The Horny Cray

The Horny Cray is a casual seafood takeaway and dining spot on Franklin Street, in the main street of Swansea. The menu centres on fresh Tasmanian and Australian seafood, with ingredients selected to complement the flavour of each product. The style is straightforward and relaxed, making the venue suited to diners looking for a seafood meal without a formal restaurant setting.

The seafood range includes local crayfish and oysters, along with deep-sea and locally sourced fish. Fish can be prepared in a homemade beer batter, while other seafood choices include crumbed scallops, prawns and calamari. Seafood boxes are served with chips, tartare sauce and lemon, providing a practical option for a complete takeaway meal.

Other menu categories include crayfish and prawn rolls, a homemade Tasmanian curried scallop pie and seafood pizza. The menu also extends across a range of seafood boxes and individual seafood choices, giving diners several ways to order depending on whether a lighter roll, a cooked seafood meal or a shared selection is preferred.

The venue’s setting adds flexibility to the dining experience. The shop is opposite a beach, a boat ramp, a park and a playground, with views across Great Oyster Bay towards Freycinet National Park and the Hazards. Takeaway meals can therefore be enjoyed at the nearby public areas as well as at the venue, subject to local conditions and available seating.

The Horny Cray suits seafood lovers, travellers seeking a casual meal in Swansea and families who value nearby open space. It also works for diners wanting a simple takeaway after time at the beach, boat ramp or park. The combination of local seafood, cooked takeaway options and an accessible waterfront setting gives the venue a distinctly coastal character.