As a tiny island surrounded by cool, pristine waters, it’s no surprise that seafood in Tasmania is some of the best in the world. To stand out from the crowd, though, competition is tough. Hobart has a long love affair with the fruits of the sea and some seriously creative takes on what can be done with sweet, plump scallops that populate the island’s shores. From a casual fish and chips feed to an unforgettable date-night or dinner with the family, we’ve rounded up the top-tier spots that travellers trek for and locals swear by as the best seafood restaurants in Hobart.
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Mures Upper Deck
Victoria Dock, Hobart
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Mures Upper Deck is the spot in Hobart for incredibly fresh fish with a fine-dining lean and a location to match. Located right on the water at Battery Point, the historic family-run joint has been frying and supplying line-caught seafood to the island since 1973. In that time, Mures has evolved from humble fishmonger to fine-diner, casual bistro, cocktail lounge and locals' bar. A precinct in its own right, Mures Upper Deck is the crown.
INSIDER INTEL:
- Request a table near the window when booking, the views are stunning at any time of day.
Mures Lower Deck
Victoria Dock, Hobart
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Unsurprisingly, Mures Lower Deck is located downstairs from Mures Upper Deck, and offers equally amazing seafood in a more casual setting. The Lower Deck is where you’ll want to go for your fish and chips, a bucket of prawns, or a fisherman’s basket. This is a great way to experience the third-generation fishmonger without the hefty price tag.
INSIDER INTEL:
- A more casual counterpoint to Mures Upper Deck, grab a local beer and a table outside. Just watch out for seagulls.
The Cornelian Bay Boathouse
15 Queens Walk, New Town
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Hobart’s New Town is home to The Cornelian Bay Boathouse, an unassuming seafood-focused kiosk-cum-restaurant at the heritage-listed boat sheds. Stunning views of the bay and the Tasman Bridge are hard to peel your eyes from, until your food arrives, of course. The menu here changes seasonally to ensure you’re getting the best fish on offer. Married to no one cuisine, the Boathouse blends flavours from around the world. Dishes like tea-smoked salmon with cous cous salad; Thai-style spice fried squid; and a globe-trotting chargrilled octopus served with chorizo crumb and dukkah can all be found in one dining room.
INSIDER INTEL:
- Book for a post-swim lunch, the beach is just a few sandy feet away.
Old Wharf Restaurant
18 Hunter St, Hobart
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Hobart’s industrial heritage is on full display at the Old Wharf Restaurant. Here, ancient rigging is art, reclaimed wharf beams whisper stories across the expansive room, and wave-like light installations contrast with charcoal walls and wooden tables. Cider-battered fish and chips pay homage to the island’s legacy of apple production; oysters are served mignonette, Kilpatrick, or with seasonal dressing (right now it’s Vietnamese-style with finger lime); and winter is the perfect time to dig into a bowl of Old Wharf’s mixed seafood chowder.
INSIDER INTEL:
- Naturally, seafood is the star here but if you're up with the sparrows, breakfast is served from 6:30am
Phat Fish Bar & Restaurant
61 Salamanca Place, Salamanca
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Want to know where all the cool kids are getting their fish feasts? We’ll let you in on a secret... they’re at Phat Fish Bar & Restaurant down in Salamanca. The little pocket of Hobart is a haven for those with a passion for the arts, craft breweries, and slick, laid-back dining that doesn’t cut corners. Weekly fish specials, seafood boils piled high on newspaper-lined tables, and all-you-can-eat fish taco nights are the perfect way to fuel yourself after a ‘fishbowl’ cocktail or two (yes, they’re big and boozy).
INSIDER INTEL:
- Bring your dancing shoes. DJs spin nightly.
The Drunken Admiral
17-19 Hunter St, Hobart
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In business for nearly 50 years, The Drunken Admiral has earned its place as one of Hobart’s most respected seafood restaurants. Such is the Admiral’s commitment to the freshest catch possible; the fishmarket special changes daily and is dictated by what’s jumped off the trawlers each morning. The serene waterfront restaurant is housed within a 200-year-old stock exchange, initially built by the Leith Australian Company to entice Scottish settlers to the island. While its importing days may be behind it, the site still holds firm on its strong collection of local whisky, wine, and beers, as well as hearty fish courses to keep the Tassie chill at bay.
INSIDER INTEL:
- If you're the type that likes to play with your food, the Yachtie's mixed grill is an interactive yakitori-style number where you can cook your own skewers.
Bar Wa Izakaya
216-218 Elizabeth St, Hobart
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Don’t be fooled by the neon lights and the rhythmic rattle of cocktail shakers behind the bar. Bar Wa in the heart of Hobart city isn’t messing around when it comes to heavy-hitting seafood dishes. Yes, there are steaming bowls of lovingly simmered ramen but the real stars of the show are seasonal dishes of bluefin tuna tartare with crisp nori crackers; tempura of delicate and flaky gummy shark; and sweet scallops dressed in spiky ponzu and local urchin roe.
INSIDER INTEL:
- You won't find a menu online. Specials are sporadically posted on Instagram and the menu changes daily. Just trust that it's all delicious.
Omotenashi
4/160 Elizabeth St, Hobart
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By their very nature, kaiseki menus like that at the tiny 10-seater Omotenashi are as free-flowing as the weather. One constant though of the transitional multi-course Japanese dining experience is a commitment to quality, local produce. In Hobart, that means market-fresh fish, and lots of it. Artfully presented raw squid, shades of southern bluefin tuna, salt-pickled sabazushi-style mackerel… if it’s local and fresh, you’ll find it on your plate at Omotenashi.
INSIDER INTEL:
Seats are very limited, you'll want to book at least a month in advance.
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