Fresh Tasmanian Seafood, Straight from the Fleet in Stanley
You can’t get much closer to the source than this. Sitting beneath The Nut in Stanley, Hursey Seafoods serves fresh Tasmanian seafood caught by its own fleet of distinctive red fishing boats.
Southern Rock Lobster (or crayfish as you’ll hear it called locally) is the star, kept live in tanks and available year-round. But it’s definitely not all about the lobster. Depending on the catch, you’ll find fresh Tasmanian fish, Bass Strait scallops, oysters and other seafood on the menu.
Head upstairs to the restaurant and settle in for lunch or dinner overlooking the bay, with local wine and beer alongside your seafood. Or keep things casual downstairs with takeaway fish and chips, freshly cooked seafood and a fresh fish counter where you can pick up something for later.
Hursey’s own fleet fishes the waters around Tasmania, with the catch processed onboard before making its way back to Stanley. It’s a genuine boat-to-plate experience and a pretty special way to taste the seafood this part of Tasmania is famous for.
Right in the heart of Stanley, Hursey Seafoods is an easy stop to pair with a wander through town and a trip to the top of The Nut – although we’d probably tackle the climb before the seafood feast.
Explore more of the Tasting Trail
Make Hursey Seafoods part of our Burnie to Smithton Mini Trail. Stay overnight in Stanley, explore The Nut, then start day two with fresh seafood before continuing west for honey, cheese, oysters and more North West Tasmanian produce.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hursey Seafoods?
Hursey Seafoods is located at 2 Alexander Terrace in Stanley, beneath The Nut on Tasmania’s North West Coast.
Is the seafood at Hursey Seafoods caught locally?
Hursey Seafoods operates its own fleet of fishing boats, catching Southern Rock Lobster and fresh fish from Tasmanian waters. The catch is processed onboard before being brought back for restaurant, takeaway and fresh fish sales.
Can you eat Southern Rock Lobster at Hursey Seafoods?
Yes. Southern Rock Lobster, known locally as crayfish, is a Hursey Seafoods specialty. Lobsters are kept live in tanks, allowing fresh Tasmanian crayfish to be available year-round.
What seafood can you eat at Hursey Seafoods?
The menu showcases Tasmanian seafood including Southern Rock Lobster, fresh fish, Bass Strait scallops and oysters, with availability changing depending on the season and catch.
Can you get fish and chips at Hursey Seafoods?
Yes. Hursey Seafoods has a downstairs takeaway serving fish and chips and other seafood, while the upstairs restaurant offers a sit-down dining experience overlooking the bay.
Can you buy fresh seafood at Hursey Seafoods?
Yes. Fresh fish and seafood are available to purchase from the downstairs seafood counter, including Southern Rock Lobster and a changing selection of fresh Tasmanian seafood.
Is Hursey Seafoods family friendly?
Yes. Hursey Seafoods welcomes families and offers a children’s menu, highchairs and an ocean-themed colouring activity for younger visitors.
Is Hursey Seafoods accessible?
Yes. The upstairs restaurant has lift access, with accessible parking available close to the entrance. The restaurant also offers accessible dining facilities and menus in multiple languages via QR code.
What else can I do near Hursey Seafoods in Stanley?
Hursey Seafoods sits beneath The Nut in Stanley, making it easy to combine lunch or dinner with exploring the historic town, Stanley waterfront and a walk or chairlift to the top of The Nut.
