Insane price for an ‘assorted seafood platter’ at Kirribilli Club exposes cost-of-living crisis
A woman has shared her shock after paying top dollar for a seafood platter but being served a disappointing portion.
The woman had been visiting the Kirribilli Club, on Sydney's lower north shore, when she went to order the 'assorted seafood platter' for $38.50.
She was stunned when the waiter returned with a smaller-than-expected portion, prompting the upset diner to express her frustration on Instagram.
The 'assorted seafood board' advertised a range of delicacies including king prawns, Sydney rock oysters, smoked salmon and lemon and cocktail sauce.
The 'assorted seafood plate' included king prawns, Sydney rock oysters, smoked salmon, lemon and cocktail sauce, but it was the portions that upset the customer
To her shock and dissatisfaction, the plate actually only contained three oysters, and the same number of shrimp and slices of smoked salmon.
Social media users were divided; some criticized the portion size, while others defended the restaurant.
“It's extremely expensive because we literally farm shrimp, salmon and oysters,” one person wrote.
“They can be quite cheap on the market, but restaurants just jack up the price and put a 'premium' label on the menu.”
Another took a very tough stance: 'That should be illegal'.
“Wtf, that sign doesn't deserve more than $4,” another added.
Others pointed out that it would have been much cheaper to buy the ingredients themselves.
“Go to the fish markets and buy a dozen oysters and at least six shrimp (for that price),” one person wrote.
Another agreed: 'It's better to just cook your own food.'
Some did not have much sympathy for the woman.
“Yet you ordered it anyway,” one person wrote.
Another point made was that such prices are now common across the country.
“Why do we Australians continue to 'choose' to accept this in so many areas,” one person asked.
“We are so polite and so worried about saying something or offending someone.
'Maybe the dish should have been sent back or left the room. We have the right to vote with our dollars.”
A woman has taken to Instagram to document the reality of Australia's skyrocketing cost of living after paying $38.50 for a plate of seafood
The exorbitant cost of the seafood platter is just the latest example of the cost of living crisis facing Australia.
In November, the Reserve Bank of Australia raised interest rates for the thirteenth time in eighteen months, bringing the cash rate to 4.35 percent.
The cycle's interest rate increases have pushed up monthly payments for mortgage holders, putting pressure on the budgets of many households.
Suicide Prevention Australia CEO Nieves Murray said all Australians were struggling, but those in the 35 to 49 age group whose households earned between $50,000 and $150,000 were under the most pressure.
Inflation in Australia fell to 5.4 percent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2023, and in October the monthly inflation rate was 4.9 percent.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted the Kirribilli Club for comment.