Inside the bitter father-son feud that unravelled the Omeros Bros seafood dynasty – as the tax office winds up the iconic Gold Coast eatery
The company behind Omeros Bros, a long-running Gold Coast seafood restaurant, has been wound up by the Australian Taxation Office, with a liquidator appointed by the Federal Court. The closure follows the end of the restaurant’s time at Marina Mirage and a public dispute between founder Nick Omeros and his son Johnny, who opened a new venue on the Isle of Capri.
Founded by Nick and his brother Angelo in 1989, Omeros Bros became known for seafood dishes and celebrity guests, but closed about nine months ago after Marina Mirage began a $500 million redevelopment. Nick later alleged in court that Johnny had excluded him from the new business and breached his duties as a co-director; those proceedings were discontinued on 26 August. Nick’s court filing said the company’s liabilities exceeded $2.15 million, including a claimed $1 million debt to the tax office.
- The company behind Omeros Bros has been wound up.
- The restaurant closed after Marina Mirage’s redevelopment.
- A father-son dispute preceded the insolvency proceedings.
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Omeros Bros was a seafood restaurant founded in 1989 by Nick Omeros and his brother Angelo that became an iconic Gold Coast establishment. Over decades, it developed a strong reputation for its seafood offerings and celebrity clientele.
The restaurant had operated from Marina Mirage until about nine months ago, when the complex began a major $500 million redevelopment and the space became unavailable. This closure marked the end of an era for the long-running business.
Nick's son Johnny subsequently opened a new Omeros Bros venue on the Isle of Capri, triggering a public dispute between father and son. Nick alleged in court that Johnny had excluded him from the new business and breached his duties as a co-director, though legal proceedings were discontinued in August. The company is reported to have financial liabilities exceeding $2.15 million.