Old Wharf Restaurant
Old Wharf Restaurant offers a dining experience steeped in history and local Tasmanian produce, with stunning waterfront views.
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Old Wharf Restaurant
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Old Wharf Restaurant offers a dining experience steeped in history and local Tasmanian produce, with stunning waterfront views.
"The service is one of the best in the country, genuinely wanting you to have the best dining experience."
Book for Breakfast
The 'Full Breakfast' includes a hot item, three sides, and access to the continental buffet. Great deal!
Steak Cooking
Be mindful when ordering steaks to ensure they are cooked to your exact preference.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Modern Tasmanian
Price
$$$
Phone
+61 3 6210 7602
Address
18 Hunter St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
Website
oldwharfrestaurant.com.au/Highlights
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Exceptional Waterfront Dining
Dine with sublime views of the harbour and the historic Old Wharf. The ambiance is hard to beat.
Top-Notch Breakfast Experience
Indulge in a breakfast featuring hot items, a continental buffet, and quality barista coffee. Amazing value!
Award-Winning Seafood
Savor fresh seafood like oysters and calamari, celebrating Tasmania's finest produce.
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Book for Breakfast
The 'Full Breakfast' includes a hot item, three sides, and access to the continental buffet. Great deal!
Steak Cooking
Be mindful when ordering steaks to ensure they are cooked to your exact preference.
Reserve Your Table
Make reservations in advance, especially for weekends or busy periods, to secure a table.
Oyster Lovers Rejoice
Bruny Island oysters are a standout, offered with various delightful dressings.
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Book for Breakfast
The 'Full Breakfast' includes a hot item, three sides, and access to the continental buffet. Great deal!
Steak Cooking
Be mindful when ordering steaks to ensure they are cooked to your exact preference.
Reserve Your Table
Make reservations in advance, especially for weekends or busy periods, to secure a table.
Oyster Lovers Rejoice
Bruny Island oysters are a standout, offered with various delightful dressings.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Old Wharf Restaurant is praised for its exceptional service, friendly staff, and stunning waterfront ambiance, creating a lovely dining experience. While many dishes receive high marks, particularly the seafood and breakfast offerings, some guests found certain main courses to be underwhelming or overpriced for the portion size. The dessert experience has also been mixed, with some enjoying it and others finding it disappointing.
"Breakfast at Old Wharf
My partner and I LOVE breakfast but we don't get to eat it much in our everyday life, so we prioritize it when we go on holiday. Unfortunately the hotel we were staying at had a pretty mediocre breakfast, so we ended up at Old Wharf and let me say, we were beyond happy. We went 2 days in a row (and would have gone more had we discovered it sooner).
Old Wharf has figured out how to give guests the best aspects of a buffet breakfast (quantity and variety) without losing quality. If you get the Full Breakfast, you can get one menu item hot from the kitchen, PLUS add 3 sides, PLUS you get to take advantage of the continental buffet. It's an amazing deal and ensures you get a hot, well-presented, delicious, filling breakfast while also having access to freshly baked pastries and breads, yogurt and muesli, fresh fruit, cheese, spreads, etc. Everything is high quality and clearly prepared by people who take breakfast seriously. ALSO, a barista coffee is included, and it's GOOD.
Further, the staff were amazing. They were friendly and helpful both days. On Friday it was quiet when we were there, but it was really busy on Saturday and we arrived 15 minutes early for our booking, which was probably annoying, but everyone was super welcoming regardless. The kitchen is open and right next to the buffet so you can see how well-oiled the operation is. Honestly just really impressive across the board. If this is any indication of how the hotel is run, we'll definitely stay here next time we're in town."
Amanda Juray
"Beautiful view. Over friendly staff. The service was fast and the food was very good. But to be honest I would say I was expecting a bit more. We had the Tasmanian salmon which was very good but the dish was a bit small for the price. Had the artichokes which were absolutely awesome. And the cucumber salad that was pretty average.
We really enjoyed desert, the pana cotta, and that I need to say was very generous.
Overall, 5 stars but could be better, since as customers, we are expect 10 out of 10 in a restaurant of this category."
Maru Landry
"We dined at Old Wharf Restaurant in Tasmania and really enjoyed the overall experience. The place has a great atmosphere, and the service was warm and attentive. I ordered the heirloom carrots, which were absolutely delicious – sweet and flavorful thanks to the honey. My friend had the pork cutlet, which I tried and found tasty, but my friend thought it was a bit too salty. I had the steak, which was decent, though not particularly memorable. Overall, it's a lovely spot to relax with some drinks and enjoy the setting. Worth a visit for the vibe and service!"
Peter Jong
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Frequently Asked Questions
The restaurant offers Vegetarian, Vegan options, and accommodates 'No Dairy Added' and 'No Gluten Added' requirements.
Yes, reservations are highly recommended, especially during busy periods or weekends, to secure a table.
The 'Full Breakfast' includes one hot menu item, three sides, and access to the continental buffet, plus a barista coffee.
Yes, Bruny Island oysters, calamari, and BBQ octopus are frequently praised seafood dishes.
The restaurant boasts a lovely ambiance with sublime views of the harbour, making it ideal for a romantic or intimate meal.
The dinner menu is available, and it's recommended to check the restaurant's official website or inquire directly for the most up-to-date offerings.
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My favourite part of the suite is undoubtedly the rather large private balcony, which offers stunning views of the River Derwent and the convict-built sandstone buildings of Hobart’s Old Wharf. A close runner-up is the oversized bathtub, complete with Appelles bath salts, followed by the fully-stocked mini-bar, featuring local Tassie snacks, spirits and complimentary Nespresso coffee pods.
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The Old Wharf Restaurant in Hobart, located on the waterfront at the MACq 01 Hotel, serves up some of the city’s best seafood dishes. Indulge in fresh Bruny Island oysters, offered with mignonette, BBQ sauce and bacon (Kilpatrick), or a vibrant Vietnamese-style dressing with finger lime. The BBQ octopus, charred and paired with nduja and lemon, is a standout, as are the smoked trout croquettes, served with wasabi aioli.
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At 18 Hunter Street, Old Wharf Restaurant offers another exceptional scallop pie experience in Hobart’s dining scene. While the 20-30 minutes wait might seem long, ordering a cocktail and relaxing makes the time fly by as your scallop pie is freshly prepared. The restaurant’s beautiful décor and waterfront location provide stunning water views that enhance your dining experience.
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If you're looking for an intimate dining experience with a stunning view, Old Wharf Restaurant in Hobart is a great choice for a romantic date. Located in a picturesque spot, the restaurant offers a cozy atmosphere and attentive staff to make your evening special. The food has received high praise from most customers, with the slow-cooked beef cheek being a standout dish.
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