The Source Restaurant
Berriedale
Restaurant in Berriedale, Australia
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Price
$150–200per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
The Source Restaurant is the Berriedale pick for a setting-led destination lunch rather than a counter-driven or late-night restaurant meal. Choose it when the wider Berriedale plan matters; cross-shop Omotenashi Hobart or Templo if the priority is a more defined city dining format.
About The Source Restaurant
Compared with options such as Omotenashi Hobart and Templo, The Source Restaurant is the Berriedale choice to consider when the timing works for a daytime meal. It is in Berriedale, operates 12–4 PM on Monday and Thursday through Sunday, and has a smart casual dress code.
Consider it if the plan is a deliberate daytime stop in Berriedale, not if the priority depends on a named chef, a tightly defined cuisine brief, or other specifics. Cuisine, chef, price, menu format, or signature-dish information is not available, so expectations should stay broad. For broader planning, compare it with other dining in Berriedale and with other relevant options only after checking each venue's current details.
Choose it for a daytime Berriedale meal, without assuming a counter-led format
The Source Restaurant has a narrow daytime operating window and a smart casual dress code. Diners looking for a direct cook-to-guest exchange may want to compare options such as Omotenashi Hobart, while those comparing other venues can also consider The Hangout Cafe and Restaurant.
For planning, the important constraint is timing. The Source Restaurant is listed as open 12–4 PM on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and closed Tuesday and Wednesday. That makes it easier to fit into a daytime Berriedale itinerary than an evening plan.
Who should choose it, and who should cross-shop
This is worth considering for diners who are comfortable choosing based on location, hours, and dress code rather than detailed published menu information. It is less convincing for diners who need detail on cuisine, price, service format, or signature dishes before committing. In that case, cross-shop with other named options such as Stefano Lubiana Wines, Smolt Kitchen, Omotenashi Hobart, or Templo, depending on where you are willing to travel and what details each venue provides.
The practical verdict: choose The Source Restaurant when Berriedale and a 12–4 PM dining window suit the plan. If the meal needs to be chosen on specific cuisine, dish, price, or chef information, compare it with other options before committing.
Planning details
- Location
- Ether Building, 655 Main Rd, Berriedale TAS 7011, Australia
- Website
- mona.net.au/stuff-to-do/eat-and-drink/the-source
- Phone
- +61 3 6277 9904
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Source lives within MONA’s Ether Building, and the architecture is part of the meal: subterranean concrete and sandstone, filtered natural light from the Derwent and a raw-material palette make the dining room feel deliberately removed and site-specific. The space reads less like a stage for cooking and more like an extension of Tasmania’s coastal and geological landscape, so the room’s austere, architectural qualities set a quietly powerful tone before plates arrive. It’s a restrained, design-forward environment where place and provenance are as much a part of the experience as the food.
Best For
This is a restaurant built for considered, special-occasion dining. The ferry approach and museum setting make visiting the meal an intentional out-of-city experience, and the menu’s deep engagement with Tasmanian producers suits celebrations, date nights and milestone dinners. Guests come expecting a structured tasting of local seafood, heritage produce and wine choices; the setting and service support lingering, multi-course meals rather than quick stops. If you’re planning a formal night out tied to MONA or looking for a distinctly Tasmanian tasting experience, The Source fills that brief.
Ordering Tips
Lean into Tasmania’s coastline and seasonal produce when ordering: oysters and cold-water fish like king dory showcase the region’s seafood, while signature items such as wallaby tartare and mushroom risotto highlight local proteins and foraged ingredients. The squid-ink linguini with blue crab is a clear house specialty and worth trying for a textural contrast. Given the write-up’s emphasis on cool-climate wines, opt for local pinot noir or chardonnay to accompany richer seafood and game dishes. Expect a menu shaped by supply relationships: ask servers what’s freshest and if a tasting sequence is available.
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant and refined with natural light from expansive windows overlooking the Derwent River, featuring eclectic and interesting table arrangements throughout the space.
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Vibe
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Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Extended Experience
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- Tasting menu, A la carte
- Wine Program
- Deep wine list
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Local Tasmanian wines
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Allergy accommodating
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- wallaby tartare
- mushroom risotto
- king dory
- oysters
- squid ink linguini with blue crab
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Ether Building, 655 Main Rd, Berriedale TAS 7011, Australia
Planning details
Location
Ether Building, 655 Main Rd, Berriedale TAS 7011, Australia · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- The Hangout Cafe and Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Stefano Lubiana Wines, Notable alternative
- Smolt Kitchen, Notable alternative
- Omotenashi Hobart, Notable alternative
- Templo, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How The Source Restaurant compares in Berriedale
The Source Restaurant makes the most sense as a destination lunch tied to Berriedale itself. Compared with The Hangout Cafe and Restaurant, it is the more occasion-leaning choice; The Hangout is the safer pick for a simpler, lower-commitment meal when ambiance matters less than ease.
For a wine-focused outing, Stefano Lubiana Wines is the clearer cross-shop because the visit can revolve around the winery context. Smolt Kitchen is better for diners who want a casual kitchen experience without making the venue the anchor of the day.
If the choice is between Berriedale and Hobart, Omotenashi Hobart and Templo are stronger for diners chasing a defined restaurant format. Choose The Source Restaurant when setting, daytime pacing, and the Berriedale itinerary are the point; choose the Hobart options when the meal itself needs to be the main event.
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Compare The Source Restaurant
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Source Restaurant | Berriedale | No published awards |
| The Hangout Cafe and Restaurant | Hobart | No published awards |
| Stefano Lubiana Wines | Granton | No published awards |
| Smolt Kitchen | West Hobart | No published awards |
| Omotenashi Hobart | Hobart | No published awards |
| Templo | Hobart | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Source Restaurant good for a special occasion?
It can suit an occasion where a daytime meal in Berriedale is the goal. The schedule is 12–4 PM on Monday and Thursday through Sunday, with Tuesday and Wednesday closed, and the dress code is smart casual.
Is a daytime or dinner visit better at The Source Restaurant?
A daytime visit is the practical fit, because the hours are 12–4 PM on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. It is not a fit for a late dinner plan based on the hours.
What are alternatives to The Source Restaurant?
For another option, consider The Hangout Cafe and Restaurant. If you are willing to compare more broadly, Smolt Kitchen, Stefano Lubiana Wines, Omotenashi Hobart, and Templo may also be useful reference points, depending on your plans and each venue's current details.
How far ahead should I book The Source Restaurant?
Booking lead time is not available. Because the hours are limited to 12–4 PM on open days, check availability directly before building your plans around it.
Is The Source Restaurant good for solo dining?
It may suit solo diners who want a daytime meal in Berriedale and are comfortable with a smart casual setting. The hours are 12–4 PM on Monday and Thursday through Sunday.