My wife and I trekked out to Coal Valley for lunch at Frogmore, as we saw it was open on Boxing…read moreDay, and we thought it would be nice to get out of the immediate Hobart area and check out local wine country. It's hard to miss the turnoff, as there is a pretty big rock slab with Frogmore's name on it, along with highway signage pointing you where to turn. The guest parking is reasonable sized, and while it filled ups reasonable amount by the time we had left in mid-afternoon, we had no trouble grabbing a spot earlier on (around noon). The main building is laid out in a straightforward manner - you can do the wine tasting at the counter to the left, buy various items (they span from cooking accessories to Tasmania-produced liquors) on the right, or go straight ahead and get seated in the restaurant. Without spending too much time on it, I actually think the wines here were the least impressive part of the experience. The wine tasting was perfunctory and done almost as an afterthought (the lady serving us said basically nothing when pouring us the wine - she was quite busy), and the wines themselves were not really all that special. The only one I really enjoyed was their iced Riesling (which is also, perhaps not coincidentally, the grape with which they have appeared to won the most accolades for). The 2016 Pinot Noir, which I had at lunch, was merely okay (I wish I had trusted my instincts and gotten the 2009 reserve edition), and the 2017 Chardonnay (my wife's choice) was a bit lifeless, to put it kindly. So, one may ask - why such a high rating given that the wine, given this is a winery after all, was mediocre? It comes down to the restaurant experience, which is held in a gorgeous space that has wooden ceilings that stretch quite high, giving the area a big feel and has great views of the vineyards and the water beyond it. Our waiter was a very nice and humorous fellow, and simply put, the food was absolutely phenomenal. You can order wine by the glass or bottle (we stuck with the glass), but it's really the food that is the star. Our dozen Pipe Clay oysters were simply delicious, especially with the red wine mignonette it was served with (possibly the best use of the wine we had?). The oyster were relatively plump and creamy like West Coast oysters found in North America, but they maintained a hint of the brininess that East Coast oysters have as well. It makes them a fabulous way to start the meal. We then shared a veggie dish (truffled potatoes) and a meat dish (pork belly), both which were absolutely amazing. The pork belly was cooked to absolute perfection - the top fatty layers had a chewy, gelatinous binding to the crisped skin, while the middle layer was juicy meat that paired perfectly with the other layers. You also got a few pork croquettes served over a light apple sauce as well - a nice way to add a little fruit and a crunchiness that mirrors that of the skin on the belly. The potatoes was served almost like a tartare (they were crunchy and not cooked through as you would ordinarily have potatoes), but the truffle flavor really gave it depth that you would not have realized otherwise given the fineness of the chopped potato. We finished off with an 'espresso martini' - not a cocktail, but basically a coffee-infused chocolate mousse served with espresso ice cream over dry ice. Aside from being a marvel to look at, the flavor on the mousse was excellent, with he various accouterments (the ice cream, the bar of chocolate, some crunchy chocolate bits) providing lots of texture on top of the smooth palette the mousse provided. With a great ambiance, gorgeous views, and food that looks great (the presentation is amazing) and tastes even better, Frogmore is absolutely a place one should visit to take in a meal. I would keep expectations tempered for the wine, as previously mentioned (the tasting is quick, don't expect a deep conversation, and it's free if you eat there - $5 if you do not), but as a dining establishment - prepared to be blown away. It's that good.

They won the best fish and chips in Australia in 2022 and you can see why! Must try the amazing…read moreTasmanian seafood :)

We walked to this place from our Hotel and boy, were we glad we did! Fish and chips were around…read more$20-$28, depending on the fish, but you can get a half portion of the fish of the day for $14. That was plenty for me! Fish of the day was a nice soft fish that I ordered battered, and it was delish! Fries were excellent too. The place was pretty busy, maybe 8 tables inside and more outside., and take-out as well. Definitely worth a try! Wish I'd taken photos, but I forgot.

This a great little restaurant with a personal touch and home quality Italian style food…read more Service is great and prices are quite reasonable.

Great and quant little cafe in Richmond. Definitely recommend the Beef Ragout. Friendly service…read moreand a wonderful selection of bakery treats for dessert. A very nice stop fir lunch while visiting Richmond.

A great addition to the Richmond scene. Delicious food and friendly staff. Worth your time.read more

I was a tad peeved to land in this cafe an hour before closing and find that the kitchen was…read moreclosed. Given the people finishing up a meal next to me, I must have just missed the opportunity to order something interesting. That being said, they still had some things on offer, and the brownie I got was suitably decadent. And one can't fault the location: it says waterfront and it surely is, and it's one of the few places near Port Arthur. So I could recommend it, though I wish their hours were more generous.

We had a fabulous lunch here. FRESH fish, chips, salad, wine. All fantastic View and staff…read moregreat as well. Definitely a FUND!

There is a wide selection of cheeses here and they all taste deliciously sinful. They're very well…read morepriced and also come in small sizes which is great when you are travelling and only want to buy a small amount. We dropped in to taste some cheese and ended up staying for lunch with wine, coffee and dessert and it was one of the best lunches we had on our trip to Tasmania. The owner Ashley stopped to talk to us and he is passionate and deservedly proud of his cheese factory. This is small batch artisan cheese making at its best without the high price tag!

I've been to Hobart twice, and twice I have been to the Wicked Cheese Co. And why not?…read more + Cheese (goats, cow, blue, cheddar, smoked, chilli) + Cakes (carrot, cheese, chocolate) + Coffee + In between several wineries Be warned, a cheese platter for one is basically a cheese platter for two-three people - it's HUGE! You will almost certainly waddle out of here. I recommend going down a serving (if there's four of you, ask for a platter for three. Trust me). Oh, and if you aren't a local, they pack everything in a bonus mini-esky so you can fly it back home (that is, if you don't eat it at the airport/in the car).

One of the best places in Sorell to grab a coffee of the "non-McDonalds or Banjos" variety. Nice…read moreselection of nibbles and savoury items and a big courtyard to sit and enjoy the weather when it permits. I wasn't so lucky! The coffee was good and well made, strong but not overly milky. The service leaves a lot to be desired, asking me after every item I ordered "is that all?" Like in a fast food drive thru. I ordered for my partner and I- so there a few things. When the food was ready, she insisted in handing the items i mentioned was for me to me only, and my partners to her only and made a big deal about it. Quite strange really.

Homemade biscuits? Yes please! A cute coffee place with tasty snack and meal options. Service was…read morefast and friendly. Beautiful outdoor eating space with shade and large tables. A great pit stop when heading to and from Hobart airport.

The Hope and Anchor bills itself as the oldest licensed pub in Australia. It was located just…read morearound the corner from our Downtown Hobart Hotel, and was our first meal after landing in Australia (19 hour time difference). Fish and Chips and a local beer were on tap for our meal, and it was all very good. We ordered and paid for our meal at the bar, and enjoyed our time at a high table by the window. We were here early afternoon, so things were relatively quiet, vs. an more boisterous and crowded evening pub atmosphere. There's 3 rooms (including the one with the bar) downstairs and an upstairs, with the local Hobart Brewing Company running this historical establishment. It looks like they have some work ahead of them in terms of upkeep of this elderly building, but the food, clientele, and atmosphere all fit together well.

It was our first night in Hobart and we had heard about the Hope and Anchor Tavern so we decided to…read morego... We're glad we did! Here's what we noticed: - It was a Monday night and we came in around 6:30 PM, and the place was already packed. We didn't have a reservation and the wait was going to be about 45 minutes or more, so luckily we were able to find a couple of open spots at a table in the bar area, where you order at the bar and the food is delivered to your table. It worked great! - There are a lot of great beers on tap, including several from Hobart Brewing Company. - Based on prior reviews, my wife and I ordered the Fish and Chips and the Seafood Chowder to split both dishes between us. The Fish and Chips were excellent, not overly breaded and the fish was perfectly cooked, very juicy. And, it came with a little salad. The Seafood Chowder was really good, including the bread that came with it. - The vibe inside is really fun, just a bit loud as you would expect a pub to be. Bottom line: We're glad we spent our first night at the Hope and Anchor Tavern.

We stopped here on the way down to Port Arthur to find they had not opened yet so we made a point…read moreto stop here on the way back to Hobart. The oysters tasted amazing service was very quick. The only issue we had was the operating hours that they weren't open earlier or later in the day . Definitely worth a visit if you're looking for some yummy oysters near Hobart especially the airport..

Lovely space, friendly staff and amazing food…read more Had the seafood platter - shared between three people, was fantastic. Korean skewers were a lovely accompaniment - very mild and tasty. Elevator access between ground floor and restaurant, disabled toilets and disabled parking with level access.