The Best Restaurants in Mt Tamborine to Refuel for Adventure

Tamborine Mountain and its surrounds are a popular escape for many Brisbane and Gold Coast locals, offering a serene refuge from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The mountain itself is part of the Tamborine National Park, and is best known for its lush rainforests, waterfalls and scenic natural beauty.

From cute cottage stays to luxurious escapes, there’s a wide range of places to stay and things to do. When you’re not hiking along bush walks or shopping the boutiques, stop in at one of the local restaurants or wineries for a satisfying meal.

We’ve curated the best restaurants in Mt Tamborine here, ready for your next relaxing getaway.

Mason Wines Restaurant

If you’re an equal parts oenophile and foodie, Mason Wines Restaurant is one of the best restaurants in Mt Tamborine for a meal.

With both a cellar door and restaurant experience available, this picturesque setting makes for a romantic long afternoon or evening sitting, sampling some of the region’s best wines and seasonal produce.

Devour housemade bread with cultured butter alongside chicken liver parfait, or housemade gnocchi served with Scenic Rim Heidi mushrooms, white wine cream and chives, perfectly paired with the winery’s own high-quality fine wines.

32 Hartley Road, North Tamborine, Tamborine Mountain

St Bernard’s Hotel Restaurant

One of the best-known Mt Tamborine restaurants is St Bernard’s Hotel, named for the long history of family dogs in residence.

The restaurant here offers quality casual dining, with seating available on the deck or in the leafy garden surrounds. Check out the blackboard for occasional specials, which feature seasonal local produce.

101 Alpine Terrace, Tamborine Mountain

Pippin Took2

Pippin Took2 is the intimate reinvention of Brisbane’s OG Pippin Took, helmed by the highly awarded Chef Ross Howell.

Howell brings his world-class skills and expertise to the forefront at this elegant and understated venue, that dishes up complicated meals in an uncomplicated and welcoming setting. Mixing bistro with gastronomie, you’re invited to BYO wine to accompany your fine dining dinner.

21-23 Southport Avenue, Tamborine Mountain

Saint Marthe Brasserie

Saint Marthe is the kind of place you can pop by for a big meal, an in-between meal or for drinks and a snack. Either way, you’ll be treated to the full French experience with freshly baked bread, housemade chutneys and a delicious array of cocktails. Known for the steak frittes, sizzling prawns and gruyere soufflé, you’ll be mighty pleased you swung by this dog-friendly gem!

13 Main Street, Tamborine Mountain

Tamborine Mountain Coffee Plantation

For social brunches and a mimosa or two, head to the Tamborine Mountain Coffee Plantation.

Plating up locally sourced produce bursting with flavour from the Scenic Rim, the Plantation values showcasing local producers across their menu for an authentic Tamborine experience.

There are options for gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan diners, and bountiful brunch dishes and crafted cocktails on the menu.

64 Alpine Terrace, Tamborine Mountain

Pethers Rainforest Retreat Restaurant

Delicious food with a gorgeous view? Pethers Rainforest Retreat has it on tap.

This romantic, adults-only accommodation is favoured by many couples who are seeking a serene escape in the lush hinterland, and luckily for any other visitors in the area, the restaurant isn’t exclusive to guests.

Visit for a high tea sitting, lunch or dinner, and indulge in a set menu experience that favours elevated crowd pleasers — think braised Angus beef cheek, pan-fried gnocchi with a truffle reduction or poached deep sea perch.

The restaurant itself melds nature with comfort, warm tones, gleaming wooden floorboards, an elevated fireplace, and floor-to-ceiling glass windows from which to gaze upon the rainforest.

28B Geissmann Street, North Tamborine

Now that you’ve booked in a meal at one of the best restaurants in Mt Tamborine, explore some options for a luxurious stay on the Mountain. Or perhaps you’re planning your next escape… in which case we suggest reading up on these romantic getaways in Queensland.

Writer

Lexie Mamo

5 November 2025

Lexie is the Brisbane Editor at Sitchu and has been part of the team since October 2020. Her background lies in fashion eCommerce and content marketing, having worked in digital roles across brands like Lorna Jane, Black Milk Clothing and dk active. A Brisbane native, Lexie covers food, lifestyle, events, and travel guides for the Sunshine State. When she’s not writing, you’ll find her reading, visiting coffee spots or snapping shots of her rescue cat for his Instagram account.