Ocean and Paddock

Ocean and Paddock’s big blue shopfront plays facade to plates of gorgeously crumbed fillets and piles of golden chips. Forget digital menus, or even printed ones, because the offerings are written up by hand on chalkboards all around the joint. Aside from all the classics, Ocean and Paddock has some enticing and interesting specials, like baked brie, buttermilk lobster burgers, battered mushroom wedges and crumbed sardines, and for dessert, deep-fried Mars bars. The daily catch varies daily but regularly features snapper, hammerhead shark and blue groper, all from the area. Whatever you pick, it’s best enjoyed on the sands of Middleton Beach at sunset.