The Dock Bar& Restaurant

Tucked into the marina at Urangan, this owner-run tapas bar looks out over the moored boats toward the harbour mouth. The format is small plates shared around the table, matched to a wine list, local beers and a proper cocktail menu, all set inside a relaxed industrial-styled room rather than a template dining chain. The kitchen runs into the evening from Wednesday through Sunday, with plates landing well past 7pm, so it works as a genuine dinner option and not just a daytime stop. It is the kind of place built around lingering: a few dishes, a drink, the water going dark outside. Booking ahead is sensible, especially on weekends when the marina crowd settles in for the night. A distinctive, independent spot with one of the better outlooks in the bay.