Huskisson Hotel — Restaurant in Huskisson

Well, we popped in to have a bite to eat for dinner after a whale cruise, so it was early say 5:30 ish on a Sat night of the long weekend. A member of our small group of 4 had attempted to make a booking earlier in the day, but wasn't able to. This was odd, as when we arrived I noted a large number of tables with reserved signs on them, sitting empty. After finally securing a table, we ordered our dinner, we were told there was to be an 'up to an hour wait for food'. No worries, we knew it was busy, and a long weekend. We ordered food from the bistro and pizza. We were told that the food comes out separately from these two areas. Also understand that. However, we waited just over an hour for our dinner, which was not really an acceptable temperature, for something I thought would be hot off the press. The $48 smoke house meal was also disappointing. 2 chicken quarters and 3 slices of brisket, with a woeful small amount of coleslaw and 2 stale tasting sliders, with some fries was a tad pricey. My 8yr son had ordered the pizza, which still hadn't been buzzed by 1.5hrs later. By the time I was able to follow up with the bistro, who then sent me to the pizza bar 2 hours had passed. The gentleman there searched for our docket, I could see the numbers were already in the next bracket. It was obvious the order had been lost. Sadly no real amends, aside from 'what was your order' it was written down. I waited another 20mins at least and still no pizza. I asked for a refund...which received easily, amd finally an apology. I get it, it's busy....but to wait 2.5hrs and still no pizza was disappointing. I'm not sure I would be in a...

The security guards are obviously bored, and on some sort of power trip!

Four of us went to go for a drink here last Friday night after having dinner at a nearby restaurant for my Mother-in-laws 70th birthday, while our designated driver dropped the other half of the family home. It was 10:13pm & we were refused entry, apparently they have made up lockout rule of 10pm. As we were walking away, someone opened a door to leave & we did the naughty thing & snuck in.

We casually had one drink, then my partner went to the bathroom, as he came out of the toilet he was met by three security guides waiting for him to escorted him off the premises. While they did this, they were saying provocative things, such as “I at least expected him to burr up a little bit” etc.

My brother-in-law & I were almost finished our second drinks when three security guards came and told us and my mother-in-law we had to leave. We put down our drinks and walked out without saying a word. One of the security guards filmed us as we walked out.

My Mother-in-law who does not even drink, certainly didn’t expect to get kicked out of a pub on her 70th birthday 😂

Anyway, we won’t be back! Yes we did the wrong thing and snuck in, but we should be able to go a pub to have a drink after dinner at 10:13 on a Friday night. the security guards were provocative & why were they filming us? If you don’t want people sneaking in the front door, maybe put a security guard out the front, because we weren’t the only ones to go in that door.

Thankfully there are plenty of other good venues in the area to take...

Consistently Great Dining at The Huskisson Hotel

We’ve been regular visitors to The Huskisson Hotel, and each time, the meals have been reliably enjoyable. In fact, last week, we loved it so much that we ate there three times! The oysters and bucket of prawns are always incredibly fresh, making them a standout choice on every visit. We’ve also tried their pizzas, which are flavourful, the fish carpaccio and the meat smoker ; particularly the ribs which are absolutely delicious.

In addition to these more straightforward options, they offer a selection of more refined dishes like delicate fish carpaccio, mussels in wine, and tender lamb shoulder. The variety of seafood is impressive, consistently fresh and well-prepared. The menu caters to a wide range of tastes, offering everything from seafood and meats to salads, pasta, and smoked meats—there’s something for everyone.

The food is simple yet expertly executed, well-prepared, satisfying, and free from any unpleasant surprises. The atmosphere adds to the experience, with a lively, upbeat vibe and a breathtaking view from the deck. It’s the perfect spot for a relaxed yet enjoyable meal, and the friendly staff contribute to the welcoming ambiance.

All in all, The Huskisson Hotel provides a dependable, high-quality dining experience with a diverse menu that caters to a range of tastes, all set against a beautiful backdrop. We can’t recommend it enough ; it’s a place we always look forward to...