A Foodie's Guide to Dining in Hobart

When you visit Tasmania you can't leave without sampling the best local produce, food, and drinks on offer.

In fact, dining in Hobart is reason enough to plan a trip to the Tasmanian capital. In Hobart you'll enjoy creative culinary experiences in waterfront locations with menus leveraging the best local produce and seasonal ingredients. Plus, a distillery that is home some of Australia's very best whisky. 

Consider your Hobart eating and drinking guide sorted with this list of standout local restaurants, cafes, and cellar doors.

Start the day right and find some of the best breakfast in Hobart.

At Berta's the menu is a changing feast and makes use of fresh, local ingredients so you'll always have something new and locally-inspired to try. 

Whether you prefer a sweet or savoury start to the day you'll find options to suit. There's brioche French toast with organic rhubarb, eggs benedict with house cured trout, and warm coconut rice pudding with organic quince and Turkish apricots. Accompany your breakfast plate with a fresh turmeric, ginger, maple, and lemon health tonic.

Location: 119 Liverpool St, Hobart

For a brunch spot worthy of some serious Instagram bragging, Born in Brunswick is a hot contender. Dishes are beautifully constructed and use local produce, making for a unique, modern and drool-worthy brunch. 

Treat your tastebuds to saffron and turmeric buckwheat pancakes with spiced apple, whipped coconut, and candied walnut, or the potato and thyme hash with eggplant, caramelised leek and onion, pecorino and fried egg. The drinks menu has all your caffeinated faves as well as fresh juices and smoothies too.

Location: 410 Elizabeth Street, North Hobart

When you stay at Mövenpick Hotel Hobart, not only will you enjoy a stylish and centrally located stay in the heart of the city, you'll also have exceptional dining at your fingertips.

Tesoro is a modern italian restaurant in central Hobart. Open daily, the menu features Tasmanian meats dry aged onsite, local seafood, and handmade pizza and pasta. And you'll want to save room for dessert, because there's little point resisting the house-made tiramisu.

Location: Mövenpick Hotel Hobart, 28 Elizabeth St, Hobart

Explore the city waterfront and refuel at one of these Hobart wharf and pier dining destinations.

Perched on Hobart’s Franklin Wharf you’ll find Frank . This foodie hotspot fuses South American food and a little modern Aussie flair for ultimate satisfaction.

The menu features all sorts of  small and large plates including grilled pumpkin with walnuts and rumbled feta, parwan valley rib eye with salsa classico and jalapeno salsa, lamb shoulder with tomato and polenta, and cola glazed pork belly with pineapple salsa. The dessert menu is just as enticing, think dulce de leche creme brulee.

Can't decide where to start? Ask the friendly staff for the 'feed me' option.

Location: 1 Franklin Wharf, Hobart

Working with small producers and the changing seasons, Aloft provides visitors with a distinctly local dining experience.

Perched on the top floor of the Brooke Street Pier, expect stunning waterfront views to accompany your meal. Ordering a chef's menu is an excellent choice, and there is a vegetarian option too. Add on the beverage match to complete your dining experience.

Location: Pier One, Brooke Street, Hobart

Some of the greatest restaurants in Hobart are located in Salamanca, which you may know for the famous Salamanca market. Market aside; here is some of Salamanca’s best dining.

Cargo is one of the most popular Salamanca restaurants. Relaxed vibes and casual tapas style eats make for a great night out in this bustling pocket of the city.

If you want to try something different try the hoi sin duck or truffles prosciutto pizza. Otherwise you’ll find all your favourite pizza toppings, yummy platters for sharing. Vegan cheese and gluten free bases are also available. Get in early to beat the crowds. 

Location: 51 Salamanca Place, Battery Point

The rustic interior and modern Australian eats found at Rockwall Bar and Grill really are a beautiful match. The team at Rockwall take pride in providing classy, yet casual cuisine in a relaxed environment.

Try the Tasmanian pasture raised scotch fillet or maple glazed Scottsdale Pork Cutlets with Huon Valley Rubigold apple, followed by a Ferrero Rocher Affogato featuring Van Diemans Land Creamery hazelnut gelato with a shot of Hellyers road whisky cream liqueur.

Location: 89 Salamanca Place, Hobart

There’s no better way to wind down from a day exploring the sights of Hobart than to drop into one of the city cellar doors. Tasmania has an impressive and fast growing beer, wine, and spirits industry. Australia's oldest brewery, Cascade Brewery, is located in South Hobart, and when it comes to Australian made whisky, you can't go past Lark Distillery.

Sip on some of Australia's best whisky during your visit to the Lark Cellar Door in Hobart. Sample Lark whisky in a tasting flight experience. For something extra special, cellar door exclusive releases are available. Located on Davey Street on the Hobart waterfront, the cellar door is open daily from 11:30am until 7pm.

Lark also operates The Still whisky bar on Argyle Street. Enjoy a tasting room experience during the day or find a booth in the evening and take your pick from the impressive selection of Tasmanian whiskies on offer in the bar. It's an essential stop on the Hobart itinerary of any whisky aficionado.

Location: 14 Davey Street, Hobart (cellar door); 30 Argyle Street, Hobart (whisky bar)