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2023 TAS 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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"2019 Readers' Choice - Spanish."
Hobart tapas lovers head to The Black Footed Pig Tapas Bar & Kitchen on Hunter Street to see and be seen. Relocating to the MACq 01 waterfront hotel - part of the former bustling wharf market preci...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Seafood"
Mures Upper Deck

Mures Upper Deck

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00:AM

Hobart CBD

Those looking for the ultimate seafood experience in Hobart head to Mures Upper Deck on Victoria Dock. Take in breathtaking waterfront views through floor-to-ceiling glass, allowing diners to watch...
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...
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...
"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   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00:AM

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...
View Dining

View Dining

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00:AM

Currie

Take in breath-taking vistas of King Island Golf Course and the Bass Strait coastline while sipping a glass of Tasmanian wine at View Dining on Owen Smith Drive in Currie. Polished wood floors and ...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Regional"
Clover Hill Vineyard

Clover Hill Vineyard

   Opens at 11:00:AM

Lebrina

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...
Rupert & Hound

Rupert & Hound

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 8:30: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...
Dalton Cafe

Dalton Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00:AM

Ulverstone

Tasmanian favourites and international flavours meet at Dalton Café on Victoria Street in Ulverstone. This Devonport eatery exudes a charming vibe of concrete flooring, timber table settings, Ediso...
The Wharf Bar & Kitchen

The Wharf Bar & Kitchen

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

St Helens

Take in stunning sunsets over the water with a cocktail in hand at The Wharf Bar & Kitchen on Marina Parade in St Helens. You can’t get any more waterfront than this locally-loved venue on Tasmania...
Driftwood Restaurant

Driftwood Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00:AM

Lauderdale

Watch the sun set over the canal and soak up water views at Driftwood Restaurant on North Terrace in Lauderdale. This elegant restaurant is all about sleek lines and a trendy vibe - think wood floo...
Bellerive foodies seeking Oriental fare with flair head along Cambridge Road to find September Chinese Restaurant. This family-friendly Hobart dining destination projects a stylish ambience of a ca...
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...
Ashmore on Bridge Street

Ashmore on Bridge Street

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:30:AM

Richmond

A welcoming hub with a buzzing vibe, Ashmore on Bridge Street in Hobart is the place to meet friends – old and new. This Richmond establishment offers a fresh, modern take on café culture, striking...
Mezethes Greek Taverna

Mezethes Greek Taverna

Greek   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Hobart CBD

Expect ‘many little dishes’ to graze on when dining at Mezethes Greek Taverna on Salamanca Place in Hobart. Nestled in an historic bluestone building in Salamanca Arts Precinct, this aptly named re...
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...
Fico

Fico

European   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00:AM

Hobart CBD

16 Chef Hat Award
Dier Makr

Dier Makr

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00:PM

Hobart CBD

16 Chef Hat Award