23 venues in Melbourne rated S to B for shellfish-free, every tier backed by cited sources.
Brother Bon operates a 100% vegan kitchen. No shellfish or shellfish-derived ingredients are present, so cross-contamination is structurally impossible.
Being 100% plant-based, the venue uses no shellfish ingredients. The official menu disclaimer notes potential traces of non-vegan material from shared facilities, yet the kitchen is structurally shellfish-free.
The kitchen is entirely plant-based and uses no animal products. Shellfish is structurally absent from the premises.
The venue is entirely plant-based, meaning no shellfish or any animal-based ingredients are used. The kitchen does not stock shellfish, so cross-contamination risk is structurally eliminated. A safe choice for those with shellfish allergy.
The bakery claims to be free of shellfish and mollusks, with a dedicated allergen-free kitchen. No independent verification has been conducted; calling ahead is advised.
Crustaceans and fish are listed as "may contain" for many items. An allergen-marked menu is available, the kitchen is shared, and a cross-contamination warning applies.
Crustaceans and fish are listed as 'may contain' for many items across crumbs, sauces, and chips. No dedicated seafood-free preparation. Staff can accommodate but risk of cross-contamination.
Crustaceans and fish are listed as 'may contain' allergens in many items, including crumbs, sauces, and chips. The allergen guide provides per-item details. Shared fryers and kitchen mean cross-contamination is a known risk.
Official allergen matrix lists crustaceans (shellfish) as 'may contain' on several proteins and sauces. Shared fryer/prep area used. No dedicated shellfish-free kitchen.
The menu identifies shellfish-containing dishes with an (S) symbol. These dishes include prawn, scallop, and squid. Because the kitchen is shared, the restaurant acknowledges a risk of cross-contamination. There is no separate shellfish-free preparation area.
Crustaceans (shellfish) are flagged as 'may contain' in the batter, lemon pepper, and several other components at Schnitz South Yarra. The kitchen is shared.
The kitchen at this venue handles shellfish. The menu includes oysters, tiger prawns, scallops, crab, lobster, and crayfish across multiple sections. Individual dishes do not carry allergen markings; shellfish is pervasive throughout the kitchen.
Shellfish is an active and prominent ingredient on the menu (oysters, prawns, scallops, calamari, seafood risotto). The allergen disclaimer acknowledges 'contact with … shellfish … is possible.' Some non-shellfish dishes are marked GF/V but no shellfish-free dedicated prep is indicated. Cross-contact risk is high for shellfish-allergic diners.
The online menu marks the Fish of the day as containing Shellfish. The restaurant has a shared preparation area, and no information about dedicated equipment or a kitchen is provided.
The menu includes several shellfish dishes, such as Chilli Prawn Penne, Creamy Garlic Prawns & Rice, Honey Sesame Prawns, and Pork & Prawn Fried Rice. Shellfish is present in the kitchen. The kitchen is fully gluten-free and staff are trained for coeliac safety, which suggests good allergen awareness. Call ahead to discuss shellfish handling.
Items containing crustacean, such as prawn spring rolls and salmon with XO, are marked on the menu. The kitchen is shared, and there is no dedicated shellfish-free area.
Prawns, scallops, shrimp, and octopus appear extensively in many dishes on the menu. The venue’s own disclaimer warns that items “may contain traces of… seafood.” Individual shellfish-containing dishes are identifiable from the menu, but no dedicated shellfish-free preparation area is mentioned.
For several menu items, crustaceans are listed with a 'may contain' warning. The restaurant does not have a dedicated shellfish-free preparation area, and it acknowledges the risk of cross-contamination.
Schnitz Northland lists crustaceans as a may-contain allergen for several menu items, including the plant-based batter and some chips. The restaurant does not have a dedicated fryer or kitchen area.
The restaurant's allergen page lists 'Crustaceans' and 'Fish' as 'May contain' for a long list of items. Those items are Seasoned Plant-Based Batter, Spicy Crumbs, Lemon Pepper, Moroccan Spices, all Parma dishes, Schnitzel, Original Chips, Sweet Potato Chips, all Loaded Chips, Kids packs, and Kettle Cooked Gravy. The kitchen is shared, and cross-contamination is acknowledged. No shellfish-free dedicated area is mentioned.
The allergen PDF marks shellfish-free options. The kitchen is shared with shellfish-containing items, and no dedicated shellfish-free area is indicated.
Ulam Rasa lists shellfish as a contained allergen in several dishes, including Nasi Cumi, Nasi Ayam Kaldu, and Asinan Betawi. Because shellfish is an active ingredient across the menu in a shared kitchen, cross-contamination poses a risk for diners with a shellfish allergy.
Spirit of Tasmania notes the venue 'modify your cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies... including... seafood'. The venue's own menu page (official-menu-yarrabotanica-com-au-1) does not show any per-dish shellfish-free marking. Evidence suggests shellfish-free options are available on request in a shared kitchen.