About Marla

Produce-driven food, fun wines, baked goods and specialty coffee in an open and relaxed setting.

The four owners of Marla Singer, Pete, Bree, Jono and Annette

Our Story

Marla’s roots lie deep within hospitality. It’s a restaurant created for those who want to share the knowledge that the owners have learnt in long careers in the industry. A classic Chef meets waitress and falls in love story, that culminates into a third business located in the exact place the chef started his apprenticeship. You couldn’t make it up. Jonathan started his apprenticeship in this very building, before cooking for the state’s best restaurants and meeting Brianna. They went on to open Ruckus Fried Chicken and eventually had the opportunity to take over their dream spot in Bellerive. It’s here they called upon Annette to assist in operations and provide the classic touches Marla is known for. Marla takes its coffee seriously so they obtained the help of fellow Eastern Shore coffee Guru, Pete Ladyman, who overseas everyone’s favourite beverage at Marla and keeps the cogs turning. The story of Marla is still unfolding with each person that steps through the door.

Our Food Philosophy

Tasmanian ingredients are some of the best in the world, especially eaten direct from the farmers and sourced ethically. Our job is to put them on a plate whilst keeping its integrity and deliciousness. We source the finest vegetables, meat, fish and cheeses to provide our diners with the best that the state has to offer. Everything from the cabinet, to brunch and Dinner, has been inspired by the environment on which our food is grown. Make it local, make it seasonal, make it delicious.

Nothing is possible without our amazing local producers:

Rainer: Vegetables, leaves and fruit grown in saltwater river

Sophie from littlewood: Lamb and Strawberries

Morrie: the best potatoes on the eastern shore

Provenance growers: vegetables from ferntree

Aiden: sustainably caught fish and squid

Meat mistress: ethically sourced Meat through our Sandy bay butcher Tasmanian

Oyster Co: The best oysters with an office across the road

Savour: specialty cheese and small goods

Golden Eggs: Keeping us stocked with the best eggs

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