Must-see restaurants in Tasmania

  • Andy’s Bakery

    Tasmania

    This roadhouse is a bit of an icon around these parts, with a big reputation for its house-made pies, cakes and gelato. The peppery 'Tassie Devil' pie isn…

  • Barringwood Estate

    Tasmania

    Enjoying a gourmet lunch and glass of wine on the deck or lawn of Tuckshop at Barringwood, the cafe at Barringwood Estate, is a wonderful way to while…

  • Mures

    Hobart

    The big fish in Hobart's seafood scene, bottle-green Mures has a Lower Deck with fishmonger, fish-and-chip shop and ice cream, while the Upper Deck is a…

  • Marakoopa Cafe

    Tasmania

    Visiting the Marakoopa Cave on a Sunday? If so, be sure to stop at this pretty garden cafe in Mayberry, on the approach road, for a light lunch or coffee…

  • Vanidol’s

    Hobart

    A pioneering North Hobart restaurant, Vanidol’s has a diverse menu that travels effortlessly around Asia with dishes including spicy Thai beef salad,…

  • Street Eats @ Franko

    Hobart

    This buzzy night market showcases fabulous southern Tasmanian food, with stalls ringed around the fountain in Franklin Sq. There's live music and plenty…

  • Chocolate Gallery & Cafe

    Tasmania

    Chocolate lovers rejoice! This cafe and chocolaterie makes and offers tastings of fudge and truffles, serves chocolate cake with coffee and also offers…

  • Mudbar

    Launceston

    This is the pick of the eateries in the Seaport enclave. Chill with a beer at the bar, then migrate to your table for superior Asian-inspired fare and…

  • Empire Hotel

    Cradle Country & The West

    The 'grand old lady of the west coast' delivers hearty pub standards, including parmas, pastas and steaks, with a hefty side serve of atmosphere. The…

  • Bark Mill Tavern & Bakery

    The East Coast

    The Bark Mill has two foodie faces: a busy bakery-cafe and a pub, both doing a roaring trade. The bakery serves cooked breakfasts, filled rolls almost as…

  • Myu

    Hobart

    Let yourself in on a little Hobart secret at this unsigned, unadulterated dining room in an unprepossessing strip of shops where the ever-changing menu…

  • Rosevears Hotel

    Tasmania

    Built in 1831 but almost totally rebuilt over time, this high-quality tavern offers pub-grub faves (steak sandwiches, pizza, crispy-skin salmon) as well…

  • Grazers

    The East Coast

    Next door to Pelican Sands accommodation, Grazers is a surprisingly sophisticated little bistro with a short-but-sweet menu of international offerings:…

  • Ristorante Da Angelo

    Hobart

    An enduring (and endearing) Italian ristorante, Da Angelo presents an impressively long menu of homemade pastas, veal and chicken dishes, calzones, and…

  • Criterion Street Cafe

    Hobart

    It’s a short menu on a short street, but Criterion Street Cafe effortlessly meets the criteria for keeping both breakfast and lunch fans sated, and…

  • Lebrina

    Hobart

    Foodies and critics alike enthuse about Lebrina. Concealed in Hobart’s northern reaches, it looks small and unremarkable from the outside, but inside it’s…

  • Novaro's

    Launceston

    This much-loved Italian restaurant is the type of place where local families celebrate big occasions and young couples come for first dates. The tight…

  • Blue Café Bar

    Launceston

    In a converted chunky-concrete power station next to the Queen Victoria Museum, this cool cafe serves creative local, organic dishes to architecture…

  • Pickled Evenings

    Launceston

    Pickled evenings and holidays go hand in hand, but a visit to this excellent Indian restaurant will not (necessarily) involve excessive drinking. What you…

  • Ecru

    Hobart

    If you're spending any time at all in central Hobart, you might accrue a few visits to Ecru, a hole-in-the-wall coffee joint with an enthusiastic, chatty…

  • DS Coffee House Cafe

    The Southeast

    Despite the mealy-mouthed name, this is Huonville’s funkiest cafe, with quirky retro furniture and uni-student vibes. All-day breakfasts, sourdough…

  • Hallam’s Waterfront

    Launceston

    This place conjures up nautical vibes – like the inside of a very spacious yacht – with friendly service and super-fresh seafood, particularly crayfish…

  • The Gulch Fish & Chips

    The East Coast

    Home to Tasmanian Coastal Seafoods, this little shack on the Gulch foreshore cooks brilliant fish and chips, straight off the boat. What's cooking depends…

  • Tracks Cafe

    Cradle Country & The West

    Though located in the historic Queenstown railway station, Tracks has been given a resolutely modern fit-out. The light and airy interior is warmed by a…

  • Time Out on Emmett

    Tasmania

    A local institution, this cafe and bakery is owned by Bunny and Cheryl, who make the delicious sausage rolls and pies – try the curried scallop, seafood…

  • Hellyer's Restaurant

    Cradle Country & The West

    Small plates come with a big view over Cradle Valley and the treetops at this fine restaurant in the Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village. Try the Tasmanian…

  • Le Café on St George

    Launceston

    Crowded with conversations, this local favourite faces onto St Georges Sq on top of the hill in East Launceston. Beyond the beautiful old shopfront …

  • Lilydale Larder

    Tasmania

    This providore, cafe and bar is the best in the region in all three categories. Owned by a group of locals who share a love of fine food and beverages,…

  • Capulus Espresso

    Hobart

    You can get a slice of tart, a bit of cake or a biscuit at this little low-tech coffee nook behind a roller door just south of the NoHo strip, but what…

  • Don Camillo

    Hobart

    Claiming to be Hobart's oldest restaurant (since 1965), venerable Don Camillo is still turning out a tight menu of classic Italian pastas, risottos, meat…

  • Gorge Restaurant

    Launceston

    It’s worth eating here for the photogenic setting alone, especially when sitting outside in summer watching the peacocks strut their stuff. Walk off your…

  • Astor Grill

    Hobart

    Indulge in old-school meaty treats at this sumptuous stalwart, in a blood-coloured 1920s art-deco brick building on the CBD fringe. Start with some…

  • Coxswain’s Cottage Café

    Tasmania

    The only place to eat in Low Head, this simple cafe in an 1847 cottage at the Low Head historic pilot station precinct serves hot and cold drinks,…

  • Kopitiam Singapore Cafe

    Hobart

    A cheerful and cheerfully coloured city-centre nook dishing up classic and flavourful Singapore-style rice and noodle dishes, such as mee noodle curry and…

  • Nina Restaurant & Bar

    The East Coast

    Oh look, a slick urban nook! With a sunny front terrace, sleek inner-city styling and sexy soundtrack, Nina is a global food journey in little old St…

  • Hursey Seafoods

    Tasmania

    Stanley is a fishing town, so it'd be a crime not to eat seafood here. Hursey's fleet of nine fishing boats supplies fish, crayfish and scallops to the…

  • Apple Tree Cafe

    Tasmania

    Aficionados of Devonshire teas will appreciate the Apple Tree Cafe's version, which features delicious homemade berry jam. A friendly and pretty space…

  • Cove Bar & Restuarant

    Tasmania

    The views over kanamaluka/Tamar River and York Cove from this light-saturated restaurant at York Cove hotel are wonderful, and Tasmanian produce gets star…

  • Food + Brew

    Tasmania

    Worthy of an honourable mention in the list of best cafes on the north coast, this cafe down near the old train station specialises in tasty meals made…

  • Machine Laundry Café

    Hobart

    Washing machines and dryers; pavement chessboard; retro styling; parmesan, caramelised onion and spinach pancakes; and the 'mental lentil' panini…

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