Ricks Garage

Name: Ricks Garage
Address: 14-16 Margaret St, Palmwoods, AU-QLD, Australia, 4555
Telephone: (07) 5445 0933
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (369)

$40 and under

American

14-16 Margaret St, Palmwoods, AU-QLD 4555

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2 people

Apr 30, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood gem

Please note we only take bookings for group of 8 or more, if your group size is less than this, no booking are taken, as we will accommodate for you when you arrive!

Anyone who loves Qld’s Sunshine Coast will love Ricks Garage, Palmwoods licensed Restaurant and Bar. It’s the one destination that you have to check off your “to do list” when you visit the amazing Sunshine Coast. Ricks Garage is a household name – rockabilly music, hot rods and pin-up dress. Add in quality local food, a vibrant atmosphere, and family entertainment. It’s clear to see why Ricks is a Sunshine Coast institution.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
American, Burgers, Australian
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–8:30 pm
Phone number
(07) 5445 0933
Website
https://www.ricksgarage.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
14-16 Margaret St, Palmwoods, AU-QLD 4555
Neighborhood
Palmwoods
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Palmwoods train station is a leisurely 5 minute walk away
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Cheeseburger
beef patty, American cheese, white onion, dill pickle, & Rick's special sauce
- SingleA$15.50
- DoubleA$20.50
Classic
beef patty, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, white onion, dill pickle & Rick's special sauce; Gluten Free Option
- SingleA$18.00
- DoubleA$23.00
Deluxe
beef patty, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, bacon, dill pickle, crispy onion rings & Rick's special sauce
- SingleA$21.50
- DoubleA$26.50
ClubA$17.00
grilled free-range chicken breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato & herb mayo; Gluten Free Option
F.CA$17.00
crispy fried free-range chicken thigh, slaw, dill pickles & chipotle mayo
BarraA$18.50
crumbed fish, tomato, lettuce, white onion, dill pickles & tartare
ShroomA$16.00
pulled bbq mushroom, lettuce, tomato, white onion, dill pickles & vegan mayo; Gluten Free Option

Hot Dogs

American DogA$14.00
classic hotdog, ketchup, American mustard & crispy onions
Loaded DogA$16.00
classic hotdog, ketchup, American mustard , crispy onions, bacon, dill pickles & herb mayo

Main Meals

Fish & FriesA$15.50
house crumbed barramundi served with fries & tartare
Chicken Caesar SaladA$21.00
free-range chicken breast, cos lettuce, croutons, crispy bacon, parmesan cheese, egg & creamy caesar dressing
Calamari SaladA$20.00
house crumbed calamari, tossed seasonal garden salad, peanuts, crunchy noodles dressed with our sweet soy dressing
Chicken & WafflesA$16.00
crispy buttermilk fried chicken served on fluffy toasted waffles with a side of bbq maple sauce

Schnitzel

SchnitzelA$22.00
Golden panko crumbed chicken breast, served with seasoned fries, slaw & traditional gravy

Sides

Sauce - $1: blue cheese, buffalo, aioli, herb mayo, vegan mayo, bbq maple, tartare, chipotle mayo, tomato, bbq, hot sauce

Salt & Pepper CalamariA$14.00
tender calamari pieces served w/ tartare
Wings
traditional crispy chicken wings tossed in your choice of buffalo or bbq maple sauce
- (8)A$12.00
- (16)A$20.00
Corn BreadA$10.00
traditional southern-style cornbread served w/ chilli jam butter
Garlic BreadA$6.50
Onion RingsA$9.00
Fried Chicken TendersA$12.00
buttermilk southern fried chicken pieces served w/ chipotle mayo
Side SaladA$4.50
seasonal garden salad with vinaigrette or/ slaw
FriesA$5.50
Loaded FriesA$9.50
with traditional gravy, crispy diced bacon & American cheese

What 369 people are saying

Ricks Garage reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Sunshine Coast
Great for brunch
Sunshine Coast
Kid-friendly
Sunshine Coast
Good for groups
Sunshine Coast
Hot spot
Sunshine Coast
Great for live music
Sunshine Coast
Great for outdoor dining
Sunshine Coast
Lively
Central Sunshine Coast
Best Service
Central Sunshine Coast
Best Ambiance
Central Sunshine Coast
Great for brunch
Central Sunshine Coast
Kid-friendly
Central Sunshine Coast
Good for groups
Central Sunshine Coast
Hot spot
Central Sunshine Coast
Neighborhood gem
Central Sunshine Coast
Great for outdoor dining
Central Sunshine Coast
Great for scenic views
Central Sunshine Coast
Vegetarian-friendly
Central Sunshine Coast
Lively
Central Sunshine Coast
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rick's Garage is a vibrant venue with "fantastic decor, vibe and food." It's a "popular quirky little pub" perfect for families, offering live music and a unique ambiance. The "friendly, helpful staff" and "thick delicious milkshakes" receive high praise. While some meals may vary in quality, the overall experience is memorable.

369 Reviews

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Ange
Gold Coast1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We booked for lunch a few weeks ago for an outside table. It was a hot day and a majority of our table was in full sun. We couldn’t move to another table outside as it was fully booked. Staff were welcoming and friendly and food was great. Table ruined the experience for a couple of us as we got burnt and it was hard to enjoy the place when you’re that hot
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Yvonne
Sunshine Coast1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Atmosphere was awesome. Enjoyed the whole experience
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Nicki
Sunshine Coast6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic decor, vibe and food. The milkshakes are old school, delicious and thick, a dessert and drink in one. Service was quick and the staff are super friendly. Highky recommend.
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Anna
Sunshine Coast15 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ricks were very accommodating for a 70th birthday meal, we were able to book an area, and they so tired and bought out a birthday cake for us. Everyone enjoyed their meal and the ambience.
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Joseph
Sunshine Coast2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The place was packed but the staff kept up a great level of service. Food took a while but the staff kept us informed and were very friendly.
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Jillian
Adelaide1 review
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love it here at Rick’s. Love the fresh food and friendly , helpful staff
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Melissa
Sunshine Coast1 review
4.0
Dined on April 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly staff, great atmosphere. Would recommend, only a small thing I would say is that the mac and cheese was disappinting👌
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KathyD
Queensland2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Fabulous service, great menu options, great food great atmosphere. Thanks Team!
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anne
Brisbane1 review
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I enjoyed my experience. It was a warm day and they had water mist which was very cooling. Staff were friendly and helpful and food was lovely.
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Keryn
Sunshine Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on March 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing, friendly customer service. The food was delicious and fast too.
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FAQs

Ricks Garage is rated 4.5 stars by 369 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Apr 30, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

14-16 Margaret St, Palmwoods, AU-QLD 4555

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Palmwoods
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–8:30 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
American, Burgers, Australian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Palmwoods train station is a leisurely 5 minute walk away
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.ricksgarage.com.au/
Phone number
(07) 5445 0933

Ricks Garage

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Burgers

Cheeseburger

Classic

Deluxe

ClubA$17.00

F.CA$17.00

BarraA$18.50

ShroomA$16.00

Hot Dogs

American DogA$14.00

Loaded DogA$16.00

Main Meals

Fish & FriesA$15.50

Chicken Caesar SaladA$21.00

Calamari SaladA$20.00

Chicken & WafflesA$16.00

Schnitzel

SchnitzelA$22.00

Sides

Salt & Pepper CalamariA$14.00

Wings

Corn BreadA$10.00

Garlic BreadA$6.50

Onion RingsA$9.00

Fried Chicken TendersA$12.00

Side SaladA$4.50

FriesA$5.50

Loaded FriesA$9.50

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