The Astor Grill
Hobart CBD, Hobart
Restaurant in Hobart, Australia
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
The Astor Grill is a practical central Hobart pick for travellers who want an easy sit-down dinner near Macquarie Street rather than a destination tasting-menu night. Choose it for convenience, group flexibility, low booking stress; cross-shop more specialised Hobart venues if the meal is the main event.
About The Astor Grill
For The Astor Grill in Hobart, the confirmed public information covers opening hours and a smart casual dress code. That makes it a venue to evaluate on schedule fit first, while checking directly with the restaurant for current menu, booking, pricing, accessibility, dietary, service details before making plans.
The clearest use case is a Hobart meal that fits the listed service windows. For a broader view of dining options, use the full Hobart restaurants guide to compare The Astor Grill with other Hobart restaurants, including options such as Fico and Peppina. With limited detail beyond hours and dress code, it is best treated as a practical candidate rather than a venue to choose on a cuisine, chef, dish, award, or price claim.
A Hobart choice for schedule-led plans
Book this when the opening hours line up with your itinerary. The Astor Grill is closed Monday and Sunday, opens for dinner Tuesday, opens for lunch and dinner Wednesday to Friday, opens for dinner Saturday. The confirmed dress code is smart casual.
The tradeoff is that there is not enough detail here to justify presenting it as a specialist destination. No named chef, cuisine label, price range, awards, seat count, menu format, drinks program, or signature dishes are confirmed, so the safer read is practical rather than hype-led: choose it if the timing works, then compare elsewhere if a more specific dining brief is driving the night.
When to choose something more targeted
If the plan depends on a particular cuisine, tasting format, wine focus, dietary accommodation, price point, or signature dish, confirm those details directly before committing or cross-shop with other Hobart dining rooms. For a broader trip plan, pair restaurant research with Hobart hotels, Hobart bars, Hobart wineries, Hobart experiences.
Planning details
- Location
- 157 Macquarie St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
- Website
- astorgrill.com.au
- Phone
- +61362343122
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Astor Grill presents a middle-register grill experience that leans on direct cooking and high-quality ingredients rather than theatrical technique. It feels approachable and unpretentious, sitting between Hobart’s tasting-menu outposts and the city’s casual laneway cafés. The kitchen’s focus on straightforward grilled proteins and market fish gives the room a purposeful, workmanlike warmth—more about good sourcing and technique than flourish. Its Macquarie Street address brings a steady flow of office workers and visitors, so the energy is quietly active and convivial without tipping into brashness.
Best For
The Astor Grill is best suited to evening meals where the grill format shines—think midweek business dinners and weekend dinners with visitors who want a reliable expression of Tasmanian produce. Its menu leans on hearty, well-sourced proteins such as grilled lenah wallaby fillets, eye fillet beef medallions and oven-baked market fish, making it a natural choice for meat- and seafood-focused meals. The central Macquarie Street location also makes it convenient for travelers exploring Salamanca Place and the waterfront who want a solid, locally rooted dinner.
Ordering Tips
Plan ahead: Hobart’s dining scene runs on tight booking cycles, and the Astor is part of the Thursday-to-Sunday evening demand that fills quickly. Specific booking channels were not confirmed in available information, so reserve early via the restaurant’s listed phone or online platform when possible. Avoid relying on a walk-in on weekend evenings; arriving without a reservation is described as a risk across central Hobart, not just for this venue. For groups or special plans, calling in advance to check availability is the safest approach.
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Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If The Astor Grill is full or feels too general for the occasion, try Fico for a more restaurant-focused Hobart night or Peppina for a stronger occasion setting. For a cuisine-specific alternative, Sapa Rose or Queen Sheba Injera will suit groups that want a clearer direction.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Hobart
Fico is the stronger cross-shop if the dinner itself is the point of the evening; The Astor Grill is the easier call when location and a lower-friction plan matter more. With no confirmed price range for either comparison here, the useful distinction is intent: Fico feels more like a targeted restaurant choice, while The Astor Grill works as a central, practical booking.
Peppina is a better fit for readers seeking a more defined room and occasion feel in Hobart. Sapa Rose and Queen Sheba Injera are better alternatives when the group wants a clearer cuisine direction. The Astor Grill makes more sense for mixed-taste groups that want a central restaurant without making the format too specific.
The Tasmanian Juice Press is not a like-for-like dinner substitute; treat it as a lighter daytime option rather than an evening alternative. If the decision is a proper seated dinner in central Hobart, The Astor Grill belongs on the practical shortlist, while Fico and Peppina are the stronger choices for a more planned dining night.
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Compare The Astor Grill
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Astor Grill | Hobart | No published awards |
| Fico | Hobart | 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Sapa Rose | Hobart | No published awards |
| Peppina | Hobart | 2025 50 Top World Artisan Pizza Chains · #15 |
| The Tasmanian Juice Press | Hobart | No published awards |
| Queen Sheba Injera | Hobart | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book The Astor Grill?
Specific booking lead times are not published. The confirmed hours are Tuesday 5:30–8:30 PM; Wednesday to Friday 12–4 PM and 5:30–8:30 PM; and Saturday 5:30–8:30 PM. It is closed Monday and Sunday.
Is The Astor Grill good for a special occasion?
It may suit a special occasion if the confirmed hours and smart casual dress code fit your plans. Details such as menu format, price, private dining, special-occasion services should be confirmed directly before booking.
Is lunch or dinner better at The Astor Grill?
Choose based on the published hours. Lunch is listed Wednesday to Friday from 12–4 PM. Dinner is listed Tuesday to Saturday from 5:30–8:30 PM, with the venue closed Monday and Sunday.
What are alternatives to The Astor Grill in Hobart?
For other Hobart options, compare The Astor Grill with Fico, Peppina, Queen Sheba Injera, Sapa Rose, The Tasmanian Juice Press, depending on the kind of meal and timing you want.
