Ever dream of kicking back in a seaside taverna on Mykonos, freshly-caught fish sizzling on the grill, a sea breeze ruffling your hair? It turns out there’s no need to fly half way around the globe. SeaSalt on Henley Beach has that holiday vibe down pat.

With a sundrenched terrace decked with jaunty yellow and white-striped umbrellas overlooking the ocean and jetty, Simon Kardachi’s smart take on a casual seafood restaurant calls to mind the cool glamour of the Med.

Relaxed interiors, a clever wine list (German pinot gris anyone?) and spanking fresh local seafood elevated with bold, bright flavours make this one haute chippy.

Ocean trout tartare, chopped with smoked kewpie mayo and chilli oil; kingfish wings with a spicy sauce, inspired by Singapore chilli crab; wood-grilled baby squid topped with a gently spiced chimmichurri. All spot on.

Fish and chips (beer battered or grilled) or a fish schnitzel are good choices, but there might be a wee wait for the tempura oysters because they’re still being shucked. Who cares? Another pinot gris anyone? You’re on holiday after all…if only for a couple of hours. Bring the kids; fish nuggets and a big bowl of chips will keep them happy. And those tempura oysters with dashi mayo? They’re brilliant.