Top Restaurants in Stanley
Top 10 restaurants in Stanley, Australia
Discover the best restaurant in Stanley, Australia including Hursey Seafoods, Nut Rock Cafe, Stanley Hotel Bistro, Touchwood Cafe, Swingin' Anchor Cafe, Moby Dicks Breakfast Bar, The Brown Dog, Julie & Patrick's Cafe, The Chocolate Gallery & Cafe, Xanders Restaurant
Things to do in Stanley
1. Hursey Seafoods
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 586 reviews
Hursey Seafoods, based in Stanley Tasmania, is a major catcher of the renown Southern Rock Lobster (crayfish). Patrons can purchase a range of seafoods; wholesale, takeaway or dine-in for lunch or tea. In 1974 James Snr and Valerie Hursey relocated from Dover (Sth East Tasmania) to Stanley (Nth West Tasmania). In 1987, to complement a growing company fishing fleet, a commercial factory/takaway/dine in premises was established as a memorium to James Snr and Valerie's son, Patrick, who was lost at sea attempting to rescue an adventurer, rowing across Bass Strait. In June 2015, the property was extensively renovated and now seats 100 diners, overlooking the bay and nestled under the Stanley Nut. Hursey Seafoods' fleet of nine vessels catches Southern Rock Lobster, Giant Crab, Stipey Trumpeter, Gummy Shark, flathead and other local reef fish. Lobster is retained live in sea tanks on premises, which ensures supply all year and provides consumers with the very best taste. Hursey Seafoods is open every day, apart from Christmas, for lunch and dinner. Takeaway open: 11.00 AM to 7.00 PM Sun - Thu, 11.00 PM to 7.30 PM Fri & Sat Restaurant open: 12.00 PM to 2.30 PM (seated by) & 5.30 PM to 8.00 PM (seated by)
Reviewed By Cris B - Brisbane, Australia
We were told we should book the restaurant because it would be busy. It wasn't because they turn over diners with poor food. We ordered a dozen fresh oysters ($30) which were good, but our mains of sea scallops in a curry sauce ($32) and scallops cooked in a garlic and butter sauce ($32) were both served with over cooked veggies. The scallops were overcooked and tasteless.
Not worth the money.
Should have read the restaurant reviews before we went!!!!
2. Nut Rock Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 48 reviews
This casual, friendly cafe restaurant is located at the base of the spectacular Stanley Nut. The cafe is fully licensed and offers spectacular views with indoor and outdoor dining options and take away. Our experienced chef and friendly team will ensure a memorable experience!
Reviewed By Paul R
Stopped in after taking chairlift up and down. We're looking for a bite to eat, and chose the scallop pie. They were delicious. The service was friendly and the staff efficient.Thanks for your review! I am glad you enjoyed our scallop pies filled with local Stanley scallops! And with our spectacular views, this make it a special Stanley experience! Safe and happy travels. Sally :-)
3. Stanley Hotel Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 665 reviews
At the Stanley Hotel you’ll find a cold beer, a warm welcome and great food.Our bistro offers quality Tasmanian produce featuring great steak and seafood. Produce is sourced from the local region. In season try the fresh Lobster (crayfish), scallops, crisp battered fish ‘n’ chips, great local oysters, juicy tender grass fed beef and natural chicken.Join us for lunch or dinner which is served every day in our bistro or on our sunny deck.
Reviewed By Margaret M - Canberra, Australia
The warmth on entering the hotel on a cold windy Sunday was a good start! Had pre dinner drinks in the dining room, staff lovely and friendly. Hubby and I shared the seafood plate of Tassie produce and for $49 was not only good value but sooo delicious, none of that usual deep fried tastes all the same stuff!! Presentation of all food was above and beyond what one would expect in a pub. Luckily I’d read reviews and took notice to book as every single table was pre-booked when we arrived around 5.30!
4. Touchwood Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 260 reviews
Reviewed By Barratt - Sydney
Enjoyed an old style meat pie. It was superb. Service was a friendly delight. Very comfortable with marvellous views to enjoy on a bright sunny day. Would return...
5. Swingin' Anchor Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 139 reviews
Closed for Winter
Reviewed By PennyH051 - Melbourne, Australia
The staff are friendly and helpful. But the salmon aioli in a toasted roll (“foccacia?”) was awful. The two tired salmon slices and a couple of squashed wilted lettuce leaves inside were most unappetising. The flat white coffee was amatuerishly made. Sorry, but if they are...MoreThanks for your review. We are amazed that you didn't complain to us during your visit if it was as bad as you say. Maybe less time criticising businesses would be more beneficial to you during your holidays.
6. Moby Dicks Breakfast Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 297 reviews
Reviewed By Keith R
We had breakfast here over 3 days. The menu selections are quite varied from light starts such as 3 or 4 types of toast, up to big breakfast. Choices include Canadian waffles, pancakes, Bircher muesli, eggs in the usual ways etc.
The coffee we ordered on the 1st morning was quite weak and the staff had absolutely no problem putting that right.
All our meals were excellent except for the eggs Benedict which I have to say were the worst I have ever tasted. The hollandaise sauce was just awful and the bacon was tasteless, shame really because we loved everything else including the staff and the service.
7. The Brown Dog
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By SuzieLee71 - Brisbane, Australia
This cosy little cafe in the heart of Stanley has lovely coffee and delicious carrot cake. It's also a gift/homewares shop with a nice selection of merchandise to suit all tastes and budgets. We really liked the new owner too - she was genuinely friendly and helpful.
8. Julie & Patrick's Cafe
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By old-me - Melbourne, Australia
We have been a few time before the last time about 18 months ago,
the new upstairs it very nice and spacious, service friendly. the menu is quite large and most prices at very good like $22 for garlic prawns, overall it still has the essence of the old place, which for us is good. Wine starts from $26 per bottle
we had the lobster cocktail and oysters to start both were very good particularly the local oysters, for main we had garlic prawns and Battered banana prawns, batter was light and prawns very good. We had a very good two course dinner, and will be going back again during our stay
9. The Chocolate Gallery & Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 118 reviews
The Chocolate Gallery & Café is a brand new eatery in Stanley. Owned by a qualified chocolate chef, working full time on site, The business has a free chocolate tasting area, a café for lunch, a restaurant for weekend dinners, and a chocolate school for chocolate making classes. Fully licensed. We have 25 flavours of home-made icecream. We have 20 flavours of home-made truffles. We have 20 flavours of home-made fudges. We have 40 flavours of HOT Chocolate. We daily have homemade desserts to die for! Heaps of FREE chocolate, fudge and truffle tastings. We also have a full menu including steak, SEAFOOD, chicken, gluten free, vegetarian and other health options, including lactose free milk, soy milk, almond milk, coconut and rice milk. Full breakfast menu for ALL day dining. A daily special menu. A full Gluten free menu with heaps of Gluten free desserts. Also a few dairy free, nut free, gluten free desserts. Heaps of cheap eats and snacks. Open 9am till 5pm, 7 days a week.
Reviewed By Rubin M
For a place that calls itself the Chocolate gallery they are setting themselves up for high expectations. I honestly have never tasted anything so vile. I had the chili and my wife the caramel. I have to admit they were actually different but equally bad. Powdered chocolate stuff covered everything and although I only drank half three hours later I’m still trying to get rid of the chemical taste. I doubt that cacao beans had anything to do with those drinks.
Go to the pub for a beer instead
10. Xanders Restaurant
Overall Ratings
5 based on 61 reviews
Xanders Restaurant specialises in featuring our local area's best produce including Cape Grim Beef, Nichols Poultry, TOPFish Seafood, Tarkine Fresh Oysters, Gateforth Farm Lamb and locally grown fruit & vegetables as well as foraged seasonal flora. Our drinks list includes Tasmanian wines, beers and ciders with something to suit everyone's taste. Open from Wednesday to Sunday, we hope to see you soon.
Reviewed By Jennifer_Liane
I reserved a table for 7pm for 1, arrived a little early which was no trouble to the staff at all. I was given an excellent table, friendly service and wonderful recommendations. The Salad before the Beef is a MUST, the risotto delicious and I had the chocolate tart which wasn’t quite the standard I was expecting but tasty nonetheless. Thank you for a wonderful experience, I can’t wait to bring my husband back here.
