"Everything seemed to have a local connection - a farm down the road, the vineyard over the hill, seafood pulled from the bay that afternoon"
WELCOME TO TASMANIA’S EAST COAST – THE EPICENTRE OF A GOURMET REVOLUTION.
Saffire Boutique Hotel - Tasmania Restaurant and Dining
Saffire Freycinet is situated in an area of East Coast Tasmania that has an enviable reputation for premium aquaculture and agriculture.The very best of fine food and wine is produced right on Saffire’s doorstep. Freycinet’s Mediterranean-like climate contributes to the production of stunning cool-climate boutique wines that have won international acclaim.
Local fishing villages supply a daily parade of crayfish, scallops and deep-sea fish lifted dripping off the local boats, salty-sweet and fresh from the water.
Plump oysters and mussels are farmed in the pristine waters of Great Oyster Bay. The best of Tasmania’s succulent grass-fed beef and lamb, full-flavoured game meats, fresh herbs and spices and seasonal fruit and vegetables are chosen daily by our chefs to craft cuisine that accentuates the best of premium local produce.
Palate restaurant at Saffire Freycinet is a name that has garnered respect from gastronomes the world over. Palate is quite possibly the most exclusive restaurant in Tasmania.
We simply take the very best Tasmania has to offer, and provide tailor-made gourmet moments that enhance the genuine flavours of home-grown produce. No matter what your request or desire might be, Palate restaurant will tailor dining to your requirements.
Multi-course degustation menus matched with outstanding local wines are designed around what is available fresh from the water or paddock that day and as such we publish new menus for each day. Our chef welcomes your input for a masterful interpretation of your favourite dish made from the finest local ingredients.
Of course, you can also choose from our daily changing à la carte menu. Panoramic views are also on the menu, making it the perfect place for romantic getaways. The service is genuine and relaxed, cultured and discerning – with a warmth and friendliness our knowledgeable team takes pride in.
Palate Restaurant
Palate restaurant at Saffire Freycinet is a name that has garnered respect from gastronomes the world over. Palate is quite possibly the most exclusive restaurant in Tasmania.
We simply take the very best Tasmania has to offer, and provide tailor-made gourmet moments that enhance the genuine flavours of home-grown produce. No matter what your request or desire might be, Palate restaurant will tailor dining to your requirements.
Multi-course degustation menus matched with outstanding local wines are designed around what is available fresh from the water or paddock that day and as such we publish new menus for each day. Our chef welcomes your input for a masterful interpretation of your favourite dish made from the finest local ingredients.
Of course, you can also choose from our daily changing à la carte menu. Panoramic views are also on the menu, making it the perfect place for romantic getaways. The service is genuine and relaxed, cultured and discerning – with a warmth and friendliness our knowledgeable team takes pride in.


