Five of the best dinners with a view
Across Tasmania we are blessed with dining experiences combined with stunning views. Here are five of the best.
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THERE’S nothing like a stunning view to add that extra touch of magic to your dining experience. The views at these five eateries are sure to capture your gaze or impress whoever you’re wining and dining.
View 42° Restaurant & Bar, 1 Jolly St, Strahan
Strahan Village’s View 42° restaurant and bar serves a menu of Tasmania’s finest fresh seafood from a prime spot looking over the beautiful Macquarie Harbour. Taking in the port and its surroundings, you might even see the very vessels that landed the seafood now on your plate. The restaurant offers a gourmet menu showcasing local products.
The Point Revolving Restaurant, 410 Sandy Bay Rd, Sandy Bay
The Point Revolving Restaurant sits atop one of Hobart’s most prominent landmarks — Wrest Point. Throughout the course of a meal, diners experience a 360-degree view of Hobart from kunanyi/Mt Wellington, over the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania and the lights of the city to the Tasman Bridge, across the River Derwent to the Eastern shore and south to the mouth of the river.
Lichen Restaurant and Cafe, Main Rd, Binalong Bay
With its squeaking white sand and stunning sapphire blue water, Binalong Bay sits at the southern end of Bay of Fires on the East Coast. The area is a tourist hot spot for a simple reason: it is a vision of paradise. Quite near several fishing villages, Lichen Restaurant and Cafe offers a spectacular view and a menu laden with fresh local seafood options.
Lost Farm Restaurant, 425 Waterhouse Rd, Bridport
At the famed Barnbougle golf course on the northeast coast is Lost Farm Restaurant. From a hilltop, it overlooks the green coastal landscape, one of the golf courses (ranked among Australia’s top 10) and north to Bass Strait. The restaurant serves dishes of quality Tasmanian produce and offers a generous selection of fine Australian and Tasmanian wines. Reservations are recommended.
The Bay Restaurant, Freycinet Lodge, Freycinet National Park, Coles Bay Rd, Coles Bay
Freycinet Lodge’s The Bay Restaurant sits on the waterfront at the southern end of Richardsons Beach. Extensive glazing of the north and west walls allows diners’ gaze to drift across famous Coles Bay and west to Swansea. The seasonal menu showcases regional produce including some of the best seafood in Tasmania. Select a local vintage or award-winning sparkling Tasmanian wine to accompany your meal.
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