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Tommy Ruff Fishbar - Elsternwick, Elsternwick, AU-VIC

Tommy Ruff Fishbar - Elsternwick

4.7
4.7
139 Reviews
$40 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Healthy
Voted No.1 Fish & Chips in Melbourne (Time Out Dec 2020).

Tommy Ruff is everything seafood! Unique flavours and an affordable seafood experience, from classic fish & chips through to a diverse selection of fresh, healthy quality local seafood.
Serving sustainable sourced seafood.
Enjoy a large selection of fresh fish, whole fish, platters, prawns and daily specials at our 3 locations.

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What 139 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Kid-friendly

  • Southern Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

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Tommy Ruff Fishbar in Elsternwick is a celebrated local gem known for its "freshest fish in Melbourne," offering both dine-in and takeaway options in a lively atmosphere. Patrons praise the "excellent service," "delicious food," and "friendly staff," making it a top choice for seafood enthusiasts. Highly recommended for its consistent quality.

139 Reviews
  1. Annette

    Victoria2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We hadn't visited Tommy Ruff for a couple of years but it was just as good as we remembered. Friendly service and great food.

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  2. Corrado

    Melbourne3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is the second time we have dined here and it didnt dissapoint. Its easy to get to and has plenty of nearby parking. Its casual setting makes it an enjoyable place where you can easily converse with your table whilst still enjoy the atmosphere. It was described to me as being a 'more fancy fish and chip' shop but i think its more than this. The food is elegantly assembled with a no nonsense menu offering the "freshest" fish in Melbourne by far. Will be back for sure!

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  3. Gabby

    Melbourne10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thankyou to all the wonderful staff who went out of their way to accommodate every request and made my birthday celebration a night to remember with great food and company. You have been consistently great over many visits. Best regards and thanks, Gabby

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  4. Ross

    New York City24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    beautiful fresh seafood, friendly atmosphere, although very loud on a saturday evening

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  5. Franco

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was f$^^& amazing, fish wings so tasty and they are all over the service

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  6. SYDNEY

    Melbourne5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and good service and value for money

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  7. Greg

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service, friendly staff. Really enjoyed the experience.

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  8. Yousef

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s my favourite place in Melbourne best seafood ever

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  9. Rosalyn

    Melbourne7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good quality and variety. Great service and sitting outside on a warm evening is perfect. Something for everyone from marinated trout with soba noodles to soft shell crab burger and traditional fish and chips.

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  10. Debbie

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the grilled barramundi and all the salad are great. If l order chips, l get the yummy sweet potato fries!

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FAQs

Tommy Ruff Fishbar - Elsternwick offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9077 8815.

Tommy Ruff Fishbar - Elsternwick is rated 4.7 stars by 139 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Tommy Ruff Fishbar - Elsternwick

3/1-3 Carre St, Elsternwick, AU-VIC 3185

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  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Carre Street
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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