Diners' Choice: Most Booked restaurants in Queensland

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Banksia Seafood and Grill

4.7

4.7 (1106)

$A41 to $A100

Seafood

Hervey Bay

About the restaurant

Situated on the Charlton Esplanade of Hervey bay, Banksia Seafood and Grill enjoys gentle sea breezes in a modern seaside venue.

While crisp wines, icy beers and fresh cocktails are served by a professional team, our award-winning Head Chef and owner, Saul Collins has created a menu filled with perfectly cooked local Seafood and Steaks which are the stars of the show.

Banksia believes in creating tasty dishes with fresh local ingredients, food that you just want to continue eating. Zesty and crisp flavors mixed with classic favorite cuisine, quality tastes without being pretentious.

Top review

George

Dined 4 days ago

Omg absolutely DELICIOUS, coming in from Central highlands for a visit, shouted a treat of seafood. Even the fruit & salad was delicious. Thanks BSG 💖

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Popular dish

Flagship Seafood Platter For Two

Popular dish

Seafood Chowder in a Cob

Popular dish

Salted Caramel Brownie

Cafe Valetta

4.6

4.6 (501)

$A40 and under

Café

Toowoomba

About the restaurant

Cafe Valetta provides seating inside the beautiful heritage surroundings or outside in the manicured gardens, on the veranda or pergola overlooking Queens Park. Open for Breakfast & Lunch 7 days a week. The casual dining ambience is popular with tourists, business clients and local customers.
Cafe Valetta can host group bookings, high tea parties and weddings for up to 100 guests. Providing a perfect setting, this historic venue features stunning original pressed metal ceilings, stained glass windows and beautiful gardens with vine covered pergola overlooking Queens Park.

Top review

Liz

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

A consistent high achiever for food, drinks and service. Always enjoyable.

The Plate Restaurant Bar & Brewery

4.4

4.4 (32)

$A41 to $A100

Steakhouse

Toowoomba

About the restaurant

We're shaking up Toowoomba's dining scene with our one-of-a-kind venue featuring a restaurant, bar, and our in-house craft brewery, Bone Idol Brewery.

Indulge in a modern Australian menu for lunch and dinner, crafted with locally sourced produce and premium meats from The Paddock Butchery.

Relax on the front terrace with a cold beer, or unwind in the bar or lounge with an eclectic selection of European and Australian wines, spirits, and cocktails.
Bone Idol Brewery offers some of Toowoomba's finest brews, perfect for enjoying our welcoming and vibrant space with friends.

Top review

Phil

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Great food, excellent service. Will did an amazing job of looking after us and has a good sense of humour.

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Experience

$85pp 2 Course Menu | Option 1

Experience

$85pp 2 Course Menu | Option 2

Experience

$85pp 2 Course Menu | Option 3

Vapiano - Grand Central Toowoomba

3.6

3.6 (122)

$A40 and under

Italian

Toowoomba

About the restaurant

There are few cuisines more comforting than Italian food and with everything going on in the world right now, we sure need as much comfort as we can get!

As always, at Vapiano, we’re continuing to bring traditional Italian recipes to life with a dash of Aussie spice and the best Australian produce (sourced from within 150 kilometres of each restaurant where possible).

With favourites like our Carbonara or Bolognese pasta, and Margherita or Barbeque Pollo pizza, you won't be disappointed! Dine with us today and experience a slice of Italy in Toowoomba.

Top review

Emily-Jane

Dined on Sep 6, 2024

Great and kid friendly, service was fast and the kids were happy

Barrel n Vine

4.7

4.7 (37)

$A40 and under

Italian

Hervey Bay

About the restaurant

Dining out in today's world should be a unique and satisfying experience. We all want to eat meals that are not easily replicated at home.

This is what drives us; this is the reason we have created "Barrel n Vine"
We want you to "experience" dining with us!

Our menu is a symphony of Italian flavours, specially crafted with Fresh, Local Ingredients and Imported Italian Specialties—all prepared with love and dedication!

We take pride in delighting our customers with our signature dishes and our handcrafted cocktails, we've taken the Classics and given them a modern twist.

-Come and join us for a treat that will leave you craving for more!
...Discover the perfect blend of tradition and innovation at our restaurant.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 7 days ago

What an amazing restaurant, took me right back to Italy with the vibrant picture of the Italian landscapes and even a real size Vespa that been converted in to a table… WOW! We have the Prawn Hotpot, Calamari Fritti and Nona’s Meatballs to start, all tasted amazing and presented with attention to detail . We then had the Deluxe Seafood Tower…. This was also amazing and the presentation was awesome! Our guest also had the Veal Scallopene and Tuscan Coral Trout which the enjoyed tremendously. Rachael the owner made us feel very welcome. First time here and we will be back for sure.

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Experience

Bubbles on arrival

Experience

Sunset Bonus | Daily bookings before 5.30pm

Scenic Rim Farm Shop Cafe

4.7

4.7 (322)

$A40 and under

Farm-to-table

Kalbar

About the restaurant

You can't help but relax in the picturesque grounds of the Scenic Rim Farm Shop and Cafe.
Nestled within the productive farming fields near Kalbar, in the Scenic Rim and steeped in country charm and warm hospitality.
Sit under the shade of the towering Jacarandas. Enjoy barista-made local coffee and house-made food bursting with local ingredients created by Chef Kate Raymont.
Shop an array of local produce, cheeses, and gourmet pantry items.
Named in Courier Mail's 50 Must-Try Food Experiences.

Top review

Madonna

Dined 1 day ago

Lovely Christmas lunch with friends. Enjoyed both the fresh delicious food and the house made dessert. It is great for a relaxed catch up with friends Thank you

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4.1

4.1 (20)

$A40 and under

Pub

Emerald

About the restaurant

The Maraboon Tavern is a favourite amongst locals and visitors to Emerald: a pub where everyone feels like a local. It’s a comfortable place where you can gather with friends and family to enjoy a relaxing drink and a tasty pub meal, as well as catch some sports or live music.

The Maraboon combines bar, restaurant, and function facilities with the relaxed and friendly atmosphere of a traditional pub. We pride ourselves on serving great food with service and atmosphere to match.

Top review

Nikita

Dined on Nov 9, 2024

First time in a long time my steak was cooked exactly how I asked for it! Tender and a great flavour

The Great Western Hotel

3.9

3.9 (183)

$A40 and under

Pub

Rockhampton

About the restaurant

The Great Western Hotel is famous for their delicious steaks, low & slow cooked meats, burgers, fresh Australian seafood and all the essential eat-out classics!.

Recently crowned Best Steak in CQ, The Great Western Hotel is open for lunch and dinner 5 days per week, Wednesday to Sunday.

LUNCH 11am to 2.30pm
DINNER 5pm to 8.30pm

At the Western we pay homeage to the ‘Beef Capital’ title Rocky is famous for; our locally sourced beef cuts are cooked and seasoned to perfection.

Want Seafood? Absolutely! We are fortunate to be on the door step to The Great Barrier Reef and the wealth of seafood on offer. We showcase the rich flavours of QLD seafood including, prawns, fish and local weekly specials prepared by our chefs.

Top review

Louise

Dined 4 days ago

Loving the new lunch specials - $15 is great value! We have the Chicken Teriyaki and Greek Lamb Taco's - delicious.

Water St Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (481)

$A41 to $A100

Modern Australian

Bundaberg

About the restaurant

Embracing a paddock to plate philosophy, Water St Kitchen restaurant delivers big, bold flavours to Walkervale diners. This popular Bundaberg catering company is now based in light, airy surrounds on Water Street, where floral wallpaper and fresh flowers await dine-in guests, while perusing a casual Mod Oz menu. Dark wood furniture and whitewashed walls create a relaxed vibe to enjoy breakfast or lunch. A cosy restaurant opened in 2017 which quickly became one of the city's most acclaimed fine-dining destinations

Top review

Johan

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent food and service. Best dining experience in Bundaberg region.

Brothers Sports Club Bundaberg

4.5

4.5 (142)

$A40 and under

Bistro

Bundaberg

About the restaurant

Relax with family or friends for a meal in our Bistro. With a wide selection of meals and a seasonal refreshed new menu, there is always something new to try. Our daily specials are also available for something different. Have a beer or a glass of wine with your meal and kids are also looked after with a free soft drink along with their meals.

Top review

Jason

Dined on Nov 29, 2024

The band that played was not very good. I did not enjoy their music. Firstly, it was too loud and secondly the singer really did “mess songs up”. I do give her full marks for singing but the tone and loudness was deafening. Keep up the good work Brothers on hospitality.

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