Australian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Launceston

Hallams Waterfront Restaurant

82/100 (1617 ratings)

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"We went to Hallam’s recently. The restaurant is lovely and the food quality excellent. We chose this restaurant as it is in the entertainment book..."

Craig Carnes

"Visited Launceston for the weekend and ate here because of the great reviews. The place is absolutely stunning. Cosy place that sits about 50 people..."

Lole Lole Lole

"trio dressing oysters - fresh and different dressings are all tasty.sashimi plate - very fresh 3 kinds of fish. but it is just not to my liking..."

Lawrence Leung

"The restaurant is close to the Kings Park and quite easy to find. We started with oysters seasoned with bacon and sour and salty sauce which could..."

TongLoo

"Really nice food!!! Oyster is much better that I had in the glass house in Hobart which said as Blackman bay oyster. The taste of white fish is super..."

Katrina

"Came here looking for some fresh seafood and this place delivered! Oysters Kilpatrick were beautiful and fresh. Scallops were cooked to perfection...."

Lea

"If you only do one thing in Launceston make sure it’s having a meal here at Hallam. We have eaten at some of Australia’s best restaurants and..."

Con Fukakarkas

"Dinner has been pleasingly served and enjoyed! Great atmosphere and view complemented with nice staffs and amazing food! I’ve been here couple of..."

Kminhngo

"We went there last Christmas as being far from family at this time of the year we wanted to offer us a nice dinner for this special day. We did the..."

Sydneyfrenchfoodie

"A little pitiful on the amount of wine served in a glass but otherwise a very good experience. The service was friendly and efficient.I would stay..."

ZZQ

"This beautiful waterfront restaurant has a very modern setting with a welcoming decor. The staff are attentive and friendly with superb customer..."

Foodcritique 101

"Tasty seafood prepared into delicious refined dishes. For entree i had huge tempura calamari with a rich beetroot relish and chorizo. Then had a..."

Aaron O

"Service: Excellent. Very attentive wait staff who were genuinely polite and charming. Taste: Entree was the poke bowl with tuna and salmon..."

Chris Raynor

"Could not of been happier with the dining experience at Hallam's Waterfront Restaurant. My partner and I made a trip across from Melbourne to..."

Foodie McDoodie

"Great seafood flavours with a nice location. Decor is done nicely in a real timber nautical theme fitting perfectly with the location. Service was..."

Chris

"Hallam's certainly exceeded our expectations for lunch. We ordered the grilled white fish and cape grim porterhouse, both which were cooked perfectly..."

Yuan Diego

"These are probably the worst pictures I have taken but anyway, food was great! We went with our Tasmanian friend and his family. We were talking..."

Chad

"Recommended by the lady at the Ticket counter at cataract gorge. So glad she did!!! It was only a short stroll from where we were staying...."

Food Glorious Food

"My husband and I enjoyed the most beautiful meal - starting with a tasting plate and then followed with seaford linguine and a banana prawn/calamari..."

Kerrie

"Beautiful fresh seafood cooked to perfection! Would have preferred more variety, but I do acknowledge and appreciate their focus on quality over..."

N&M

"We stumbled across this restaurant while strolling the banks of the river that morning. What a beautiful position. The inside was intimate and..."

Amanda

"A rainy, cold day in Launceston required lunch in the good company of like-minded foodophiles...coupled with the hospitable atmosphere of a..."

Rita's Bite

"Difficult to make a reservation but well with the effort. Service is excellent, friendly, efficient and accomodating.Meals were substantial and..."

Mr Bill

"Delicious local seafood. This place is great. We went for lunch and sat outside on the deck. Everything we had was cooked perfectly and tasted..."

Freya

"Si tres bonne!. We had dinner here last Friday evening and found it an great cullenary experience! We started off with freshly baked bread..."

Jacoleonnortje

"I really enjoyed my meal. Oysters were delicious. Staff were attentive and..."

Diana

"I will probably come to launceston a million times just to dine here. Amazing service and awesome food. Truly this is best seafood joint in..."

KLM

"Warm, inviting restaurant with wonderful seafood. I randomly found Hallam's Waterfront Restaurant whilst strolling along the Tamar river walkway. It..."

Ladypawpaw

"Excellent establishment . Sea food platter hard to go past . Chowder is very very good . Great service . Highly..."

Stephen O'Hare

"Fantastic fresh flavours. Nothing to fault. Great portions and great prices very lovely staff... Wish I lived closer I'd go more..."

Dstrats

"Fantastic Seafood!. Great restaurant in a nice location. The service was top shelf throughout the dinner, with the staff being as helpful as possible..."

Justin

"Friendly,professional service, fantastically fresh seafood, great location, good wine-we would highly recommend this excellent..."

Lyn Amy

"Amazing seafood. Fresh and delicious. Great views and pretty little restaurant. Loved..."

Kristie Cronin

"Showed up for our 8pm booking with no table available, the staff were apologetic and nice and we weren't in a hurry so no harm done. Two free wines..."

Globetrot International Postman

"Brilliant, had the salmon and hubby had the travella and they were both fabulous. Service was great also! Highly..."

Lisa Doherty

"Absolutely beautiful seafood. The salt and pepper calamari entree was amazing and the seafood platter was fresh and cooked to perfection. The staff..."

Manda Blackers

"Great food.nice staff. Freshest fish ive had yet. The meal for two i couldnt finish. Great location. Closes early but it is a..."

Adrianous Maximouse

"Seafood Craving. I was craving fresh seafood and just happened to be traveling to one of the best places in Aus for just that, Tasmania.My..."

Jeremy Fisher

"Half cray heaven. Our B&B recommended Hallam's as best for seafood in Launceston. We were not disappointed. The service was excellent, prompt,..."

MicroGnome

"This is a photoview post (contains mostly photos only).Verdict? The fresh oysters and the fried prawns in the taste plate were absolutely..."

Spoonfuls Of Wanderlust

"Enjoyable afternoon sitting watching the outside world drift lazily by. The food is good. It’s not trying to be anything too bold but the flavours..."

Mez OBrien

"The food was super super tasty. I don’t eat risotto very often but this is one of the best I’ve had. The market fish sashimi is definitely the..."

Derek Dinh

"Had the most delicious duck, sourced locally from Strelleyfield, cooked and served beautifully! Staff are so kind and accomodating, especially with..."

Mila Lesuma

"Absolutely delicious crab risotto and broccolini. Probably the best dishes I had whilst on a tour of Tasmania. The pasta mussels was good but..."

Al

"Tasteful & refined food. Well balanced cocktails. Polished service. Lovely warm ambience - A must..."

Courtney Hill

"I’m still drooling over this incredible meal… Pictured is what we ate on Sunday at the lovely Hallam’s Waterfront Restaurant in Launceston,..."

Susi Reed

"Lovely ambience. The vaulted timber ceiling and the raging fire added that Tassie charm. Ordered the whole snapper and Paris Mash. It was beautifully..."

Rajen Kantaria

"In Launceston? Do yourself a favour and visit this lovely restaurant overlooking the Tamar River. It's our favourite spot to relax & enjoy the view,..."

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Cafe Mondello

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"Cafe mondello does the best French toast I have ever had served with fresh berries, lemon curd & cream.. The coffee is really good and the other food..."

Heather Mary Cork

"The hubby & I went there for brunch on new years day. Even though they were super busy, they still managed great service & delicious food. Would..."

Gabrielle May

"Although not on the menu , I had a delicious vegan breakfast. Highly recommend it and thank you to the waitress Emily who was beyond..."

Chrissy McCauley

"Valentines Day lunch was amazing! Baked beans, bacon, french toast all cooked perfectly. Coffee was delicious and even catered for something off..."

Matty Cox

"The food and service was superb. Thoroughly recommend this gorgeous..."

Midge Jones

"Love this place!.. Breakfast is always yummy and Good..."

Daniela Hardman

"A place where you're made to feel like the most important person there, no matter how busy, all staff are impeccable with their friendly astute..."

Adam Campbell

"Great customer service and fabulous coffee. No matter how busy the guys and girls are they always manage to have a quick..."

Amy Elizabeth

"May I say that this little cafe is amazing...we visited it with friends Sat arvo for a coffee and chat..and called back for take aways Sun morning..."

Jane O'Reilly

"Of course we found this place through Zomato and they did not disappoint. Although a limited menu I opted to go rogue and ask for something off menu...."

Bianca Gold

"Went there for breakfast after my husband recommended this place having been there about a year ago. We had the Eggs Benedict which was amazing, and..."

Tiff Seidel

"The French toasts are very soft and go well with the cream, and the strawberries and blueberries sides are quite fresh. My friend have the Benedict..."

TongLoo

"Went here for breakfast on a SundayQuick service lovely staffGot the mondello beans which were large white beans in tomato sauce on..."

Dr S

"Did not expect much from this place when I first stepped in, but I was glad to be proved wrong! I ordered the Marinated Halloumi which came alongside..."

Wandering Ella

"Both food and coffee were really good. Staff were lovely and the space was little and cozy. We wanted to share a plate and they kindly split our food..."

Gela P

"Had breakfast here. Great coffee, friendly service, food was very good typical breakfast offerings (smashed advo with poached eggs for my partner,..."

Yorkshire Lass

"Very small cafe but staff were very friendly and outside area out the front is nice. Coffee was delicious and eggs and bacon were fab. Pricing is a..."

Petazab

"THIS IS FOR A VEGAN PERSON the shop is non veg but will still look after you!!!!!!I checked into my four to four boutique apartment at..."

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"Coffee was the best in Launceston. food was tasty with a generous serving. Also prepared in good time so lunch wasn't chewed up waiting for my meal...."

Avinash Rajah

"The dishes was cooked and executed well but there was nothing really that wowed me in flavours. It was a nice small cafe I enjoyed but not a place I..."

Hao Tran

"The food is Awesome - direct quote from our 8 year old. We ordered the eggs and bacon with smashed avo, the smashed avo with a side of their beans..."

Cory

"Great service, from friendly staff. The quality of the fantastic and fresh breakfast was brilliant. To top it off the coffees were great as well. We..."

Msergeant

"Had breakfast this morning, lovely and fresh.The waitress was delightful.The food was excellent, very tasty and fresh.Eggs were cooked..."

Lexie

"Time slows down in Launceston. Everyone is so laid back and this shows, in a good way. You're not rush to order and the only downside is that food..."

Hello. Imnikki

"This place was definitely nice, a very cosy spot that does get some very nice natural lightGood service and decent coffee with a menu that..."

Renee Chan

"Absolutely delicious! A warm cosy environment, attentive staff, delicious food and coffee. A gorgeous little gem in Launceston. Try the homemade soup..."

SA

"Cute little cafe however the menu range was limited and items a bit more pricy than i would anticipate. Very small inside seating area means if you..."

KG

"Great coffee & freshly squeezed OJ. Eggs Benedict is perfect. Great atmosphere, quietly buzzing along & the waitresses are lovely &..."

Teresa J

"rightly highly rated cafe on Charles St. Very good food served out of a tiny kitchen, excellent coffee and faultless service. Go there. Accomodation..."

Andrewrd1970

"Glad this place opened on a public holiday during our travel in Launceston. Coffee was great, seating indoor, but outdoor looks great with the..."

Misscharlot

"Really impressed by this cafe. I would consider it a 'sometimes' cafe as is quite expensive but it does deliver on taste, quality and service. The..."

FoodingAroundMelbourne

"Fantastic cafe, so glad we stopped here! The staff are incredibly accommodating which is a nice change from most hospitality. The menu itself is..."

Brittany Date

"What a great place for breakfast. Friendly staff, good coffee and great food. Best of all was the best crispy bacon in Australia. Lots of chefs can..."

Hi Distinction

"A variety of breakfast options as opposed to the usual fan fair got my appeal and it did t let me down. Had the grilled haloumi and it was very very..."

Ross Leotta

"Great cafe for brekky! We had the homemade baked beans, and smashed avo both with poached eggs. Generous serves washed down with excellent coffee...."

Bobba099

"Absolutely great spot for breakfast in Launceston. Prices are really reasonable and the portion sizes generous. Coffee is great, and super excited to..."

Jess

"Great place to escape the rain and enjoy a meal!! The marinated haloumi with added avocado was so yum!! Definitely recommend it to anyone passing..."

Loz Arthur

"We had the avocado smash and the marinated haloumi with some coffees and everything was excellent! The staff were also really nice and helpful -..."

Binula

"Our breakfast was fantastic; excellent food, service, portion and nice coffees. The prices are good for the quality and size of the meals. We will be..."

Jon-Anthoney De Boer

"We loved everything here. Fantastic food, fantastic service....and the coffee was to die for. Will definitely be coming back next time we are in..."

Kim

"Wonderful! Really enjoyed the bruschetta. Thanks for the great lunch, coffee and for looking after my friend and I after she had travelled in from..."

Honey Gummy Bears

"Nice ambience Simple, good .... Nice ambienceSimple, good foodCoffee was so..."

Simon

"For breakfast it was just awesome. Waitress was extremely friendly, nice background music, and early on a Sat morning sitting at corner table with..."

Tony Tas

"Quaint cafe with great service. Breakfast was delicious. Recommending the house prepared baked beans with poached eggs (nice and runny with dark..."

Mr Bill

"Quality coffee. Probably the best coffee compared to aromas cafe,..."

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"Best cafe in town!!!. Great cafe with delicious food and coffee. The staff are lovely- cannot fault their service! We came every morning during our..."

Tessalisa

"Great food and friendly staff. The French toast was..."

Hendo

"Coffee was awesome as I expected, bread was fresh as they baked it themselves. The smoked salmon was..."

Pinoyjetsetter

"Nice coffee and breakfast delightful. Friendly service and the baking of their own bread was a nice..."

Diana

"We had coffee, fresh orange juice, eggs benedict and marinated haliumi. Every thing was splendid - great customer service and fresh tasting food...."

Tamara Birrell

"Great food, slightly over priced. Try the poached pears!!..."

William Oliver

"A good way to start the day. Came to Cafe Mondello after reading reviews and glad we did. The service was great from the moment we walked in. Decent..."

Dona-edwards

"The poached eggs on smashed avo, with dukkah, was described by my wife as "possibly best EVER!" & she'd know. The coffee was excellent too! Great..."

Matt Smith

"Best in Tassie. Oh where shall we begin with the praises? How about the fact that on our first visit we felt like welcomed regulars the service was..."

Coffeemeetscake

"Excellent coffe, friendly staff and good service. Need more..."

Dom Gold

"At first glance, a little pricey given the size of the meal. But very tasty breakfast and friendly staff-would definitely come back..."

Km

"Went in for breakfast on a sunny Tuesday morning. Lots of people popping in and out for take away coffee and a few enjoying breakfast. The service..."

Bex Mutch

"Eggs with salmon and fresh orange juice. Im from new Zealand and wish we had a cafe like this in my home town. Cafe mondello is a busy wee happening..."

Debtelf

"Awesome.. This cafe never lets you down. The food leaves other cafes in launceston for dead. The service is great at cafe mondello and great to see..."

Dan Bell

"Mondello is simply the best cafe we've found in Launceston. It is small, but uncompromising in respect of the quality of its food, coffee and..."

Nicolas Kirby

"Magnific More Mondello!!. Urban Spoon rated it a high score in Launceston so had to check it! The place was so cute! Not many tables but scored a..."

Tihara

"Nice breakfast in a beautiful setting, especially if you can get a seat out the front. Coffee is decent but nothing..."

Alana Huebner

"Delicious! Great food, great service and they cater for gluten free. Very good experience, number one breakfast place in..."

Julia Fort

"As one of the few places open on new years day this place was packed, so no surprise the staff were super busy. But when I stopped in for coffee they..."

Chris

"Really good. Very good coffee, breakfast was tasty. Mushrooms recommended. Busy little place. Worth the..."

Olivia Keliher

"Good food, good coffee, great and friendly service!! Would come back again when we r next @..."

Edwin Soetiono

"My first review ever. Been looking for a breakfast place when I come to Launceston and at last I found one. My favorite is eggs Benedict with..."

Brian

"Good, fast service. Solid coffee with bonsoy for the soy drinkers. Nice breakfast, probably needed more seasoning for my taste though. Menu is small..."

Uncle Denny

"Good service breakfast needs to be a little..."

The Dude Enjoys Food

"Came here one afternoon and coffee was horrible. Decided to give it another chance because of reviews. Came for breakfast the next day and coffee was..."

Blondie

"Great Coffee & Service. Cafe Mondello is new, modern, comfortable and attractive. Outside at street level Al Fresco with umbrellas. The menu reflects..."

Trevorscottnz

"Brad's eggs benedict also looked disgustingly delicious, I mean look, those eggs are just drowning in that gorgeously glossy hollandaise. It makes..."

Ashley

"The people here were lovely. The coffee was nice aswell. The eggs Benedict with bacon was really good. Perfectly poached eggs, the bacon was well..."

Jack Hogan

"Great little spot with a good range of breakfast options. The mushroom and truffles on toast was spectacular. There are a range of vegetarian..."

Alasdair Nicol

"Cafe Mondello, an oldie but a consistent goodie in the area. My local for many years, and never a bad coffee. The Chefs Paul and James are willing to..."

Ross Bugg

"From the moment we stepped into the premise, to leaving it, the experience has been amazing. Best coffee in Launceston hands down. The mushroom and..."

Jodie Hind

"Great spot, good selection of food and best of all the coffee is..."

Thomas E

"Came here for breakfast and asked for the French toast to share….our normal experience would be getting an extra fork maybe but these guys split..."

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