Live Southern Rock Lobsters at Our Cambridge Restaurant
Looking to purchase a live Tasmanian Southern Rock Lobster?
At Tasmanian Gourmet Seafoods, we offer live Southern Rock Lobsters for customers to purchase and enjoy at home.
Located in Cambridge, just minutes from Hobart Airport, our restaurant features a live lobster tank where customers can see these iconic Tasmanian crustaceans up close and select a lobster to take home.
Our lobsters are sourced from Tasmanian waters and are available for purchase year-round, subject to availability.
Purchase Live or Freshly Cooked Lobsters
Whether you're preparing a special meal at home or entertaining family and friends, we offer several ways to purchase Tasmanian Southern Rock Lobster.
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Live Southern Rock Lobster – purchase a live lobster directly from our tank to prepare at home.
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Freshly cooked Southern Rock Lobster – pre-order your lobster and we'll cook it fresh, ready for takeaway collection from our Cambridge restaurant. Advance ordering is required.
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Frozen cooked Southern Rock Lobster – we may also have cooked, frozen lobsters available for walk-in purchases, subject to availability, particularly when live or freshly cooked lobsters are unavailable.
Our team can help you choose a suitable lobster based on the available sizes and your requirements.
If you'd like your lobster freshly cooked for takeaway, please contact us in advance to place your order.
Tasmanian Southern Rock Lobster
Tasmanian Southern Rock Lobster is renowned for its firm, sweet flesh and is one of Tasmania's most sought-after seafood products.
Wild-caught in Tasmanian waters, Southern Rock Lobster is a popular choice for special occasions, family celebrations and seafood lovers looking for something a little special.
Our live lobster tank allows customers to see the lobsters before purchasing, with sizes and availability varying according to supply.
Availability & Pricing
We aim to offer live Tasmanian Southern Rock Lobsters throughout the year, including outside the main fishing season when supply allows.
As lobster sizes, availability and market prices can change, we recommend contacting our team before visiting.
For freshly cooked takeaway lobsters, advance ordering is essential so we can confirm availability and arrange preparation for your preferred collection time.
Transporting Your Live Lobster Home
If you're purchasing a live Southern Rock Lobster from our Cambridge restaurant, it's important to keep it cool and handle it carefully during the journey home.
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Keep it cool – transport your lobster in an insulated container or esky, away from direct sunlight and heat.
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Keep it moist – cover the lobster with damp newspaper or a clean, damp cloth to help prevent its gills from drying out.
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Avoid direct contact with ice – use wrapped ice packs to help maintain a cool temperature without freezing the lobster.
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Don't place it in freshwater – Southern Rock Lobsters are saltwater animals and should never be kept in tap water.
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Head straight home – minimise travel time and avoid leaving your lobster in a parked car.
We recommend preparing your lobster as soon as practical after purchase.
Preparing & Cooking Your Lobster at Home
Southern Rock Lobster can be enjoyed boiled, steamed, grilled or barbecued.
If you're purchasing a live lobster to prepare at home, it's important to handle it carefully and ensure it is humanely dispatched before cooking.
The Tasmanian Government's Fishing Tasmania website provides information specifically for Southern Rock Lobster, including preparation advice, cooking instructions and recommended boiling times based on lobster weight.
Fishing Tasmania – Southern Rock Lobster Cooking Guide
Prefer us to do the cooking? We also offer freshly cooked Southern Rock Lobster for takeaway by advance order. Contact our team to arrange your lobster and collection time.
Visit Us in Cambridge
Our restaurant is located at 50 Loop Road, Cambridge TAS 7170, just minutes from Hobart Airport.
Whether you're looking to purchase a live lobster, enquire about frozen cooked lobsters or pre-order one freshly cooked for takeaway, we'd love to help.
Phone: (03) 6248 4086
Email: sales@tasmaniangourmetseafoods.com.au
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