The Bay Restaurant — Restaurant in Tasmania

A Culinary Experience Amidst Natural Splendor

Nestled within the pristine landscapes of Freycinet National Park, The Bay Restaurant at Freycinet Lodge offers an exceptional dining experience that harmoniously blends gourmet cuisine with breathtaking vistas. While the pricing leans towards the higher end, the combination of an 8.5 out of 10 flavor profile and the mesmerizing sunset views over Great Oyster Bay makes it a memorable indulgence.

The menu at The Bay Restaurant showcases contemporary Australian cuisine with a strong emphasis on fresh, local seafood. One standout dish is the Seafood Tower for Two, featuring a lavish assortment of Melshell oysters, poached scallops, tiger abalone, cold-smoked salmon, pickled mussels, clams, smoked ocean trout, and a grilled whole fish. This platter not only exemplifies the culinary team’s expertise but also highlights Tasmania’s rich marine bounty. 

Another notable offering is the Sous Vide Atlantic Salmon, artfully paired with preserved aubergine, chili verde, pickled cucumber, coriander oil, sesame crisp, and adorned with salmon roe. The meticulous preparation ensures a tender, flavorful experience that resonates with the palate. 

The restaurant’s full glass frontage provides diners with uninterrupted views of the bay, creating an ambiance that is both elegant and serene. As the sun sets, the interplay of natural light enhances the dining experience, making each meal feel like a special occasion. The attentive staff further elevate the experience, offering knowledgeable insights into the menu and ensuring that each guest feels well-cared for.

Dining at The Bay Restaurant is more than just a meal; it’s an immersive experience that celebrates the natural beauty of Tasmania and its culinary treasures. While the prices are on the higher side, the quality of the dishes, combined with the unparalleled setting, offers a compelling case for indulgence. For those seeking a gastronomic adventure amidst one of Australia’s most picturesque locales, The Bay Restaurant at Freycinet Lodge stands as a...

We selected this restaurant based on location, menu and price, as we were celebrating a special occasion we did want a top tier meal. Easy to locate and parking available. On arrival we were asked to go to the bar first and they were running behind schedule and it seemed there were a number of customers in the same boat, but got to enjoy the sunset whilst waiting - would recommend the rose cocktail.

When seated it did take the waitress a bit of time to get to us for initial orders. We ordered the salmon entree to share, and the eye fillet and pork belly for mains. The salmon was lovely, the eye filler was cooked well however the pork belly was a bit of a let down. The meat was a bit dry so had to drench in sauce (sauce was great) and the skin was very tough and inedible. I kindly gave feedback to the kitchen regarding the pork belly skin. Dessert was lovely - had the salted caramel ice cream, the biscuit on there was lovely too, just make sure you like salty if you order this. The best part of dinner was the complimentary fresh bread with local olive oil, local butter and local sea salt. Overall it was a nice experience, staff were very friendly, polite and helpful, it was unfortunate no fly screens or any sort on the doors as a number of flies and mozzies got in so we did leave with a few bites and had a visitor in my drink. Likely wouldn’t return for dinner in the restaurant, maybe the bistro...

Ordered nearly the whole menu, but unfortunately felt like majority of the dishes had too much going on. Lots of sauces, toppings and extra ingredients (particularly for the desserts).

Favourite dishes: Bicheno tiger abalone risotto - cheesy with perfect hints of mushroom Freycinet seafood sharing plate Dutch carrots Crispy chat potatoes - great side to balance out the heavier dishes Seared Tasmanian scallops - interesting combo of sweet corn, avo, proscuitto & popcorn Wagyu steak - delicious but wasn't worth $85 Freycinet honey creme

Could go without: Wild Clover lamb fillet - only had 3 tiny pieces of lamb Pan fried kingfish - fish was a bit dry Freycinet seafood bouillabaisse Scottsdale confit pork belly - pork belly itself was decent but wasn't a fan of the sauce, slaw was overpoweringly sour Raddichio salad Citron cheese cake - very small serving size Tongola goats’ panacotta - wanted a simple panacotta but ended up having all these different additions

Food took a while to come out however our server was amazing! Very accommodating for a special request for a friend's birthday. Presentation of the food and interior of the restaurant was...