The Elegance Lounge Seafood Bar & Grill

The Elegance Lounge Seafood Bar & Grill is a Devonport seafood institution at 161 Rooke Street, a few blocks up from the Mersey River waterfront, serving fresh Tasmanian seafood and grills from the heart of the CBD. It is a practical pick for dog owners passing through town, including travellers heading to or from the Spirit of Tasmania ferry, because the covered outdoor seating takes dogs and the staff are known for being welcoming about it.

The dog setup

Dogs are permitted in the outdoor entrance and covered outdoor seating areas; the indoor dining room is dog-free. The outdoor space is limited and shifts with bookings and weather, so call ahead on 03 6424 3313 or book through the website and mention the dog to lock in a suitable table. Keep your dog leashed and settled, and the covered roof means a showery Devonport day does not rule the plan out.

The vibe

The menu leans hard into local seafood: oysters natural or Rockefeller-style, scallops on the shell, crayfish, prawn tacos, seafood chowder, platters, Rosso Mare mussels and seafood lasagna, with steaks, chicken parmigiana and vegetarian plates covering the rest of the table. Lunch runs 12 to 2pm daily and dinner from 5pm, to 8:30pm Sunday to Thursday and 9pm Friday and Saturday. Weekend dinner is the slot most worth booking.

Getting there and parking

Rooke Street is central Devonport, with a mix of free and timed street parking on Rooke and the surrounding blocks, so read the signs on the day. The venue is an easy walk from the Mersey River precinct, and the ferry terminal side of town is a short drive away, which makes it a straightforward last or first meal of a crossing.

Close by with the dogs

Walk it off at the Devonport Dog Park or head for the sand at Back Beach, both a short drive away, and The Little Goat covers breakfast or coffee nearby.