Aphotic

Aphotic is a Michelin Star and Green Star seafood fine dining restaurant from Chef Peter Hemsley. Coming from the Greek prefix ἀ- + φῶς, meaning “without light,” the name also refers to the depths of the sea where less than one percent of sunlight penetrates. Aphotic sheds light on the dark by seeking out thoughtful alternatives to conventional resources, bringing often-overlooked and underutilized fish and sustainable sourcing practices to the forefront of fine dining, as well as a curated selection of luxury seafoods. Aphotic is also one of a few rare restaurants distilling its own spirits in-house. The in-house distillation program features craft spirits derived from locally foraged, native ingredients such as eucalyptus, bay, juniper and lavender; with each cocktail designed to complement the oceanic flavors of Chef Hemsley’s 11-course tasting menu.