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Cataract on Paterson
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Honest. Casual. Everyday Extraordinary.
Cataract on Paterson offers a unique dining experience that blends classic charm with a modern edge. Located on the fringe of Launceston's CBD, the venue features quirky yet elegant industrial interiors paired with contemporary cuisine and polished, welcoming service. The result is a dining experience that feels relaxed yet refined, familiar yet distinctive, and unmistakably Cataract.
Championing premium grass-fed beef alongside free-range chicken and pork, and locally sourced seafood, Cataract on Paterson has become a local favourite. The menu celebrates Tasmanian food producers, with strong relationships ensuring ingredients are selected for quality, flavour and genuine value. Vegan and vegetarian guests are well catered for, and dietary requirements are welcomed and handled with care.
Cataract on Paterson is known for its generous seafood platter, sourced from Tasmanian and Australian waters, its iconic Stonegrill dining experience where steaks are cooked at the table on a 400-degree Celsius volcanic stone, and its indulgent, over-the-top desserts.
Families are warmly welcomed, and a private dining room for up to 18 guests is available for intimate celebrations and business dinners. The restaurant also hosts a much-loved monthly High Tea, offering a refined daytime experience.
Open for dinner every evening from 5pm, Cataract on Paterson is a favourite with locals and visitors alike. Reservations are highly recommended.
Awarded Tasmania's Best Casual Dining Restaurant and Silver for Standalone Restaurant.
Accessibility Information
- Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Have step free access to the conference or function room
- Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room
- Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify your cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc)
- Adhere to The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation
We acknowledge Tasmanian Aboriginal People as traditional custodians of this land, we pay respect to Elders past and present, as they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hope for generations to come. We recognise and value Aboriginal histories, knowledge and lived experiences and commit to being culturally inclusive and respectful in our working relationships with Aboriginal People.
Launceston Visitor Information Centre
Town Hall, 18-28 St John Street,
Launceston TAS 7250.
Phone:1800 651 827
Mon to Fri:9am - 5pm
Sat & Sun:10am - 2pm
Public Holidays:10am - 2pm