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South East Queensland Country Restaurants With Fully Licensed

"Menu celebrates Australia’s best"
When it comes to Modern Australian dining in relaxed luxury, it’s hard to look past lauded, The Peak Restaurant at Spicers Peak Lodge on Wilkinsons Road in Maryvale. Visitors, from friends enjoying...
For the ultimate fine dining experience in Grandchester, visit Homage Restaurant at Spicers Hidden Vale on Grandchester-Mt Mort Road. As the restaurant’s name suggests, the talented restaurant team...
Take in the aromas and vistas of breathtaking lavender fields while sipping an estate wine at Kooroomba Vineyard Restaurant in Boonah. Nestled on a six-hectare vineyard in the Fassifern Valley at M...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"
The Cottage Restaurant

The Cottage Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Ipswich

The Cottage High TeaBook Yours TodayEverything baked fresh and using items from our à la carte menu. High Tea with a pot of tea or coffee for just $60 pp, Glass of sparkling wine for $67 pp. To book your table, call (07) 3143 2644 n...
Celebrating an authentic paddock-to-plate philosophy in the picturesque Gold Coast Hinterland, The Paddock Restaurant on Binna Burra Road in Beechmont delivers unpretentious, wholesome fare celebra...
Bakehouse Steakhouse

Bakehouse Steakhouse

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Ipswich

Thursday Night Three CourseAvailable every Thursday
Monte Lane

Monte Lane

Tapas   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Ipswich

Sunday SessionsLive music from 3pm-5pmOpen from 12pm. Join us on Sundays for our laid-back Sunday Sessions at Monte Lane. Sit back, relax, and unwind while sipping on our selection of cocktails and fine wines. It's the perfect way to w...
"READERS' CHOICE 2023 - FUSION"
POET's Progressive DinnerFriday Evening ExperienceEntrée in the vineyard accompanied by the wine grown in that spot; talk with viticulturist and an ATV ride; main course in the stately cellar door, Walk through the working winery; dessert by candl...
The Other Bird

The Other Bird

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

East Toowoomba

Set amidst gorgeous gardens, The Other Bird on Margaret Street is the ideal place to unwind and relax in East Toowoomba. Nestled in the grounds of what used to be the iconic Weiss’ back door at the...
The Vue Restaurant

The Vue Restaurant

French/European   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:30 PM

Boonah

Located in the heart of the Scenic Rim, The Vue Restaurant on Ipswich-Boonah Road in Boonah offers fine dining meals and quality service. With an atmosphere of relaxed elegance inspired by the exqu...
Turning the Toowoomba dining scene on its head with its unique venue featuring a restaurant, bar and in-house craft brewery, head to The Plate Restaurant on Ruthven Street to savour an exciting Mod...
Hanasaku

Hanasaku

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 10:30 AM

Stanthorpe

Soak up rural views across the countryside and vines while enjoying great food, music and wine at the Darling Downs' new wining and dining venue Rosalie House Cellar Door Restaurant on Lavenders Ro...
The Garden Restaurant

The Garden Restaurant

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens Wed 12:00 PM

Toowoomba

Racehorse Hotel

Racehorse Hotel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Booval

Bull & Barley Inn

Bull & Barley Inn

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 10:30 AM

Cambooya

Anna's Restaurant

Anna's Restaurant

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Stanthorpe