Saltshaker Restaurant & Takeaway

Came late morning and found I had plenty of seating options with a stunning view out over the bay towards Frecinet Peninsula. Even with the cloudy day it was still stunning and very warm inside. The coffee was absolutely delicious and made as requested. I also ordered a Bacon Bruscetta and the staff were more than happy to accommodate a few minor ingredient changes. It was also well made and very yummy. Nice atmosphere with cheerful staff including the happy sound of a whistling staff member. Highly recommend this restaurant any time of day. I would definitely return.

I should have checked the breakfast reviews before coming here :-< This breakfast was schleppy and it cost me $30 ($15 for scrambled eggs on "toast" and $5 per side). Even I can make better scrambled eggs and can toast bread. On a positive note, I tried the scallop pie and found it fine.

Saltshaker is a rare find in Swansea! It’s not often you find a fine dining atmosphere that masters such a diverse menu. We ordered a mix of the wood-fired pizza, a gourmet burger, and the classic fish & chips—every single dish was executed to perfection. Chef Abbas clearly has a talent for balancing high-end presentation with soulful, comforting flavors. The view of the water paired with a 'C' meal for the little one and 'F' meals for us made it a perfect family night out. Highly recommended!

We had dinner there January 4, on a Sunday. Not much was open so we were happy to find a place to eat. We asked if there’s a table free for two, the lady at the door told us to find a seat and we ordered through a qr code. The positives: there is a really nice view from the terrace. It got a bit cold so we moved in later. Negatives: Inside it smelled like tired frying oil. The restaurant could not keep up with the orders and were clearly understaffed. We ordered two teas and two main dishes. After 45 minutes, still nothing had arrived, not even the tea. Then a lady came out from the kitchen, apologised and said they will start our orders now. After 30 mins, one main dish arrived and the two teas but not what we ordered. We ate it and then in about 20 mins the second one arrived. In a table next to us a family was in a similar situation. They received 3/4 dishes, finished them, and were about to pay and leave. The waitress remembered they had one more order and asked them if they want to cancel. They said yes. Then the waitress went into the kitchen and brought out the last meal. The family said they are not gonna pay for it, and pay for everything else. Then a woman came out of the kitchen who was quite aggressive, threatening with the police, denying that the order was cancelled (even though two tables around heard it including us). It was intense argument, the waitress girl started crying as the woman also told her off for allowing the family to cancel an order. I’ve never seen anyone acting like this in the hospitality industry and honestly it was quite scary even though I was just watching from a nearby table.

This was the worst food experience we've ever had. 6 people and food came sporadically and over 1 hour to get. Toast was bread, nothing cooked properly. Many people sending meals back. Other patrons cancelled their orders. Coffee was watery and weak. No gluten free options. We turned other patrons away as so disgusting. The bathroom was so filthy with sanitory bin overflowing. When we complained they are not willing to make any concessions. They are very fortunate we didn't walk out without paying.

Pizza ok, pricey but good sized chicken schnitzel, scallop pie had lots of scallops, wide selection of spirits. Where it fell apart was wait time-took an hour before food was served. Place was not full, and it seems we were not the only ones affected.

A nicely located cafe overlooking the water. We came for lunch in the restaurant and 'okay' is pretty much an apt description. We both got burgers, and the beef being pretty good, but the chicken was quite tough and actually required cutlery to eat. The chips were good enough. The table was physically clean but still had that residual sticky feel to touch. The service was pretty average, just doing the bare minimum. Not much personality, just getting the job done. The prices are definitely on the expensive side, with some main dishes costing $45.

Good things first: The view from the terrace is wonderful and the natural oysters are good. We also had gnoccis that were ok, chicken with vegetables which was awful, and barramundi which made me feel pity for the ususally very tasty fish that was drowned in oil and burnt into a fossile like I have never seen it before. The serving was also too small for the price. All in all it was a disappointing experience. The worst part was the service. We were three and our dishes were served so that we could not eat together. When my fish arrived, my two mates have finished their food long ago and were ready to leave. If you have to go there because of lacking alternatives, here is my advice: lower your expectations to a minimum.

A nice little cafe in Swansea overlooking oyster bay. We stopped in for lunch on our drive from Hobart up to Freycinet and got inside just before the rain. The menu is pretty large for a small place with burgers, some sAndwiches and a couple of salads. They also have a variety of pizza which sounded good to us. We chose a pepperoni pizza which had a great, super thin cracker-like crust and a Cesar salad and a pear cider-it was the perfect lunch. No sooner then we got inside, the heavens opened and it got quite rainy-so our timing was good. Food-wise this cute spot is maybe 3.5 star but the food arrived super quick and the young staff was very friendly so bonus points for that. There are only a few spots in which to eat on the main road through Swansea and this fit the biLl for us.

The only thing going for this place is the view. We came for a late breakfast. I ordered the pancakes and hubby ordered a big breakfast. (it was called something else) I didn't look at the price of it till i paid $32.95 for his and $19.95 for mine. My pancakes were those golden pancakes that you buy at woolies, and it was burnt on the underside. The fruits were okay, fresh, the grapes were a little brown. I just couldn't get over the fact that a restaurant would serve pancakes that you would only buy if you couldn't be bothered to make them. It's so cheap to make a pancake batter and so much nicer. I wouldn't recommend stopping here. I'd hold out till you find something else. I wish I'd had the pancakes at the berry farm up the road. I didn't take pic of the big breakfast, it was okay.....just okay, on the plate there was a small grilled frankfurt instead of an actual sausage, Which was weird. $50+ for a really bad breakfast.

Very disappointing. The place is well located and has a great view. Portion size was also very good. I had the quinoa fish. The batter was fine but the fish was inconsistent. One piece was tender and juicy the other tough. The vegetables were undercooked making them hard going to eat. The mix of sauce on the vegetables didn't seem to work either. My partner had the calamari which was tough and had parts of the skin / membrane still on it. She was pulling it from the calamari. The salt and pepper batter wasn't great either.

Our group were lucky enough to eat dinner & breakfast here on our long weekend road trip around Tassie. The service was fantastic and the food was tasty and generous in portion. I had the scallop pie for dinner & the Eggs Benedict for breakfast - both were fantastic :) The coffee was also pretty good (which is high praise coming from a Melbourne local). We met the owners at dinner and they were kind enough to let us taste some wine they were considering for the restaurant with them! I can't recommend this place highly enough, if you are in the area it is worth stopping here for a meal or quick drink on the balcony to take in the ocean views.

My wife had the pizza and I had the wings and Shaker burger plus 2 drinks. $65. The wings were burnt , burger had a smell I'm not accustomed, noxious. Pizza didn't taste like pizza.. We both got sick after

This one have great view and probabl y the biggest restaurant on Swansea town. We ordered seafood chowder as starter，curry scallop pie w/ chips and salad and kid's pasta，all of them are delicious and worth the money paid. Good choice if you are on a road trip and stop here.

This restaurant is small and can get busy all at once since there are so few restaurants in the area. I am giving two stars because the service was very good but the food was not impressive at all. I ordered the Margherita pizza and my husband ordered the fish and chips. As for the pizza, I will say the crust was quite nice...crispy. The pizza itself was bland, bland, bland. Even with red pepper flakes. Lots of red pepper flakes. My husband said the fish and chips were good, but he's not a particularly picky eater. As long as he has food in his belly, he is happy.

Don't waste your time or money. Food was mediocre at best and disappointing at the price point. $21.90 for an "open steak sandwich" apparently containing eye fillet (the tiniest portion of meat received in any steak sandwich I've ever purchased). Limp salad drowned in mayo, steak about 4mm thick, melted cheese, chunks of onion, decent chutney and two puny pieces of bread. Semi sun-dried tomatoes were pretty good. Chips had been cross flavoured with whatever else had been fried in the same oil. Asked for water and was offered "Mount Franklin or sparkling" per the menu. While I appreciate free tap water makes the proprietor no money, the practice of buying water in a bottle goes against my principles of avoiding waste where possible. I was particularly surprised by this policy given several patrons appeared to be drinking alcohol only. Service was perfunctory. Table was not set nor wiped down prior to arrival and not rectified. After meals arrived, waiter returned with cutlery and begrudgingly brought napkins upon request. The greatest level of interest and kindness shown was upon payment. Happily, after leaving much of the food uneaten at Saltshaker, we continued on to Kate's Berry Farm where the food and service were faultless.

Dont really have a choice in the town after 7pm but surely gave us unexpected experiences.