6 Venues Where Food Equals Comfort!

We all crave a certain comfort food when we are feeling down, under the weather or just looking for a pick-me-up. It is food that provides a nostalgic or sentimental value and is quite often characterised by its high-caloric nature and association with childhood or home cooking.

Ultimate Aussie comfort food choices include everyone’s fave chicken parmigiana, barbequed snags, lamingtons, a burger with the lot and the humble meat pie…here are six venues to get a comfort food fix:

Those looking for the best ribs in Brisbane, follow tantalising aromas along Annerley Road in Woolloongabba to find American-style diner the Rib Room. On warm and sunny days, settle in alfresco with an ice-cold beer in hand and people watch; or head indoors to join the lively buzz of conversation in warm and welcoming surrounds ideal for after-work drinks, or catchups with family and friends.

 

 

From a menu embracing meat, fire and pizza, start with spicy maple sauce chicken wings, or fettuccine pasta with boneless pork ribs, onions, capsicum and rocket salad; while carnivores chow down on a BBQ all meat pizza topped with beef mince, pepperoni, salami, ham, bacon and mozzarella.

 

Indulge in a coastal culinary experience Sardinian-style at Sardo Sorrento on Ocean Beach Road in Sorrento. This stylish Mornington Peninsula dining destination exudes a charming ambience in keeping with its seaside location, with polished wood floors, plush green velvet cushioned chairs and sparkling glassware indoors; while a covered alfresco area with bright and cheery cushions beckons in warm weather.

 

Seafood delights, housemade pasta, hearty mains and antipasti await hungry diners, think comfort choices such as housemade burrata ravioli, spicy sausage ragu and pecorino; or Italian-style pork belly, artichoke purée, roasted potatoes and caramelised onion, enjoyed with a glass of red wine.

Head to the home of live music in the heart of Broadbeach for good food, good vibes and good times at Den Devine Restaurant & Music Hall on Victoria Avenue. You will instantly relax in the warm, comfortable indoor and outdoor dining options transporting you to a place far from the bright lights of the Gold Coast; chill out and enjoy an eclectic mix of delicious, homely food while sipping a signature cocktail, beer, wine or spirit.

Soak up the unique atmosphere provided by an array of live music to suit every taste while chowing down on starters like grilled calamari, lemon and salad, or wrap your hands around the Devine burger – Chef’s marinated beef patty, grilled halloumi, tomato, lettuce, ketchup and aioli.

Modern Vietnamese cuisine is what you’ll find on the plate at Golden Lotus on Kellicar Road in Campbelltown. A full glass frontage lets in an abundance of natural light at this stylish dining venue, where a stacked stone counter, leather banquette seating and cosy tables set the scene for inspired dining.

 

Start your delicious journey with a comforting bowl of rice noodle soup with rare beef and brisket, or lemongrass rice paper rolls; before stir-fried prawns with vegetables, steamed rice and spring rolls, or satay beef with a side of special fried rice, washed down with a Vietnamese iced coffee.

Food has the ability to take you on a journey and at Arte Bianca in Double Bay you will be transported to a kitchen table in Italy, where Mamma has just set out a meal of simple, fresh and honest home cooking. With a glass of red in hand, settle in at cosy tables in warm and inviting surroundings, or dine al fresco if you prefer to watch the world go by along Bay Street.

 

There’s nothing more comforting than a plate of pappardelle pasta with slow-cooked lamb ragu and pecorino cheese, or linguine with prawns, white fish and mussels in tomato sauce with garlic and chilli; perhaps pick up a slice of gamberone pizza, topped with fior di latte, prawns, garlic, chilli, fresh tomato and rocket.

Explore the tantalising world of Thai cuisine at The Elephant Tusk on Belmont Square in Belmont. This locally-loved dining destination exudes stylish charm with moody lighting, dark red clothed tables, Thai statues and potted greenery setting the scene for a memorable meal with family, friends or your special someone.

Dip a spoon into a steaming bowl of tom kha soup with coconut, galangal, mushroom, coriander, spring onions, kaffir leaves and baby corn, then find comfort in Thai red duck curry, with pineapple, tomato, capsicum, bok choy, basil and a side of steamed jasmine rice.