Omeros on the Beach is John Omeros latest instalment in the illustrious history of Omeros family restaurants. In 1951 John's father "Costa" arrived in Australia from Greece. He went on to become a fully qualified chef, and throughout the 50's and 60's worked in some of Sydney's finest restaurants (Rainauds, Normandy and Valentines).
In 1971, Costa, together with brother Michael opened the 'Paragon Seafood Restaurant' in La Perouse.
On the 26th of May, 1974, tragedy struck when Sydney was hit with a violent storm and gale force winds
destroyed the 'Paragon Seafood Restaurant'.
Undeterred, they re-opened the "Paragon Seafood Restaurant' at Malabar
exactly two months later.
In 1978, Costa and his youngest brother Angelo, opened 'Escoffiers International Restaurant" in
Kogarah
1979 they opened 'Omeros Bros. Seafood Restaurant' in Brighton Le Sands. It went on to be voted
The Best Seafood Restaurant - Sun herald readers Poll'79.
In 1980 (after selling Escoffiers and Omeros at Brighton) they opened 'Omeros Bros. Seafood Restaurant'
at Malabar.
In 1980 John branched out alone and opened the 'Deep Sea Tavern' at Canterbury Leagues Club.
In 1984, John together with Costa and brother Peter, opened
'Rhiannon Fine Dining' in Sans Souci. 'Rhiannon', over the
next 15 years further established the Omeros family name
for friendly service and superb seafood
(nominated "Top 20 restaurant of NSW" - Gourmet Traveller
1988/ finalist "Best Seafood Restaurant" - Sun Herald readers
poll, 1996).
Over the years, John's uncles also enjoyed great success in Sydney - Michael and Comino at "The Paragon" Kensington, Coogee, South's Juniors Club and in Queensland - Nick and Angelo at Burleigh Heads, Brisbane, and the Marina Mirage Gold Coast ( Voted No 1 Seafood Restaurant, People's Choice Awards 2004).
In November 2002, John Opened 'Omeros on the Beach' Ramsgate,
and together with his wife Effie & brother Peter and
loyal staff they always aim to provide the very best service
& quality seafood for which the Omeros family is renowned.