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…
Must-see restaurants in Tasmania
Hobart & Around
Come for takeaway pies, pastries, sandwiches, croissants, muffins and cakes, or munch on them in the courtyard. Their version of the Tasmanian classic,…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Midlands & Central Highlands
Dinner options in Ross are scant, but the town’s heritage pub offers an old-school menu, including crumbed scallops, roast o' the day and homemade damper…
Tasmania
Aficionados of Devonshire teas will appreciate the Apple Tree Cafe's version, which features delicious homemade berry jam. A friendly and pretty space…
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…
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…
Hobart
Washing machines and dryers; pavement chessboard; retro styling; parmesan, caramelised onion and spinach pancakes; and the 'mental lentil' panini…
The East Coast
This harbourside fish-and-chipper does wonders with seafood, all of it hook-caught on its boat, the Insta-gator. The 'Captain's Basket' is hard to beat:…
The East Coast
This secretive, bookish little coffee joint is tucked in behind an eccentric antiques shop off the main drag. Reliable coffee and homemade soups are what…
Launceston
Many locals will tell you these are the best burgers in Launceston. They're healthy, too: lean, preservative-free meat and low-sugar bread, plus gluten…
Hobart
It's actually on Macquarie St, but we're not concerned. This little black coffee nook knows exactly what it's all about: top-notch coffee to go or to sip…
Tasmania
Like its sister establishments in Hobart and Launceston, this burger bar next to the Entertainment & Convention Centre flips beef, lamb, chicken, fish and…
Midlands & Central Highlands
This very decent restaurant does excellent evening meals (including takeaway pizzas) and has a bar with good Guinness on tap and plenty of single malts …
Tasmania
This bakehouse inside the Old Emerald Flour Mill is always busy, and no wonder. It sells delicious old-fashioned tarts and slices, cakes, pies and bread…
The East Coast
There are swoon-worthy Great Oyster Bay views here at Piermont, 4km south of Swansea, but focus on your plate. The kitchen works magic with all things…
Midlands & Central Highlands
Seafood crêpes, hot soup, scones, tea and decent coffee – an ideal little Midlands pit stop if ever there was one. Add to the equation a charming 1850s…
Tasmania
This place on an obscure car park is hard to find, but worth the effort (enter between the police and ambulance stations on Victoria St). The draws are…
Tasmania
There's only one place to truly enjoy fish and chips, and that's outside. Head to this takeaway shop on the Wynyard Wharf, order your fried morsels of…
Hobart
Travel up Mt Wellington through the bentwood forests to the Springs, where this funky converted shipping container awaits with hot coffee and excellent…
Tasmania
This pub serves good bistro fare, including year-round fresh seafood – crayfish in season – and servings the size of the Nut itself. There's a scattering…
Hobart
Central Hobart’s best sushi spot – a favourite with downtown desk jockeys – makes the most of Tasmania’s great seafood. Udon noodles and miso also make an…
The Southeast
This upbeat flapjack shack occupies a carriage of the going-nowhere Margate Train. Order the Tasmanian-salmon version with creamy caper sauce. Soup, pies,…
Hobart
City branch of the famous Battery Point bakery-cafe, catering to the weekday lunch crowds. Not quite as charming as the original, but just as delicious.
Tasmania
Embracing the paddock-to-table ethos, the restaurant at Entally Lodge delivers simple and tasty meals – it's a good place to enjoy a steak or a hefty…
