1898 Bar + Dining

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   Marion

   Tasmania

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 13 December 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   I have never had such shocking food in any restaurant. A tiny narrow piece of salmon was burnt with charcoal edges and tpped with some dust to cover the burns. Consequently the salmon was dry and horrible. It was served with half a slice of zucchini and one tiny broccoli flowerette. For $40 it was a total ripoff and something easily made at home with more veg for under $15. My partners ' steak also was over cooked and shrivelled. Service did not exist, only taking the order and bringing the plate after a very long wait. I would advise all to avoid this restaurant.
   

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   Dianne

   Tasmania

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 30 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Pleasantly surprised after my bad experience with breakfast Excellent value, lovely food, great efficient service Would go again
   

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   SusanL

   Queensland

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 24 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   A lovely meal and the dinner plus wine special was such good value. Very friendly staff.
   

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   Elizabeth

   Tasmania

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 28 September 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We had the $25 honey glazed salmon with a glass of wine. It was delicious, well presented & the wine was reasonably good quality as well. We also had sticky date pudding for dessert which was also quite tasty. All in all a great meal & exceptionally great value.
   

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   john

   Tasmania

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 24 September 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Friendly staff but perhaps lacking slightly in training. But nothing that was an issue. Food was very well presented and tasted wonderful. The atmosphere was pleasantly nice. Food was prepared fast and was a good price (slightly costly but the tasted and look was very good).
   

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   Helen

   Tasmania

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 13 September 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Great food and customer service, good pricing , will come back
   

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   Viv

   Tasmania

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 3 September 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a beautiful atmosphere! A gorgeous warm wood heater on entering the restaurant, amazing food and outstanding service what more could you want. I will certainly be back
   

   1898 Bar + DiningResponded on 10 September 2024

   Thank you so much for your kind words, Viv! We're thrilled you enjoyed the warm atmosphere, food, and service. It means a lot to us, and we can't wait to welcome you back again soon!
   

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   Amanda

   Tasmania

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 16 August 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Enjoyable night. Price affordable with nothing over $50. Staff were absolute lovely and welcoming. Thanks to them, i had a very enjoyable birthday dinner!
   

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   1898 Bar + DiningResponded on 10 September 2024

   Thank you for celebrating your birthday with us, Amanda! We're so happy to hear you had a great time and that our staff made it special. It was a pleasure having you, and we look forward to welcoming you back again!
   

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   Nina

   WA

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 13 August 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   I loved staying at Rydges Hobart and the building is beautiful plus the atmosphere at the lounge is very nice. I ordered the special lamb plus glass of fine online and came to the restaurant and the young lady asked me what I was after so I told her that. She showed me to a table where I sat for 10-15 minutes waiting thinking she would come back soon to ask me for my wine preference. When she came she asked if I was ready to order and I repeated what I said before. The food was delicious. Perhaps some more attentive staff or training of staff would make the whole experience excellent.
   

   1898 Bar + DiningResponded on 10 September 2024

   Thank you for your feedback and for choosing to stay with us at Rydges Hobart, Nina! We're glad you enjoyed the food and the atmosphere, though we apologize for the oversight in service. Your comments are valuable, and we'll use them to improve our staff training. We hope to provide you with an even better experience on your next visit!
   

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    Tamara

    Tasmania

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5

    Lovely dining space, fire on so warm and cosy for a winters night. Not overly busy which was nice. Soft back ground music for ambience but could talk and hear conversations which was great Suprised wait service seemed slow. Probably 25 minutes before we had someone come take drink /meal orders. But then drinks / food quick to arrive after that. We were checked on for more drinks / dessert. Table cleaned promptly after service. I had lamb shank special. The lamb was melt in mouth. Fresh delish vegetables and a divine sauce. Great cooking from the chef! Would certainly go again despite the slow start.
    

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    1898 Bar + DiningResponded on 10 September 2024

    Thank you for your kind words and detailed feedback, Tamara! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the cosy atmosphere and the delicious lamb shank. We apologize for the slow start in service and appreciate your patience. Your feedback will help us improve, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another great dining experience!
    

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