East CoastRestaurants

Restaurants in East Coast

  1. A

    Banc

    Banc showcases fresh east-coast produce in dishes like venison steak, slow-roasted suckling pig and abalone confit with fresh lime mirin. Lazy late breakfasts are served Sunday and Monday.

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  2. Kabuki by the Sea

    Try the marinated una ju (eel) or the baby east-coast abalone. Incongruously, good Devonshire teas are also available. There's also accommodation (doubles $180) here that styles itself on a Japanese ryokan (inn). It's 12km south of Swansea.

    reviewed

  3. B

    Ugly Duck Out

    This casual diner was named as a play on Swansea's Swan Inn, which burned down some years ago. The Sydney Morning Herald has proclaimed it the home of the best fish and chips in Tasmania – they also do a great salads, gourmet burgers, curries and pastas. The whole menu is available as takeaway.

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  4. C

    Madge Malloys

    Madge has her own fishing boat, reeling in your fresh-from-the-sea dinner. The fish o' the day might be poached wrasse or steam-baked bastard trumpeter. Fresh lobster, oysters and east-coast produce round out an innovative and ever-changing menu. Bookings recommended.

    reviewed

  5. Oystercatcher

    Local seafood is well prepared for diners inside or on the deck, and for those stopping by for takeaway. Laid-back daytime cafe fare makes this a popular spot for coffee, salads, fish and chips, and classic scallop pies.

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  6. D

    Freycinet Bakery & Café

    This bakery has fuelled many a Freycinet walking epic. Pick up pies, cakes and sandwiches here or enjoy a lazy all-day breakfast outside.

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  7. Kate's Berry Farm

    Kate's farm, about 3km south of Swansea, has become an essential stop for east-coast tourers. It sells homemade jams, wines, sauces and divine ice cream, and has a lovely cafe serving berry-good afternoon teas.

    reviewed

  8. E

    Trellis

    This trendy little eatery in the main street serves excellent breakfasts and cafe lunches. Out the back there's a boutique wine store that sells some of the fine east coast drops.

    reviewed

  9. F

    Iluka Tavern

    This popular, friendly pub gets packed with tourists and locals. Among the reef 'n' beef and chicken parmigiana, you'll also find Thai green prawn curry and seafood linguine.

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  10. G

    Ebb

    Ebullient Ebb wins the groovy vote in Swansea – a bright modern waterfront dining room decorated with art and Pacific tapa-cloth serving fresh, light lunches and à la carte dinners big on local seafood.

    reviewed

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  12. Swansea Bark Mill Tavern & Bakery

    There are two good dining options at the Swansea Bark Mill. The bakery does cooked breakfasts until 11am, and the tavern offers great pub fare, excellent wood-fired pizzas and takeaways.

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  13. Seafood Munchies

    Local seafood is well prepared for diners inside or on the deck, and for those stopping by for takeaway. Laid-back daytime cafe fare makes this a popular spot for coffee, salads, fish and chips, and classic scallop pies.

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  14. Piermont Restaurant

    There are gorgeous vistas over Great Oyster Bay, but you will be more interested in what's on your plate. This much-awarded restaurant works magic with all that's local and fresh. As well as an innovative à la carte menu there's a fabulous five-course degustation menu ($100 with wine, $75 without).

    reviewed

  15. Freycinet Marine Farm

    Just off the Coles Bay road is Freycinet Marine Farm, which grows huge, succulent oysters ($14 a dozen) in the tidal waters of Moulting Lagoon. Try freshly shucked oysters, mussels, rock lobsters and abalone. BYO wine (or buy here) and enjoy a seafood picnic. In winter, put your money in the box and help yourself from the fridge.

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  16. Scorchers on the River

    A great eating option by the Prosser River bridge, Scorchers on the River cooks up sizzlin’ pizzas, pastas and toasted focaccias.

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  17. Gateway Café

    A great eating option by the Prosser River bridge, Gateway Café does all-day breakfasts and great lunches and dinners.

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