Best new Tasmanian restaurants 2024
Food looks delish at the new Restaurant Maria in Hobart. Image courtesy Fiona Vail Photography.
Tourism Tasmania sent through a list of new dining options in the wonderful state of Tasmania. I can’t vouch for any of these suggestions but this looks like a pretty awesome starting point if you’re planning or researching a trip to Tasmania. This list is all about new places – the date after each entry is the date each restaurant opened.
Reminds me; I need to book me a Tassie trip.
North
Felix Espresso & Wine (May 2024)
Felix, a funky Launceston pasta bar, celebrates dining experiences with ever-changing fresh pasta dishes, small plates and desserts. Its curated wine list offers treasures from Tasmania, mainland Australia and beyond. Find it on the CBD fringe.
Bread + Butter – Third Launceston outlet (January 2024)
Born from a love of flour and fire, Bread + Butter has opened its third outlet in Launceston, on Cimitiere St. The new location is a bakery, coffee bar, and small-batch butter haven, all rolled into one. The passionate team continues the tradition of crafting exceptional bread, pastries, and coffee, fueling Launceston's community year-round.
Evenfall (December 2023)
Evenfall, a small vineyard restaurant nestled in Legana, offers breathtaking views of the Tamar River. Committed to fresh, local ingredients and sustainable practices, Evenfall champions Tasmanian produce in a farm-to-table experience. Wood-fired cooking takes centre stage, creating dishes perfect for sharing.
Clover Hill – Clover’s Kitchen Multi-Course Dining Experience (November 2023)
Clover Hill, a Tasmanian winery established in 1986, crafts sparkling wines rivalling Champagne. Committed to tradition and quality, it recently launched Clover's Kitchen – a multi-course experience featuring seasonal, local produce paired with their sparkling wines. Available on Saturdays and Sundays for lunch. Winery website: Clover Hill.
South
Image of Restaurant Maria in Hobart, Tasmania. Image courtesy Fiona Vail Photography.
Restaurant Maria (May 2024)
Hobart's newest waterfront gem, Maria, brings a touch of the Mediterranean to town. Part of the Aloft family, this lively new space sits proudly in the Brooke Street Pier building, perched above the water below. Local and Australian produce takes centre stage of course, alongside a wine list from near and far and cocktails to boot – all prepared with classic Mediterranean flair.
Image of Restaurant Maria in Hobart, Tasmania. Not a bad view, just quietly. Image courtesy Fiona Vail Photography.
Westside Laundry (March 2024)
A New York-style diner serving up classic deli dishes all day, from breakfast bagels to stacked sandwiches. Come evening, the mood shifts with a selection of charcuterie boards, house-pickled delights, and caviar hash browns. Housed in an Art Deco building that was once – you guessed it – a laundromat, Westside Laundry offers a slice of the Big Apple in the heart of the Apple Isle.
The new Erda Restaurant in Harrington Street, Hobart.
Erda (February 2024)
Erda beckons you in with warmth and deliciousness. This forty-seat cafe, nestled on Hobart's CBD fringe, is your new community hub. Gather with friends and neighbours, soak up the welcoming atmosphere and savour great food and drinks, such as omurice – tomato fried koshihikari rice, scrambled eggs, and a demi-glaze, or the honey butter toast with brioche, mascarpone and blueberries.
The new Erda Restaurant in Harrington Street, Hobart.
Pitzi (January 2024)
This cosy aperitivo and pasta bar by the Fico crew offers an escape for a long Friday lunch or an after-work tipple Tuesday–Saturday. Walk-ins are always welcome at Pitzi, where its motto is simple: eat, drink, and be merry.
East Coast
Bay of Fires Lobster (April 2024)
Dive into some of Tasmania's freshest seafood at Bay of Fires Lobster. Premium Southern Rock Lobster and local catches straight from the boat and the Bay of Fires – cooked daily by the Rainbird family who have been fishing the same waters for 50 years.
Alimento (February 2024)
Delicious pintxos, freshly baked goods, artisanal provisions and cheeses, and a curated selection of Tasmanian delicacies, located in the charming seaside village of Swansea. Dine in or grab a gourmet treat to go.
‘Food For Thought’
Larder & Vin (March 2024)
Immerse, sample, savour and experience in this larder, cellar and wine bar, located in the historic town of Richmond. Overflowing with a curated selection of local charcuteries, cheeses, preserves, conserves and seasonal goods, load up your basket at Larder & Vin and find your preferred picnic spot (you’ll be spoilt for choice).
Image of diners in the new The Agrarian Kitchen restaurant in New Norfolk, Tasmania. Photo credit: Adam Gibson. (and just as an aside, if you need a pro photographer in Tasmania, Adam’s work is terrific).
Agrarian Kitchen Eatery – New garden dining experience (December 2023)
The Agrarian Kitchen takes farm-to-table to a new level with its new immersive garden dining experience. Start your set menu adventure among the garden beds, before exploring the grounds at your leisure and continuing on in the restaurant. As always, the menu is a celebration of fresh, local ingredients sourced directly from the on-site garden, neighbouring plots, and local producers.
The Agrarian Kitchen in New Norfolk, Tasmania is the real deal. Photo credit: Adam Gibson
The Kiln (July 2023)
Step back in time at The Kiln, a charming restaurant housed in a converted 1862 barn in Ranelagh, in Tasmania’s Huon Valley – recognised on Condé Nast Traveler's 'Best Places to Go in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific in 2024' list. A warm atmosphere with delicious eats, equally perfect for a leisurely lunch or a quick coffee.
Marla Singer (July 2023)
Located in Bellerive, on Hobart’s eastern shore, this neighbourhood eatery has fast become a crowd favourite for fresh, local flavours and natural and organic wines. Brunch, lunch and dinner, too. Think bread with kefir butter, oysters with pink celery mignonette, and the occasional steak frites.
Just a reminder that this info was supplied by Tourism Tasmania; I can’t vouch for any opinions expressed or details included.
