Where to Eat in Toowoomba: The Best Restaurants and Bars

September 25, 2017 Nicolette Lion

Discover the best restaurant in Toowoomba, Australia including Gip's Restaurant, Meringandan Hotel, Park House Cafe, Cafe Valetta, Sofra Turkish Cuisine, Thai Royal Restaurant, Grill'd, SEASONS on Ruthven, El Attar Middle Eastern Grill, Ice 'N' Spice
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1. Gip's Restaurant

Clifford Chambers 120 Russell St, Toowoomba, Queensland 4350, Australia Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Validated Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Reservations, Private Dining, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards Australian, Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Brunch HK$94 - HK$235 +61 7 4638 3588
Excellent
59%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 238 reviews

Gip's Restaurant

Gip's dining style is modern multi cultural. We aim to have a diverse menu to suit most dining tastes but at the same time using only top quality ingredients.

Reviewed By Noel B - Dalby, Australia

We had our staff Christmas party here. We had great service, great food & a lovely atmosphere. the staff couldn't do enough for us - would recommend this venue any time.

2. Meringandan Hotel

Main Street | Meringandan, Toowoomba, Queensland 4352, Australia Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Bar, Pub, Australian, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night HK$110 - HK$181 +61 7 4696 7146
Excellent
55%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 306 reviews

Meringandan Hotel

Reviewed By RetiredMelbourne - Melbourne

We have visited the pub on several occasions and always been happy with the food, but we visited again just recently and were less than impressed. Being warm we sat in the beer garden as there was a group of us. We ordered several meals and the general feeling was things were not up to scratch, but I will review my meal. Fish and chips with veg. The veg looked and tasted like re heated frozen veg, it was dry and tasteless. The fish also dry almost chewy. Chips were Ok but in the beer garden at least there is no salt and no pepper on any table. Also no tomato sauce for the boys to put on their chips just some pre packed Tartar sauce. Over all feel was of an effort to cut costs. Sadly cutting costs can lead to cutting customers. Dont think we will be back for a while if at all. Shame as a great setting, and lovely little village feel.

3. Park House Cafe

92 Margaret St, Toowoomba, Queensland 4350, Australia Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Cafe, Australian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +61 7 4638 2211
Excellent
32%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
5%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 464 reviews

Park House Cafe

Reviewed By Miss-Athena27 - Brisbane, Australia

If you are veggie crazy like myself, ensure you try the vegan stack for lunch or dinner. Its surprisingly very filling and has heaps of flavour. My mum had a chicken Sandwich that came with roast potatoes (better then chips I reckon) and said it was devine. 10/10 for friendly service too!

4. Cafe Valetta

96 Margaret St, Toowoomba, Queensland 4350, Australia Takeout, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks HK$63 - HK$212 +61 7 4632 0332
Excellent
53%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 332 reviews

Cafe Valetta

Cafe Valetta is one of Toowoomba's well known heritage icons. The cafe provides Seating inside the beautiful heritage surroundings or outside in the manicured Gardens, on the veranda or pergola overlooking Queens Park. You will be stimulated by a presence of the past and will enjoy the splendour of this magnificent building's origin. The relaxed dining ambience is popular with tourists, business clients and local customers.

Reviewed By Andrew L - Pacific Coast Australia, Australia

Visited for my daughter's birthday celebration. Balmy evening so sat outside - wonderful ambience. Food was excellent - we had, salmon, barra and pork belly and all were delicious. Good and reasonably priced wine list, and service was pleasant but not intrusive. A word of warning - portions are generous! Will definitely go back when I'm next in Toowoomba.

5. Sofra Turkish Cuisine

164 Margaret St, Toowoomba, Queensland 4350, Australia Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa Mediterranean, Turkish, Middle Eastern, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner HK$118 +61 7 4638 0044
Excellent
73%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1 reviews

Sofra Turkish Cuisine

Sofra Turkish Cuisine the place where angels gather ... we are FULLY LICENSED From the moment you step inside, Sofra Turkish Cuisine will embrace you with its warm spirit and Ottoman Charm. Situated in the very heart of Toowoomba located at 164 Margaret Street ...SOFRA TURKISH CUISINE provides the perfect setting for anyone looking to dine at one of the most romantic restaurants in the Darling Downs. Noted among the best restaurants in Toowoomba for a deliciously diverse menu selection, impressive wine list, and friendly helpful staff, magical atmosphere, colourful entertainment Sofra Turkish Cuisine has been the setting for countless romantic dinners, work functions , fundraisers and parties..

Reviewed By Tonbou - Orange, Australia

What an introduction to Turkish food. We two ordered four mezes to share and experience a range of flavours, and boy did we do that; from layered veges pan-fried, rice stuffed vine leaf rolls, lamb and rice filled capsicums and mussels fried in chick-pea batter ... All delicious. We are Converts. All we need now is a source back home.

6. Thai Royal Restaurant

140 South St, Toowoomba, Queensland 4350, Australia Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Highchairs Available Asian, Thai, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner +61 7 4687 6808
Excellent
51%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 159 reviews

Thai Royal Restaurant

Thai Royal is an authentic, family owned Thai restaurant in Toowoomba, Queensland.The business has been established for over 10 years and has become a favorite haunt for Toowoomba diners craving traditional Thai food.All of our dishes are freshly prepared from scratch by our experienced chefs with the greatest of care and attention to detail. Our menu offers a range of dishes to suit all tastes and preferences.The superior quality and flavor our the food we serve is no coincidence - Our chef, who is an owner of the business, was one of the first Thai chefs in Brisbane. He has over 30 years experience as a chef - 10 years in Thailand and 22 years in Australia.The restaurant is located at Southtown Shopping Centre, on South St at the corner of Ramsay St. Our customers can choose to dine indoors or on our extensive patio.Our restaurant is BYO-only, so we invite our guests to bring their favorite bottle of wine to enjoy with their meals.Whether you are looking for a romantic dinner for two, or a large function booking, we invite you to come and experience our traditional Thai food which we know you will enjoy.

Reviewed By vonben - Stanthorpe, Australia

We love Thai and choose this restaurant based on reviews and it lived up to expectations. Vegetarian spring rolls and satay sticks for entree arrived quickly and set the tone for the meal. Rolls crispy and sticks tender and the peanut sauce was thick and delicious. Mains of chicken and cashew, panang beef and coconut rice were fresh and loaded with meat and veggies not just lots of sauce. Servings were large and the service was fast so overall really happy and will visit again when in Toowoomba.

7. Grill'd

192 James St, Toowoomba, Queensland 4350, Australia Takeout, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Australian, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner +61 7 4639 4799
Excellent
56%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 77 reviews

Grill'd

Part of a chain of healthy burgers. Fantastic tasty mouthwatering burgers, great atmosphere

Reviewed By tigger2594 - Toowoomba, Australia

We had been shopping up the road and decided to drop in here for a burger lunch.
Parking is outside and free whilst you are in a business in this centre. Reasonably full on the sunny and warm winters day so much so the seats in the sun were empty.
I had the basic beef burger and my partner had the chicken burger. We shared some sweet potato fries with some dipping sauce. I had a Stone and Wood beer which was a nice change from the main group beers.
The food, good but not great that is it tasted nice but not good enough to go back for.
So in summary, good parking, good service, good food but not great.

8. SEASONS on Ruthven

200 Ruthven St | Cnr Robinson Street, Toowoomba, Queensland 4350, Australia Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Outdoor Seating, Free Wifi Australian, Contemporary, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Dinner, Breakfast, Late Night HK$94 - HK$220 +61 7 4637 6800
Excellent
68%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 181 reviews

SEASONS on Ruthven

SEASONS on Ruthven Restaurant & Wine Bar offers modern Australian cuisine with a global flavour. Our experienced and talented chefs produce an innovative and delicious seasonal menu offering something for everyone from dining for couples and business travelers to birthday parties and weddings. SEASONS on Ruthven has a warm and relaxed atmosphere with a touch of elegance. Recently renovated, we've kept the old-world charm of our heritage building and transformed it into a contemporary, upbeat and comfortable space. Our new lounge area is a great place to 'meet and greet' or you can enjoy a pre-dinner drink at the bar. We pride ourselves on sourcing the finest produce and meats including free range pork, chicken and eggs. We cater for various dietary requirements including vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy intolerant. FREE unlimited NBN Wi-fi internet is also available when dining in-house. AWARD WINNING Best Western Australasia - 'Special Commendation - Most Improvements & Upgrades Award 4 STAR Property 2011';'Best PLUS Property 2012';'Best Staff Member 2012';'Best Western International Quality Award 2012, 2013 & 2014; 'AAOA Achievers Awards - Apprentice/Trainee of the Year 2012';'High Commendation - Sales & Marketing Champion 2013';'President's Award 2013'. Reservations Appreciated. Please phone, email or visit our website.

Reviewed By annie b - Brisbane, Australia

Went for Anniversary on Tuesday night... ordered Coral Trout... ..tiny piece of Coral Trout... was tasteless, dry, and not very palatable at all...very disappointed!!! Left before ordering desert. Would have a nice view of sunset from the verandah if you were there at right time.

9. El Attar Middle Eastern Grill

34 Neil St, Toowoomba, Queensland 4350, Australia Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Accepts Credit Cards Middle Eastern, Egyptian, Arabic, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$63 - HK$212 +61 7 4632 5096
Excellent
75%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 290 reviews

El Attar Middle Eastern Grill

El Attar Middle Eastern Grill offers a wide selection of authentic Middle Eastern dishes in a relaxed atmosphere. Grab a flavoursome shawarma or fresh falafel wrap for lunch, or come for a hearty char-grilled dinner followed by homemade Egyptian sweets. We have a range of Arabic softdrinks, teas and sweet and strong Arabic coffee. We also serve shisha in a hookah, a traditional water pipe. A selection of Middle Eastern groceries is also available in store.

Reviewed By Guppy007008 - Toowoomba

Went with my partner to El Attar tonight. Very enjoyable experience. We had a great meal and excellent service. Have been wanting to try this for a long time and now wish that I hadn’t waited as long as I did. Thoroughly recommend this restaurant and we will definitely be back.

10. Ice 'N' Spice

8 Hume St | Near to Food Work, Toowoomba, Queensland 4350, Australia Delivery, Reservations, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible Indian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner HK$118 - HK$149 +61 7 4637 8662
Excellent
84%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 384 reviews

Ice 'N' Spice

Ice n spice Toowoomba

Reviewed By JPkaur13 - Sydney, Australia

Best curries , naan bread and friendly staff. I visited in this restaurant twice for dine in. Delicious food and as I said, I want my curries Spicy ? they are. Our favourite Indian restaurant in Toowoomba !!!

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