Applebys Mediterraneo Bar & Grill

Applebys Mediterraneo Bar & Grill sits right on the Bass Highway at Boat Harbour on Tasmania's north-west coast, and dogs are welcome in the outdoor lawns and alfresco dining area while you work through a wood-fired pizza or a seafood platter.

The dog setup

Dogs are allowed on the lawns and garden seating rather than in the enclosed dining room, and the practical approach is to mention your dog when you book so staff can hold an outdoor table. Bring your own water bowl, as there is no confirmed on-site dog bowl.

Max: ring ahead in summer. The outdoor tables are the first to go on warm evenings and the ones you want with a dog.

The vibe

The menu runs broad Mediterranean, Greek and Italian: wood-fired pizza, chilli mussels, rib eye, lamb backstrap and osso buco, with a kids menu and occasional live music nights. It is a popular stop for people driving the Bass Highway rather than a destination dining room, and service hours vary through the week, with Wednesdays to Sundays the core trade.

Getting there

The restaurant is on the Bass Highway at Boat Harbour, about 15 minutes west of Wynyard, with its own car park including room for larger vehicles and caravans, and the highway frontage makes it easy to spot from either direction.

While you're out there

Boat Harbour Beach is a short drive for a walk before or after your meal, with time-of-day rules for dogs posted at the access points. Seekers Bar & Cafe Boat Harbour Beach is a coffee stop nearby, and Seascape Beach House or The Waterfront Wynyard cover an overnight with the dog.

More options are on the Tasmanian dog friendly pubs guide and the Boat Harbour destination page.