Sydney Fish Market confirms January opening date  

The new Sydney Fish Market will open on 19 January, as the full list of retailers confirmed for the new site is also revealed.  

Construction of the new fish market in Blackwattle Bay is expected to be completed by mid-November. Retailers will then have the chance to finalise their fit outs and familiarise themselves with operations at the new site.  

Sydney Fish Market Chief Executive Officer Daniel Jarosch says they have waited decades for this new market, and taking this time means they can “open with a bang”.  

“A January opening gives tenants the time to finish fit outs this year, and then train staff and prepare operationally, so that they are ready to deliver an incredible experience from day one,” says Jarosch.  

Sydneysides will be able to say one last goodbye to the current site at this year’s 36-Hour Seafood Marathon, which sees the doors of the market open from 5am on 23 December, to 5pm on Christmas Eve. The event is expected to bring record numbers.  

“It’s the end of an era and the beginning of something extraordinary,” says Jarosch.  

“We will celebrate one final Christmas in our current home, before we open the doors to Sydney’s newest waterfront icon.  

“It will also mean a smooth experience for Sydneysiders as they buy their seafood for Christmas. It is an important tradition amongst many families, and we want to guarantee their access to seafood.” 

The revitalised market, which will feature more than 40 retailers, is expected to attract more than six million visitors annually.  

The venue will offer a mix of retail and dining, from much-loved favourites to bold new names, including Luke Nguyen’s flagship Southeast Asian restaurant Lua and more. 

Visitors can also enjoy fresh produce, deli goods, baked items, and an Australian-first olive oil concept store. Other experiences include behind-the-scenes tours, masterclasses at Sydney Seafood School, and cultural storytelling that celebrates First Nations fishing traditions.  

“For decades, Sydney Fish Market has held a special place in the hearts of Sydneysiders and visitors alike – a place where people come not just to buy the freshest seafood, but to enjoy the unique blend of culture and heritage,” says Jarosch.  

“With the new Sydney Fish Market, we honour that legacy while looking firmly to the future.”  

He says the vision is simple: to create a destination people will return to again and again, not just to buy seafood, but to experience it.  

“This is a place where you can take a behind-the-scenes tour, discover the origins of your meal, and explore the cultures that celebrate seafood across the globe,” he adds.  

“It’s about education, enjoyment, and creating a real sense of connection to the produce, the people, and the place.” 

Retailer highlights 

International cuisine and desserts:

• The Japanese Collective – ramen, donburi, seafood BBQ and a sake bar
• Tam Jiak by Ho Jiak – Junda Khoo’s award-winning, hatted Malaysian restaurant
• Tin Tin Harbour – classic yum cha and quality live seafood
• Cow and The Moon – family run, artisan gelateria voted world’s best gelato
• Sergios – high teas, cakes, and pastries 

Specialty restaurants and retailers:  

• Hamsi – Turkish charcoal dishes and mezze bar by Chef Somer Sivrioglu and the Efendy Group 
• Mani – Modern Asian fusion 
• Luneburger – Sydney’s most awarded authentic German bakery 
• Le Dea Pizza – Italian slices and pastas, headed by chef Gino Spaziani 
• Lua – Luke Nguyen’s flagship Southeast Asian restaurant 
• Olivetta – Sydney’s first specialty olive oil concept store 

Casual dining:

• Touch_wood – Inner west favourite Dirty Red delivering a waterfront café by day, bistro and bar by night 
• TJ’s Po Boys by Trippas White Group – Southern US-inspired lobster rolls, burgers and craft beers 
• Nanjing Dumplings – traditional and specialty dumplings 

Reimagined original retailers:

• Nicholas Seafood & Peter’s Fish Market– enhanced Takoyaki and Aburi bars plus cooked-to-order seafood 
• GetFish and GetSashimi – fresh seafood, a sushi train and speciality concept Japanese diner outposts Sushi Oe and Restaurant 16  
• Market favourites including Boatshed Cafe, Claudio’s Seafood, Christies Seafood, Fish Market Cafe, Fruit Ezy, Blackwattle Deli and Musumeci Seafood 

For more information on the market’s retailers, dining experiences, or top plan your trip visit Sydney Fish Market.  

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