Ball & Chain Grill - Salamanca
A long-loved steakhouse and grill at Salamanca in Hobart, rated 4.4 across more than 2,100 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Ball & Chain Grill sits on Salamanca Place in the heart of Hobart's lovely Salamanca precinct. A long-loved steakhouse and grill, it's a genuine Hobart institution — renowned for its quality, char-grilled steaks (cooked over its famous charcoal grill) and hearty fare, making the most of Tasmania's superb local beef and produce, in a characterful heritage setting.
The appeal is that combination of quality, char-grilled steaks, generous, satisfying fare and a characterful Salamanca location, ideal for a celebratory dinner, a group meal or a proper steak feast. A quality steakhouse making the most of Tasmania's renowned produce, in the heart of the historic Salamanca precinct, has broad appeal, and the Ball & Chain has clearly kept its big, loyal following happy over the years.
With a 4.4 rating from more than 2,100 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular Salamanca steakhouse fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group, after a table at a peak time, or planning a special steak dinner in Hobart.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 17:00 – 21:00
- TuesdayToday
- 17:00 – 21:00
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:30
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:30
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 76
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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