A smolt is a baby salmon and it's an apt name for this restaurant, a relative newcomer to the Hobart fine dining scene. However, while most restaurant babies take a while to grow, find their feet and make friends, Smolt's pedigree gave it an advantage from the start.
For one thing, there's its prestigious location, right in the heart of Salamanca Square at the old Antarctic Centre site. For another there is its ownership - a partnership between Kif Weber and Scott McMurray, owners of successful Launceston restaurant Mud, and Tassal, Tassie's 'big daddy' of salmon.
The menu is stylish and unique without being all 'gourmet scary'. The increasingly ubiquitous tapas are in evidence, but with a distinctive, often seafood-themed twist. Prawns, oysters and, of course, salmon are represented and there is a salmon tasting plate if the tasty fish is the main reason for your visit.
However, it's not just about salmon here. Gourmet pizzas are a house specialty, alongside more meaty mains, from veal and venison, to chicken cassoulet and even steak - in this case a grilled scotch fillet with red wine butter.
All of these delicious delights can be sampled in a chic, modern and light-filled setting. Designer Georgina Freeman (who's also responsible for the interiors at Mud) has created an upmarket, funky space surrounded by glass, which makes it perfect for Salamanca people watching.
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Late
Daily 8.30am-10pm
Mediterranean, Modern Australian and Seafood
Entree: $8-$19
Mains: $18-$34
Dessert: $10.50-$15
Payment accepted: MasterCard, Visa, American Express and EFTPOS
Licensed. Wine is available by the glass.
Children's menu
This venue accepts bookings. Group bookings are supported.
Seats 60
Outside dining area
Wheelchair access
and wheelchair-accessible toilets
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Posted by:
Anilip
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26 July 2010, 6.30pm
Good average
Sunday morning arrived at Smolt and sat down in a sunny position behind glass (nice & warm)took a little while to be served but staff member friendly enough. Food arived and my Eggs & Bacon were very nice, the wife enjoyed her French Toast.When finished our coffes they got collected but were not asked if required another cuppa. As an overall experince was above average
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Posted by:
Caber Capers
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28 May 2009, 7.17pm
Smolt is recommended
Smolt is lively and bustling without being too noisy. It has been cleverly designed to divide a large area into 3 smaller ones and the bench seating works really well. Lighting was great, too. There are lots of small dishes to choose from though I opted for the pear, gorgonzola and walnut salad for an entree. It was divine! Both my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience at Smolt and if we lived in Hobart we would be regulars.
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