Richardson's Bistro

Had lunch here today, Tuesday. Sat on the deck in the sun. There were 4 of us and it was good bistro food. All in all a reasonable dining option if you are at Coles Bay. Great views.

One of the best meals this trip especially after a long hike. Great service & food was delicious although slightly pricey. Loved the vego options & the views!

Barely any wait for food or drinks, which was great. The burgers were fantastic and overall there were no complaints at all. The drinks came out somewhat warm not sure if it was an issue with the fridge but it wasn’t a major problem. The menu is a bit on the pricey side, though that’s expected given the location. The outdoor area has great views, which really adds to the experience.

Had lunch there today after bush walking. The restaurant has stunning view. However, the food was very average, especially the vegetarian options. We ordered the falafel bowl, which came out with some deconstructed bits with plain rice and fried packet frozen falafels. The roast veggies salad was also served over plain rice. What a lazy way to make salad! Kids opted for fish and chips which was okay. Our burger order was average. The chips were good. Service was average as well.

The bistro seems like an afterthought hidden out the back of the main restaurant. What saves this place from feeling like a restaurant at a retirement village is the deck, the fantastic view and the quality of some of the items on the menu. I ate here three times, and scored a great meal twice. The porterhouse and veggies is a great feed, the octopus is absolutely fantastic, the winning plate on the menu (and affordable too). Don’t bother ordering the pumpkin mains or the sauté mushroom entree…these two dishes are are a gigantic fail! I really don’t understand the super small serve of roast pumpkin with quinoa salad and too many pumpkin seeds. Seems like two sides thrown together to make a vegetarian main…and the sauté mushrooms, I don’t get it…Please add some crusty bread to make the dish closer to edible.

A great place to chill after a good day hike; The view is breath taking and food is good as well.We will definitely be there again. We had a great time soaking in sun drinking chilled beer and we ordered the follow: 1. Salt and pepper Squid- RECOMMENDED: 2. Crispy Tofu Salad-HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: The tofu is crispy and tastes nutty and flavourful. 3. Cajun Fried Chicken-RECOMMENDED: The bun is soft and the filling tastes great. 4. Vegan-RECOMMENDED: The patty is so delicious and unique.

Chef was an absolute legend, changed the menu to give me a juicy lobster roll and had a lovely brewski to wash it down. 10/10 would recommend if you're in the area!

1 star for the sweet potato chips— that’s the best of the night. And the service from the lovely staff. Oysters not fresh as I expected and very small, came a long way from Melbourne, and cost $27 for half a dozen for that? I learnt. Salt and pepper squid $18, it’s only ONE PIECE and Tough. Don’t order salmon, it’s over cooked. I paid for the view only!

This place has a killer view, but the burgers are overcooked and an odd texture, the lamb wasn't very flavorful, and the service was less than stellar. If you want a good view of the bay and don't care what goes down your gullet or how long you wait, this place is fine. The sauteed greens (which were broccoli) were actually quite good.

food is overwhelmingly salty. staff are not helpful at all. sticky tables. very slowly served.