The Last Anchor

You're walking along New Cut East with the water lapping at the marina, and The Last Anchor sits right there—the kind of place that doesn't need to shout about itself. It's got that relaxed, unpretentious vibe where locals actually eat, not somewhere that's been designed to look Instagram-worthy. The menu leans into seafood you'd expect from a spot this close to the water, and they do the classics well without overthinking it. It's the sort of neighbourhood restaurant that makes you realise Ipswich's waterfront has quietly got its act together.