Come spring and summer, Tasmania’s East Coast is a playground for beach and food lovers. Locals and tourists alike flock to the coastline to make the most of the longer, sun-soaked days the warmer seasons grant the Apple Isle. If you’re planning a road trip along Tassie’s East Coast, we have you foodies covered. From Swansea to Bicheno and beyond, here are 23 of the best places to eat along the way to ensure every meal is a good one.
Frogmore Creek, Cambridge
Cool climate wines? Tick. A stunning vineyard? Tick. A stunning cellar door? Tick. Frogmore Creek is one of Tasmania’s most recognised ultra-premium wineries. The cellar door and restaurant is a sprawling space overlooking acres of the stunning vineyard. Settle in for a wine tasting before heading back to Hobart. Of course, in classic Tassie-style, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir reign supreme at Frogmore, but the Riesling and Pinot Gris are also worth a try. If you’ve built an appetite, the Restaurant exclusively serves a 2-course menu that you can curate yourself. You can dine on a main and dessert or an entree and main. The choice is yours. frogmorecreek.com.au
Larder & Vin, Richmond
Larder & Vin providore and wine bar is a must when passing through Richmond. Stock up on produce from all across Tasmania – like Tasman Sea Salt and Van Dieman Providore goods – or stay for a midday wine and grazing platter. If it’s a sunny day you could pick up a picnic hamper from Larder & Vin and sit on the rolling hills of either side of Richmond Bridge and watch the ducks and swans bob their heads in and out of the Coal River while you lunch. larderandvin.com.au
Fish Van, Triabunna
Sometimes nothing beats some good ole fish ‘n’ chips and no one does it better than the folks manning the Fish Van. They have access to the freshest fish available, most of which is caught only a stone’s throw away in the unspoiled waters off Maria Island. Locally caught fresh fish and chips are cooked to your liking while you wait. Whether it is crumbed, battered, or grilled, we will cook your chosen fish to your liking. instagram.com/thefishvan
Boomer Creek Vineyard, Little Swanport
A boutique, family-owned and operated farm and vineyard, Boomer Creek produces award-winning cool climate wines made 100% from the grapes produced on site of our property. The architecturally designed and family built cellar door is the perfect spot to take in the landscape and ocean views of Freycinet Peninsula while sipping on a delicious Chardonnay. boomercreekvineyard.com.au
Melshell Oyster Shack, Dolphin Sands
Melshell Oyster Shack is a must for oyster lovers. The shack is where you can treat yourself to freshly shucked oysters that are farmed in the Great Oyster Bay. But it’s not all about knocking back oysters here. You can take part in shucking lessons, wander out the shell gardens, check out Melshell’s aquarium or simply sit on the jetty and dip your toes in the cool waters. melshelloysters.com.au
A Tale Among the Vines, Milton Vineyard, Swansea
It’s worth stopping here for the onsite restaurant and cellar door. The lunch-only restaurant is a tale from the vineyards local garden, surrounding farms and producers. With a focus on hyper-local ingredients, the menu changes seasonally and is share-style. At the cellar door you’ll get to try the best drops the vineyard produces from Pinot Noir to Pinot Gris and Riesling and Chardonnay. miltonvineyard.com.au
Alimento, Swansea
Part food store, part cafe, Alimento is the perfect stop to stock up on snacks after indulging in delicious homemade cakes, cookies, muffins and more. If you’re after something more hearty, Alimento also makes their own sausage rolls and pies. alimento.au
Homestead Restaurant, Swansea
Piermont Retreat is one of the finest accommodation offerings on the East Coast and its dining offering does not disappoint, in fact if you’re not staying at Piermont it’s still worth a visit for Homestead Restaurant. If you pop in for lunch, finish off the meal with a glass of wine out on the patio and watch as the sky transforms from blue to shades of pink, purple and orange as the sun sets. piermont.com.au
Saltshaker Restaurant, Swansea
Look, there is no shortage of seaside dining venues along the East Coast. It’s what makes it so spectacular. So if you want to exclusively dine at venues with waterviews then add Saltshake Restaurant to the list. It’s open for breakfast, lunch and dinner on its busier days (Friday through to Sunday) so you can take advantage of views from morning to night. saltshaker7190.wixsite.com/saltshaker
Apero Bistro at Spring Vale Winery, Cranbrook
Chef Stephen Kean brings a taste of France to the East Coast of Tassie at Apero Bistro. Nestled among the vines of Spring Vale Vineyard, Chef Kean uses world-class French technique paired with ingredients sourced from his own garden and local growers and farmers and fishers to create dishes that are a celebration of Tassie produce. springvalewines.com
Devil’s Corner, Apslawn
You’ll find groups of gal pals enjoying long lunches, silver-haired Baby Boomers spending their kids inheritance and dudes in fedoras talking about the industrially handsome Devil’s Corner Cellar Door and lofty Lookout. This landmark attraction overlooks the fertile valleys and vineyard and Freycinet Peninsula on the East Coast of Tassie. Sit back with a glass of pinot noir in your hand at Tombolo Freycinet or Fishers of Freycinet, two of the onsite eateries housed in timber-clad shipping containers. devilscorner.com.au
The Edge at Edge of the Bay, Coles Bay
Overlooking Coles Bay and onto The Hazards mountain range, The Edge is the perfect spot to watch the sunset and indulge in the freshest locally-sourced seasonal ingredients. From ocean-fresh seafood to farm-grown delicacies, you’ll get a true taste of Tassie’s East Coast at The Edge. edgeofthebay.com.au
Mount Paul Lounge, Freycinet Resort
For a completely unique experience, chefs at Mount Paul Lounge offer a signature Shabu Shabu (Japanese Hot Pot) set menu, which requires advance booking a minimum of four days in advance, walk-ins are not accepted. Included in the Hot Pot are assorted vegetables, tiger prawns, Robbins Island wagyu and udon noodles. The soup is flavoured with tender oysters or king prawns. If hot pot isn’t your thing there’s a Teishoku Set Meal which consists of three dishes which change daily or a Sushi Omakase experience that features a 7-Course set menu that marries Tassie produce with Japanese cooking techniques and presentation. freycinet.com
Lobster Shack, Bicheno
No trip along the East Coast of Tassie is complete without a lunch stop at Lobster Shack Tasmania. Lobster Shack is a waterfront fish and chippery that serves up the best lobster roll you’ll ever try. Run by a husband and wife team, Marcus and Sara, the Tassie locals fish for the produce they cook up and serve daily. The Lobster Roll is the Shack’s signature dish. Sara travelled around Australia tasting lobster rolls and taking notes to make sure the lobster roll she created was the best and she has succeeded. It’s the perfect ratio of fresh lobster, chives, milk bun, lettuce and sauce. lobstershacktasmania.com.au
Waubs Harbour Distillery, Bicheno
Tasmania is no stranger to a whisky distillery, it’s home to Lark Distillery, one of Australia’s most famous. But, a harbourside distillery? There’s only one on the island and that’s Waubs Harbour Distillery where the views are just as good as the single malt whisky. The distillery is just steps from the ocean in Bicheno. Once an old abalone and seafood processing site, the team at Waubs Harbour Distillery have transformed it into a modern and picturesque site. Start with a site tour so you can see what makes Waubs Harbour Distillery’s take on Tassie whisky so unique, but also so you can take in the view of the harbour from every angle. waubsharbourwhisky.com
Le coq, Bicheno
It should come as no surprise that Tassie’s East Coast attracts so many international chefs. The bounty of incredibly fresh and varied ingredients the region produces is unmatched. Chef Tristan Punelle originally from France but has been on a 10 year culinary journey in Tasmania. The result is Le coq, which brings together Punelle’s French cooking technique and knowledge of all things fresh and delicious in the region. lecoqbicheno.com
Sealife Restaurant & Cafe, Bicheno
Overlooking the stunning Waubs Harbour, Sealife Restaurant is waterfront dining at its best. It boasts spectacular harbour views from both inside the restaurant and out on the opern-air terrace. It’s open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, but we recommend coming for sundowners to catch the sunset and staying on for dinner. sealiferestaurantbicheno.com.au
Governörs Bicheno, Bicheno
If you’re after a good cup of joe head to Governörs. The family-friendly cafe is open for breakfast, brunch and dinner on Fridays and Saturdays. For the morning shift freshly housemade goods like pretzels, croissants and kanelbullar (Swedish cinnamon buns). The cherry on top? Dogs are also welcome. instagram.com/governors.bicheno
Bangkok Tide Eatery at Easy Tiger, St Helens
You’ll find exceptionally authentic Thai food at Bangkok Tide Eatery at Easy Tiger. The all-in-one venue space/brewery boasts a cinema and three kitchens, including Bangkok Tide Eatery, under one roof. Expect delicious bites like Larb beef on rice, Bangkok spicy chicken and Pad see ew. easytiger.au/kitchens
BurgersBreeze Burger at Easy Tiger, St Helens
Breeze Burger is not your typical burger joint. For starters, its breakfast menu includes Eggs Benny on a toasted milk bun and an Avo Topper with creamy herbed chicken salad on a toasted bun. The lunch and dinner menu is just as exciting with original combos like the Tokyo Crunch Burger which sandwiches a crumb Katsu chicken thigh fillet, Asian slaw, Kewpie mayo and House Japanese BBQ sauce between two milk bun halves. easytiger.au/kitchens
Priory Ridge, St Helens
Producing small-batch wines in the Burgundian style, Priory Ridge wines are distinct in flavour thanks to the granite soil the grapes are grown in. During the spring and summer seasons, Priory Ridge offers wine tastings and cheeseboards. prioryridgeestate.com
The Wharf Bar & Kitchen, St Helens
If it’s water views you seek, look no further than The Wharf Bar & Kitchen in St Helens. Perched on the edge of the marina, the floor to ceiling glass walls ensure you get the best views while dining on the freshest seafood from the Tasman Sea. thewharfbarandkitchen.com.au
The Hub Seaside , Binalong Bay
For a casual lunch or dinner with great views of the Bay of Fires head to The Hub Seaside. The menu focuses on wood-fired napoletana-inspired pizzas made with Tassie ingredients. The drinks menu also features Tassie beer, wine and cider. 66 Main Road, Binalong Bay.
by Constantina Demos
Delicious Team
Sep 24, 2025