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Fresh Oysters in Brisbane — What to Know

Brisbane is well-positioned for fresh oysters — Queensland's clean coastal waters produce some of Australia's best. The difference between a good oyster experience and a disappointing one comes down to sourcing and freshness: where the oysters come from, how quickly they're shucked, and whether the restaurant treats them seriously or just puts them on a list.

Sage Yellowfin at South Bank shucks fresh oysters daily — sourced from certified sustainable farms in Queensland and New South Wales. Four preparations: Natural with mignonette, Kilpatrick, Lychee Chilli and Rockefeller. Every Monday, all oysters are 50% off with any main meal — the best oyster deal in Brisbane and the reason Mondays have become the busiest night of the week. For a full seafood platter Brisbane experience, start with a dozen mixed oysters.

The Oyster Programme

Sage Yellowfin's Oyster Bar

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Natural with Mignonette
Briny, clean, cold. Served with a classic mignonette dressing and fresh lemon. The purist's choice — you taste the oyster, not the dressing. $19 for 3 · $34 for 6 · $64 for 12.
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Kilpatrick
Warm, smoky, rich. Baked with a smoky Kilpatrick sauce — the crowd favourite at Sage Yellowfin. $21 for 3 · $38 for 6 · $71 for 12.
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Lychee Chilli
Sweet heat — the lychee tempers the chilli into something genuinely interesting. One of Sage Yellowfin's signature preparations, developed in-house.
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Rockefeller
Classic American preparation — baked with spinach, Pernod and breadcrumbs. Rich, green, substantial. A different experience to the raw bar options.
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Monday 50% Off
All oyster preparations, half price, all day every Monday. No booking required for oysters at the bar — walk in and order. The best value oysters in Brisbane.
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Daily Sourcing
Oysters are shucked fresh daily. Sage Yellowfin does not pre-shuck or refrigerate overnight — every oyster is opened to order, which is the correct way to serve them.
Plan Your Visit

The Best Way to Eat Oysters in Brisbane

The best oyster experience in Brisbane involves a proper setting: an outdoor terrace, a glass of Chablis, and time to eat slowly. Sage Yellowfin's oyster bar at South Bank is well-suited for a solo oyster order at the bar, or as the start of a full dinner. For a date night South Bank, beginning with a dozen mixed oysters is one of the strongest openings in Brisbane dining. For a larger spread, the South Bank seafood restaurant experience here includes the oyster bar as the centrepiece.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sage Yellowfin at South Bank is consistently reviewed as one of Brisbane's best oyster bars — freshly shucked daily, four preparations (Natural, Kilpatrick, Lychee Chilli, Rockefeller), and 50% off all day every Monday with any main meal.

At Sage Yellowfin, oysters start at $19 for 3 and $34 for 6. On Mondays, all oysters are 50% off with any main meal — making them the best value oysters in Brisbane. No booking required for Monday oysters.

Sage Yellowfin serves oysters four ways: Natural with mignonette, Kilpatrick (smoky sauce), Lychee Chilli (house signature) and Rockefeller (baked with spinach and Pernod). All are shucked fresh daily.

Every Monday at Sage Yellowfin, all oyster preparations are 50% off all day with any main meal purchase. This applies from opening at 11:30am until close. Walk-ins welcome — no booking required specifically for the oyster Monday deal.

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