Our Story

Explore an abundant harvest gathered from port to wilderness at Grain of the Silos.

From Flinders Island Wallaby to Boomer Bay Oysters to the creamiest Dutch potatoes – this marvellous island of ours has been scoured for perennial favourites and seasonal treasures to take the lead on a carefully curated menu.

Explore an abundant harvest gathered from port to wilderness at Grain of the Silos.

Set within the historic silos on the banks of the Kanamaluka / Tamar River, Grain celebrates the extraordinary produce and people that define Tasmania’s food culture. Our kitchen is guided by the land and sea around us, drawing inspiration from the island’s farms, forests, coastline, and cool-climate vineyards.

We’ve met each farmer, each maker, each talented Tasmanian who brings something extraordinary to our ever-changing list of dishes. These relationships are the foundation of everything we do, connecting our kitchen directly with the people and places that make Tasmania such an exceptional place to dine.

Pork from Daniel and Kim at Fork it Farm isn’t far away, nor are the mushrooms grown by Fergus and Michael at BT Mushrooms. Rodney delights us with his cheese, Wouter and Cate grow the vegetables, and Cynthea picks the grapes that become some of the wines you’ll find on our list.

Here in Tasmania, we’re surrounded by people who care for the land, and we share that same respect in everything we do. At Grain of the Silos, sustainability guides our operations. We source ingredients responsibly, practise nose-to-tail cooking, preserve and pickle seasonal produce, and reduce food waste through our FOGO program. We minimise single-use products through sustainable packaging and delivery: reusable crates for vegetables and eggs, returnable stainless steel containers for coffee, oils, and milk, and recycling of deep fry oil. These practices help us keep our footprint small while celebrating the bold flavours of Tasmania. Learn more about our sustainability practices and carbon impact here.

At Grain of the Silos, community sits at the centre of everything we do. Our producers are far more than suppliers, they are the heartbeat of every dish we serve and every glass we pour.

The relationships we’ve built with Tasmania’s farmers, fishers, growers, and makers shape not only our menus, but the stories we share with every guest who joins us. We choose to work with people who share our values, those who care deeply for the land, farm and harvest responsibly, and contribute meaningfully to the communities around them.

Getting to know our producers matters to us. We learn their stories, understand their craft, and celebrate the families behind the food. At Grain, telling those stories is just as important as serving the ingredients themselves.

From farm to forest, port to wilderness, every ingredient carries the craft, care, and character of the people who bring it to life across Tasmania. This extraordinary island provides a natural pantry unlike anywhere else, and our producers help us showcase it in its truest form.

Our menus aren’t simply written by season - they’re shaped through conversations with our producers, often years in advance. Across our kitchen and bar, we work with more than 200 Tasmanian farmers, makers and producers. Some ingredients appear year-round, while others arrive only briefly, one harvest, one vintage, or a fleeting moment when nature delivers something exceptional. Some producers have been part of the Grain story since the day we opened our doors. Others have joined our community more recently. Each one adds another chapter to the story we tell on the plate and in the glass, bringing new flavours, ideas and inspiration to the table.

Our connection to community extends beyond the restaurant walls. We’re proud to partner with organisations such as City Mission, Loaves and Fishes and OzHarvest, helping ensure good food reaches those who need it most while reducing waste wherever possible. These collaborations allow us to contribute to a more thoughtful and sustainable food future for Tasmania.

You’ll find many of our producers individually acknowledged on our menus - a small way of recognising the people who make every dish possible. We encourage you to explore their stories further: visit their cellar doors, experience their farms, discover them at local produce markets or follow their journeys online.

When you dine at Grain of the Silos, you’re not only experiencing the flavours of Tasmania - you’re supporting a community of growers, makers and artisans whose passion and dedication make those flavours possible.

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Explore an abundant harvest gathered from port to wilderness at Grain of the Silos.

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