The Best 15 Restaurants in Stanley, Tasmania, Australia

After a long drive from Wollongong NSW, several cups of bad roadside coffee and stale bread salad sandwiches we arrived at the Stanley Pub in NE Victoria. A little old country pub on a road to nowhere. Not that it mattered because they have it all going on at this little pub. We booked our accommodation online using the pubs secure booking service that you can find on the website, we also booked our table for dinner. We didn't book lunch the next day or dinner the next night because you never quite know what your going to get with these little country pubs. Boy were we surprised! We were greeted by the owners Shane and Annemarie Harris on our arrival, shown to our very well appointed rooms, nice touches included the wonderful linen and lovely locally hand made soaps, oh and the open fire already burning was simply heaven! We eventually dragged ourselves away from the open fire and out to the bar! here we were greeted by a friendly selection of the locals all downing cold ales. So when in Rome ! .... Next came the highlight for me. Dinner ! Although I had read the menu online sitting at home dreaming of a country trip to somewhere ! sitting there in front of yet another open fire with a beautiful glass of Pizzini Riesling ( a local vineyard ) it all seemed to sound so much yummier! We were not to be disappointed. The food from head chef Shauna Stockwell and her sous chef Tim was simply amazingly delicate and perfectly cooked, everything from the Seared scallops and the peppered venison we had for entree down to the brined pousinn and confit of duck for main. With each bite I found I had look up and check where I was? was I really sitting in the middle of an old country pub? yep I was! The wine list was extensive a little bit much for me to handle, so much to choose from. When I told our waitress of my confusion she nodded and quickly had Shane the barman come over to help me with my selection. Turns out Shane is sommelier extraordinarily disguised as a country barman! After a brief conversation I realise it would be just better to hand over the wine list and we just said "you choose", and boy am I glad we did. Much to our surprise he chose well priced wines that matched the meal perfectly, although on a side note re the wine list - while extensive overall it is very well priced, and features a good selection of local and international wines. We skipped desert we were quite tired after a long day and we retired to our Room, with the open fire ( which had been re-stoked while we ate dinner) a very nice touch. Oh before we went to bed we booked lunch for the next day and a table for dinner as well ! .... As good as it gets, the best!

I come back to this cafe with friends often, whether lunch or dinner, the food is great and and the hosts are so lovely and friendly. As a bonus, the view is amazing!!

Great coffee, earthy food at a good price, with an awesome view

Terrific food and pleasant friendly service. The Tasmanian-Scallop pie was sensational, very hearty and tasteful. The vegetarian tart was well cooked, puffy pastry and fresh (and actually delicious) salad. Topped off with good chips. Would recommend!

Terrific spot opens 5pm till late with a good selection of tasmanian wines and spirits. If you are hungry they offer share platters of local cheeses and meats etc the hosts are knowledgeable and friendly and the ambience is warm and welcoming well worth a visit or two.

Lovely cafe! Clean.... friendly... GREAT coffee and THE BEST bacon I've ever tasted. We were in a rush to leave Stanley (long drive ahead of us) and we asked for something quick. The owner suggested bacon and egg muffins. OMG!!! Best I've ever had. We've eaten at quite a few establishments in Stanley and this lovely little place is by far the best!

Providore 24 ....one word...Gorgeous!! So much effort and passion has gone into this wonderful store and it shows, tasmanian delights to temp even the fussiest customer, nothing is ever a problem and Pat and her wonderful staff will answer any question you may have, this business is a true credit to her hard work and dedication !

Light lunch, good coffee fab setting, lovely staff!

SO DELICIOUS!!! highly recommend. Pizza is one of the best I've ever had. I got the apple and onion pizza which although strange was mind blowingly good. Staff are sweet and kind. Relaxed, affordable place for a drink and pizza.

Had a great 3rd wedding anniversary dinner in this new restaurant in Stanley. Great asian fusion food just what is needed on the NW coast. I had the bao buns which were amazing, followed by the pork belly adobo. Don't know where else you could get that around here. My wife had the dim sum which was also delicious followed by the prawn and chicken pad thai with beautifuly cooked prawns. We then shared the anvers chocolate sphere that was a perfectly balanced choc raspberry ice cream dessert. Will definitely go back.

A beautiful spot for a view of The Nut and to spot for Penguinettes!

Great food, fantastic coffee, beautiful service. Awesome little spot!

This is a terrific little cafe combined with a gift shop. Delicious scallop pies and nice breakfasts.