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Stillwater River

2 Bridge Road, Launceston, Tasmania 7250, Australia
(03) 6331 4153
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Ranked #4 of 128 restaurants in Launceston
Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Wow! This is the sort of restaurant you catch a plane from Melbourne to visit. Top class service, the freshest fish possible and great wine recommendations. In particular, the Stripey Trumpeter was incredible. This one makes up for a string of misses! Thanks guys.

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Newcastle, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

We attended Stillwater as a group of 6. Overall it was a good experience. We had the degustation which was $180 per person (including matched wines). We really enjoy having degustations at different restaurants. The food was very nice (although I wouldn't say amazing) and the staff were very accomodating for one of our group who was pregnant and so... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 via mobile

Fantastic venue for a romantic dinner :) we both had crispy skin pork belly which was perfectly cooked!! Omn nomnom

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Adelaide, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We had read about Stillwater and were unable to get a booking first time in Launceston on our travels but rebooked on our return and we were so glad we did. The Degustation menu was suberb with the food flavours, blending and attention to detail amazing. Every dish a taste sensation. Table service oustanding too.

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Melbourne
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24 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Have been to Stillwater a few times now and it has always been a great experience. Food is always interesting and mostly tasty, though the lobster dish was a let down this time, all other courses well and truly made up for it. It is the service that I find outstanding, they just get it right all the time and... More

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Hobart, Australia
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18 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

We had heard Stillwater was good but expensive. Well you get what what you pay for and here their degustation menu was as good as anything we have ever had. The fine detail and blending of flavours on each dish was superb, and the wait staff were excellent with great knowledge and a little story on the produce of each... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

We had the 6 course tasting menu with wines and enjoyed a 4 hour dining experience. Food was excellent and we had a nice chat with one of the owners who is also the sommelier. The produce and wines were mostly local to Tasmania. Definitely a contender for best restaurant in the state. Only negative was that on the night... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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18 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

I love the walk from Launceston to this venue, it took 15 minutes from our hotel in the centre of town. We enjoyed breakfast, meals are about $20 - $25 and they have toast options as well. All very yummy. There is a store upstairs which we did not visit and it is a good start or end point if... More

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See 3 more reviews by CleoBKK for Launceston
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

I am loath to give top marks but I can't find a reason not to. We have dined at Stillwater on six occasions now and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience every time. If there's a better eatery in Tasmania - let me know.

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Have been to Stillwater 3 times for lunch over the past few months, during visits to Launceston. Every time, the menu was imaginative, the food well presented and flavoursome and the service friendly and knowledgable. Prices reflect this, but value is still good. No more to be said, I think.

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