The Stunned Mullet

The Stunned Mullet is a seafood-focused takeaway at 8 East Terrace in Henley Beach, Adelaide, with a broad menu that goes well beyond fish and chips. Fish choices include Blue Grenadier, garfish, flake, ocean perch, King George whiting, barramundi, flathead and Atlantic salmon. The salmon is offered grilled with lemon, while the Atlantic Salmon Dish comes with oregano, sea salt, lemon and chips. Customers can order for pickup or delivery, and the venue also accepts table bookings.

For a classic takeaway meal, the menu covers chips in several sizes, seasoned wedges, gravy, potato fritters and burgers. The burger range includes plain, vegetarian, potato, chicken breast and fish fillet versions, as well as The Lot Burger with cheese, egg and bacon. There are also Scotch fillet sandwiches, hot dogs and a selection of traditional takeaway sides such as Chiko Rolls, spring rolls, corn jacks, dim sims and pineapple or banana fritters.

The seafood dishes make it easy to choose a complete meal rather than ordering individual items. Options include single and shared seafood dishes with fish, calamari, prawns, chips and tartare sauce, along with separate calamari, crumbed prawn, garlic prawn and seafood salad dishes. The Family Seafood Dish includes fish, prawns, calamari, chips, tartare sauce and a large salad. Smaller appetites are catered for with the Little Mullet Dish and The Mullet Mate, which combines grenadier, small chips and a can of drink.

There is plenty of variety for groups with mixed preferences. Yiros are available with lamb, chicken, a chicken-and-lamb combination, fish fillet, halloumi or crumbed prawns, while salads include coleslaw, seafood pasta, Greek, Greek feta, and rocket with halloumi and pumpkin. Families can also choose nuggets, fish bites and other individual sides. The winter-only hot packs add chicken schnitzel or crumbed sausages with chips and gravy. The venue trades Wednesday to Sunday from 11:30 am to 8:00 pm. With a 4.3 Google rating from 702 reviews, The Stunned Mullet is a practical option for a solo meal, a family takeaway or a shared seafood order near Henley Beach.