Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | 11:30 am – 11 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am – 11 pm |
| Sunday | 11:30 am – 10 pm |
Times shown in local time (Melbourne). Public holiday hours may differ.
- Address2 Beach Crescent, Newhaven VIC
- Phone(03) 5926 6802
- Websitesaltwaterphillipisland.com.au
- CuisineFish & Chips, Pizza, Seafood
2 Beach Crescent, Newhaven VIC · 13 km from Cowes centre
Popular times
Estimated from typical visit patterns for seafood & fish and chips venues and this venue's opening hours — not live data.
At a glance
- TypeRestaurant
- CuisineFish & Chips, Pizza, Seafood
- AreaNewhaven, Cowes
- StateVictoria
- HoursOpen 5 days a week (closed Mondays & Tuesdays), open late on Wednesdays & Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays
About Saltwater
Saltwater is a seafood & fish and chips restaurant in Newhaven, Victoria. You'll find it at 2 Beach Crescent, Newhaven VIC, roughly 13 km from the Cowes city centre.
With more than 35,000 km of coastline, Australia is made for seafood. Seafood restaurants and fish-and-chip shops serve local oysters, prawns, barramundi, snapper and Moreton Bay bugs, often with a water view.
Saltwater is open 5 days a week (closed Mondays & Tuesdays), open late on Wednesdays & Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays; the venue offers dine-in, takeaway, outdoor seating, reservations; there are vegetarian, vegan options.
Planning a night out in Newhaven? 10 other venues are within a short distance, including San Remo Fisherman's Co-Op and Big Wave Cafe.
In the venue's own words: “An all day coastal eatery located on the Newhaven Jetty in Phillip Island. Operating as a cafe, bar, restaurant, there is something and a view for everyone.”
Amenities & services
- 🍽️Dine-in
- 🥡Takeaway
- ☀️Outdoor seating
- 📅Takes reservations
- ♿Wheelchair accessible
- 🥦Vegetarian options
- 🌱Vegan options
- 🧒No kid-friendly
- 💳Card payments
What to order
Signature seafood & fish and chips dishes to look out for.
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Closest restaurants to Saltwater
The 10 nearest places to eat, with distance and travel time.
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San Remo Fisherman's Co-Op 🦞 Seafood & Fish and Chips · 170 Marine Parade, San Remo610 mS · 7 min walk -
2
Big Wave Cafe ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Newhaven620 mW · 7 min walk
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3
Bean’d ☕ Cafés & Brunch · San Remo680 mS · 8 min walk
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4
Sweetly 🍨 Desserts & Gelato · Shop 8/157-159 Marine Parade, San Remo680 mS · 8 min walk
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5
Furphy 🍽️ International · San Remo690 mS · 8 min walk
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6
San Remo Hotel Motel 🍺 Pubs & Bistros · San Remo700 mSE · 8 min walk
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7
The Little Pizza Shop 🍕 Pizza · 144 Marine Parade, San Remo720 mSE · 9 min walk
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8
The Spicy Duck 🍜 Thai · San Remo720 mSE · 9 min walk -
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The Curry Club 🍛 Indian · San Remo720 mSE · 9 min walk -
10
Sanny Side ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 127 Marine Parade, San Remo790 mSE · 9 min walk
Recommended in the area
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More seafood & fish and chips near Newhaven
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Eating out in Newhaven
Newhaven is home to 2 places to eat in our guide, part of the wider Cowes area with 87 venues. The local dining scene leans towards cafés & brunch, seafood & fish and chips. Within 25 km of Saltwater there are 119 restaurants, cafés and pubs to choose from.
Nearby suburbs worth exploring include San Remo (820 m), Cape Woolamai (3.0 km), Rhyll (7.6 km), Sunset Strip (8.6 km).
Cuisine mix in Newhaven
Frequently asked questions
Where is Saltwater located?
Saltwater is located at 2 Beach Crescent, Newhaven VIC. It is about 13 km from the centre of Cowes. Tap the map on this page to start turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
What are the opening hours of Saltwater?
Saltwater is open 5 days a week (closed Mondays & Tuesdays), open late on Wednesdays & Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays. Today's hours are highlighted in the opening hours table above, which shows whether it is open right now (Australia/Melbourne time). Hours can change on public holidays, so it is worth confirming before you visit.
What kind of food does Saltwater serve?
Saltwater serves Fish & Chips, Pizza, Seafood cuisine. Browse our seafood & fish and chips menu guide for typical dishes and dietary options.
Does Saltwater offer takeaway or delivery?
According to our latest data, Saltwater offers takeaway.
Is Saltwater wheelchair accessible?
Yes — Saltwater is listed as wheelchair accessible.
How can I contact Saltwater?
You can reach Saltwater by phone on (03) 5926 6802 or via its website.
What is the closest restaurant to Saltwater?
The closest venue is San Remo Fisherman's Co-Op, about 610 m to the south (7 min walk). Other close options include Big Wave Cafe (620 m), Bean’d (680 m), Sweetly (680 m).
What are some recommended places to eat near Saltwater?
Popular, well-documented choices nearby include Island Burger Bar (Burgers & Chicken, 2.6 km), The Wooli Tavern (Pubs & Bistros, 2.6 km), Cafe Lugano (Cafés & Brunch, 13 km).
Where else can I find seafood & fish and chips food near Newhaven?
Other seafood & fish and chips venues close by include Tides of Rhyll (7.4 km), C.C's Fish & Chips (13 km), La Porchetta (13 km).
How many restaurants are there in Newhaven?
Our guide lists 2 places to eat in Newhaven, most commonly cafés & brunch (1), seafood & fish and chips (1). Within 25 km there are 119 venues in total.