4 Best Restaurants in Hobart, Tasmania

Tucked back from a street in a car park, this bright and busy café isn't one you're likely to stumble across unless you're in the know. But rest assured, it's worth the hunt. Run as a social enterprise, Hamlet encourages people living with a disability to learn hospitality skills, which help them progress into meaningful work and other opportunities. But, just as importantly, the food and drinks here—particularly the soups and breakfast eggs—are excellent. There are also shelves full of preserves, pickles, and sauces that make great gifts.

This fish-shape floating chip shop on Constitution Dock is one of the top places in town for an alfresco waterfront fish-and-chips meal.

Featuring a superb range of wines from around the world, this sumptuously decorated Sandy Bay eatery rivals many of the better Chinese restaurants in Sydney and Melbourne. There is a broad menu, ranging from the prized local abalone, XO Tasmanian scallops, and delicious steamed dumplings. For groups, there's also a banquet option. The yum cha (traditional Cantonese tea and snacks service) available on weekends at lunchtime is worth the short journey from the city center.

Urban Greek combines the flavors of the old world, in particular, the Greek island of Crete, with antipodean audacity, all set in a modern space. The variety of seating options includes communal benches, tables for groups, or kitchen-bar placement. A great place for a group booking or a take-away feast that's ideal if you're staying in self-catered accommodation.