Grain of the Silos

Grain of the Silos is a Launceston restaurant built around the produce, people and stories of Tasmania. Its menu draws from across the island, with the website naming ingredients and suppliers including Cape Grim beef, Bruny Island cheese, Flinders Island wallaby, Boomer Bay oysters, Dutch potatoes, Tamar Valley wines and vegetables from local growers. The offering changes with the seasons, reflecting the restaurant’s focus on fresh, carefully sourced produce rather than a fixed list of signatures.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are offered alongside a vegan menu, children’s menu, a dedicated menu for Woody’s Barrel Bar and a “Let us feed you” option. The breakfast selection includes familiar choices such as eggs on sourdough or rye toast, smashed avocado with poached eggs, eggs benedict and pancakes, as well as dishes that showcase the kitchen’s approach to seasonal produce, including whipped feta with roasted pumpkin and a potato sausage hash with mushrooms, broccoli and salsa verde. The restaurant also hosts events such as its Meet the Producers Dinner, an evening focused on the farmers, growers and makers behind the region’s food.

The setting has a strong sense of place. Grain sits within the former Kings Wharf silos on the banks of the Tamar River, part of a larger restoration that transformed a once-industrial wheat storage site into a contemporary place to stay, eat and gather. The four original towers remain central to the story, linking the restaurant to Launceston’s industrial past and to the food and wine of Northern Tasmania. The venue’s sustainability work includes local sourcing, waste-conscious practices and reducing reliance on single-use plastics and cardboard.

Food Director Massimo Mele brings an Italian-influenced background shaped by his early years in Naples, while Executive Chef Thomas Pirker leads the kitchen and works closely with Tasmanian farmers and artisans. Together with the wider team, they aim to highlight the natural character of local ingredients. Grain should suit diners interested in regional produce and Tasmanian wine, families looking for a restaurant with a children’s menu, and groups wanting to explore the venue through an event or shared meal. A Google rating of 4.3 from 826 reviews indicates a well-regarded local dining option.