Had a lovely dining experience here on our Hobart holiday recently. We wanted a nice, fine-dining restaurant and chose this based on internet reviews. Most everything was a huge plus - great cocktails, lovely/helpful waitstaff (very attentive), cozy fire going in the fireplace. Delicious (and promptly served) food. We enjoyed every bit of food - esp anything to do with fish! Yum.
And somehow I still had room for dessert...SO glad I went for it - the peanut butter mousse with banana & chocolate was divine! A work of art with so many layers and textures and tastes, truly a wonderful sweets experience.
Monty's was also very reasonable - our three course meal and drinks was well under what we'd expected to pay for a nice dining experience!
My only fault with the place was our table/comfort level. I didn't
expect a fine-dining place to have plastic folding chairs. I don't know if all tables had this, or just ours, but we were seated (and this was with a book far in advance, and at an early hour so they weren't busy whatsoever) at the table closest to the door/hostess stand. It felt like we were sitting in part of the walkway, and took me ages to relax. I asked if they had any other tables and the offered only the one directly next to ours, which was pretty much the same - mere centimeters away. As a former restaurant manager and foodie, I would DEFinitely recommend NOT even having these tables exist, the ones so close to the door. They were NOT comfortable, to be so on top of the entrance.
And while you're at it, some nicer, far more comfortable chairs are in order!

My partner and I had a great meal. This is fine dining without pretentious stuffiness. Most of the menu is sourced locally, which is a huge plus. We had the cured ocean trout with apples and cucumbers for an entree. My partner had the lamb, it was perfectly seasoned and med-rare. I had the poached salmon, just as delicious. For dessert we had the lemon chiboust...amazing! For the quality of the meal, good service, nice atmosphere, byo wine, it didn't cost too much. For the two of us our bill was just over $100. Looking forward to our next visit!

Approximate cost: $35

One of our best dining experiences in Tasmania. They served top class food served in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The staff could not have been more warm and welcoming and the atmosphere of the restaurant was just great! Our only regret was that we didn't have enough room left to indulge in one of their delicious looking cheese platters. This is fine dining without the toffee attitude. Thanks Guys!

Approximate cost: $35