Melshell Oyster Shack

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.

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.

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.

Great tasting fresh oysters! Limited choices due to recent bush fires, hopefully they will come back strong

The short drive from the main road wasn’t too far, with the recent bush fire within the month certainly made the experience heart felt and worth the effort. The staff were amazing, so happy to welcome our large group, while giving us a memorable experience. The setting along the water front was tranquil, while experiencing the life of an oyster grower right before us. The oysters were fresh and delicious, and although I’m accustomed to my local oyster of the Coffin Bay, these were a nice little comparison to a much loved delicacy I’m used too. The cute bumblebees in the garden were a nice find for the younger members of our group. Absolutely worth a visit and would recommend an afternoon here by the water anytime.

Breathtaking little spot with amazing views. The oysters were outstanding and super fresh. Really friendly service and for a moment life doesn't get much better than this.

So glad we stumbled accords this gem. The oysters were sensational. Considering I’m from SA the bar was set pretty high however the bay oysters here were buttery and had some different flavours to offer. The ‘cook your own’ skewers was so cool, such a good idea. We sat up on the lookout at the other oyster leases in the water and ate our yummy lunch after a big day exploring Freycinet. Decent prices too. I loved all the old oyster shells stacked up everywhere.

They’re my No.1 🥇🏆 — seriously the BEST oysters I’ve ever had!! Located in the middle of nowhere 🤣 with just a food truck and a small factory next to it. They even recycle oyster shells as sauce containers — so cute! 😍 There’s also an oyster wall you have to check out! Besides oysters, they also serve other seafood and the quality is top-notch too 👍💯 Honestly, they’re one of the biggest reasons I’d return to Tassie 🫶🏻 Unforgettable! 🦪 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗢𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿💰$𝟭𝟴 (𝟭/𝟮 𝗱𝗼𝘇𝗲𝗻) Their gold oysters are absolutely amazing! Super juicy, fatty, and fresh—you can literally taste the ocean! 🌊 We originally planned to try the silver ones too to compare, but they sold out so fast 😭 😳 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶 𝗦𝗮𝘂𝗰𝗲💰$𝟭𝟱 This one surprised me in the best way 🥹 It was my first time trying mussels served cold, and they turned out better than expected! The sweet chilli sauce pairs perfectly. We wanted to order more, but—yep, sold out again 😭 🐟 𝗕𝗕𝗤 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗽💰$𝟭𝟬 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 They have a DIY BBQ option at your table where you can grill scallops, prawns, and oysters. Unfortunately, everything sold out quickly again, so we only managed to try the scallop. It was still delicious! The flavor is different from woodfire-grilled ones, but the BBQ version is still tasty—especially with the sauce and the bacon kebab on the side! 😋

This place serves up super yummy, huge and juicy pacific oysters. Extremely fresh. There are even tables overlooking the bay and their farming area. It's BYO so you can bring your own wine/ beer and they'll provide you glasses. What a good find and well worth the detour/ stopover along the way to Freycinet

Melshell oysters are delicious - large, creamy and succulent. The staff here are really friendly and will provide you with glasses if you want to BYO. There are some seating areas and sauces for you to dress your oysters. It's a nice scenic spot to smash a dozen oysters!