One of the "hip" cafes on the Salamanca Strip, the somewhat confusingly named "phat fish" with the…read morepufferfish logo hides the fact that there's almost no seafood on the menu. What you get food wise is finger foods, tapas-type things and some burgers. They have a lunch special with Tacos, which is what I ordered. They were fine enough, but the coffee? Dreadful. I didn't expect perfection from what's essentially a bar, but boy was it terrible. Milky and bitter somehow at the same time. What really got me was how LOUD it was. I don't to be the old man yelling at a cloud, but the music was so loud at 2pm I had to point to the menu item I wanted because the bartender and I couldn't understand each other. There's better lunch spots and definitely better coffee to be found.

Don't know why this had such high reviews.. the place isn't exactly clean, bathrooms are bad and so…read moreis the dining area. The food had big portions but not very good... Value 3/5 Atmosphere 2/5 Service 4/5 Quality 2/5 11/20

Reservations seem to be two seatings, 5:30 and 7:30. We were in the 5:30 sitting and it was packed…read more It's a very cozy vibe as it's simulating being on the inside of an old ship. I liked the vibe and it was fun to look around as we ate to see all the decorations. Creative. For dinner I had the batter fried prawns. I got the main (not entree) version and I got 9 shrimp. Yikes, it was a ton to eat, plus side of salad and couscous. Really liked my meal, although I wished I had got the smaller entree version. Staff worked well as a team.

The Drunken Admiral is a great pub on the waterfront in Hobart. Great food and great drinks…read more There is no draught beer, but many good beers by the can. Had a great dinner - oyster shooter, spring rolls, chicken curry, swordfish. All excellent. Fun place to hang out in Hobart.

When I was scouting the waterfront on my first evening, I noticed a sizable dinner crowd in front…read moreof this restaurant. I decided to dine here as I wanted to stay by the waterfront on my last day. I ordered the T42 which must take longer to prepare than the other menu items. There were a coupe customers who ordered after me but got their orders first. Although a lot of food, I was not too impressed with the T42. The flakes were lacking any significant flavor unless steaming hot is considered a flavor. I enjoyed eating the crab sticks only because they were a novelty. I never had crab legs battered and fried. The chips were okay but I had tastier ones earlier in the week. As for the large crowds I had been observing during the week, the restaurant is the nearest to the sidewalk and accepts major credit cards. Plus, it's a novelty to order from a boat docked.

Very average. But the positives are that they are fast with a fryer and you won't be standing in…read moreline for long. Downsides: cardboard tasting batter, dried crumbing. The chips are also not crash hot which is a shame as it can be a fish and chip shop redeeming quality. Keep in mind, these guys are on a barge and they tend to have a line up as well. But if you enjoy your fish and chips, try somewhere else.

Mures Lower Deck is a casual, family-friendly seafood bistro and fishmonger located at Victoria…read moreDock on Hobart's waterfront. Gayle and I enjoyed a nice lunch here during our first full day in Hobart. We had a nice view of the water on this sunny day. Food is ordered at the counter, with the adult beverages at a separate bar. I went for the Fish and Chips, while Gayle went for some sort of salad combination. All good and shared.

Mures Lower Deck in Tasmania is a must-visit spot for seafood lovers. I tried their "fish burger,"…read morewhich is essentially a fish sandwich--different terminology, but the quality speaks a universal language. The fish was perfectly crispy, with an incredible crunch that contrasted beautifully with the soft, fresh and super buttery bun. Yum! The casual, bustling vibe of the Lower Deck is it, and, you have a meal with views of the harbor. Highly recommend!

Absolutely beautiful food. We ordered the share platter and our fish was cooked to perfection…read more Chips thick cut and divine! Scallops sweet and prawns succulent. Everything was really enjoyable. 10/10

A great seafood stand on Franklin Wharf - the only one there besides Mures that has indoor seating…read moreso was perfect on a rainy evening. We ordered the seafood platter - two kinds of battered fish, crab sticks, prawns, scallops, salad and a mountain of chips. Everything was delicious. They even had proper tartar sauce and cider vinegar!! And lemon wedges of course. The chips were thick and unsalted - my preference - and golden fried on the outside and moist and puffy on the inside. Far far too much for 2 but we ate the seafood first so we wouldn't get stuck. :) Highly recommend!!

Always go here at least once while in Hobart. Always order the same thing. Crumbed prawns with…read morechips. A soda and water. We split it so it's really reasonable. Ten fried shrimp and a lot of fries. All perfectly cooked. Probably frozen shrimp but they are still really pretty good. I might not order the oysters but the crumbed shrimp is a yes. The restaurant is always packed and there is always a line. You get in line to order and give them your table number. And not long afterwards your food arrives. Their system works. And they serve a lot of food. Everyone seems very happy. Recommend for a quick inexpensive meal of simple seafood. And yes, we will return next year. No reservations/bookings accept.

Fish was excellent, service was good as well. The chowder is excellent and has lots of seafood. You…read moredon't need anything else.

OK I'm not sure why this place has not been reviewed. Recommended by my parents a few weeks ago, we…read morecame on Christmas Day. Despite a cut-down menu, understandably, these guys rocked it. How was everything so fresh? The seafood, the salad, everything. These guys are clearly perfectionists. For example a table was moved and the waiter spent some time levelling it. The salmon had amazing complimentary flavours in the mash and chargrilled vegetables with a pesto and balsamic glaze. And pineapple! The crayfish was served with two different sauces. The scallops were perfect. Even the kids meal was gourmet!

A Sandy Bay local. Fresh fish shop with a large dining area. Note: the restaurant is open until 9…read morePM, contrary to the Yelp description. The restaurant menu is widely varied - curry, sushi, Korean + fresh fish grilled or fried. Our dinner was plain, but the fish was so fresh - really delicious. My husband had the curry and I had the grilled flake.

We kicked off our first meal in Hobart with a focus on seafood. Blue Eye was located at the end of…read moreSalamanca Market in a modern space with both indoor and outdoor seating. Lots of seafood options to pick from but there was one sirloin option for meat eaters and one vegetarian pasta. Afternoon oyster orgy (aka happy hour) was offered everyday from 3-5pm and the oysters were a great deal at half price. The six we ordered were large and fresh and came with a red wine mignonette. Other places charged extra for anything other than plain lemon wedges with their oysters. The fish of the day was a blue eye fillet which was a thick white fillet and with a very nice creamy sauce. The broccolini was perfectly cooked and one of the best in a long time. Potatoes rounded out the plate and were a good complement. Seafood linguine was served with a generous amount of shrimp, calamari, fish and scallops. Pasta was al dente. For dessert we finished off with their sticky toffee cake with a scoop of caramel ice cream. It brought back memories of our first one last year and was a satisfying end to dinner. Great service from the various staff members throughout our dinner. Would come back on a future stop in Hobart.

Fresh fish BUT lukewarm, clearly been left to stand for a long time…read more Octopus could barely be cut with a knife for both of us. Tiny portions..and I mean t.i.n.y , left feeling hungry and ripped off. Please save your money and appetite for a more worthy restaurant.. You will be disappointed .

We are in Hobart and wanted a nice place to eat, with great atmosphere, and good seafood. A friend…read morehad recommended Mures Upper Deck so we went... We're glad we did! Here's what we noticed: - A tour guy had told us that Mures Upoer Deck would be the same food as on the lower level, just pricier, but I don't think that is true. The menu was very broad, there's great cocktails, and a comprehensive wine list, and food that you can't get in the more fast food-like atmosphere down below. - We had a reservation and when we arrived, the place was practically empty. They seated us at a table by the window; the views were beautiful. - We decided to order cocktails off their cocktail menu, although some of the cocktails were supposed to be smoked and the server said their smoker wasn't working. We got them anyway and they were very nice. - We decided to start with a few oysters and the octopus salad. Both were really tasty. For our main course, my wife and I split the full flathead fish, which seemed to be a special that day. When it came out, we asked our server how to cut it, and he said he had never done it before so he didn't know himself, but that the chef cuts down the middle so that's what we did. The fish was really nicely done, and the other items on the plate added to it all very well. - Service was pretty good, but as I've noted, our server didn't seem to be very experienced, coming by our table way too much to check in. I think at some point he got the message. I wanted to just eat my dinner. Bottom line: We had a great experience at Mures Upper Deck and would recommend it to anyone looking for a little fancier evening.

Ok I'm ready for my fancy drinking lunch. What a gem! The serene waterfront views paired perfectly…read morewith the crisp white wine makes for the best lunch. The seafood chowder was an absolute dream--rich, creamy, and brimming with perfectly cooked seafood. Each spoonful was happiness and joy. We were so glad to have stumbled upon this spot. It's a place I'd happily return to again and again!