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Risby Cove, Macquarie Heads, AU-TAS

Risby Cove

4.2
4.2
86 Reviews
$41 to $100
Australian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
Immerse yourself in quiet, reflective marina and harbour views while enjoying award winning Tasmanian cuisine at Risby Cove restaurant on the Macquarie Harbour shore.

Join us for dinner seven nights per week from 5:30pm 'til late.
Explore our ever-evolving seasonal menu while sampling the finest produce available and discover why our restaurant won the 2023 Australian Good Food Guide Readers’ Choice – Regional Award.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Australian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 6471 7572
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jack Hawkins
  • Neighborhood
    Strahan
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 86 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tasmania

    Best Service

  • Tasmania

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Tasmania

    Neighborhood gem

  • Tasmania

    Great for fine wines

  • Tasmania

    Romantic

  • Tasmania

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Risby Cove offers a stunning harbour view and a warm, cosy atmosphere. Known for its "exemplary service" and "spectacular food," the restaurant delights with dishes like seafood pasta and steak. While some dishes didn't meet expectations, standout offerings and a magical setting make Risby Cove a recommended Strahan destination.

86 Reviews
  1. Phil

    Tasmania

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Risby Cove is a superb little restaurant. Good choice of menu and friendly stsff. The food was delicious.

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  2. Karen

    Sydney

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place with great views. Gnocci was excellent.

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  3. Roslyn

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very simple menu but all our meals were very enjoyable. Service was fine. We were there about sunset but could not really see the view as the sun was setting over the water.

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  4. brent

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have the salmon and carrots. Both were good. Nice crispy skin on the salmon and perfectly cooked. Service was very fast.

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  5. Leanne

    Canberra

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Worst meal we’ve had in Tassie, by far. Seafood tagliatelle was just awful - tasteless, prawns tasted like they came from Vietnam, zero seasoning, sauce was just like milk, needed a heap of salt just to make it edible. Should have sent it all back in hindsight. The meals at the train station in Queenstown were 200% better and a quarter of the price. Avoid!

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  6. gerhard

    Tasmania

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    outstanding evening, everything runs perfect, we can recommend to everyone who like steak and seafood!!!!

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  7. Amanda

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very tasty and very well presented. Staff were very friendly and informative.

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  8. Anna

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The view from the restaurant is fantastic, and the service is good.

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  9. DeniseS

    Adelaide

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Risby Cove is nestled into a lovely section of Macquarie Harbour with a fantastic water view. The restaurant is cosy, the staff friendly and helpful. I was little disappointed in the taste of the oysters I ordered- natural and the chicken dish I asked for the sauce to be on the side (maybe should have said in a jug) because when it arrived the vegetable were swimming in it. Could have been a miscommunication between front of restaurant and kitchen staff - was a busy night . The rest of the meal was lovely.

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  10. Maree

    Brisbane

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous location and friendly service. Limited menu. Steak was sent back - ordered rare and got medium well. Second steak was medium. Sides were skimpy. Worth a second try as it was the start of the summer season.

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Risby Cove is rated 4.2 stars by 86 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
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Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Risby Cove

Esplanade, Macquarie Heads, AU-TAS 7468

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Strahan
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Australian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jack Hawkins
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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