Mudbar - Launceston

“Just keep Mudbar in the back of your mind,” my newfound Tasmanian friend advised, as we bonded at a Taste of Tasmania dinner. We were discussing my impending visit to Launceston, and whether I should dine at picturesque, nineteen year stalwart, Stillwater, or the city's more recent newcomer, Grain of the Silos restaurant with former Sydney chef, Massimo Mele, at the helm. Reading menus as took a winding route between Hobart and Launceston, their words echoed in my head, encouraging me to change my reservation(s). Located at the Old Launceston Seaport Marina a sixty berth marina that was transplanted from Rushcutters Bay after being constructed as The Olympic Yachting Centre for the 2000 Summer Olympics the restaurant sits at the base of the Peppers Seaport Hotel. While the architecture isn’t anything remarkable, the...

Food on Point<br/ <br/ I came here with the family for a nice lunch celebration.<br/ <br/ A lovely clean restaurant in a beautiful part of Launceston. <br/ <br/ I ordered the duck main and it was delicious. Cooked perfectly and well balanced flavours.<br/ <br/ The service was decent but was never asked for a second drink.<br/ <br/ A little pricey for lunch but a good experience none the less.<br/ <br/ Thanks for a nice lunch

What a lovely restaurant and we love their recommendations in food and wine pairing. Will definitely miss the fantastic apple upside down!!!

Had a lovely time there, nice on the river pier. Staff were lovely and very helpful! Oysters were very average and so were the entrees (we had Japanese sashimi) not quite worth what you’re paying. However made up for it in the mains which were spectacular!!! Altogether a lovely location and great food! Would recommend!!

Mixed oyster plate chilli and ginger combo) was superb. Was struggling to decide between a Sauvignon blanc an unusual Rosé to accompany the oysters, and was generously offered a taste of each to help me decide! How kind and gracious. Duck tacos on lunch menu were fresh, tasty with good flavour combos. Service was friendly and helpful, but this is Tasmania so expect a gentle pace. Slightly short-staffed during a busy lunch, but restaurants overheads and margins make this an almost universal experience in Australia.