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About Basalt Tasmania

Located on Waverley Road in Don, Basalt Tasmania is a destination for diners seeking an authentic taste of the island. This thoughtful Tasmanian restaurant champions local produce, crafting a menu that reflects the richness and diversity of the region’s landscapes. Each dish celebrates seasonal ingredients sourced close to home, allowing natural flavours to shine while honouring a strong commitment to sustainability and quality. The menu evolves regularly, ensuring every visit offers something new and reflective of what Tasmania does best at that moment. Refined yet grounded, Basalt delivers a dining experience that connects guests to place, produce and the true essence of Tasmanian cuisine.

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A few words from Basalt Tasmania

Basalt Restaurant – The Cove Tasmania
Taste the Wild
Perched on the rugged oceanfront of the Bass Strait, Basalt is a destination dining experience defined by the salt, spray, and volcanic soil of its historical family farm. Overlooking expansive views of the North-West coastline and mountains, the restaurant offers a profound navigation back to the elements. Here, the mineral-rich, dark earth of the farm serves as the silent protagonist, transferring the raw energy of the Tasmanian wilderness directly onto the plate.

Find the Stillness
Dining here is an invitation to connect with your senses and shed the "mental static" of the modern world. As the sun sets over the Bass Strait, guests share the sanctuary with a resident little penguin colony—a humbling reminder of the restaurant's role as a steward of this ancient landscape. It is a place where time slows, allowing for a deep "unbecoming" and a return to what is essential.

A Destination for Connection
Basalt is a premier sanctuary for celebrating love, life, and the milestones that define us. It is the perfect venue for small groups of family, friends, and colleagues seeking a grounded, meaningful setting for an important occasion or business dinner. In this raw and beautiful environment, conversations deepen and celebrations become part of the land's enduring history.

The Verdict
Surrounded by the scent of salt spray and the heartbeat of the ocean, Basalt invites you to taste the wild and find the stillness. It isn't just a restaurant—it is a sensory homecoming.

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Location & Map

256 Waverley Road, Don 7310 TAS - See Map

Features & Facilities

Payments Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Eftpos, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cash

Seats: 77   Chef: Emily VanDevelde   Sommelier: Mitch Berwick

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Opening Hours

Mon  Closed
Tue  Closed
Wed  5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Thu  5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Fri  5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Sat  5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Sun  Closed

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