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Queensland, Australia Food Guide: 10 Australian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Tamborine Mountain
Reviews on Australian food in Tamborine Mountain, Queensland, Australia including St Bernard's Hotel, Three Little Pigs Bar & Bistro, Old Church Restaurant, Wild Plum Kitchen, Songbirds Restaurant, Pethers Rainforest Retreat, Tea & Niceties, George's Paragon Seafood Restaurant Mt. Tamborine, St Bernard's Hotel, Rainforest Restaurant & Lounge Bar
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10. Rainforest Restaurant & Lounge Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 33 reviews
Dine in the shade of tall trees by day and lantern-lit gardens by night and enjoy a new enticing contemporary menu of delectable seasonal dishes. Located within the 112 hectares of Thunderbird Park, which is also the home of Cedar Creek Lodges - well know
Reviewed By Tracyoh
We absolutely loved our time here last weekend. Truly, it was one of the loveliest places we have dined at in quite some time.The restaurant has a beautiful setting, lots of candles and lamps around (as well as a combustion fire in the restaurant) lovely pieces of art and overlooking the lush greenery outside.It was so wonderful to have dinner in a restaurant and be able to hear your companions talking - so much more peaceful than overcrowded places with TVs or music blaring, concrete floors and lots of hard surfaces where the noise tends to bounce around.The food was outstanding. We had several share plates between the 3 of us and loved them all - particularly the crispy pork belly and the Barramundi with Fetta and Macadamia nuts. Even the salad was delicious. Our waitress was welcoming and very kind and attentive. The only problem we had was finding this place - it was very dark when we were driving down there and the signage isn't great. Just know that it is definitely worth the effort to get there!When we were looking for a special restaurant to celebrate my aunt's birthday, another particular restaurant in town kept being mentioned. Well, we also went to the other restaurant and I have to say that the Rainforest Restaurant was so much better in every way - food, service, ambience. No doubt about it, THIS is the best restaurant in town. Thanks to everyone at the Rainforest Restaurant for a really wonderful evening, we appreciate all your efforts - it was an outstanding experience.Thank you for your feedback Tracy - it is definitely appreciated. When we opened our Rainforest Restaurant in late 2017, it was a little daunting, especially with the opening hours from Thursday lunch through to Sunday lunch, with dinners in between. So many people were used to having only casual food from our Terrace Kiosk, which serves really tasty deli fast food. However, we felt it would be great to have another option for our guests, day visitors and locals. This we now have with the Rainforest Restaurant providing a relaxed ambience surrounded by rainforest gardens, delicious food and a wine list that promotes local wines, along with New Zealand and Australian celebrated wineries. We hope to see you again, Tracy, in the not too distant future to give us your feedback on the new additions to our menu!
9. St Bernard's Hotel
Overall Ratings
3 based on 568 reviews
Reviewed By holidayfly
We had an enjoyable Sunday lunch (pot pie, fish 'n' chips, chicken parmy) with fantastic views. There are plenty of tables inside and out with awesome views of the scenic rim. Service was fast for a busy bistro, with the service at the bar being slower. The 2 St. Bernards are a draw card, but sleeping when we visited. Would visit again for lunch.
8. George's Paragon Seafood Restaurant Mt. Tamborine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 502 reviews
Reviewed By Robert J
As self funded retirees we are living on a comfortable but fixed budget. George's menu includes several reasonably prices lunches which we have frequently enjoyed. On our last visit in late July the place was changed in that the waiting staff were very keen to push certain "Specials" which were not discounted but actually rather expensive, they encourage you to order the "Specials" at a time when you have no access to a menu (to see their cost). They also offered breads and Greek salads in the same way. If you are on a limited budget I suggest you ignore the frequent requests to spend more (our waitress visited the table 4 or 5 times during our single course). Our main courses came a reasonable $44, but add on 1 Greek salad, 1 glass of house red, 1 black coffee and a 10% surcharge the bill came to $82. They do supply tap water for free, but serve it in the smallest glasses I have encountered.
7. Tea & Niceties
Overall Ratings
4 based on 274 reviews
Pamper yourself with our version of the Ultimate Tea Experience at our Tearoom. You'll step back into a gentler, more romantic time offering all the grace and elegance of a fine European Tearoom, while savouring the delights of our High Teas, duration of
Reviewed By LEN3612
A lovely place to go to for a high tea. Inside or out the choice is yours. As it is quite popular best to book. Tables adorn the lawn and alcoves of a house situated in a lovely, whimsical garden. Parking at the front or if you take the next street and go around the back to parking galore. The high tea room is everything you expect....light and airy, nicely decorated with tablecloths. Friendly staff, willing to help especially when you have been forgotten in the crowd. Yes we had been sitting there for about half an hour without even a glass of water. A good reminder that we had not been served and we were off on our high tea adventure. A choice of tea or plunger coffee.... bottomless, started us.....after we got the sugar bowl refilled. Then our three tier treats arrived. Impressive, sandwiches nicely made and 3 other savouries, 3 scones each with jam and cream then an assortment of cakes and deserts, 4-5 pieces. Nice, dainty pieces that tasted as good as they looked, fresh and light. T-away containers were available luckily as we were full and nowhere near finished. In no hurry we took our time and waddled out about 3 hours later. Prices are not for the squeemish...@$45 you would expect everything you got...fine china and all.
6. Pethers Rainforest Retreat
Overall Ratings
4 based on 74 reviews
Pethers Rainforest Restaurant is proud of its reputation as one of south east Queensland's most romantic dining experiences. Our intimate restaurant is set around a massive open sided and elevated fire place and overlooks pristine rainforest. Our chef pro
Reviewed By WarrenHJD
Simply superb on all levels!We were only there for one night, but would have gladly stayed on longer. The rainforest environment is instantly impressive.The large windows in the treehouse are in perfect proportion to the room and balcony, which I guess would be close to 80m2!The fireplace was very efficient with its low/medium/high settings. The bottle of French champagne was chilled as requested! The dressing gown, complementary slippers and eye shades were much appreciated! The king sized bed was very comfortable too.Unfortunately the restaurant is only open for dinner on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, so we made-do with an OK Italian meal in Main Street.Thank you to Chris and everyone else at Pethers.Highly recommended!Dear Warren D, Thank you kindly for your lovely review of our treehouses and restaurant. It is so lovely to hear you found it impressive and comfortable! I do hope we can welcome you back to Pethers in the near future, perhaps for a longer stay to be able to enjoy more of Tamborine Mountains varied attractions! Warmest regards,Shona PhilpsGeneral Manager
5. Songbirds Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 209 reviews
Songbirds beautifully refurbished iconic restaurant offers diners a unique journey through a seasonal degustation menu combining classical French cooking techniques with modern Australian gastronomy. Combining some of the finest & rarest wines in the coun
Reviewed By keryna2016
Positives - service was outstanding and wine pairing and the hosts knowledge of the wines was amazing. The restaurant has been beautifully renovated and the atmosphere and decor was 5 stars.Unfortunately some of the dishes were average and did not eat well. The golden egg was a strange option for a first course and was so salty it wasnât pleasant to eat. The trout dish was let down by the carrot juice on the side which didnât belong there and tasted strange. The trout itself was delicious. The risotto was delicious, but was cold by the time we broke the huge piece of nitrogen Parmesan into it. The Aspirin drink didnât have the desired result as the aspirin wouldnât dissolve in the eggy tasting liquid which was so thick we couldnât drink it or taste any finger lime.The desert was very rich and could have been better with some citrus to cut through the richness of the chocolate as the herbed moss didnât quiet do it. With some small tweaks to some of the dishes, I think it could be a lot better and a real success. Hello Keryn, Thank you for your considered feedback and choosing to dine with us on our first soft re-opening weekend. You are clearly and adventurous foodie and exactly the client we want to hear from as we evolve our award winning restaurant. Your comments have help us to develop our offering to the ambitious standards we are aiming for and we do hope to meet you again and welcoming you back to Songbirds.Best wishes from all of us here at Songbirds.
4. Wild Plum Kitchen
Overall Ratings
5 based on 46 reviews
Kitchen and cafe on Gallery Walk, Tamborine Mountain. Wild Plum Kitchen is about honest food with a homely vibe and a worldly flair, specialising in fresh, wholesome, tasty food and excellent coffee by Veneziano. All day brunch menu, salad selection made
Reviewed By mmLV777
This restaurant was recommended to us by a local person and we enjoyed it. My wife had a vegetable wrap and I had two brisket soft shell tacos. Both were very good and filling.The service was pretty quick and the staff was friendly. It was a bit cool and breezy outside, so we sat inside. Nice to have the option.We would definitely recommend it to friends.
3. Old Church Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 160 reviews
City may just be Tamborine, or North Tamborine (even Mt Tamborine), rather than Eagle Heights.
Reviewed By macandmui
If you want to experience a chef that has an absolute passion for his work, this is the place.From the moment we entered and the chef shook our hands, introduced himself and welcomed us to sit on the big, comfortable lounges in front of the roaring open fire, we knew it was going to be a great night.We ordered the 6 course degustation menu with matched wines and left the menu to the chef.We had the most amazing 3 cheese soufflé, chicken with an unbelievable smoked eggplant mousse, perfectly cooked fish in a beautiful broth and the most tender beef ever (no steak knives needed). And the dessert was out of this world.The matched wines were all perfect. The champagne was divine (I usually prefer a red wine).Our waitress was so lovely and it was just an absolute joy to experience a warm and friendly workplace.I can imagine having a special anniversary or reception party here.Thank you, thank you, thank you.Eleven out of ten.We will definitely return.
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2. Three Little Pigs Bar & Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 628 reviews
Three Little Pigs believes in providing impeccable service and a classic dining atmosphere.
Reviewed By Michael O
We dined here recently for dinner after seeing the great reviews. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere and I would like to visit again when the weather is cooler and the fire is going. We ordered pork belly and spicy pork which was a generous size and cooked perfectly. Would recommend this place to visit.
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1. St Bernard's Hotel
Overall Ratings
3 based on 568 reviews
Reviewed By holidayfly
We had an enjoyable Sunday lunch (pot pie, fish 'n' chips, chicken parmy) with fantastic views. There are plenty of tables inside and out with awesome views of the scenic rim. Service was fast for a busy bistro, with the service at the bar being slower. The 2 St. Bernards are a draw card, but sleeping when we visited. Would visit again for lunch.
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