Question 1

What are the store hours for Tasman Star Seafood Gold Coast?

Accepted Answer

Both Tasman Star Seafood Gold Coast stores are open 7 days a week from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, including public holidays at standard pricing (no surcharge). Labrador store: 5-7 Olsen Ave, phone (07) 5529 2500. Varsity Lakes flagship store: 20 Casua Dr, phone (07) 5522 1221.

Question 2

What fresh seafood can I buy at Tasman Star Seafood stores?

Accepted Answer

Tasman Star Seafood Gold Coast stores stock fresh fish fillets (barramundi, snapper, flathead, salmon, kingfish, tuna, coral trout), whole fish, king prawns, tiger prawns, banana prawns, school prawns (raw and cooked), Sydney Rock oysters, Pacific oysters, mud crab, Moreton Bay bugs, rock lobster, mussels, squid, octopus, scallops, and sashimi-grade blocks. Daily stock varies with market supply and fleet landings.

Question 3

Where is the Tasman Star Seafood Labrador store?

Accepted Answer

The Tasman Star Seafood Labrador store is at 5-7 Olsen Ave, Labrador QLD 4215. Phone: (07) 5529 2500. Open 7 days, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Located approximately 10 minutes from Surfers Paradise, 5 minutes from Southport. Onsite parking available.

Question 4

Where is the Tasman Star Seafood Varsity Lakes store?

Accepted Answer

The Tasman Star Seafood Varsity Lakes flagship store is at 20 Casua Dr, Varsity Lakes QLD 4227. Phone: (07) 5522 1221. Open 7 days, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Located near Bond University and Robina, approximately 15 minutes from Burleigh Heads and 20 minutes from Surfers Paradise.

Question 5

Can I buy sashimi from Tasman Star Seafood stores?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sashimi-grade salmon, yellowfin tuna, kingfish, and seasonal species are hand-sliced fresh every morning from 6:00 AM at both Gold Coast stores. Popular cuts sell out before 10 AM — calling ahead or pre-ordering 24 hours in advance is recommended to guarantee availability.

Question 6

Does Tasman Star Seafood sell seafood platters in store?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sashimi platters (Small $79, Medium $99, Large $149, Ocean $149) and seafood platters for events are available in store and online. Custom platters for parties, events, and corporate functions require 48 hours notice. Call Labrador (07 5529 2500) or Varsity Lakes (07 5522 1221) to arrange.

Question 7

What's the best time to visit a Tasman Star Seafood store?

Accepted Answer

The best time to visit is between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM when stock is at its freshest and the sashimi counter has been cut for the day. By mid-morning, premium lines like sashimi-grade fish, live mud crab, and whole fish on ice are fully displayed. The peak busy periods are Saturday 8–11 AM and Sunday 8–10 AM. If you are after a specific species or custom cut — whole fish butterflied, sashimi blocks, or large platter quantities — call ahead by 5 PM the previous day to pre-order.

Question 8

Does Tasman Star Seafood prepare custom fish cuts to order?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Both Gold Coast stores offer on-the-spot filleting, scaling, pin-boning, butterflying, and portioning to customer specification. Customers can select a whole fish from display and have it prepared while they shop. For sashimi-grade blocks and custom platter builds, pre-ordering 24 hours ahead is recommended — especially for larger quantities. Wholesale custom portioning (cryo-packed, vac-sealed, portion-controlled) is available through the wholesale team.

Question 9

Does Tasman Star Seafood source directly from its own fishing fleet?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Tasman Star has operated its own commercial fishing fleet since 1994, including the Peter K prawn trawler. Wild-caught product from the fleet — flathead, whiting, prawns, squid, and octopus from Queensland coastal waters — goes directly to the Labrador processing facility and retail stores with no wholesale middleman. Supplementary stock comes from the Sydney Fish Market, where Tasman Star buyers attend daily. This dual-source model means the retail range covers both locally-caught wild product and the widest seasonal Australian species selection.

Question 10

What is the difference between the Labrador and Varsity Lakes Tasman Star Seafood stores?

Accepted Answer

Both stores carry the same full product range — fresh fish, prawns, oysters, shellfish, sashimi, platters, and frozen product. The Labrador store at 5-7 Olsen Ave is the original Gold Coast location, closer to Southport, Labrador, and northern suburbs. The Varsity Lakes store at 20 Casua Dr is the larger flagship location with more floor space, serving Robina, Burleigh, Palm Beach, and the southern Gold Coast. Both stores are open 7 days from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. For custom orders or rare species, calling either store directly is recommended — (07) 5529 2500 for Labrador, (07) 5522 1221 for Varsity Lakes.

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