Top Restaurants in Bowen
Bowen Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Bowen
Discover the best restaurant in Bowen, Australia including The Cove Restaurant, Larrikin Hotel Bistro., Jochheims Pies, North Queensland Cruising Yacht Club, Bowen Hotel, Grand View Hotel, Central Hotel Bowen, Le Sorelle Coffee House, Birds Fish Bar - Bowen Fishermans Seafood Company PTY. LTD., Meraki Whitsundays
Things to do in Bowen
1. The Cove Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By Dundrell - Northampton, United Kingdom
We both love Asian food and in particular Chinese and Cantonese. Widely travelled we found the dishes we ordered Chicken Chow Mein and Chicken with Seasonal Vegitables. Both tasteless no flavour, indescribable shaped chicken pieces and soggy noodles. Very disappointing. We did get a discount but would have preferred a lovely meal as the prices are okay.
2. Larrikin Hotel Bistro.
Overall Ratings
4 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By cggreeny
Very disappointed with the service. I was made feel like I was an inconvenience due to being Coelica even tho we rang prior to confirm they catered for the same. My husband enquired what sauces were gluten free we were told that it makes things hard that I have a dietary requirement. The young girl taking our order rolled her eyes as she went into the kitchen and when she came back out she could not even have the decency to look at me when she informed me that no it wasn't. Due to very poor and rude service it will be extremely unlikely i will come here again for a meal. I must say I have never been asked for the highchair I pre-booked to b given to someone else. Food was ok for its money. However female staff at this establishment need a lesson in good manners and good service.
3. Jochheims Pies
Overall Ratings
4 based on 148 reviews
Jochheims pies was started by Darcy and Merle Jochheim in 1963. The Pie Shop initially sold Pies, Pasties, Sausage Rolls Apple Turnovers, Cream Horns and cold drinks. Son in law Paddy O'Regan, commenced at Jochheims pies in 1976. In 1999, Paddy and wife Jayne ( Darcy and Merles eldest daughter) purchased the business and began introducing delicious new products. The shop next door was renovated to add Seating for 65 Customers. Freshly baked bread, a large range of Sandwiches and rolls,quiches, new lines of pastries, Freshly brewed coffee were introduced over the next decade to cater for an ever expanding Customer base. To keep improving the products we regularly enter in Baking competitions. Our latest award is winning " Best Meat Pie" at the recent ( June 2014 )NIBA NQ Baking Show. Feedback from Customers is important to us, so if something's not up to your expectations, please let us know. We have a 200% "money back guarantee"
Reviewed By Ange D
We stopped here while travelling through Northern Queensland - took awhile to decide on what to eat as the options are endless. Was not disappointed, husband had the pepper steak pie floater with peas & mash - could not stop raving about it. Great coffee & attentive staff. Will be coming back, just wished they delivered to Melbourne!!
4. North Queensland Cruising Yacht Club
Overall Ratings
4 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By Barbara B - Gympie, Australia
The yacht club advertises "come sail with us" on their website, as do a lot of sailing clubs. You usually turn up on a Wednesday or Saturday afternoon for a bit of fun with friendly races. As the Superboats were on the weekend we enquired, we were told to come about 2pm and see what was happening. We did this, and an hour later was told by a skipper that he was full up, but to ring on Wednesday about 4pm and gave us the impression that we would be able to join him. We rang at 2pm to make sure he was sailing, and were told by the staff that he had told them if we phoned to tell us that there was no room. We realise that at times "outsiders" will have to take their chances, but as we had spoken to him and he knew we had missed out on Satruday and keen to go, we thought that we would have been made to feel more welcome. Don't bank on going sailing with them.
5. Bowen Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
The Bowen Hotel, previously known as the Denison Hotel is the perfect place to sit back, relax and take a break after a hard day's work, or to bring family out for an enjoyable meal with a relaxed atmosphere. Family friendly dining with free activity packs for the little ones makes dining out a breeze at Bowen Hotel. Choose from a large selection of superb quality meals and drinks in our Bar & Bistro or enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of our large Gaming Room open till midnight 7 days. Here at the Bowen Hotel we strive to provide the highest standard of local hospitality with friendly staff, quality service and multiple options to choose from.
Reviewed By Morgo59 - Sydney, Australia
First time in Bowen and we recommended the Hotel for good quality food. We were not disappointed. Steak was cooked to perfection. I had the seafood topper on my steak and it was super delicious The staff were really friendly and we found the Manager Debbie more than helpful. She is a great ambassador for the town as well as your Hotel. Some aspects of the decor are a little tired it did not distract us from our enjoyable evening.
6. Grand View Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 228 reviews
Recently awarded by QHA, Best Hotel of the Year 2017, Best Re-Developed under $2m 2017 and Best Outdoor Non-Enclosed Area 2017 the Grand View Hotel is not slowing down! A family owned and operated hotel, the Grand View offers a restaurant, modern gaming, full Ubet facilities, beer garden, courtyard as well as private and public function areas. All enquiries are welcome.
Reviewed By aussiesinspain - Australia
This is a great-looking, period hotel. Inside it's fairly standard and modern but there's a delightful outdoor area that you should head for. Good wine by the glass and an adventurous (if a little expensive) pub menu.
There's historical signage around the place too. Well worth a visit.
7. Central Hotel Bowen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By AoNangDiver - Chalong, Thailand
Plenty of choices for (on tap) beer, wine and spirits, you can even have a drink at "Bull..t" corner - very Australian.
Our party of six were very happy with the table service and meals, a combination of steaks & seafood which were delivered at the same time.
We only drank Beer so can't comment (as others have) about the wine, though generally we'll buy by the bottle anyway.
8. Le Sorelle Coffee House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 297 reviews
"Le Sorelle" means "The Sisters" in Italian. We are three local girls and sisters with big dreams for our small home town. At Le Sorelle Coffee House we are dedicated to providing you with the ultimate coffee house experience. We boast incredible old-fashioned customer service, fresh food made in-house, gourmet fudge and the best coffee in the Whitsundays. We are a must stop tourist destination in the Whitsundays! We offer a divine hot cooked breakfast, a delicious lunch menu and desserts to satisfy any sweet tooth. Our coffee is incredibly smooth and addictive and our cold drinks perfect for our all year round summer weather! We have also launched Waffle Wednesday, a monthly event with an ever changing decadent waffle menu. We are excited to be such an integral part of our local community and hope that with your continued support we can continuously grow and expand our dream business!
Reviewed By Geoff W - Townsville, Australia
On our previous visit, our food was very good, but the coffees were weak (sadly, this was 2 years ago. Time gets away for a busy person). This time I ordered an extra shot to make sure, but there was no need, standard strength would...MoreThanks for taking the time to write this great review Geoff, and thank you also for the lovely comments towards our staff, we will pass them on :). Hopefully we'll see you again!
9. Birds Fish Bar - Bowen Fishermans Seafood Company PTY. LTD.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By Bellablu2013 - Yeppoon, Australia
Wow, this place was recommended by the locals and very well patronised by them. Best spot overlooking the marina and trawlers. Produce is fresh off the boat, cooked to perfection. Atmosphere the best. Highly reccomend, the bug tails were the best I have eaten.
10. Meraki Whitsundays
Overall Ratings
4 based on 153 reviews
Reviewed By MarianneSammann - Frankfurt, Germany
It was the perfect place for a light lunch by the beach. Food is very tasty and reasonably priced. Seating is shady and cool, overlooking the beach of the resort. Staff are friendly. One disappointment: my mango smoothie though, had been watered down and didn‘t contain enough fruit. If you can‘t make a margin on a full bodied smoothie at 6AUD, price it a little higher, or reduce the volume and serve water on the side for the guest to decide if they want to dilute it. Only 4 out of 5 for stinginess.
