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Tasmania, Australia Food Guide: 8 Seafood food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Hobart
Discover Restaurants offering the best Seafood food in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Perched on Tasmania’s southeastern coast, the lively city of Hobart is a unique mash-up of the 19th and 21st centuries. The waterfront cafes, restaurants and studios of the largest city in Tasmania are housed in centuries-old converted warehouses that overlook a harbor bustling with yachts and fishing boats. An active arts scene, vibrant nightlife and leisurely daytime pace add to the city’s charm.
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8. Barilla Bay
Overall Ratings
4 based on 474 reviews
We are an Oyster Farm, Restaurant and Retail Shop. Our Restaurant has both seafood and non seafood dishes with plenty of oyster toppings to choose from. Our Retail Shop has many Tasmanian Produce and Gift Lines available including Bridestowe Lavender, Tas
Reviewed By agrippina1952
I find this review difficult to write, and somewhat frustrating. We have been patronising this restaurant for many years, and over the last few months visited several times. We have noticed a definite decline, in what used to be superb seafood at a reasonable price. First the pluses: the staff are excellent, helpful and efficient. The menu offers a good range of seafood, with specials on the blackboard. I cannot comment on dessert, because we don't do desserts. The obvious decline is in quality of seafood, quantity, and value for money. On one occasion my friend ordered flounder. It came out looking like a truck had run over the poor mite. My friend sent it back, and the waitress quickly replaced it with a much better fish option. Meanwhile another friend had flat head, obviously overcooked. Possibly they had precooked it, put it aside and then quickly refried it. If that is so, it is unforgivable. We are locals, well-versed in fish. We catch it, and we cook it. Please do not fob off second rate seafood onto us. A further point of contention is the magically diminishing seafood plate. Last time my husband ordered the hot plate, it was generous. This time, however, the piece of salmon was the size of a 50 cent piece, and the other piece of fish (ling) - also tiny. There was a tiny bowl of mussels, 6 oysters kilpatrick (which were lovely), and a small serve of calamari. Not great for $49. My seafood chowder was extremely salty, and relied too much on cream, rather then genuine seafood stock, for any flavour.Now, I recognise this place is very popular with Chinese tourists. That's great. I take pride in seeing them devour our seafood taken from pristine waters so unlike their own. But that is no excuse to increase prices - yes, they can afford it. To them, this is seafood paradise, and they will pay anything. But you need to cater for locals as well. Our local communities have not benefited one iota from the influx of tourists. Instead, we pay the price in terms of crowded roads, dangerous drivers, and litter dropped everywhere. Remember this, tourism is a fickle friend. When the fashion changes, or air travel becomes problematic, guess what - no overseas tourists. Only the locals....
7. Mures Upper Deck
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1897 reviews
Jill & George Mure opened Tasmania's first licensed seafood restaurant, Mures Fish House, in 1973 in Hobart. When they struggled to source quality, fresh, local seafood, George went fishing. More than 40 years on, now owned by Will & Jude Mure, Mures rema
Reviewed By Anne A
4 friends attended for a special birthday celebration. The staff at Muirs were so accommodating and made the night a very special occasion. They welcomed us with a glass of bubbles to start the celebration and bought out a special tasting plate for desert afterwards. The food was so fresh and tasty and the portion sizes are very good. This was my 4th time at Mures and I never leave disappointed. Thank you very much - the birthday girls were very impressed. Dear Anne A,We greatly appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your thoughtful review of Mures Upper Deck, and we are beyond thrilled to hear your wonderful feedback.. It was our pleasure to be able to make your celebration as memorable as it deserved to be!Thank you kindly for your patronage and ongoing support, we look forward to seeing you again on your next visit to our restaurant.Warm regards,Mures Upper Deck
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6. Customs House Waterfront Hotel Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 477 reviews
After over 25 years welcoming guests from all over the world we are proud of our passion and respect for the food and service we provide to our customers. We are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days (except Christmas day). In 2003, the original Cus
Reviewed By Susan0438
A good choice for a drink, a meal or a bed in a great location for Salamanca Market, Battery Point meanderings. Galleries galore, cafes, and bars. We visited after an exhibition for a meal. We chose the scallop special as it is the season now. I chose the curried version which was a little overpowering for such a delicate fish and I love my own better. However my husband had crumbed and was very happy. Both were presented beautifully and great value with accompanying soup, and a glass of wine.
5. Drunken Admiral
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2612 reviews
One of Hobart's iconic restaurants and is popular with both locals and visitors to Hobart alike. We are a family run restaurant and we have been operating since 1979 offering the diner a truly unique experience and very fresh and tasty Tassie seafood and
Reviewed By dewitthouse
Fun Atmosphere, Great Staff, Excellent Wines and Solid Food. Ate there for dinner twice. Local spirits and wines- best selection we've seen. Our server Rachel was outstanding, accommodating some unusual needs we had seamlessly. Excellent food and portions that weren't insanely large. Highly recommended
4. Vanidols South Hobart
Overall Ratings
4 based on 114 reviews
Vanidols first started in North Hobart in 1991, making this their 25th year of operation. The original Vanidols was sold in 2012, and since then owner and chef Vanidol Lulitanond has opened the current restaurant on Macquarie Street called Vanidols South
Reviewed By Vicki T
Vanidols is a modern Asian restaurant specialising in Thai cuisine. Their menu offers a wide choice of curries, stir fryâs and specialty dishes along with daily specials using seasonal produce and has never failed to deliver great taste and truly wonderful service. It is an inviting space to dine, always cosy and inviting. It is our go to Asian restaurant in Hobart and would highly recommend it plus itâs BYO!!
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3. Old Wharf Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 214 reviews
Reviewed By Hugh V
The food is good but there are far better less pretentious options in Hobart. The staff were average and stood around our table chatting to each other the whole night. Restaurant was empty however we still had to sit in the table next to the exit. Don't bother with this place even if you are staying in the hotel above.Dear Hugh V,Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback following your recent visit to Old Wharf Restaurant. While I'm pleased that you enjoyed our food offering, I am naturally very disappointed to read that the service that you received was well below our own very high expectations of ourselves.We intend to provide warm, efficient and engaging service at all times and, on behalf of our team, I am very sorry that this was not your experience when you visited. I hope that we might have the opportunity to welcome you back for a much better experience and invite you to contact me directly at [email protected] should you look to return.Many thanks and kind regards,Emma DevlinFood & Beverage Manager
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2. Pearl + CO
Overall Ratings
4 based on 315 reviews
Pearl + CO - Oyster Bar on the Hobart waterfront (in the Mures complex). Freshly shucked oysters, fresh seafood and appetising bar food inspired by Tasmania's beautiful produce. Located right on the waters edge and perfect to enjoy a classic cocktail, spe
Reviewed By Staidthere
We had lunch sitting inside at Pearl & Co. where there are good views of the ships and people passing. We felt we were really lucky to get a seat We had battered Gummy Shark (fresh and tender) and polenta chips. For dessert we had lemongrass creme brule which we loved because we could taste the lemongrass. Service was helpful, timely, and friendly. Pearl & Co. provide a great value for good seafood on the waterfront.Dear Staidthere, It is our absolute pleasure to have been able to provide you with a memorable experience of our local seafood! The Tasmanian Gummy Shark on our menu is often unloaded straight from the boats in Victoria dock, directly in front of our restaurant.We have passed your compliments along to our staff, who were thrilled to receive your feedback. Please do come and visit us again, the weather is only going to get more pleasant from here on out!Many thanks,Pearl + CO
1. Blue Eye
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1194 reviews
Blue Eye is a quality seafood restaurant on Hobart's waterfront, cooking fresh and tasty local fish and seafood. It has a modern menu specialising in grilled fish dishes, seafood platters, and fish and chips.Try some local Bruny Island oysters or Spring B
Reviewed By Max G
The Blue Eye came highly recommended to us, so we made it our first dinner stop in Hobart. It could have been much better.Our server did not have any knowledge of the wine list and limited knowledge of the menu. From the time we ordered, it took 45 minutes to get our meal--very disappointing.I had the blue eye, which was slightly overcooked, while the roasted potatoes that came with it were undercooked. My wife had paella--plenty of good seafood, but the rice was overcooked and mushy.The food was so mediocre that we passed on dessert.
