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Constitution Dock is the perfect place for yacht-watching, as well as gobbling fresh fish-and-chips from one of the punts (floating fish-and-chips shops) moored on the water. Ask for the daily specials, such as local blue grenadier or trevally, which cost A$7–A$16, or go for some freshly shucked oysters. The city's main restaurant areas include the docks and the streets around Salamanca Place.
Featuring a superb range of wines from around the world, this sumptuously decorated Sandy Bay eatery rivals many of the better Chinese restaurants in Sydney and Melbourne. There is a broad menu, ranging from the prized local abalone, XO Tasmanian scallops, and delicious steamed dumplings. For groups, there's also a banquet option. The yum cha (traditional Cantonese tea and snacks service) available on weekends at lunchtime is worth the short journey from the city center.
