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.

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.

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.

Creamy and plump gold oysters. Self cook the scallops. Great service too. Saved from the recent fires. Christian @oztables travelling and making tables

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.

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!