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Essen Restaurant, Stanthorpe, AU-QLD

Essen Restaurant

4.9
4.9
578 Reviews
$41 to $100
Modern Australian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Welcome to our home...
In an effort to leave a small footprint we have created an evolving set menu that best reflect the season & local availability
(BYO alcohol only!)

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT SERVICE THE LANDLINE, for all inquiries, cancellations and changes to your reservation please head to essenstanthorpe.com.au and drop us a line via the contact form, thank you!

We have a grow local, eat local approach...
Here at Essen we strive to provide delicious, wholesome food prepared with the freshest local ingredients and products that highlight our regions best growers and artisans

We are a small team with a passion for food and hospitality. We offer you a comfortable environment to share honest food with good friends.
We look forward to sharing with you our joy for food, eating it, growing it and cooking it.

Mahlzeit!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Farm-to-table, European
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (07) 0000 0000
  • Website
    https://essenstanthorpe.com.au/
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Clarissa Pabst
  • Location
    2 McGregor Tce, Stanthorpe, AU-QLD 4380
  • Neighborhood
    Stanthorpe
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Menu

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What 578 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • South Queensland

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Essen Restaurant in Stanthorpe offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "exceptional food and service." This cozy eatery features a set menu that showcases fresh, local produce, "beautifully plated" dishes, and a warm, welcoming ambiance. The "attentive staff" and "creative menu" make it a "must-visit" gem in the Granite Belt region.

578 Reviews

  1. Gabrielle

    Brisbane

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in Stanthorpe. Great set menu using local produce. Worth the drive from Brisbane!

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  2. Martine

    Gold Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was amazing can’t wait to see what the menu is like next time we visit

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  3. Tanya

    Queensland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined as a table of 8. It was an amazing food experience from start to finish. Highly recommend.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Queensland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was extremely interesting and delicious. Service was exceptional We travelled 400kms for the experience and it did not disappoint. The chef deserves her one hat and is very creative with her food. Will definitely return and highly recommend

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  5. Luciana

    Sunshine Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Essen is THE PLACE to dine in Stanthorpe! Freshly picked ingredients combined with magnificent flavours and a lovely atmosphere! You can book your dinner with closed eyes knowing you’ll have a great experience!

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  6. Nick

    Queensland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredibly tasty, there was so much variety, served with so much passion, it was a great dining experience. The venue created a great ambience with the perfect amount of vibrance and privacy. Cannot wait to return, excited to see what's next.

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  7. Janelle

    Brisbane

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A must do for dinner when in Stanthorpe, always a pleasure to dine here.

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  8. Lisa

    Brisbane

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have dined here a few times now and we have not been disappointed. The service is always outstanding...Amy is personable, friendly and efficient and the space is welcoming too. The food this time was very impressive and showcased local produce combined with flair. We will be back!

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  9. Fiona

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our meal I am still talking about it. It was a perfectly designed menu. It was our first time here and we will definitely visit next time we come to Stanthorpe. Quality local food with a scrumptious menu.

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  10. Simoné

    Sunshine Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food and service! Could not fault anything. We will most definitely be back!

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FAQs

Essen Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 578 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Essen Restaurant

2 McGregor Tce, Stanthorpe, AU-QLD 4380

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Stanthorpe
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Farm-to-table, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Clarissa Pabst
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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