Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Hobart

"Went for the first time yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It was somewhat unique in that the menu was bespoke due to a fundraising..."

Little Jerry Seinfeld

"You needn’t look further than the head chef who was like a puppeteer with her staff, the most organised and beautiful kitchen to watch in action...."

Grace O'Neill

"Visiting from Sydney we are so glad we had this place recommended to us. The stand out dish was the potato and butter dessert. Every dish that came..."

Georgia Shackleton

"Enjoyed some of the dishes, went for the tasting degustation. I have to say their cauliflower was divine!!! A must have also their octopus, favourite..."

Tasteforyourbuds

"One of the best meals both my partner and I have ever eaten. The char grilled oyster mushroom skewers were to die for and definitely the highlight of..."

Jack Stewart

"A must to visit when in Hobart. Truely a great atmosphere. Walking distance from Grand Chancellor Hotel and most other cbd hotels. Upon arrival we..."

Paul J Fisher

"This was my second visit to Franklin and it is truly an example of how the Hobart food scene has taken leaps and bounds over the last 4 years. I..."

Greatfoodielife

"Another highly praised restaurant which we checked out in Tasmania was Franklin restaurant in Hobart. We had booked for a late meal at the end of a..."

Thewhereto

"We managed to nab a booking for a late dinner here so most pleased about that. The restaurant is the creation of Analiese Gregory. Located close by..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"Hobart has a lot of beautifully preserved architecture, and the heritage-listed, Argyle Street art deco exterior of Franklin Hobart is no exception...."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"Really creative and adventurous dishes. We ordered the steak to share. It was tender but slightly too chewy. The lemon souffle was on the sour side...."

Foodieperth

"We had the 8 course menu (“feed me”). The beef short rib was spectacular and the other dishes all very very good. Service fairly good too..."

Epicurusfoodie

"An awesome experience! I loved sitting at the bar watching the chefs at work. The roasted littlewood lamb and the potato galette amongst the best..."

Custardbun

"Lovely night! I went on solo without booking on a Friday night but they still managed to get me a seat. I tried the abalone skewer, oysters, wood..."

Joyce5wue

"After a lot of research and deliberation about where to eat on our first night in Hobart we finally decided on Franklin. We were lucky that we got a..."

Miso Hungry

"This restaurant was lovely. The waiter was lovely too , loved the carrots they were so good ! The octopus yum as was the calamari ! Would highly..."

Jen

"Wow, This restaurant ticks every box!The ambiance complimented this well rounded menu which was so unique.The Shiraz was also a highlight..."

Caitlin Naughton

"There is a skill to nuanced flavours, and Franklin achieves this effortlessly. From the minimalistic decor to the 'in vogue' open kitchen, this..."

Heinzy

"I got the last seat in the house at the bar on a busy Friday night. I had a few of the small dishes, everything came out quickly. Clever use of local..."

Fly Away Bird

"My husband booked our anniversary dinner at this resto and believe me the experience was absolutely amazing. Since we are vegetarians, they printed a..."

Tulika Kabra

"How anyone can rate Franklin below four stars is beyond me! This was such an outstanding place to eat that we went on both our first and last days of..."

Mydishlist

"When innovation with food works well, it’s a beautiful thing. And that is what happens at Franklin in Hobart. I am not talking about..."

Bruce Johansson

"When I started researching restaurants in Hobart pre-trip, one name kept cropping up: Franklin. (Not to be confused with Frank Restaurant, which we..."

Eat Play Love Travel

"The dishes are amazing, every bite gave me a lot of surprise. The staff is not that kind, but I will visit again because of the dishes! Good..."

HC

"Franklin is situated in this large warehouse type building within the Hobart CBD. The high ceilings and the overall space of the place makes it very..."

Debby

"What a meal! Every dish we had was well thought and telling of a kitchen who cares a lot about the produce they use, their craft and their customers...."

Katesy

"One of the most amazing meals I've had, and I've eaten a lot. We chose the feed me option which ended up being 8 plates including the lamb dish...."

Rebecca

"I just realised it’s quite odd to start a post with a picture of bread and butter…not very exciting is it! It is, however, the first course of..."

Ellen Ehrhardt Smith

"I've seen some complaints about the sizes of the portions at Franklin, but my partner and I ordered the 'feed me' option for dinner and were so full..."

NotoriousREB

"Surpassed all my expectations despite the hype. Everything was a delight from the atmosphere, the food and wine to the professional yet familiar..."

Hungry Piksee

"I loved my experience here, the food was absolutely delicious! We ate the freshest black mans bay oysters to start then the zuchinni with goats curd,..."

Stefanie Rethus

"It’s a very good idea to be adventurous as the dishes that sound the least appealing may well be the best like the…. grains cooked with braised..."

Michele Walton

"Highly recommend. Food 10/10Ambience. 9/10Staff. 9/10 $$$. Up there. Brilliantly fresh, & creative seasonal produce. The open..."

FoodDude

"Lovely service, food was great, good wine selection and recommendations. Great lighting and fit out, Only downside - I didn't like the seats...."

The Critic

"Love how the restaurant is in an open-industrial set up. Most importantly the food is just as good as it looks. We ordered the iceberg lettuce with..."

POC

"Another standout meal. I would come to Hobart just for this. Service top class. God amazing. A classic and standout modern Australian restaurant...."

Stretts

"Perhaps more pleasant for dinner? Lacklustre for breakfast predominantly related to vague and inattentive waiter (favouring a "stare into space"..."

Emma

"Excellent meal with wallaby tartare, squid poached in butter, roasted abalone and roasted lamb rump. The wallaby with Beetroot and saltbush and sage..."

Dom Rowe

"Fabulous food and atmosphere. Highly recommend! The lamb and dried fish with spelt was amazing. We only just managed to get a table. Going on the..."

George Preece

"Terrific experience with group of mates from Victoria. Had chef's menu which included great range of flavours and textures across eight plates...."

Jane H

"Walking through Hobart on a mid-Summer night is a pleasant experience, the air has a slight chill. We arrive at Franklin, enter and are immediately..."

Foodie Mookie

"Beautiful clean and delicate flavours that compliment the seasonal menu. While it is a small menu it seems to work well all together. The space is..."

Rachel Cox

"To taste Franklin Chef David Moyle’s food is to experience the sublime. He leverages the cornucopia of local Tasmanian delicacies to showcase his..."

Jolee Pink

"Knowing that it is often booked out, I called to see if Franklin might do walk-ins during my recent visit to Hobart. Fortunately my partner and I..."

Brian Van

"It’s a very good idea to be adventurous as the dishes that sound the least appealing may well be the best like the…. grains cooked with braised..."

Michele Walton

"Highlight of my recent trip to Tassie! Beautifully prepared food! The lamb was pink and tender, perfect! Great friendly informative staff. ..."

KimMarie

"Beautiful prepared Tasmanian produce showcasing great technique. Attentive service. The only suggestion is to have more wine choice by the glass and..."

Blah

"Great modern Australian food. It was interesting but still delicious. Great space and service. Surprisingly good value for money for top quality..."

Grace Gown

"Occasionally, Gourmet Traveller disturbs its Sydney-centric equilibrium and casts it net further afield than even Melbourne. But then David Moyle is..."

LivingLovingHobart

"Beautiful restaurant with an open plan kitchen. Most dishes were delicious. Stand out dishes were the raw kingfish, grain with calamari, beef..."

Mae Mae Chua

"Great service , ambience a bit plain , clean location , great food . Wine list wasn't well known and pricey . A good night out and would revisit..."

Jay Farrell

"There are two places that have opened up in Hobart relatively recently – there’s ‘Frank’ and there’s ‘Franklin’. With similar names..."

Jacqui's Food Fetish

"The NOMA of Tasmania! Chef David Moyle’s sophisticated food was sublime. He drew from local delicacies to showcase his inventive and distinctive..."

Jolee Pink

"Went there last week. It was a cool ambiance, a cooler crowd, and especially cool were the many excellent drinks we tried. Highly recommended for a..."

Dorota Sacha Krol

"Highlight of my trip to Hobart. Service was attentive and friendly. The oysters, periwinkles and octopus for entrees were magnificent. Fish and beef..."

Hello. Imnikki

"Booked initially for 7pm at Franklin but asked it to be changed to 8 pm on the day and the staff member who took that change was lovely and very..."

Simon

"Astonishing. I ate here with a group on Saturday night, from the moment I walked in to the moment I left I was smiling from ear to ear.These..."

Mhermans

"Taste extravaganza. Wow oh wow oh wow.! With all the negative reviews we've read from their early days, we nearly didn't book. Instead though we went..."

Tony Tas

"Yummy fun. While visiting from Sydney, we took two of our teenage sons out to Franklin. The funky space and the proximity of the restaurant kitchen..."

Gmack

"Who'd have thought Hobart could be so hip? Not me. This place should do very..."

Griz

"Franklin Governor, explorer, landmark namesake, Hobart's latest ‘the’ place to eat and drink; Franklin has opened its doors. The much-anticipated..."

LivingLovingHobart

"If you love food and the joy that it can bring to both your taste buds and the people around you, then you owe it to yourself to book a meal at..."

Fork And Foot (formerly Two Clowns Tripping)

"Unexpectedly impressed by this restaurant - was not disappointed by a single dish. The proteins in particular were excellent. The quail and lamb..."

Michael CCH

"The food and service was immaculate. We experienced the 8 (or 9) course banquet that was faultless. It was impossible to pick a favourite dish and..."

Nick Rands

"I really enjoyed dining at Franklin The food was excellent and the menu was innovative Looking at some of the other dishes in the review section, I..."

Harriet Daisy

"I had a fantastic dinner experience here about a month ago. I went with the "feed me" option - you'll get about nine or ten dishes in total..."

Nizar Noor

"Another highly praised restaurant which we checked out in Tasmania was Franklin restaurant in Hobart. We had booked for a late meal at the end of a..."

Sarah charles (Thewhereto)

"What an awesome experience. A warm welcome set the tone right for the evening. Then a delicious twist on the martini got us settled. The menu is a..."

Wayne Ng

"Everything we tried was really delicious , we definitely enjoyed our meal here. It was nice to see an open kitchen and have such a tasty meal in a..."

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