Cronulla's New Mediterranean-Inspired Diner Bobby's Celebrates Seafood Metres From the Ocean

"Opening a seafood restaurant on the sands of Cronulla Beach has always been a dream, and when this location became available, I knew it was the right spot for Bobby's," says Adam Micola, the co-owner of The Shire's brand-new beachfront diner.

The welcoming restaurant arrives from the team behind Bangor Tavern, pulling from the flavours and aesthetics of the Mediterranean while celebrating seafood just metres from rolling waves and white sand.

"Named after my father, we wanted to create a space that the Cronulla community and visitors to the area can enjoy in more ways than one. Whether you are dressed up for a birthday or catch-up with friends, or coming straight off the sand in your towel, Bobby's has all times of day and all occasions covered."

The venue opens its doors at 7am each day, accommodating surfers and early-morning beachgoers with coffee and breakfast bites. Around lunchtime, the full menu is rolled out, and things really begin to fire up.

Executive Chef Pablo Tordesillas (Totti's, Otto) and Head Chef Shaun Baker (Bills, Pier, Yan Restaurant) have created a menu of fresh ocean-to-table creations, leaning on staples of modern Australian diners and bold Mediterranean dishes.

There are plenty of crowd-pleasing options that are sure to be hits over summer — think: oysters, prawn rolls, barramundi burgers and cuttlefish linguine. Fish and chips and rump steak are on offer for those who like to have their own main. Or, if you're in the mood to share, you can order a whole snapper or spatchcock for the table, then pair it with a series of share-friendly starters.

As for the drinks, the Mediterranean theme continues here with hospo mainstay Alex Cameron moving over from French standouts Franca and Armorica to curate a list of European wines and cocktails designed to pair well with seafood on a hot Cronulla day.

Limoncello spritzes and a pineapple and lime negroni both grace the cocktail list, while the Horn Iced Tea freshens up its Long Island counterpart with the addition of Aperol and prosecco.

Bobby's is located at 6R The Esplanade, Cronulla. It's open 7am–4pm Monday–Wednesday and 7am–late Thursday–Sunday. Head to the restaurant's website to view the full menu and make a booking.