Stanley Hotel Bistro

The Night cold and crisp, the reservation joyful yet forced, the EFTPOS, broken. "Cash on hand? " Asks the helpful staff while guiding us to our corner abode. "No, I am a millennial" my unspoken answer for loose lips sink ships. From here we soaked up the local culture while sipping on some truly delectable reds. The menu? A bold leap towards a modernized pub. The feeling of fishermen swiftly delivering fresh fish as the chef quickly assesses the stock to create their daily specials. A lovely time soaking up the universal bistro feel. From here a quick walk to the luscious sands of Godfrey's beach. I can truly and whole heartedly say it was the best pub feed in all of Stanley.

Busy when arrived, no room in bistro, asked if could order bistro food and eat in bar after a 250 klm drive, told no, could order pissas. We did, they where ok’ish. There were six of us and heaps of room in bar.
Later, saw people eating from bistro in bar. Very disappointing. We won’t b back.

Would have to be one off the top restaurants we have ever been to. The meal was first class to die for. Service excellent top spot. All the meals were fantastic. Beautiful flavours, perfectly cooked fish, delicious vegetarian gnocchi and arancini balls. A must book for a trip to this picturesque town.

We ordered three entrees (bruschetta, Arancini, baked camembert) and a main (salt and pepper squid) after the fish of the day was served with potato and bacon croquettes (we don’t eat pork). Which was unfortunate as I was looking forward to fish. All meals were served quickly and with excellent service. Could not fault the meals or service at all. Just felt they were a little overpriced.

Called in for a beer while in Stanley, great location with a few local beers to choose from with a nice decking area out the back with a view over Stanley.
Enjoyed a local beer while the sunset, great way to end a night.

One of the best seafood dinners we’ve had - ever. All the food we had was fresh, full of taste and well weighted. We had the baked camembert to start, shared the seafood plater, extra oysters and finished with the sticky date pudding. Would almost go back to Stanley again just for another meal there!

The 1st night my life companion chose the Cape Grim beef, and proclaimed this the 'best' steak he has had in a long time. The 2nd night, he again chose the Cape Grim beef, and with a different chef, it was again tasty and 'melt in your mouth'. My choices of salmon on the 'Specials Boards', and then fish and chips the next night, were also very excellent.

Has dinner at the Stanley Hotel Bistro on one night of our stay in Stanley. Had to book as venue was very popular running what looked like two sittings. Our meal was served promptly and was very tasty. Staff were attentive and friendly even though they were very busy. Prices average for this type of bistro venue.

The hotel is absolutely flat out and the restaurant manager ran all night. She had everything under control. Meals were absolutely amazing. We ate there two nights in a row. The scallop pie was to die for. My fiance even had it a second time. Delicious seafood. Everything well cooked and the staff were extremely attentive.

It was very busy when we arrived, definitely recommended to make a booking. We ordered the chicken schnitzel and two specials; pork belly and a fish dish. All dishes were great, a bit on the expensive side for a pub meal, but very good flavours and well cooked. Good choice of pub classics and more bistro style dishes.

I totally enjoyed my sea run Trout. Presentation was great and the meal was as delicious as it looked. Definitely the best meal I had in this stunning sea side town.

Myself and wife had a meal at the pub and it was tops as i am a motel and restaurant owner in a another part of tassy and we hold Australian no 1 AHA award for best restaurant in Australia, and for a pub meal it was right up there with us.
The wait staff was on the ball eye for detail and on the go all the time i was impressed
The price very good too

Had dinner here one evening with my mother, and it was the best seafood we found in Tasmania. She ordered scallops and I had the seafood plate. We both were impressed, the food was wonderful, the scallops perfect, and we agreed it was the best meal we had in three weeks exploring Tasmania. It came highly recommended and lived up to it.

I had a t-bone steak and it blew my mind! It was so thick, tasty and tender, I didn't even need a knife to eat it! This place rocks. I would like to suggest the excellent tempura mushrooms that came with my dish could be turned into a vegetarian-friendly dish in its own right, as my vegetarian partner only had one option to choose from on the menu. Why not offer the pea mash and other seasonal sides as a main too? Good work.

Had dinner here one evening with my mother, and it was the best seafood we found in Tasmania. She ordered scallops and I had the seafood plate. We both were impressed, the food was wonderful, the scallops perfect, and we agreed it was the best meal we had in three weeks exploring Tasmania. It came highly recommended and lived up to it. Nice

Had dinner here one evening with my mother, and it was the best seafood we found in Tasmania. She ordered scallops and I had the seafood plate. We both were impressed, the food was wonderful, the scallops perfect, and we agreed it was the best meal we had in three weeks exploring Tasmania. It came highly recommended and lived up to it. Delicious

Food is great. Taste of the ocean had scallops, oysters, octopus, squid, 2 fish fillets and chips and salad. All cooked perfect. Excellent. Steak was amazing also.

Not your average pub! Pub fare done better than you could imagine, and exciting local ingredients used in amazing dishes. Wait staff were friendly and accommodating. Even when booked out, didn't feel crowded. Book ahead even if going with a small group on a week day. Abalone was small but perfect, salmon parcel and steak also perfect. Worth every penny and more. A must visit in Stanley.

The steak was superb, the fish was mediocre, and after spending $325, the minute we finished our last glass of wine (of many), we were asked to leave, because " they had people that had been waiting 1/2hr for our table. "
We were not given a timeframe on booking, and were less than impressed to be rushed out the door the second we'd finished!

Excellent food! Can recommend the bangers and mash and the Schnitzel. Make sure you book, it’s very popular!