Dangerously good. Freshly baked sourdough is absolutely yummy. Too many tempting pastries. What a…read moregreat find

After visiting Mount Wellington, I was on my way to visit the Bonorong Wildlife Park as part of a…read morebus day tour. I had not packed a lunch so the tour guide brought us to Brighton's Best Bakehouse to pick up some food. This was one of the few eateries in the area as dining options are more limited outside of Hobart. Though I had been in Australia for several days, I had yet to eat a meat pie while on my trip. Considering the bakery has won some awards for their meat pies, it seemed fitting that this would be the first place that I did. There is a long list of different varieties of savory meat pies to choose from here. They also offer baked goods here if you are looking for something sweet instead. If you decide to dine in, there is a decent amount of seating. This spot has the feel of a roadside truck stop eatery. Decided to order a sausage roll and a meat pie which were quite inexpensive at under $8 for both items. And the size of these meat pastries were sizable. One would have sufficed for a light meal. The sausage in the sausage roll is reminiscent of the taste of Vienna sausage which I liked. The meat pie was enjoyable as well. It has a nice pie crust and the meat filling was flavorful. Considering the limited food options outside of Hobart, it seemed quite amazing to find some delicious Aussie meat pies at BBB that were filling and inexpensive. If you are in the area visiting Bonorong Wildlife Park, this is a nice place to pick up some food before visiting the park.

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.

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!

An aptly named shop buried in some residential neighborhood, with just a hint of a river view…read more Their pizzas are not cheap, but they are quite large, and have fluffy, tasty crusts that far exceed the Australian standard, and are thus quite good. Mine arrived with a substantial char. Their menu is eclectic, and I took it upon myself to try a kale-based pizza. I'm not entirely sure what type of pre-cooking they did on that kale, but it totally worked. Kale on pizza and you wouldn't question it. I was a tad disappointed that it was a white pizza without sauce (hard to tell from the menu since sauce wasn't listed on any of them), and I could have gone for more choices. That being said, it was one of the better pizzas I've had in Australia, and if you are looking for somewhere to eat post-MONA, this is close. That being said, it seemed to be thriving instead on a vigorous takeout business from the surrounding community rather than tourists like myself. Local indeed.

Unassuming location and venue but seriously cool branding and pizza names. Pizzas are authentic…read morewith thin, floppy bases and a small number of top notch toppings. I personally prefer a slightly tougher base as I have a tendency to get take away and need it to hold up well on the trek home. This style is gloriously like great pizzas in Rome, Italy but a doughier crust than my 5-stars would need Disregarding my own pickiness for crust-crustiness, DELICIOUS pizzas with really lovely flavour combos, quick and nice service for takeaway. Website has full menu and it was a low key nice atmosphere inside. Love it, wish I was a local.

We went to the Agrarian Kitchen after visiting Mona. From one quirky establishment to another,…read moreAgrarian Kitchen has set up in an ex mental asylum and this time we were committed. The fit out was impressive, keeping many of the original ornate freatures and sprucing it up. The dining room had plenty of natural light and a good playlist contributing to a great dining atmosphere. Once seated, it didn't even register what this building previously housed. The service here was impressive from the start, with many of the waitstaff greeting us on the way in and showing genuine enjoyment for the restaurant. They weren't without error, but dealt with the situation well. An incorrect dessert, which cannot entirely be attributed to the waitstaff, as there was two puddings on the menu. This worked out in our favour as we were rewarded with an extra dessert F.O.C. With an emphasis on fresh, seasonal and local ingredients, with staff foraging the restaurant garden for ingredients. Each dish was presented nicely with an emphasis on sharing. The flavours and textures of each dish were very notable. There were plenty of potatoes on offer around town, the Agrarian utilising this ingredient for their potato scallops/cakes, which had a nice crisp batter, and each scallop had a slice of locally sourced potato which they served with a tasty house made tomato sauce. The pear, prosciutto and stracchiatella was beautifully presented, and a nice cool dish for summer. This dish had a great combination of flavours the sweetness of the fruit, saltiness of the prosciutto and creamy texture of the stracchiatella. The farmer's cheese dumpling was a singular pastel yellow in colour, with a souffle like texture with zucchini, olive and parmesan adding a good hit of flavour. The pick of the bunch was the half wood smoked duck to share. The duck itself was tasty enough on its own, the skin so crisp, so good there was none to spare. It was served with a range of condiments to enhance the flavours, including mustard pickled cherries, which happened to be in season and the sweet damson plum sauce, both combined very well with the duck. The was also served sides including the deliciously crunchy roast russet burbank potatoes and an aussie favourite beetroots with shallots in red wine vinegar. After this, we decided to share desserts and the salted honey ice cream and fennel pollen was a simple sophisticated dessert which went perfectly with the Belgrove Rye; a locally distilled craft spirit. A great brunch or lunch venue not to be missed, the restaurant is bright, the service great and the food enticing.

There are so many reasons to like this place, and I do. I very much so do…read more The Agrarian Kitchen is a foodie's delight, a cooking school out in the wilds of southern Tasmania, run by a couple of people who love food. Cooking classes there are wildly expensive (for this pauper), hence I've never actually been able to attend one. But now they've opened the Eatery & Store, I can do one better, and just taste the good stuff (I'm not much of a cook anyway, let's admit it). Another reason I'm already in love is because the Eatery & Store is located within the grounds of Willow Court, previously known as the Royal Derwent Hospital, previously known as New Norfolk Insane Asylum. I actually worked out on the grounds last winter as part of the fourth Dark Mofo festival, when we had an artist in residence in one of the blocks during a long durational piece all weekend. The building where the Eatery & Store is now located was our back of house (and where our supervisor took some much-needed shut eye for an hour here and there). Let's talk about the food, shall we? It's delicious. I went out to the Eatery with a large group of workmates so we got to feast on heaps of things instead of just a couple of plates. Everyone had a different favourite dish, which was kudos to the kitchen. My favourite was probably the cheese dumpling, buried under delicious greens. It was one of the last courses and we were all very full but I couldn't say no to that DUMPLING. I hope it's still on the menu next time I head out to New Norfolk! But I have to reconcile myself with the fact that it's likely not to be, as the Eatery & Store will change things up regularly to stay fresh and exciting. I suppose I'm ok with that. Another good thing about going out with a group of people is that somebody else drove for once and I got to drink all the cocktails. Ok, not ALL of them, because they can make you whatever you'd like, but they also have a sweet little menu that I had to work my way through to the best of my ability. I think the standout for most of us was a simple concoction of some spirit (brandy?) and whipped orange juice. What the hell, how does whipping juice make it suddenly the fluffiest, most moorish juice you've ever tasted? I don't know, don't tell me the secret. The hours at the Eatery & Store are a little odd, and mean it's likely I won't get here often (who am I kidding, I'm unlikely to get here often anyway--if you have to drive more than ten minutes from Hobart you don't tend to go). Lunches and afternoon snacks are the main focus, with Saturday nights being the only dinners each week (though it looks like they're expanding to Friday night dinners once summer's here). ...now I want dumpling, why did I write this? Somebody go get me dumpling, please.

In my list of top 5 places to go eat in and around Hobart!…read more An absolutely beautiful spot that isn't too far away from the CBD but just far away enough to feel like you've gone somewhere new. We came here on a slightly grey day, but the weather didn't dampen the mood one bit! We ordered to start; -The tasting platter: duck liver parfait, hot smoked salmon, pork and pistachio terrine, pear relish, grape salad and crisp breads $26 Yeah this was delicious and helpful in serving size! The parfait was silky, creamy and full of flvaour and there was something about that pear relish that I couldn't stop myself going back for more! Rare to say that about pear! Haha Main; -Twice cooked butterfly quail on braised cabbage, peas, smoked bacon lardons and brown shallots $24 -Venison shank slow roasted with port and mountain pepper, baby carrots and cauliflower gratin $28 These were SENSATIONAL! Cooked so well, modern cuisine with a very hearty country feel to it. I love the unique menu and way in which they play with the ingredients! You can tell the chef has a love for the produce and a love for diners that appreciate a good sized meal! Dessert; -Coconut milk pannacotta, raspberry sorbet, crumbled shortbread, coconut and raspberry crisps $12 Heaven on a plate! Excellent choice of ingredients and a great play with all the textures. We also tried some of the locally made on site chocolates and those cigars!! I wish I bought home 3 boxes of those back with me to Perth! Oh well, it's back to Tasmania I go then!

Oh wow!! This place has everything here. Great food at their modern restaurant. They also have a…read moreresident chocolatier that makes goodies to die for. Stay for lunch or dinner pick your own berries and buy some chocolates. The owners have lovingly thought of it all. And in a few short years they'll be bottling their own wines too!! Well worth the visit!!!

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.

OMG, they served the best Lamb cutlets / lamb chops I ever had…read more The lamb cutlets were juicy, sous-vide tender, and still charred outside! The meat itself was fresh in flavor and flavorful. Not too gamey. My mouth was blessed with each bite. Gotta try Tasmanian lamb meat if you ever visit this island. The lambs went really well with the smashed eggplant side. Very buttery eggplants! We also had a tuna 'ceviche', and loved it. Good ratio of tuna vs greens, and very flavorful dressing and fresh tuna too! The server was also friendly and was knowledgeable about their menu items.

Despite plain name this very popular Greek Restaurant in Hobart provides exceptional food and…read moreservice within a lively dining room. The menu offers many Greek specialties, well explained; it also encourages sharing. Much appreciated. Also nice cocktail and wine selection, including numerous local wines and beers. Imaginative dessert menu too. The Baklava was not only light but not sticky sweet and paired with pistachio gelato. Delicious and very shareable. And, wonder of wonders, the room's high ceiling sends the sound up and away, allowing conversation even in a full house! Outstanding choice.

The only reason that Belles isn't packed to the rafters every minute it's open is because it's at…read moreBellerive and not Salamanca or the CBD or North Hobart. Belles, you are on the wrong side of town for how excellent you are and Eastern Shore folk are not giving you the appreciation that you soundly deserve. Or maybe that's just lunch times? I honestly hope so. Belles describe their menu as Asian-inspired American style food and at first I scratched my head a little, but now that I've been there, I can't disagree. The cauliflower nuggets came with a satay dipping sauce, for heck's sake! And it was perfect! I'm normally all for a burger but I couldn't help myself from ordering two snack plates as my main, because those two snack plates were already-mentioned cauli nugs and chipotle mac and cheese, perhaps my Achilles heel of menu items... I also got a spritz to drink made with Okar, which is Aussie distillery Applewood's take on Campari. So good, so good. The dining spaces are airy and lovely, some booths, some stools, and an open kitchen. The back of the restaurant looks out over Bellerive boardwalk and really the only thing missing here is outside dining on the boardwalk side, because summery days shoving Belles burgers in your faces on the boardwalk would be DIVINE. I'm already such a fan of Belles that I'm confident I'll be dragged over to the Eastern Shore to make my way through the menu more often. And I actually can't wait.

Reservations seem to be two seatings, 5:30 and 7:30. We were in the 5:30 sitting and it was packed…read more It's a very cozy vibe as it's simulating being on the inside of an old ship. I liked the vibe and it was fun to look around as we ate to see all the decorations. Creative. For dinner I had the batter fried prawns. I got the main (not entree) version and I got 9 shrimp. Yikes, it was a ton to eat, plus side of salad and couscous. Really liked my meal, although I wished I had got the smaller entree version. Staff worked well as a team.

The Drunken Admiral is a great pub on the waterfront in Hobart. Great food and great drinks…read more There is no draught beer, but many good beers by the can. Had a great dinner - oyster shooter, spring rolls, chicken curry, swordfish. All excellent. Fun place to hang out in Hobart.