Where to Eat in Tasmania: The Local Food Guide

Tasmania's food scene stretches well beyond Hobart, with distinct dining pockets across Launceston, Burnie, the Freycinet coast and beyond. This guide pulls together a spread of restaurants and cafes from around the state, from city bistros to waterside oyster shacks, so you can plan where to eat wherever you happen to be travelling.

Why Tasmania delivers

Whether you're after a sit-down dinner in central Hobart, a coffee stop on the road, or fresh seafood by the water, the venues here span several towns and styles. Picking by suburb makes it easy to find something close by, and the mix of cuisines means there's a range to choose from across Hobart, Launceston, Burnie, Port Arthur and Freycinet.

Highlights

• Italian, Greek and Japanese dining in Hobart at Da Angelo Ristorante, Urban Greek Restaurant and Bar Wa Izakaya
• Coffee and cafe stops, including Hobart Coffee Roasters in Hobart and cubed espresso bar near Port Arthur
• Waterside seafood at Melshell Oyster Shack on the Freycinet coast
• Launceston dining and cafes such as Cataract on Paterson, Kawan Dining and Samuel Pepy's Cafe
• North-west options in Burnie at Hungry Birds Burnie and YUVI KITCHEN

Our top picks

Hand-picked from our highest-scoring listings:

• Da Angelo Ristorante — Hobart
• Kawan Dining — Launceston
• Urban Greek Restaurant — Hobart
• Hobart Coffee Roasters — Hobart
• Samuel Pepy's Cafe — Launceston
• Bar Wa Izakaya — Hobart
• Aloft — Hobart
• cubed espresso bar — Port Arthur
• Hungry Birds Burnie — Burnie
• Cataract on Paterson — Launceston

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I eat in Hobart?

Hobart options in this guide include Da Angelo Ristorante, Urban Greek Restaurant, Bar Wa Izakaya, Aloft, Landscape Restaurant & Grill and Restaurant Maria, plus Hobart Coffee Roasters for a cafe stop.

Are there good places to eat in Launceston?

Yes. Launceston venues include Kawan Dining, Cataract on Paterson, Samuel Pepy's Cafe and LOCAL HIDEOUT CAFE.

Where can I find seafood on the Tasmanian coast?

Melshell Oyster Shack is listed in the Freycinet area, on Tasmania's east coast.

Are there options in Tasmania's north-west?

In Burnie you'll find Hungry Birds Burnie and YUVI KITCHEN.