Fish Man — Local services in Hobart

The Fish Man is exactly what you want from a seafood spot—fresh, simple, no fuss. We stopped in for oysters and they were soooo fresh. Cold, briny, perfect. The kind of oysters that don’t need anything added, just eaten straight from the shell.

While we were there, someone from Cairns was buying fish—tuna for sashimi, salmon for cooking. The Fish Man mentioned the fish had come in just an hour earlier. So fresh, it barely had time to stop swimming. We were shocked when they paid less than $50 for a half dozen oysters, 400g of salmon, 150g of tuna. Insane value for seafood this good.

The Fish Man himself is laidback, friendly, exactly the kind of person you want selling you seafood. No pressure, just easy conversation and honest recommendations. We ate our oysters right there on the pier, watching the water, taking our time. Nothing fancy, nothing overcomplicated. Just good seafood, good people, a perfect moment.

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Do you want "no nonsense", fresh off the boat oysters at great prices? I prefer to have them shuck the oysters in front of you but Troy shucks then throughout the day, keeps them in their natural liquor and keeps them super cold in the chiller on the boat. As of 10/27/22..they were $13 a 1/2 and $26 a dozen. Served with 2 lemon wedges, they hit all the right notes on many levels. Not fancy and literally right off the boat. If you crave oysters at a great price (just $2.16 per oyster).... the Fish...

First....the FISH and SCALLOPS are FRESH and BEAUTIFUL ...we LOVE this fish punt!!!!.......however.....

the one star is for the unbelievably BAD service!....We honestly think that if we had walked away, without a word, mid-serve....the young woman serving us would neither have noticed or cared......glad she ain't workin' f'me!!......'lotta money being spent...get good staff like you used...