Rumi on Louth
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Samphire offers a unique dining experience with local seafood and foraged ingredients, blending island flavours with vibrant Mediterranean cuisine.
About Rumi on Louth
Experience fine dining from bounty caught outside the door for the epitome of wild indulgence at Rumi on Louth’s Samphire restaurant on Louth Island. A unique menu celebrates the bountiful local seafood and native ingredients foraged from the island, infusing them with the vibrant and enticing flavours of Mediterranean cuisine, as you dine in a coastal vibe of rattan and cane chairs, polished concrete floors and potted greenery. Start your day the right way with chilli crab scrambled eggs on housemade focaccia; while the lunch crowd devours gourmet pizza slices topped with vongole, mozzarella, tomato and nduja. Perhaps Wagyu eye fillet hits the mark, served with Tuscan kale and truffle Paris potato, or pork jowl with cauliflower, compressed pear and jus.
A few words from Rumi on Louth
Rumi on Louth is a privately owned island retreat offering an immersive luxury escape off the Eyre Peninsula of South Australia. Set on pristine Louth Island, the experience is defined by space, seclusion and a deep connection to nature.
With just a small number of guests on the island at any one time, Rumi offers a rare sense of exclusivity. Days unfold at a slower pace, shaped by the elements and the surrounding landscape – coastal dunes, native bushland and expansive ocean views.
Accommodation is designed to blend seamlessly into the environment, combining understated luxury with comfort and privacy. Thoughtful details, natural materials and generous outlooks ensure guests feel both grounded and indulgently removed from the everyday.
Dining at Rumi is a highlight, with menus showcasing premium South Australian produce, seafood and wines. Meals are crafted to reflect the seasons and are often enjoyed communally, fostering a relaxed, intimate atmosphere that feels more like a private gathering than a traditional hotel stay.
Experiences are curated yet unhurried. Guests may explore the island by buggy, enjoy nature walks, swim in secluded coves, or simply relax and take in the stillness. Wellness, connection and authenticity are at the heart of every stay.
Rumi on Louth is ideal for couples, small groups, private celebrations and corporate or wellness retreats seeking something truly distinctive. It is a place to disconnect, recalibrate and experience luxury in its most meaningful form.
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Features & Facilities
Payments Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Eftpos
Seats: 80 Chef: Jono Sweet
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Groups & Functions
Rumi on Louth offers intimate, bespoke functions hosted as exclusive island experiences. Events are available as private or whole-of-island bookings and are carefully curated to reflect the island’s natural setting, seclusion and relaxed luxury. Ideal for weddings, celebrations, corporate retreats and brand activations. Guest numbers are limited and minimum stays apply.
- Up to 80 Guests
- Birthday Party
- Christmas Party
- Cocktail Party
- Conference
- Corporate Function
- Dinner Party
- Engagement Party
- Product Launch
- Wedding
- Banquets
- Canapes
- Cocktails
- Degustation
- Set Menu
Exceptional island dining experience
Dining at Samphire on Louth Island is a truly memorable experience. The setting alone is extraordinary, but it’s the food that really stands out. A thoughtful, refined menu that celebrates local seafood, native and foraged ingredients, and seasonal produce, all executed with confidence and restraint.
Each dish feels intentional and connected to place, with flavours that are vibrant yet balanced. The service is warm, knowledgeable and unpretentious, adding to the sense of ease that defines the experience. Paired with the island setting, it’s a dining experience that feels both elevated and deeply grounded.
Samphire is not just a restaurant you visit - it’s one you travel for.