Ocean

Perched right over the sand at Henley Beach, Ocean pairs front-row sunset views across the jetty with generous coastal Italian cooking. Settle into the breezy balcony deck for an unhurried afternoon over chilled wine, freshly poured Negronis, and crisp calamari fritti. In the kitchen, chef Adam Swanson steers a seafood-forward menu anchored by handmade pastas like mezze maniche grancho—loaded with blue swimmer crab—alongside two-tier platters stacked with prawns, baked oysters, and split lobster. An easy pick for celebratory long tables and waterfront dinners alike, finishing quietly with a coffee and Auntie’s pistachio-dusted tiramisu.