The Deck Bar And Bistro

My husband and I probably had one of the best meals we’ve ever had here. We had a beautiful window seat by the Tamar river, delicious cocktails and even better food. The Cape Grim eye fillet served with garlic custard was the highlight- all the flavours worked so well together and the meat was cooked to perfection. Staff were also very attentive and professional. We would come back to Lonnie just to dine at Stillwater again.

Fabulous food is tainted by horrible service here. I felt quite unwelcome by the staff the night I visited. A rude waitress came by when my plate was finished to dryly say “all done?” before taking our plates without another look. Then I saw her go to another table with empty plates, where she happily asked how their meal went, and seemed like she actually cared about them. I’m not sure what the reason for this discrimination was, but at the end of the day - there is no reason for discrimination. Also had a waiter drop off our after dinner mints in the most monotone voice he could muster. Food is good, which redeems the review from one to two stars. But unfortunately, the whole experience is worth these two stars because of my personal experience with staff who did not want to treat everyone with kindness. I assume the high prices also accounts for paying the staff, so it would be nice if they could do their jobs properly (or at least pretend). Overall, not happy and would not recommend. You can get better food with better service elsewhere.

We had the pleasure of starting at Stillwater for two nights, with dinner there one night and brekky for both. The entire team there really turned it on for us. So many little personal touches throughout the start, whether it was the baked on site sourdough delivered to our room reach afternoon with the spiced popcorn, the oat milk in the fridge or the questionnaire we were asked to fill in before we got there so that they could accommodate all of the smaller things to make us feel special. The ease in which everything was so smooth, the booking process, eating at either Stillwater or the black cow. But what we LOVED, was the quality of the place. The rooms were next level luxurious. That mini bar (and reasonably priced!), The dinner was up there as one of the best we've had. So accessible and nestled right next to the cataract gorge, I couldn't think of a better place to be. The pub across the trial is worth a look too. Take us back to Stillwater already! Do yourself a favour and spoil yourself next time you're in Launceston. Stay here and you will be thanking me!

This restaurant is a MUST when you come, intimate, beautifully appointed, easy to access. The staff are amazing, informed and willing to advise you through the meal. And the food was superb, from the sourdough, the cultured butter, the octopus starter that was incredible to the Cape grim fillet that could be cut with a butter knife. No room for dessert but the morsel of dark chocolate ganache with freeze dried raspberry was perfect. Booking in advance is essential but worth planning ahead.

We had great recommendations to visit Stillwater and omg… this has to be one of the BEST places we have had the pleasure to not only stay for 3 nights but to also dine in their amazing restaurant. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served with locally sourced produce. The staff are well informed and friendly. The rooms are absolutely deluxe. With views over the Tamar river from our room and the restaurant who could ask for more. The entire team there really turned it on for us. Unique touches such as the fresh baked on site sourdough delivered to our room each afternoon with the spiced popcorn. In the fridge we found oat milk, sliced meats and superb goats cheese It was full of wonderful treats and they were not overly expensive. The entire experience was a joy, and we cannot wait to return to Stillwater for what we know will be a special stay. Thanks to Chris and his staff .

Quite nice food let down by very poor service. We chose to celebrate our first wedding anniversary at Stillwater, a decision we sadly regret. Things began well when we were seated by a very personable bartender named Jack. Sadly things went downhill from there; no wine list, a menu that had been written all over for some unknown reason followed by a disinterested, inattentive waiter who oddly seemed very interested in the table next to us. Interestingly she was unable to ask how her meals were but very capable when providing instruction on how to tip. All in all a disappointing experience

Absolutely amazing service! The staff are so welcoming, charming & friendly with great knowledge & attitude. The venue is gorgeous & has wonderful views in daylight & at night. We came for dinner & I was so happy with my entree & main. I wanted to try so many things on the menu, they sound so delicious. I had a great negroni made for me. Thanks for an amazing evening!