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Food and Wine

Tasmania’s East Coast boasts some of the cleanest air and water in the world, and has attracted farmers of the land and sea (including its original Aboriginal Palawa inhabitants) for tens of thousands of years. Today, it is home to a thriving combination of aquaculture and agriculture, with fine food and wine produced right on Saffire Freycinet’s doorstep.

The climate, reminiscent of the south of France, produces stunning, flavourful cool-climate wines such as chardonnay, pinot noir and deeply layered sparkling wines that have won international acclaim.

The theme of ‘connection to place’ also manifests in Saffire’s menu.

Plump, succulent oysters are farmed practically on Saffire’s doorstep in the pristine waters of Great Oyster Bay. And nearby, enterprising mussel farmers have created the world’s first commercial mussel hatchery at Spring Bay.

Saffire's chefs source the best of Tasmania’s succulent grass-fed beef and lamb, full-flavoured game meats, fresh herbs and spices and seasonal fruit and vegetables.

Executive Chef Toby Raley is renowned for his unwavering integrity and deep passion for high-quality local produce. His menu showcases the finest seasonal ingredients, consistently championing local suppliers. Since joining Saffire, one of Toby's notable initiatives has been the establishment of a kitchen garden, which serves as both a source of inspiration and a means to cultivate produce that enhances their predominantly Tasmanian-sourced pantry.

Saffire's restaurant, Palate, prides itself on showcasing the best Tasmania has to offer, and provides tailor-made experiences to suit all guests. From early morning to late evening, food innovation in the kitchen aims to bring out the true flavours of home-grown produce.

Multi-course degustation menus matched with the outstanding local wines are a speciality, with menus designed around what is fresh out of the water or from the paddock on any given day. If guests prefer they can consult the chef for a masterful interpretation of a favourite dish made from the finest local ingredients, or choose from the à la carte menu.