Review Black Cow Bistro - Launceston

Very nice food and staff. All their foods are really nicely presented and the sauce for the side and steak are exceptional. I feel sorry that I didn't give them a tip when I process the payment because I just pressed the green button on the payment terminal to finalise the bill. They deserve the good tip with their service and food. We will come back for sure..

Who would have thought that I'd have the BEST MEAL of my life in Launceston. Everything from the atmosphere, to the service, to the easy booking and delicious food was top notch. This place also has a great wine/drinks selection. We ordered a 500g scotch fillet to share between 2 people, with sides of pumpkin and beans plus the pork belly entree. Topped off with a creme brulee to die for. Did not leave hungry! Highly recommend for anyone visiting or living in Launceston. Will definitely be back!

Had an excellent experience here in December 2021. Staff were professional and efficient and the food and cocktails were simply superb. I had the rib eye on the bone and the knife went through it like it was softened butter. The fondant for dessert was too perfect in capping off the night, oozing molten chocolate as soon as it was sliced open. Highly recommended!

Where shall I start. At the beginning. First time the whole family has been together for 35yrs. Secured the private dinning room and this is where the day went from good to absolutely perfect. A massive thank you to our lovely hostess Esmay. The professionalism was outstanding. Food and wine knowledge was on point. Oysters and sourdough was utterly delicious. We all had a selection of some of Tasmania's finest cuts of beef. The sides were all equally as impressive. All cooked perfectly. Drinks were a plenty and didn't even have to ask for another round. Desserts were sensationally delicious. F.O.H. staff came and sung happy birthday for my mother who turned 80 years young. Just to show all of our appreciation I requested the Kitchen team to come out of the kitchen so we could all thank them personally and show our genuine appreciation. Hats off to you all xoox. I can not more highly recommend this gorgeous restaurant. I shall recommend this establishment to anyone and everyone. I shall return as much as we can. Once again thank you all so very much for creating memories that we all will keep forever. Clearly the best place to dine in Launceston.

Quite possibly THE BEST eatery that really highlights Tasmanian produce. The service was immaculate as well as attentive. We celebrated a monumentally epic 6 day hike over Cradle mountain with an equally monumentally epic meal. For entrees we had the scallop and the kingfish dishes. The scallops were pure buttery goodness. Wholesome and plump with just enough crumb and garlic to whet the appetite when lightly annointed with lemon juice. The kingfish was a sophistically assembled dish of light flavours, all delicately balanced and dancing with each other. Light and tangy, delicate and strong, clean flavours intermingling with the heady aromas of the nori crisp. Their attention to each cut of beef is with surgical precision. My fiance had a medium rare eye fillet that you could slice with a spoon. I enjoyed the 600g rib eye fillet that was just cooked medium rare and to absolute perfection. It was juicy, tender, fatty and full of flavour that only comes from aging well and cooking with years of honed experience. The potato gallette was a humble reminder of the honest and earthy delights the rich tasmanian soil can provide. Sauced delicately with a dijon cream and chive, it was almost a pallette clenser between each bite of beef. Pick a side or two. They are generous in portion size and compliment the main attraction. We had the carrots and mushrooms. Find a sauce you like on the list. You wont go wrong. I enjoyed the steak with a robust hot english mustard as well as having a little roast garlic demi glaze. You can taste the hours ov vigilance in the demi glaze base. Treat yourself to a dessert if you can fit one in. The lemon tart is a fantastic palette clenser and can be shared if you feel too full. Choose your wines locally. They really compliment the meal.

We were in Launceston for 2 nights and had our first night at the Black Cow. We wish we had booked in for the following night. It was delicious. We shared the 1kg of the Longhorn and were not disappointed. It was fabulous with a side of the sweet potato and pumpkin. To start we shared the bread (so good), and the scallops, (wish we ordered more). The young lady who served us was very friendly, informative and fun. A great evening. Highly recommended.

Had the loveliest meal at The Black Cow Bistro last night. Previously I judged all steaks against one that I had in Florence many years ago… I still talk about it with reverence… “remember that steak? It was sensational…” etc. etc. Well that steak can now be replaced by the one I had at The Black Cow Bistro. The whole evening from start to finish was just lovely… From the welcome we received from the staff when we arrived, the friendly, unobtrusive service throughout the meal, to the subtle lighting and decor within the restaurant itself. The restaurant is small but very atmospheric. We started with some local oysters presented in three different styles, natural, wasabi vinegar dressing and last but not least, the old favorite Kirkpatrick with bacon and Worcester sauce. These were washed down with a lovely Tasmanian sparkling wine, can’t remember which vineyard it came from but it was as nice as any French champagne I’ve ever had. I can never really go past the freshness of the natural oysters, however it was still nice to try the other varieties for a change. Then, the main event… the steaks. I chose a Porterhouse ($55 400g) and my friend decided on an eye fillet ($75 300g). My wife decided on the fish option, Hapuka which she loved (can’t remember the price on this). Our steaks were quite simply, perfect. Generous in size and although meat for me is a luxury item these days I really enjoy it once in a while. With the steaks we had a great bottle of local red recommended by the sommelier and full credit to her she could easily have recommended a much more expensive bottle but the one we ended up with was sensational. The vegetable accompaniments and sauces were also delicious. We did manage to leave room for a ‘little something’ of course and the deserts also were spectacular with a glass of sticky desert wine. All up… I have never enjoyed a nicer meal anywhere, it wasn’t cheap but there is truth in the old saying “you get what you pay for” and sometimes especially, like last night, for birthdays… well you just have to hang the expense. I can’t recommend The Black Cow Bistro highly enough. Thank you for the great evening everyone.

Steak was good but not amazing. Looks really good but i probably wouldn't come back, expectations were probably too high! The creme brulee dessert was really delicious though!

Oh my goodness ... if you’re in Launceston and haven’t tried this place then you need to! We’ve been just about all over Tassie in the last two weeks and (besides my sisters cooking �) this is the best meal we’ve had. Indulge! Fantastic experience! Wait staff are so very friendly and accommodating. Oh and the wine - best Shiraz I’ve ever tasted!

Had a great meal with 9 of us in the private room. Beautifully cooked meal enjoyed by all. Working out our costs the next day, your charges do not match the menu prices on your website when we download your menu. Charged more for the Calamari, Pork Belly, New York Steak and all the sauces. Your menu prices must be the same as the web as its the first place a lot of patrons will use when looking for places to dine.

Hold.The.Phone. ...the salmon sashimi with daikon radish, red radish, red pearl caviar, toasted wakame & some indescribably delicious dressing is one of the best dishes I have savoured in a very long time - and savour it I did! ...inspired! Take into account the accomplished, welcoming staff of uber professionalism, the espresso martini that is as good as a dessert on its own & my incredible steak & sides were almost an afterthought. This place, their staff, their menu are just that good! Do yourself a favour!

My wife and I have just had the most amazing meal at the Black Cow Bistro, to the point that I think that they have ruined steak for me as I think I will struggle to find anywhere that could do it better, The food was outstanding, the service equally so. If you are in Launceston and like a steak you have to eat here

Fantasic dining experience with great food and a wonderful wine list. My waitress Maddie was extremely professional nd helpful, displayed exceptional customer service skills with a measure of irresistible charm. Thank you! Highly recommend.

Amazing food, excellent service and professional staff... desserts fabulous and the best coffee in town and they have pisco!!!!

Have had fantastic dining experiences here! The staff are very knowledgeable and helpful and the food has been spectacular each time. Also a special shout out to your staff member Lawrence. His extensive knowledge of the wine list and the origins of the produce took what was already fantastic customer service and made it exemplary!

Found this gem of a place on trip advisor. I was looking for a place to eat that completely represented Tasmania's culinary delights. I most definitely found it here at the Black Cow! I've never seen my husband eat so slowly, every mouthful was sensational! I literally could not fault anything, the service was amazing, the atmosphere inviting and the food out of this world. I'll definitely be coming back on our next trip. 11/10

Food was delicious and service great. We had a late booking and were quite hungry. We didn't have to wait too long for our huge tender steaks. I would highly recommend if you are a meat lover 😊

fillet, fillet, fillet...… the best choice i have in black cow, excellent main course with lovely and poliet waitress ......... never missed the home make bread which being me a lot od surprise 😋😍🤗😍😋😍

Great food....best steak...cooked to perfection......good wine list. Friendly attentive service. Recommend highly

Food amazing best steak abd peppercorn sauce I've evwr had. Staff great �but seats uncomfortable which was such a shame ��

The service was great our waitress was very friendly and helpful. The food was absolutely sensational we absolutely enjoyed everything we ate. Would definitely come back again

Absolutely faultless! We dined here 9/2/18, gin & tonics, oysters, rib eye on the bone, mushrooms, broccoli, caramel slice, ice wine, service, ambience, everything was brilliant! Thank you so much team, I’d recommend to anyone ���

Completely faultless from the time we walked in the door to the time we walked out. We knew it was going to be good but we were completely blown away... the food, the service, the wine (in order) Unforgettable dining experience! Highly recommended

A perfect evening! If you’re in Launceston and have time to go to The Black Cow: go! We had the best oysters, bread, steaks and salads. Followed our hosts recommendation for drinks (wine and Tassi gins) and were so glad we did! Will be back soon!

Was simply amazing great service best steak in years just a great place

One of the best steakhouses I have been too. The service was amazing and not rushed. The food exceptional.