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and a game pie of wallaby,
venison and hare all appear
on the menu.
SHEFFIELD:
T’s Chinese Restaurant $$
Chinese
83 Main St, TAS 7306
Tel (03) 6491 2244
Owned by the Zhao family, who
grow their produce and rear their
own cows and lamb for meat.
The food is a cut above the rest.
The contemporary exterior of The Source, Hobart STANLEY:
Stanley Hotel Bistro $$
local twist. Braised beef short rib LAUNCESTON: Josef Chromy $$$ Modern Australian
and the orange crème brûlée are Modern Australian 19–21 Church St, TAS 7331
both superb. Book in advance. 370 Relbia Rd, Relbia, TAS 7258 Tel 1800 222 397
Tel (03) 6335 8700 Closed dinner This relaxed pub offers fresh local
HOBART: Smolt $$$ (except Fri & Sat) seafood, including shark, scallops
Tapas Pretty gardens and manicured and lobster, alongside a variety of
2 Salamanca Square, TAS 7000 vineyards provide a seductive dishes that include vegetables
Tel (03) 6224 2554 backdrop for fine food made from nearby farms and succulent
A cool, modern, light-filled space with top-quality local produce beef from grass-fed cattle.
serving good, simple food. such as Flinders Island lamb
Gourmet pizzas, pastas, tapas, sea- and East Coast oysters. STRAHAN: Risby Cove $$
food and meat dishes. The salmon Bistro
tasting plate is a good choice. LAUNCESTON: The Esplanade, TAS 7468
Stillwater River Café $$$ Tel (03) 6471 7572 Closed lunch
HOBART: The Source $$$ Modern Australian Waterfront eco-tourism centre
Fine Dining Ritchies Mill, 2 Bridge Rd, highly regarded for its food
655 Main Rd, Berriedale, TAS 7011 TAS 7250 and wine. Take in the west
Tel (03) 6277 9904 Closed Tue; Tel (03) 6331 4153 Closed Sun & coast sunset and bask in the
Sun & Mon dinner Mon dinner peaceful setting while enjoying
Part of MONA, the island’s art In a charming old wooden scrumptious dishes.
museum. There is a modern, edgy building overlooking the
feel to both the food and the sur- Tamar River, Stillwater celebrates WOODBRIDGE: Peppermint Bay
roundings at this light-filled dining Tasmanian produce in beautifully Bar Dining & Terrace Bistro $$
room. The three-course degus- executed dishes. The six-course Modern Australian
tation menu won’t disappoint. degustation menu is a triumph. 3435 Channel Hwy, TAS 7162
Tel (03) 6267 4088
LATROBE: House of Anvers $ RANELAGH: Home Hill Winery Cruise from Hobart or drive the
Chocolate Café Restaurant $$ scenic route to this relaxed
9025 Bass Hwy, TAS 7307 Modern Australian establishment in a striking
Tel (03) 6426 2958 Closed dinner 38 Nairn Rd, TAS 7109 building with breathtaking
All chocolate dreams come true Tel (03) 6264 1200 Closed dinner water views. Choose from a
at this café and chocolate-making This attractive restaurant serves range of light meals featuring
facility. Indulge in chocolates, hot classy regional food. Southern local produce, freshly baked
cocoa and chocolate desserts. rock lobster, Tasmanian salmon goods and Tasmanian wines.
Light meals as well.
DK Choice
LAUNCESTON:
Black Cow Bistro $$$
Steakhouse
70 George St, TAS 7250
Tel (03) 6331 9333 Closed lunch
This up-market offshoot of
Launceston’s acclaimed Stillwater
is located in a lovely Art Deco
building that was once a
butcher’s shop, now smartly
attired with white tablecloths
and a warm ambience. An ode
to beef, this steakhouse sources
the best dry-aged, grass-fed,
free-range steak from around
Tasmania. The menu also
includes grilled calamari with
fennel. The service is excellent.
The shop at House of Anvers in Latrobe where guests can buy chocolate treats to take home
For more information on types of restaurants see page 498