The Tram Bar is located at the Best Western Hotel in Launceston. It's main feature is an iconic…read moreCirca 1911 Launceston Tram. Gayle and I came in for a light dinner before heading out into the evening to Low Head to see the Penguins. We both picked the Soft Shell Chicken Tacos as our Entree/Appetizer, along with our usual beer and wine choices. All that did the trick, and along with the fast and friendly service, we were well on our way.

We had seen some very mixed reviews on this location and hesitantly agreed to have dinner here…read morebecause we were exhausted after 24 hours of travel. Although service was a little slow at the start because they had just opened and they weren't really prepared, it picked up from there. The food was outstanding and the servers were very friendly and they were prompt with everything including our bill so we could eat and go to bed. We shared the fish and chips and the pot pie and some onion rings and the meal simply couldn't have been better. I can't recommend this place strongly enough

Another 5 Star restaurant in Launceston and possibly the our best one yet. We made a reservation in…read moreadvance and still could only get a 5:30PM seat...something we rarely do. And glad that we did. We had never been there before and thought it was larger. It is quite small but very cozy. We ordered an order of house made sourdough bread served with a portion of cultured butter $3, a 400 gram porterhouse steak cooked medium rare that was served with a potato galette topped with a Dijon mustard cream sauce and chives $60, a side of steamed asparagus with lemon, elderberry, and golden sesame $13, and the Mr. Brown and Towns mixed mushrooms, parsley and garlic oil $13.50. The bread arrived and it was a beauty of A Piece. Tasty and the butter very good. We decided to leave it for the meal. Then the Porterhouse(we call it a NY Strip) arrived and it was beautiful. The taste was great. The marbling cooked right out to deliver a beautiful piece of meat. We ordered the Peppercorn sauce and an extra Café de Paris Sauce $2. Both sauces were great, although the steak was so great that it really didn't need them. The potato galette was awesome as it was topped with a Dijon cream sauce and chopped chives. I have now come home(US) and tried to make it. I will eventually get there!!! Now for the sides, the Mr. Brown and Towns mushrooms were some of the best I have ever had. Interesting that we had seen them at the Harvest Market that morning and admired them. Sad we were in a hotel and nowhere to cook them. When we saw them on the menu we hesitated for a moment as we are not garlic fans...don't let that stop you. If available, order them. Then there were the asparagus. We normally don't order as much food but couldn't help. Glad we did. They were over the top good. No room for dessert! Highly recommend. Make a reservation well in advance. Can't wait until our next trip to Launceston. Black Cow...Thanks for a great meal.

Loved this, amazing service, great steaks, and the atmosphere is comfortable, this is a must do…read morewhen in Launceston.

Our Go to spot close to the Office. As we are a family looking at what we eat, some of us gluten…read moreintolerant. It is great to have a place we can go to and not have to worry about what comes out and how it was prepared.This is our preferred restaurant near the office. As a family conscious about our diet, with some members being gluten intolerant, it's wonderful to have a place where we can dine without concerns about the ingredients or food preparation.

We had a breakfast. It is nice place. Good food and good service. The coffee was hot as askedread more

Yep, this is a very nice place for a good dinner. The service is very good and friendly. They have…read morea full bar that also has nice local wine specials. The menu has several very good choices. The hamburgers are huge!! They are very good burgers that come with a choice of salad or chips. Like duck? Then get the amazing Duck salad - wow! The amount of duck is very tasty. Very nice experience

I am pretty picky about food so I do not say this lightly__. It was spectacular. Very fresh and…read morecooked with care and skill. Pleasant environment and friendly server

Visited from out of town. I was greeted at the door by one of the staff and welcomed in. Was given…read morea great recommendation from the beers on tap. Ordered the salmon and was cooked nicely. Crispy skin was delicious and the veges were cooked spot on. Nice vibe to the place and good selection of music to chill too. Overall very welcoming and would recommend

Read the reviews and they were positive but the overall rating didn't really jive...glad we didn't…read morepay too much attention to the very old reviews. We arrived around 5:45PM and quite a few tables were already seated. We got a table for two in the main room with the majority of diners. We were going to order pizza but as the pasta dishes kept passing by our minds quickly changed. We ordered Lasagna with meat sauce and Bolognese with fettuccine. Had to ask for spaghetti to be changed to fettuccine and since it was early and they weren't totally slammed the chef said ok. What a treat. The food arrived and we could have easily shared one of the dishes. Both dishes were beautiful and the tastes could not have been better. The lasagna was maybe the best we have ever had. And the bolognese awesome. But it was the homemade pasta that made us think so highly of La Cantina. Needless to say we did not have enough room for dessert. When we got up to pay the restaurant was totally packed. Glad we got there early as e didn't have a booking. Highly recommend you call ahead for this gem. Staff was excellent. Prices were reasonable. Will definitely return.

A nice family owned and run restaurant. The staff are very…read morefriendly and it has a good range of Italian food, being predominantly pizza's and pastas. They also do a very yummy selection of desserts. No need to book (for 1 or 2), as you can normally always walk in and grab a table. Only a 2 minute walk from where I stay when in Tassie makes it quite convenient.

Top class experience! The team was such a well oiled machine and very friendly and knowledgeable!…read more Food was absolutely delicious with lot of fresh local produce. Music was nice and gentle and in the background, so you don't have to 'yell' at each other over the music! Over all an excellent experience

If you want an amazingly tasty meal in Launceston you cannot go past Novaro's. The best steak and…read moreperfect fettuccine marinara. The food enough will make you want to come back regularly but the inclusion of the personal and friendly service from Brett makes Novaro's one of the best in Tassie. 5 Stars absolutely.

Brilliant food! I prefer vegetarian, and this place has an excellent separate Vegetarian menu. I…read morehave eaten here three times and had fantastically tasty meals every time. Can be expensive but we'll worth it.

I was walking down the street, wandering Launceston when a tendril of aroma wafted by that I just…read morecould not ignore. I turned into Pierre's and quickly found that it was the soup of the day (cauliflower) which I proceeded to enjoy immensely. The staff was extremely well trained and attentive. Service was fantastic and my meal arrived quickly. The only reason I haven't given the establishment a full five stars is because I felt extremely out of place amongst the pearls, gingham, sailor stripes and other... let's say country club... patrons. As an Asian chick with silver hair, the sidelong glances became a bit much and I left as soon as I was done. I'd still recommend a visit so long as you are with a crowd, a tad more conventional, or simply much more proud of your freak flag than I apparently was.

Yes! That's what you should say when somebody suggests to eat here for lunch. It was a beautiful…read moreday so I could sit outside and being summer meant Som Tum was on the special menu (not on the paper menu). What a treat. I had to ask for real spice and they delivered. This Green Papaya Salad camee topped with 3 delicious prawns. I've just ordered more food! I hope I can come back here... Friendly staff, great prices and well presented, delicious food.

I had laksa which was amazing. Couldn't have asked for anything better on a chilly and rainy…read moreafternoon. The restaurant was just about to close after lunch, but they were happy to serve us. Would love to go back but we were just in holiday!

Jailhouse Grill had just what we were looking for. Wanted a dinner place with some meat and this…read morerestaurant had several options. Unexpectedly, they had a salad bar (all you can eat) which was a great way to start the meal. With several lettuce salads to choose from, olives, fresh tomatoes, apples, beets, etc, I found so many ingredients to make my salad just what I liked. For dinner, I chose the small rump which was like a 6-7oz ribeye. It was cooked perfectly to my specification. It came with roasted potatoes. The steak and potatoes were delicious. With the salad, it was a pert combo. Parking is on the street. We got a spot right in front of the place. Parking is free after 5:30pm so that was convenient. Apparently, the restaurant was never a jail, despite the bars on the windows, but the vibe was still fun and created a nice atmosphere. Service was excellent. Great stop.

Service was great, eye fillet was tender and perfectly cooked, excellent salad bar. This restaurant…read moreis 100% whatbyou would anticipate from this style of restaurant, recommended.