4 non deveined and frozen prawns. I ordered a dish that any home cook, let alone a Chef could cook not this 1! You don't coat 1 of the oceans best gifts in flower and toss it in the deep fryer. $46 Hands were not washed and gloves were not worn during food prep. This includes the staff out the back. The bill when walked out of this run down FishFxxckery and chip shop was $145. For 2x prawn cocktails8 prawns all up, $45 for some deep fried baby Morten Bay bugs with a creamy sauce that you could've used the skin as anti baby making cover and the lettuce. No shortage of that around here, any salad there's just lettuce, lettuce, lettuce and a chunk of really unappealing tomato! No dressing could be seen or tasted! My partner got the lettuce with prawns $42. Then the venue it's self. Run down, dirty floors, semi dead plant in the corner.Not the chef1 It was packed with early 90's furniture. The seat's had cusions that were stained and disgusting. The kitchen area not a piece of clean glass or stainless steel anywhere. The cooking oil resembled sump from a tractor. From the black mold on the ceiling of the Mens toilet to the algy in the wash basin. Oh and how could I forget the back ally! It's in the posted pictures. I'm extreme dissatisfied with this Restaurant and I personally will never return! Wheelchair accessibility: There isn't any. People in wheel chairs have to sit out the front if the want to eat.

Was visiting Adelaide from Tasmania for work and came across this little gem of a restaurant. The decor is ornate and classic, I felt like I had taken a time trip back to when personable service was a thing. The waiters were lovely and welcoming and warm. The chef, and his awesome smile and suggestions has us a remarkable seafood experience. There were 14 of us and so we made it busy for the staff but they did not faulted in their service smiles and etiquette. All in all, it was a delectable, classic gastronomical, foodgasmic experience. Can’t wait to come back to Adelaide and experiences this again. Each of my colleagues were equally impressed. The mentioned that as locals, it is a favourite amongst favourites. Thank you again for a splendid, economical and pleasant experience.

Sofy shell crab excellent. Oysters OK but Tazzy oysters are much better.

Nothing fancy here but they have been here since 1946 so obviously doing something right. The food is simple, fresh and cooked to order with basic condiments available. You can choose batter, crumbed or grilled fish and for people with small appetites, you can select only one fillet of fish instead of the standard two. I love this place.

Great hospitality. Booked a table over the phone. The receptionist was really cheerful and warm. Upon arrival she was nice, guided us to our table. And throughout the stay she was great. Attended with a smile, and described things well when asked. Now, about the main part food and pricing. I randomly selected this one as I needed to book a place for ‘seafood’ and it was the closest at Adelaide CBD. Freshly prepared fish and meals were nice however the pricing seems to be more than what it should be like. Most probably it’s due to their reputation. Since they are a really old place they probably deserve to keep it at that range. Not sure. Overall, it’s a good place for seafood if price is not an issue. And the service is definitely awesome. I would give 4.5 due to the pricing, but I think it’s up to them & also there’s no .5 option anyway. Cheers!!

Had a very special 25th wedding anniversary dinner 6-1-23. Entree oysters, soft shell crab and SP calamari were all superb. Mains were plentiful and all cooked to perfection. Best grilled bugs I've ever had. Yummo

Fantastic place to dine. The Oyster Mornay was superbly amazing but it comes with hefty price though. Canadian Lobster was okay, I find it a little rubbery but the Baby Squid was equally good. Great customer service. Will be back for more.

Ordered the whiting and soft shell crab. I think the food was quite average. The fish was fresh but the soft shell crab was slightly oily. Price is a bit high for the serving. Luckily it is part of the entertainment book so I was able to use a voucher for further discount.

Best seafood restaurant in Adelaide its a pity Bradley B has no idea what he's talking about wheres the photos of the meals he actually ate, the chef has been there for many years and takes pride in his work don't take peoples bad reviews as facts go in and try for yourself!!

Seafood was so fresh and service was amazing! Bonus that it is in the entertainment book.