Sofia’s Restaurant & Bar Broadbeach: New restaurant reveals its secret seafood weapon

If you were a fan of The Fish House, you’ll love this new Broadbeach eatery, helmed by its former head chef.

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SEAFOOD fans missing their The Fish House fix can curb their cravings at a new Broadbeach restaurant.

The popular Burleigh eatery closed in February 2020 to make way for a high-rise development, but former head chef Damien Styles has resurfaced at Sofia’s Restaurant & Bar.

Damien Styles is now showing off his seafood signatures at Sofia's. Photo: Scott Powick

While The Fish House favourite Patagonian toothfish hasn’t made the menu cut, diners can dive into freshly shucked Sydney rock oysters, kingfish crudo, grilled Mooloolaba king prawns and whole John Dory.

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“Drawing on flavours from costal European cuisine, we will be serving simple, fresh seafood and salumi,” Mr Styles said.

The restaurant, in The Oasis Broadbeach Shopping Centre, is owned by Henry Hunt, who left high-end hospitality roles with Merivale and Seagrass to move to the Gold Coast last year.

Sofia’s owner Henry Hunt with head chef Damien Styles. Photo: Scott Powick

“Since living on the Gold Coast I have been fortunate enough to meet some truly excellent suppliers and representatives (who have) played a large part in bringing Sofia’s to life,” he said.

“I wanted to ensure we created a venue on the Gold Coast which was truly unique … from our open kitchen, to the wood-fired bread and high-quality European meats and cheeses, to our beautiful bar where all juices, syrups and even our limoncello are made in-house.”

Kingfish crudo with blood orange dressing Sofia's Restaurant & Bar. Photo: Scott Powick.

While The Fish House owner Ronnie Tarabay had previously hinted at a second life for The Fish House in a new location, the high-profile Brisbane businessman and property developer is now helming a Mobile IV Drip business.