Mount Paul Lounge

Mount Paul Lounge is the onsite restaurant at Freycinet Resort, located on Coles Bay Road within a 1,200-acre wilderness setting. The restaurant welcomes both resort guests and visitors, with a dining style that places Tasmania’s seasonal produce at the centre of the experience.

The menu draws on the East Coast’s seafood, along with vegetables from the resort’s Saltwater Vegetable Garden and produce sourced from local farmers, fishers and winemakers. Ingredients may include shellfish, fresh vegetables, premium meats and other products associated with the region. The approach is focused on clean flavours and carefully handled techniques rather than elaborate presentation.

Mount Paul Lounge is particularly associated with Shabu Shabu, a Japanese hot pot designed for sharing. The set menu brings together a fragrant broth, seasonal vegetables, Wagyu, udon noodles and a changing seafood selection based on availability. Additional Tasmanian seafood can be added for a broader meal, creating a format that suits diners who enjoy a communal dinner with a coastal influence.

The atmosphere combines a refined restaurant setting with the surrounding landscape of Freycinet. The wilderness backdrop gives the dining room a strong sense of place, while the hot pot format brings a warm, social quality to the meal. The restaurant suits visitors looking for a considered dinner that connects local produce with Japanese culinary traditions, as well as resort guests seeking an onsite dining option.

Advance planning is an important part of dining at Mount Paul Lounge. Reservations are required, and the Shabu Shabu menu needs to be arranged at least two days ahead so that produce can be sourced from local suppliers. The restaurant does not accept walk-ins. Mount Paul Lounge is at 1819 Coles Bay Road, Coles Bay, within Freycinet Resort.