The Stunned Mullet

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The Stunned Mullet. (2026, October 22). The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/goodfood/nsw-good-food-guide/the-stunned-mullet-port-macquarie-20230210-p5f3vl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The Sydney Morning Herald · collected 2026-10-22

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The Stunned Mullet is a high-end contemporary restaurant known for its creative seafood dishes, such as toothfish in an umami-rich broth and fried king prawns with roasted oat flakes, alongside other gourmet options like wagyu steaks. The establishment features sophisticated decor and offers an extensive wine list curated over two decades by owner Lou Perri, available both at the restaurant and through their new online store. While some dishes may rely more on technique than flavor, patrons are compensated by the excellent wine selection and attentive service.
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The Stunned Mullet, a 20-year-old Sydney seafood restaurant, has been featured in the latest edition of The Good Food Guide, surprising many with its sophisticated menu and wine list despite its whimsical name. Instead of battered mullet, patrons can enjoy high-end dishes like Glacier 51 toothfish in shiitake broth or fried king prawns on roasted oat flakes. While the restaurant's culinary offerings range widely from quail to wagyu steaks, some critics note that the food occasionally prioritizes technique over flavor. However, its extensive wine program, which spans more than 60 pages curated by owner Lou Perri, and warm service help compensate for this. The Stunned Mullet has also recently launched an online wine store offering verticals of iconic producers.

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Glacier 51 Mullet The Stunned Mullet iPad the Good Food Guide

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Lou Perri PERSON · 1× Mullet ORG · 1× The Stunned Mullet ORG · 1× the Good Food Guide ORG · 1×

Narrative

Instead, you’re more likely to find Glacier 51 toothfish in a shiitake suimono – an umami-rich broth brightened with anise and chilli, or fried king prawns, propped tail-up on a bed of roasted oat flakes.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-22
🔮 You might be a little open-mouthed at the name, but this 20-year-old stalwart isn’t battering mugil cephalus.
2026-10-22 · The Sydney Morning Herald
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You might be a little open-mouthed at the name, but this 20-year-old stalwart isn’t battering mugil cephalus. uncertain
stalwart → batter → cephalus
Instead, you’re more likely to find Glacier 51 toothfish in a shiitake suimono – an umami-rich broth brightened with anise and chilli, or fried king prawns, propped tail-up on a bed of roasted oat flakes. asserted
you → ’re → flakes
While seafood is a strength, the menu roams widely, from spice rubbed quail to Tajima wagyu steaks. asserted
menu → roam → steaks
Tufted banquettes and sleek copper lighting set a polished tone, while walls lined with bottles hint at the depth of the wine program. asserted
walls → set → program
The list spans more than 60 pages (or rather, iPad screens) filled with prized finds curated over two decades by owner and collector Lou Perri. asserted
list → span → Perri
At times, the food leans more on technique than flavour, but the well-stocked cellar, and warm, intuitive service step in to fill the gaps. asserted
cellar → lean → gaps
The name is just a red herring that adds to the charm. asserted
that → add → charm
Good to know: The Stunned Mullet recently launched an online wine store with some great verticals of iconic producers. asserted
Mullet → know → producers
Good Food reviews are booked anonymously and paid independently. asserted
reviews → book → ?
A restaurant can’t pay for a review or inclusion in the Good Food Guide. asserted
restaurant → pay → Guide
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