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2023 Launceston and the North Readers' Choice Awards

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19 18Superlative Food & Wine: Internationally acclaimed
Worth a special journey
17 16Exceptional Quality of Cuisine
Worth a detour
15 14Food Quite Out of the Ordinary
Worth a stop on the way
13 12A Good Restaurant in its category
Commended
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Mudbar Restaurant

Mudbar Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30:AM

Launceston

Enjoy fine dining on Launceston’s waterfront at the Chef Hat-awarded Mudbar Restaurant, situated at the Old Launceston Seaport. Patrons gather around the bar to enjoy harbour views through sleek fl...
Stelo at Pierre's

Stelo at Pierre's

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30:PM

Launceston

12 Chef Hat Award
Experience local Tasmanian produce through an Italian lens at Stelo at Pierre’s on George Street in Launceston. Part of the city’s rich and diverse history, Stelo spreads across two grand dining ro...
"Regional Readers' Choice Winner"
Cataract on Paterson

Cataract on Paterson

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00:PM

Launceston

Cataract on Paterson brings a unique and modern dining experience to Launceston’s city fringe. This restaurant oozes sophistication via a blend of classic interiors with a modern twist, making it a...
Nestled at the heart of the estate on Relbia Road in Relbia is the immersive dining experience of Chef-hatted Josef Chromy Restaurant – a must-do lunch spot on your Tamar Valley itinerary. Set amon...
Blue Cafe Inc

Blue Cafe Inc

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Launceston

Hip and happening foodies head to Blue Café Inc on Invermay Road in Launceston. Located in the middle of Inveresk Railyards and housed in a former power station, this café attracts not only local M...
Rupert & Hound

Rupert & Hound

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30:AM

Launceston

Soak up waterfront views and sea breezes at Rupert & Hound on Seaport Boulevard in Launceston. This seafood restaurant is committed to delivering simple, honest food created using the freshest, mos...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Regional"
Synonymous with elegance and refinement, Clover Hill Vineyard in Lebrina is one of Australia's very few premium sparkling wine producers in the traditional method. Established in 1986 on the site o...
Burger Junkie

Burger Junkie

Burger   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Launceston

Find next-level burgers and comfort food drawing inspiration from Canadian roots at Burger Junkie on John Street in Launceston. This laid-back fast food joint oozes rustic charm with wood and expos...
Born from a love of good food, Brisbane Street Bistro delivers the flavours and textures of Tasmania to Launceston locals and visitors. Housed in a building with old-world charm, expect elegance fr...
Mekong Vietnamese Restaurant

Mekong Vietnamese Restaurant

Vietnamese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30:AM

Launceston

Earthy Eats

Earthy Eats

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Launceston

Trevallyn Grocer
Located across the river from Launceston’s CBD, on route to Cataract Gorge, Trevallyn Grocer offers a unique shopping experience. This one-stop grocer on Osborne Avenue not only stocks quality fre...
Spice on Charles

Spice on Charles

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00:PM

Launceston

To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art – best indulged at Launceston’s newest Indian destination, Spice on Charles. This casually elegant Indian restaurant boasts walls the colou...
Eats, beats and drinks – that’s what’s on the menu at Phoenix Launceston on Brisbane Street. This trendy Indo pub in the middle of Launceston is the home of live music, tapas and local brews in moo...
The devil is in the details at The Devil’s Own Ice Creamery on Lawrence Street in Launceston. Expect artisan premium ice cream and sorbet, carefully handcrafted from as much locally sourced Tasmani...
From humble beginnings in a food van, VegOut on George now brings seriously good plant-based fare to Launceston’s CBD. This George Street cafe exudes a calming vibe of white stools at bench seating...
The Lido is conveniently situated only a 10-minute walk to the centre of the Launceston town centre, close to fabulous shops, restaurants, cafes and city parks. It's a short drive to famous attract...