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Savurafla Kotisaari is a unique summer-only BBQ restaurant located on Kotisaari Island in Rovaniemi, Finland. Set in a restored boathouse that once served as a base for lumberjacks, the restaurant offers a rustic dining experience infused with local history.
Accessible only by a scenic boat ride along the Kemijoki River, the journey itself adds to the charm of the visit. Guests can enjoy smoked BBQ dishes prepared on-site, all while surrounded by the island's lush greenery and historical ambiance.
Savurafla is open only during summer. In the summer of 2026, the restaurant is open from 12.6.–15.8., on Fridays and Saturdays at 16.30 and 19.
Seatings and Arrival
Seatings during 12.6.–15.8.2026
On Fridays and Saturdays seatings at 16.30 and 19.
On seating days, we also serve at the number +358 40 676 2884 from 15 to 20.
Seatings are limited in number and access to the island is by boat from Nätynginnokan matonpesupaikka 15 minutes before the seating starts. The menu price includes boat transportation to Kotisaari and back. It is also possible to arrive by your own boat.
Dining experience at Savurafla
Savurafla on Kotisaari has a real smoke oven, which crowns the smokery concept. All protein is smoked on-site. The restaurant honors BBQ traditions and the seating consists of authentic dishes. Although expertly prepared meats play a major role here, a vegan menu is also possible and enchants with its smoky flavor. Special diets and allergies are kindly taken into account, as long as they are mentioned at the time of booking.
Menu
Three changing mouthwatering meats grilled on the BBQ grill, for example, beef brisket, chicken, flame-grilled rainbow trout. Additionally, there is local whole corn with hot honey and jalapeno available.
As a side dish, for example, summer potatoes with hot sauce and BBQ sauce, coleslaw, chili-pineapple-mango salsa, pickled cabbage and Korean cucumber, mac & cheese.
Sauces include Alabama, BBQ, and chimichurri.
For dessert, cheesecake and caramelized apple, marshmallows, and open-fire coffee.
61 € / adult
18 € / 4–14-year-old child (children's BBQ platter OR Hot Dog)
A vegan menu is also possible when ordered in advance.
The prices include riverboat transport. Drinks are ordered and charged on-site. We only accept card payments. Lapland Hotels gift cards are not accepted as a means of payment.
Private events at Kotisaari
If you wish to organize a private event at Kotisaari outside of Savurafla's opening hours, the Savurafla hostesses and floating crew will be happy to assist you: savurafla@laplandsafaris.fi