Van Bone

From amazing design structures to the little yellow squash decor placed all around the space. Van Bone is really a picture perfect place.

Stunning views as you make your way to your table. Views of the farmland and the coastline, just so breathtaking.

We were welcomed by your lovely staff and the chef himself Timothy Hardy, as we were looked after by the both of them throughout our whole dining experience.

Now about the food…
Where do I start.
A set menu which corporates local and fresh produce which changes daily! So you know your experience is going to be unique and special.

Each dish came with a story behind it and why it was shared with us. You could really taste the freshness of everything, we really appreciated it and loved each bite.

Overall an amazing dining experience and we are so lucky we got the chance to be apart of it.

I am lost for works to explain how amazing Van Bone is. We had booked a couple of months in advance and our experience exceeded all expectations. From the welcoming and genuine service to the fantastic flavours and cocktails. I am so thankful we were lucky enough to experience Van Bone and I hope to visit again one day in the future. Thank you.

Outstanding meal, incredible service and second to none setting. Van Bone is everything you've heard about and more with a truly memorable and unique dining experience.

The food is a beautiful expression of the local area and the owners, Laura and Tim, are so happy to share their love of regional Tasmanian produce with you. All the staff are super knowledgeable and very generous and they have amazing ingredients and a great wine list to work with.

Be prepared for a long lunch (very long) and plan your day around it, it's definitely worth it, and make the most of the little break between the savoury and sweet courses to explore the kitchen garden, say hi to the chooks and take some photos in the surrounding environment.

A stunning restaurant reflective of its setting. The best produce Tasmania has to offer, much of it from the restaurant’s own garden, which you will have the pleasure of walking round before dessert. Humble, personable service and beautifully prepared food. Duck is a favourite meat of mine and such dishes are in abundance now, but this was top three.

Absolutely divine. Not food, but art.
Gift to be treated to such an experience.
Best dishes were the tomato and cheese escargot, abalone and scotch fillet.
Amazing drinks too - highly recommend the lemon, lime and mint mocktail.
Able to walk around the farm as well which was lovely to see all the food we had eaten growing.

OMG… what can I say our dining experience was nothing short of phenomenal.

Beautiful interior design that leaves you feeling relaxed, and the view is outstanding.

Food is foraged from their own garden and local producers, leaving the food to tasting exceptional and well thought out.

We couldn't fault a thing and couldn't recommend it highly enough.

Tim and Laura, such credit to you for Van Bone.. it is one of the most memorable dining experience we have had and we will be back!

The best dining experience I’ve had in Australia!

People that follow me know I’m a lover of great food in all its forms.

This is truly a must if you’re in Tasmania; they only seat small numbers. It was 6 for us on our lunch service in late August 2022.

You will have layers of complex flavours presented beautifully from start to finish.

As the menu changes often, I’ll post some pictures but be ready to be impressed.

A lot of their produce is sourced either on the property or very locally.

The staff and chef are excellent and genuinely complete a wonderful experience.

Make this a priority when you’re here.

The food was very inventive and amazing. The staff were passionate and knowledgeable and really wanted you to have a wonderful experience. My only comment would be that 3 and a half hours was a long time to sit on fairly uncomfortable stools that were a little too high to get your legs under the table properly. Other diners who started the lunch menu an hour after us finished at almost the same time so perhaps the experience didn't need to be quite so long.

A group of friends and I had a world class dining experience at this wonderful restaurant. The architecturally designed space has the most beautiful view and feel to it. Every single course was delicious and made with skill and care from all local ingredients, including many grown in their on site garden. During our meal we also got to explore the garden which enhanced our day even more. I couldn’t recommend this unique experience more.

*photos are not in order of the course*
I had an amazing experience at Van Bone. Every plate was full of sophisticated flavours and they were delightful. They were made fresh every day using the produce picked from the garden outside in the morning. Van Bone gave me the climax of the Tasmanian fresh produce and impeccable ways they were prepared during my visit to Tasmania.
You could see what's going on in the kitchen. You can very much see how passionate Tim gets with his plates because you can see him getting stressed and sometimes almost not so impressed and satisfied with what he prepared. However, the plates couldn't be any better.
You can have a look at the garden outside before dessert. Also enjoy the scenery to Marion Bay.

If you love the culinary vision of a farm-to-kitchen restaurant, Van Bone is the place. But it is more than just a hyper-local restaurant, I was fortunate enough to chat with Tim the owner-chef and also given a short tour of their kitchen towards the end of my meal there. They did not have a cool room at all, so that means all the products from local vendors come in fresh daily for the day's service. They only have small fridges to keep the food at suitable temperature that will be used on that day. Their own organic herb and vegetable garden provides a good portion of the ingredients for menu.

Laura, the front of house, was very knowledgeable and provided a good matching local craft beer with the stronger, more intensely flavoured appetisers. Service was impeccable and you will be pleasantly surprised with a twist regarding the cutlery (I will say no more!).

I thoroughly enjoyed the authentic set menu and appreciated the fruits of their labour and love, regardless of whether they come from the soil, the seas, and the vines of Tasmania.

Thoughtful and delicious menu, designed to surprise and inspire with local produce. The best food experience I can remember. The lunch was made even more special by the stunning restaurant design and view. Thank you to the whole Van Bone team for having us.

An absolutely amazing culinary experience EVER! Four hours of small morsels of local produce weaved into masterpieces of delight, served by the friendly warm Laura and cooked by the extremely talented Timothy. The all Tasmanian wine list added to the incredible meal. Not to forget the sublime views and the attention to detail in everything , including the use of gorgeous antique family cutlery. We loved every minute! If you can get there, just get there!

This place gets better and better. The menu changes seasonally and has only got better and better. Highly recommended.
The wine list features only Tasmanian wines and many from boutique wineries.
Well worth the 40min drive from Hobart.
There is one wheelchair access parking bay and while the path to the restaurant is gravel it is firmly packed and easily managed in a manual wheelchair. There is also a fully accessible toilet.
Will go back.

Truly amazing foodie experience. A set menu of many small tastes. Be prepared for a very long lunch and wonderful flavours.

What a unique and wonderful dining experience with Tim and Laura. It felt more like private dining given the level of care and the quality of the food. Loved everything about it. Will be back

Our experience at Van Bone, was nothing short of phenomenal. It's relaxed an intimate, the architecture and interior design is so beautiful, the view and the gardens, magic and the food was exceptional. We love the way simple vegetables and herbs are elevated and celebrated and the local seafood showcased. I couldn't fault a thing and couldn't recommend it highly enough. Can't wait until I'm back in Tasmania to book in again. Many thanks to all the staff that made our day so special.

Locally sourced and fresh array of dishes. Spectacular plating and venue. As much an event as it is a meal. Loved the selection of wines.

Been here four times now (reviewed first time I went). Tim and Laura don’t miss. That salad reminded me of a Salad 51 from Piazza Duomo but completely original in flavour and presentation. A beautiful dish. The duck was insane, the finest I’ve had. Love this place and it’s amazing talented people. Destination dining that you should travel for. Will continue to return like a migratory bird looking for a good feed.

Quite simply, a lunch I'll never forget.
This place is extraordinary - in a league of it's own, yet still a relaxed vibe.