Where To Eat In Tasmania: 15 Must-Try Spots For A First Time Visitor
If you’re wondering where to eat in Tasmania, let me start by saying this: yes, some spots are touristy, and yes, there are lesser-known local gems tucked far from the guidebooks.
After eating my way across the island on a recent trip, I can confidently say Tasmania’s food scene is one of the most exciting in Australia right now.
Tassie Food Scene Today
From just-shucked oysters and briny scallops to cool-climate Pinot Noir, small-batch cider, whisky, berries, and farmhouse cheeses, Tassie punches far above its weight.
Over the past two decades, Tasmania has evolved from a quiet agricultural outpost into a culinary powerhouse.
A generation of chefs embraced the island’s pristine waters and hyper-seasonal produce, helping shift the focus toward provenance and simplicity.
Pioneers like Luke Burgess (formerly of Garagistes) helped spark Hobart’s modern dining movement, while venues such as Aloft and Room for a Pony showcase the creative, produce-driven ethos that now defines Tasmanian dining.
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Where to Eat in Tasmania (As a First Time Visitor)
But beyond the headline restaurants, here’s my personal guide to where to eat in Tasmania for a first time visitor. Here are the top 15 places we visited and loved.
They are perhaps not the most original (I’m sure I’m not the first to inform you of Kate’s Berry Farm scones), but they are a great self-guided food tour to follow as you make your way around as a first time visitor to Tasmania.
In no particular order, here is where to eat in Tasmania:
1. Hobart Waterfront: A First-Timer’s Seafood Feast
A little touristy? Yes. Completely worth it? Absolutely.
The Hobart waterfront is a rite of passage. Restaurants like Drunken Admiral, Mures Upper Deck, Flippers Cooked Seafood and Fish Frenzy serve up classic Tassie seafood with harbor views.
Standout dishes include creamy seafood chowder packed with scallops and fish, grilled catch of the day (look out for stripey trumpeter and flathead) and platters piled high with oysters and Tasmanian salmon.
Mures is known for its ultra-fresh daily catch, while Fish Frenzy does a particularly good fish and chips with crisp batter and golden fries.
Yes, you’ll see plenty of tourists — but this is still one of the best introductions to Tasmania’s seafood culture.
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2. Willie Smith’s Apple Shed: Cider and Comfort
Willie Smith’s Apple Shed in the Huon Valley celebrates Tasmania’s apple-growing heritage in the most delicious way possible.
The apple pie is the obvious star — flaky pastry, gently spiced filling, served warm. Pair it with a tasting paddle of cider, from dry heritage blends to sweeter styles. They also have excellent non-alcoholic cider options.
If you visit earlier in the day, their brunch menu shines with dishes like apple-and-pork sausage rolls, farmhouse breakfast plates, and seasonal produce-driven specials.
It’s rustic, relaxed, and deeply Tassie.
3. Salamanca Market: A Saturday Ritual
Every Saturday, Salamanca Market transforms Hobart’s historic waterfront into a buzzing celebration of local food and craft.
We loved the Pachamama wallaby burritos — tender wallaby meat wrapped with vibrant sauces and fresh fillings.
Beyond that, you’ll find fresh oysters shucked to order, wood-fired pastries, local honey (don’t miss leatherwood), artisan cheeses, handmade chocolates, small-batch gin, and baked goods galore.
It’s one of the best single stops if you’re figuring out where to eat in Tasmania and want to taste a bit of everything in one place. Read more in our detailed guide to Salamanca Market.
4. Barilla Bay & Freycinet Marine Farm: Ocean-to-Plate
For oysters as fresh as they come, visit Barilla Bay Oyster Farm near Hobart. Order natural oysters first to appreciate their briny sweetness, then try them Kilpatrick or with a squeeze of lemon.
Their seafood platters also feature prawns, scallops, and abalone. The oyster stout is a fun local pairing.
On the east coast, Freycinet Marine Farm offers casual outdoor seating with oysters, mussels, scallop pies, and seafood chowder served just steps from the water. It’s simple, fresh, and unforgettable.
5. Devil’s Corner Winery & Fishers Seafood Restaurant
Devil’s Corner Cellar Door pairs dramatic vineyard views with some of Tasmania’s best cool-climate wines. Their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are standouts, reflecting the crisp east coast climate.
The onsite restaurant Fishers focuses on seafood — think grilled octopus, fish and chips, local oysters with a creative selection of toppings, and seasonal salads using regional produce.
It’s an ideal long lunch stop while exploring the east coast wine trail.
6. The Lobster Shack, Bicheno
The Lobster Shack is casual, coastal, and exactly what you want after a day exploring near Freycinet.
Their famous lobster rolls are buttery and generously filled. Fried and grilled seafood platters come stacked with crayfish, scallops, calamari, prawns, and fish.
The seafood chowder is hearty and comforting, and fish and chips are perfectly crisp. Add ocean views and salty air, and you’ve got one of the most satisfying seafood stops on the island.
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7. Hill Street Grocer: Picnic Paradise
Hill Street Grocer is the perfect place to build a Tasmanian picnic. It’s the closest thing Hobart has to Erewhon, except more low key (in a good way).
Look for cheeses from Wicked Cheese Company, locally baked sourdough, smoked salmon, fresh berries, and Tassie cool-climate wines.
Their prepared salads and gourmet sandwiches are ideal for road trips. Grab supplies before heading to Wineglass Bay or Mt. Wellington scenic lookout.
8. Freycinet Lodge: Dining with a View
Freycinet Lodge offers refined dining surrounded by the natural beauty of the national park.
Expect dishes like seared scallops, local lamb, Tasmanian salmon, and seasonal vegetable plates highlighting regional farms.
Their whisky list is impressive, featuring nearly a dozen Tasmanian distilleries.
It’s a wonderful way to end a day of hiking, especially if you’re lucky enough to call the lodge home for the night.
9. Fish and Chips at The Fish Van, Triabunna
The Fish Van may be humble, but it delivers some of the freshest fish and chips on the east coast.
Order the catch of the day battered and fried, plus scallops or calamari on the side. If available, try the cray (rock lobster). It’s unfussy, affordable, and deeply satisfying.
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10. Berry Galore at Kate’s Berry Farm
Kate’s Berry Farm is pure comfort. Freshly baked scones come with generous dollops of house-made berry jam and cream.
Their berry pies — bursting with raspberries, blackberries, and humbleberries — are rustic and full of flavor.
Seasonal berry desserts and preserves are also worth taking home.
11. Taste of Summer Festival, Hobart Waterfront
Taste of Summer (formerly Taste of Tasmania) gathers the island’s top producers, restaurants, wineries, and distilleries in one waterfront celebration.
It’s the ultimate sampler: oysters, small plates from top restaurants, sparkling wines, craft beer, cider, and whisky tastings — all in one festive setting. If your trip aligns with it, don’t miss it.
12. Rocket at the End of the Road
Rocket at the End of the Road serves what’s often called the southernmost coffee in Australia.
You’d think it’s touristy and gimmicky but the coffee is strong and excellent. The flat white was one of the best we’d tried anywhere, and it’s served in adorable and highly photogenic handmade pottery cups.
The Tassie ice cream is the real highlight, though. We loved the leatherwood honey scoop and the berry flavors made from local fruit.
It’s a fun, slightly quirky stop at the edge of the island. The scenic drive will make it worthwhile!
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13. Bich Wine Bar aka The Farm Shed, Bicheno
Bicheno Wine Bar — also known as The Farm Shed — offers one of the best curated selections of Tasmanian wines and spirits.
You can sample Pinot Noir, sparkling wines, gin, and whisky from across the island in one cozy setting.
Pair your tasting with local cheese boards and charcuterie for a relaxed evening in Bicheno.
14. Spring Vale Estate & Apero Bistro
Spring Vale Vineyard is a picturesque east coast winery producing excellent Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
The onsite Apero Bistro serves relaxed lunches — think seasonal salads, seafood dishes, and grazing plates designed to pair with estate wines. It’s scenic, calm, and beautifully Tasmanian.
15. Cubed Espresso Bar for Flat White with a View!
Cubed Espresso Bar near Tasman National Park serves coffee with arguably one of the best views on the island.
Stop for a flat white, pastries, and light breakfast bites before or after exploring the dramatic coastline.
Extra points for warming chai on the menu, as well as a selection of plant based milk alternatives.
It’s small but memorable — proof that even a simple coffee stop can be special in Tasmania.
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Best Food Spots in Tassie – Honorable Mentions
We didn’t make it to the following venues, but after a thorough research they made it to our wishlist for the next trip:
- Tasting menu at Aloft
- Homestead Restaurant at the Piermont
- Driftwood in Lauderdale for seasonal menu featuring Tassie suppliers
- Ross Bakery for scallop pie and vanilla slice
- St. Albi Eatery for steak and cocktails
- The Truffle Farm – for obvious reasons
- Cascade Brewery Bar for beer flights and chocolate stout cake
- Preachers for craft beer and tempura broccoli
- Jackman and McRoss for brunch or scallop pie
- The Wicked Cheese company store and farm
- Jean Pascal in Hobart for rustic French style breads and pastries
- Black Cow Bistro in Launceston for grass fed steak
- Wallaby wings at Bar Wa Izakaya
- Farm to table menu at Trophy Room
- Pooley Wines in Richmond
- Fern Tree Tavern up Mt. Wellington for local pub grub
- Cheese platters at Pyengana Dairy Company
- Baked goods at Pigeon Whole Bakers
- Providence Cafe for sharing plates and neighborhood vibes in Hobart
Where to Eat in Tasmania: Final Bite
Tasmania may be compact, but its culinary landscape is expansive.
Whether you’re craving oysters pulled from cold southern waters, flaky berry pie, world-class Pinot Noir, or classic fish and chips by the sea, this island delivers at every turn.
If you’re planning your trip and wondering where to eat in Tasmania, start with these spots — and come hungry.
Have you been to Tasmania? What did you think of the food? Let us know in the comments or tag @eightyflavors on socials!
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