The East Coast of Tasmania boasts a diverse dining scene with a range of options, from high-end restaurants to casual cafes, all highlighting the region's fresh and local produce. For a luxurious dining experience, Palate Restaurant at Saffire Freycinet offers a menu that transforms seasonal Tasmanian and East Coast ingredients into a memorable culinary adventure. Another option is the award-winning restaurant at Piermont Homestead in Swansea, which offers degustation or à la carte menus for those seeking a special dining experience. Along the Great Eastern Drive, many restaurants and cafes provide outdoor dining options to make the most of the region's stunning landscapes.
The East Coast is also known for its exceptional wineries and food producers. At places like Freycinet Marine Farm, visitors can enjoy a unique ocean-to-plate experience, indulging in fresh oysters, mussels, scallops, abalone, and rock lobster that are harvested daily from the farm. For a more casual dining experience, Milton Vineyard is home to Sophie's Restaurant, which offers a French twist on Tasmanian produce in a picturesque setting overlooking the vineyard. Alternatively, visitors can enjoy freshly cooked fish and chips from a seaside fish punt or treat themselves to a picnic hamper from East Coast Grazing or Bicheno Pop Up Picnic, accompanied by their favorite East Coast wine or beer.