Cataract on Paterson
135 Paterson St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
ClosedToday 17:00 – 21:30 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A well-regarded restaurant in central Launceston near Cataract Gorge, rated 4.6 across nearly 3,000 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 17:00 – 21:00
- Tuesday
- 17:00 – 21:00
- Wednesday
- 17:00 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 17:00 – 21:00
- FridayToday
- 17:00 – 21:30
- Saturday
- 17:00 – 21:30
- Sunday
- 17:00 – 21:00
Why it's worth checking out
Cataract on Paterson sits on Paterson Street in Launceston, northern Tasmania's elegant riverside city, not far from the famous Cataract Gorge. A well-regarded restaurant, it's built a big following in a city with a quietly excellent food scene — the kind of reliable, crowd-pleasing spot that's become a genuine local favourite.
The appeal is that combination of quality dining and a central, convenient location, ideal for a relaxed meal while exploring Launceston and its surrounds. With the spectacular Cataract Gorge — one of the city's signature natural attractions — close by, it pairs naturally with a wider day out in the area.
With a 4.6 rating from nearly 3,000 reviews, it's clearly keeping its many diners happy. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular Launceston restaurant 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 pairing your meal with a visit to the nearby gorge.
Good to know
- Located at 135 Paterson Street in central Launceston
- Features tabletop stone grills for an interactive dining experience
- Focuses on locally sourced ingredients
Best for
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.6 from 2,953 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 84
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 100
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 17 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cataract on Paterson located?+
The restaurant is located at 135 Paterson Street, Launceston TAS 7250, in central Launceston.
What type of cuisine does Cataract on Paterson serve?+
Cataract on Paterson serves Australian cuisine featuring locally sourced dishes, with many items cooked on tabletop stone grills.
What is the dining experience like?+
The restaurant has an industrial-chic design and offers an interactive dining experience with tabletop stone grill cooking.
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