Melshell Oyster Shack
9 Yellow Sandbanks Rd, Dolphin Sands TAS 7190, Australia
About
Indulge in the freshest oyster experience and enjoy shucking oysters at the farm. Visit us today for a taste of the ocean.
Features & Amenities
Reviews (5)
Love this place, the taste of nature. Beautiful fresh taste of the silver shell oyster. The golden shell got the taste of that unique sweet after taste. Must come and try yourself.
This was my first visit, and the drive in from the highway was unexpectedly dramatic, with a recent bushfire visibly impacting nearby beach shacks and properties. As a direct‑to‑market oyster outlet, the pricing was higher than anticipated. For comparison, I had recently purchased a dozen excellent oysters from a Hobart farm for $17 at a service station—though of course, circumstances vary. The venue itself has considerable charm. A dedicated viewing window for oyster shucking would be a valuable addition, as the current setup required navigating through garden seating—and a few bumblebees—just to catch a brief glimpse of the process. A clear, intentional shucking display would undoubtedly be a strong drawcard. I noticed they offered scallop kebabs and portable cookers for visitors to take down to the waterfront and enjoy with a view, which is a thoughtful touch. Large decorative piles of oyster shells added character and hinted at potential for repurposing, such as agricultural pH balancers. Although the venue is not open on public holidays, it remains a beautiful spot, complemented by craft beers and the appealing colours of the serving caravan. There is significant potential here, and despite a few areas for improvement, it is still very much worth a visit.
Great tasting fresh oysters! Limited choices due to recent bush fires, hopefully they will come back strong
Like everyone else who is an oyster enthusiast, we went to seek out the best oyster we could find. Melshell oysters are truely unique - creamy, plump and have this bite to them. We got the gold and silver oysters and the gold oysters aren’t just gold by colour they are truly gold by standard. They are buttery like a rich cream. We realised that the Oyster Shack did tours as well and honestly would have loved to hear more about them. Don’t be like us, book a tour and definitely come here. The oysters are so worth it here. Currently #1 on the best oysters we’ve ever had.
Visited this place a week ago and the oysters were really good. Prefer this place oysters over their neighbour nearby (had to get ice cream after eating their neighbor's oysters the day before). Lady boss was very friendly and explained a lot about their oysters farm. Do get both the silver and gold ones. Both are really good and goes well with the DIY grill. The place is also nicely decorated.
