The Lazy Lobster returns to Brighton-Le-Sands

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A beloved seafood institution from the 1980s is making a highly anticipated return to Brighton-Le-Sands, with The Lazy Lobster reopening under the ownership of renowned restaurateur Bill Mougios.

After years of speculation, the iconic restaurant will officially open its doors tonight, offering a mix of classic menu favourites and seasonal specials, just a stone’s throw from its original location on the Grand Parade.

The return of The Lazy Lobster has generated a wave of excitement, with locals calling in daily to book tables or inquire about the opening night. The restaurant’s famous red lobster sign has sparked memories of a time when the venue was the talk of southern Sydney’s hospitality scene. During its heyday in the ’80s, tables were booked six months in advance, and staff knew regular customers by name.

Mougios, who first opened The Lazy Lobster before it changed hands and closed in the mid-1990s, says the new version of the restaurant will retain its family-friendly charm.

“A lot of people used to come here as kids, and now they’re in their 30s and 40s. They’ve become the people that are going to come back and remember what we were doing in the ‘80s,” he said.

He also recalled one loyal customer calling recently to say, “I want my table every week.”

Mougios, who also operates other local venues such as Bay Vista and Meet the Greek, plans to keep the new Lazy Lobster affordable, particularly as many locals are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.

“We’re not opening a seafood restaurant hitting people over the head with prices… people come here to enjoy seafood, for it to be affordable, and to come back again,” he said.

While the decor has shifted from the old palm-tree wallpaper to a more modern style, many classic dishes will return, including the seafood platter, snapper tail, Sydney oysters, and linguine prawn pasta. Mougios is committed to serving fresh, local seafood, sourced primarily from the Sydney fish markets.

The Lazy Lobster will seat 70 to 80 guests at the former Eurobay site and will be open for dinner Monday to Saturday, with special lunch and dinner offers on Sundays.

Source: Daily Telegraph.

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