Hobart's top 10 restaurants
After many requests I have finally compiled my top 10 list. Yesterday's lunch at Harris Scarfe meant that I have now been to a total of 10 restaurants, or perhaps more accurately, 10 "dining experiences".
So here goes.
10. Customs House Hotel - covered in a previous entry. Has a wide and varied menu but unfortunately you have to pay for it.
9. Lebrina - also covered in a previous entry. Excellent and free bread and water. Not sure about the rest of the menu, but it was expensive.
8. Kings - an all you can eat dining experience. More my style. Excellent value for money. Bring a bucket.
7. China Diner - a well regarded all you can eat Chinese bain-marie in Moonah. Catered for my wedding nine years ago. Need I say more. Would have been ranked at number 6 except for a recent change in policy that you can no longer drink straight from the soft-serve ice cream machine.
6. Vinnie's van - soup and sandwiches. Free, so well worth a frequent visit with the whole family. I am waiting for the hospital renovations to complete so the van can return to its usual spot.
5. Fitzie's Cafe at Harris Scarfe - my most recent dining experience was yesterday. Excellent frog-in-a-pond dessert. Rates well due to the 10% discount. Les Lees should consider a similar venture.
4. Pizza Hut - all you can eat. Worth saving up for the special occasion. The only disappointment is that the wife doesn't eat enough.
3. The Dolphin - in Sandy Bay so a bit upmarket. Has free outside dining where you can enjoy a potato cake and can of Dr Pepper.
2. Speed Feed - recently discovered as it is close to the hospital when Vinnie's van used to be. Dim sims and potato cakes three for a dollar. The whole family can dine out for $2. If you need a drink then go along to Cafe Carlton where cans of soft drink are only $1. Or BYO.
1. Meals on Wheels - thanks to the old lady three doors down from home. She has been away sick in hospital for a few weeks so they have been leaving meals for her on the front porch. Can't let them go to waste. And they are free!
That's it. If I go out to more restaurants I will update my list.
Any suggestions for frugal dining are welcome.
So here goes.
10. Customs House Hotel - covered in a previous entry. Has a wide and varied menu but unfortunately you have to pay for it.
9. Lebrina - also covered in a previous entry. Excellent and free bread and water. Not sure about the rest of the menu, but it was expensive.
8. Kings - an all you can eat dining experience. More my style. Excellent value for money. Bring a bucket.
7. China Diner - a well regarded all you can eat Chinese bain-marie in Moonah. Catered for my wedding nine years ago. Need I say more. Would have been ranked at number 6 except for a recent change in policy that you can no longer drink straight from the soft-serve ice cream machine.
6. Vinnie's van - soup and sandwiches. Free, so well worth a frequent visit with the whole family. I am waiting for the hospital renovations to complete so the van can return to its usual spot.
5. Fitzie's Cafe at Harris Scarfe - my most recent dining experience was yesterday. Excellent frog-in-a-pond dessert. Rates well due to the 10% discount. Les Lees should consider a similar venture.
4. Pizza Hut - all you can eat. Worth saving up for the special occasion. The only disappointment is that the wife doesn't eat enough.
3. The Dolphin - in Sandy Bay so a bit upmarket. Has free outside dining where you can enjoy a potato cake and can of Dr Pepper.
2. Speed Feed - recently discovered as it is close to the hospital when Vinnie's van used to be. Dim sims and potato cakes three for a dollar. The whole family can dine out for $2. If you need a drink then go along to Cafe Carlton where cans of soft drink are only $1. Or BYO.
1. Meals on Wheels - thanks to the old lady three doors down from home. She has been away sick in hospital for a few weeks so they have been leaving meals for her on the front porch. Can't let them go to waste. And they are free!
That's it. If I go out to more restaurants I will update my list.
Any suggestions for frugal dining are welcome.
posted by Whitey at 9:16 am
10 Comments:
I go to Chandler's Nursery - it's in Sandy Bay (classy) and there's lots of fresh salads, fruit etc, and there's no corkage!
If you wear a waiter's uniform I find any restaurant with tables on the street (eg Maldinis) is cheap dining. Simply pick up the plate of any diner, explain that the chef accidently left his toothpick in it and that you will take it back to the kitchen for a replacement. Take it home and each it - bonus, you get a free plate.
that should be "eat it" not "each it"
Whitey
What is your policy on tipping ? Can you spread any light on your approach to this ?
Chandlers sounds a bit too vegetarian for my liking.
Kerry - I always encourage other people to tip.
What about the King Wa ?
I forgot all about the happy times I spent at the King Wah.
Very fast service. Slightly overpriced.
Consider that number 11.
was that King Wa or King Wah?
Concerned diners need to know.
back on topic, it's not uncommon for the Beltana to have slightly used pizzas deposited in the car park in roughly pizza like shapes late in the evening. I recommend taking a spoon.
The King Wah Restaurant
159a New Town Road
New Town
Phone: 6228 3431
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