Whenever we get out of town and down the coast we like to spoil ourselves with seafood dining. The Vista was recommended to us as the best seafood restaurant in Apollo Bay.

We decided to share the seafood platter for two given we were craving seafood (without the half lobster - this would have set us back an extra $60). I was really excited about it as I saw another couple feasting on it on a nearby table. It was certainly plentiful and we left completely stuffed! Unfortunately it wasn't the best seafood I've had and I'm not not if I just had high expectations or they were just having an off night. I felt the bugs on then platter were overlooked and the muscles weren't amazing. Usually when ordering a seafood platter you get bowl of water to lightly clean your hands to wash off the crab or prawn juice but we weren't given one which made the dining experience a bit messy. The food was great - just not amazing.

The service was great and the staff very friendly, warm and really attentive (although throughout the meal we were asked half a dozen times how everything was going which I thought was a bit OTT. I know they had nothing but the best intentions and wanted to ensure we had everything we needed but sometimes you just want to eat your meal and enjoy your loved ones company in peace. :/)

I would give them another shot to sample the other menu items :)

Approximate cost: $180 for the seafood platter for two

Primarily a seafood restaurant,though offering a few non-seafood dishes. Beautiful decor, dimly lit & ideal for couples. Though they do have a kids menu, I wouldn't recommend taking small children there out of respect for other guests, as well as wanting to have a quiet night alone with my partner while eating fine food! Moderately priced but worth every cent!!