Where to Eat in Tasmania
Australian — Tasmanian — the best restaurants, must-try dishes, and practical dining tips for your wine trip to Tasmania.
Local Cuisine
The culinary tradition of Tasmania is rooted in Australian — Tasmanian cooking. Local restaurants pair regional dishes with wines from the surrounding vineyards, making dining an integral part of the wine country experience.
Must-Try Dishes
Restaurant Recommendations
Fine Dining
The Source — MONA
Dining inside the Museum of Old and New Art in Hobart — arguably Tasmania's most extraordinary dining experience, farm-to-fork
Franklin — Hobart
Hobart's acclaimed wood-fire restaurant from chef David Moyle, celebrating Tasmanian produce in a converted warehouse
Winery Restaurant
Moorilla Estate Restaurant — Hobart
Estate restaurant at Moorilla winery (the MONA complex) with Tasmanian Pinot Noir and Riesling pairings
Casual
Salamanca Market — Hobart
Saturday market at the historic sandstone warehouses with Tasmanian cheese, oysters, honey, and produce
Dining Etiquette & Tips
Tipping
Not expected. 10% for exceptional service.
Meal Times
Lunch: 12:00–14:30 · Dinner: 18:00–21:00
Reservations
MONA and Franklin need advance booking. Summer (Dec–Feb) is peak — book all Hobart restaurants ahead.
Vegetarian Options
Good