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Hunters Tower
Sea Bass stuffed with seafood
Mentioned as one of the best fish dishes ever eaten, praised for being beautifully prepared with mussels, clams, cockles, shrimps, and a lovely sauce.
Fish soup
Highly recommended multiple times for its full flavor and being true to traditional style, considered a delicious meal on its own.
Calamari (fried or starter in garlic butter)
Recommended as a must-try starter, described as delicious and fresh, with specific mention of garlic butter preparation enhancing flavor.
Pasta (including pasta with smoked bacon and mushroom sauce)
Praised for its delicious taste and large portion sizes, with specific highlight on the smoked bacon and mushroom sauce being the best.
Traditional rabbit stew
Described as superb with whole rabbit and thick herby vegetable sauce, showcasing authentic local cuisine.
Mixed seafood plate
Noted for its excellent and fresh variety of octopus, shrimps, scampi, and shellfish, praised for taste and freshness.
Rib Eye
Mentioned as great with well-cooked meat, appreciated by diners who chose meat options.
Smoked salmon salad
Recommended as a great dish that complements the meal well.
Pizza Margherita
Mentioned as a great dish that completes the meal nicely, indicating well-prepared pizza option.
About Hunters Tower
Hunters Tower is a restaurant in Marsaxlokk, Malta, serving seafood, Maltese dishes, and some meat and pasta options. Reviewers consistently praise the fresh fish, octopus, fish soup, and seafood plates, along with friendly service and generous portions. The restaurant has outdoor seating and a quiet, traditional setting near the far end of the bay, and it is noted for lunch and dinner. Prices are described as reasonable to good value, with meals often seen as worth the walk to get there.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked questions
What is Hunters Tower known for?
Hunters Tower is best known for its seafood, especially octopus, fresh fish, and fish soup. Reviewers also mention Maltese dishes like rabbit stew and seafood with rice, saying the food is freshly cooked, flavorful, and served in generous portions.
What dishes are most recommended at Hunters Tower?
The most recommended dishes are the octopus starter, fish soup, fresh fish, seafood with rice, and sea bass stuffed with seafood. Reviewers also praise the mixed seafood plate, calamari, pasta with smoked bacon and mushroom sauce, and traditional rabbit stew.
Is Hunters Tower good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is €15–40, and reviewers repeatedly call it very reasonable and good value for money. Portions are often described as huge, and one lunch review specifically says the starter size of pasta may be enough because the servings are so large.
When is the best time to visit Hunters Tower?
Lunch can be a quieter time, and one review says Friday lunchtime was calm while Sunday was very busy because of market day and tour coaches. Reservations are recommended for both lunch and dinner, which fits the reviews describing the place as popular even when it is full.
Is parking available at Hunters Tower?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Hunters Tower kid-friendly?
Yes, Hunters Tower is good for kids.
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