Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Queensland

OpenTable

Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are great for outdoor dining in Queensland? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Essen Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (620)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Stanthorpe

About the restaurant

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!

BEFORE YOU BOOK:
We are able to cater to dietary requirements with advance notice i.e. allergies & intolerances. Please add these on the booking form.
Due to our small kitchen team and the nature of the restaurant we are unable to cater for personal preferences and alternative diets, i.e. Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Keto etc.
We encourage you to reconsider making a reservation if you are choosing not to eat certain food groups as we would love for our guests to experience what we work so hard to offer.

Mahlzeit!

Top review

jennie

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

We were a group of nine people, and we all loved the Essen experience. The food was fresh, exciting, and delicious. A culinary adventure. It was so nice to sit and talk and have food bought to you and shared. No trying to decide what to eat or people taking ages to decide. It was seamless. Will definitely eat here again asbits a ever changing menu. Our group is still talking about the food.

Water St Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (518)

$41 to $100

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

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Emma

Dined 3 days ago

The food was incredible as per usual. Thoroughly enjoyed our evening. Thank you!

Banksia Seafood and Grill

4.8

4.8 (1162)

$41 to $100

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, 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.

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Tracey

Dined 3 days ago

I took friends from Germany who enjoy fine dining and they were very impressed. As always, the food was delicious, the service was excellent and the live singer was really good. Thanks for another great experience.

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Popular dish

Seafood Chowder in a Cob

Popular dish

Flagship Seafood Platter for Two

Popular dish

Flagship Seafood Platter For Two

Scenic Rim Farm Shop Cafe

4.8

4.8 (370)

$40 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

WendyVIP

Dined 2 days ago

A hidden gem. Wonderful friendly staff. Dining out doors under the jacaranda trees is tranquil and beautiful. The food selection is excellent with quality ingredients. Highly recommend.

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Portside Cafe & Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (29)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Maryborough

About the restaurant

Welcome to Portside Café & Restaurant. We offer a unique dining experience that combines modern Australian cuisine with Californian flair. Our award - winning restaurant is proud to be the recipient of best restaurant Fraser Coast for 2021, 2022, 2023 and last year entering the hall of fame in the Fraser Coast Business and Tourism Awards.
Enjoy stunning views of the Mary River and the charming ambiance of our 1899 building.
Our menu features the freshest local ingredients, crafted into dishes that delight your taste buds.
We are well - renowned for having the best tacos and seafood share plate ( Taste of QLD) on the Fraser Coast. Our award- winning Devonshire Teas are a culinary delight, the perfect morning or afternoon tea. Our scones are baked fresh daily.
Whether you're catching up with friends or celebrating a special occasion, Portside Café & Restaurant promises an unforgettable experience.

Top review

karon

Dined 2 days ago

I have been going to this restaurant for 5 years. Everything is always exceptional, this visit was no different staff and management are attentive to their customers, food and service. I highly recommend them.

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Experience

TRADITIONAL HIGH TEA $50pp

Cafe Valetta

4.7

4.7 (531)

$40 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.

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Maureen

Dined 7 days ago

Food was terrific with something for everyone and good service

Brothers Sports Club Bundaberg

4.5

4.5 (165)

$40 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.

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Tim

Dined 3 days ago

Meal was nice although the vegetables were cold , the menu has a good mix although they took a favorite of the menu

Woodgate Beach Club

4.5

4.5 (31)

$40 and under

Bistro

Bundaberg

About the restaurant

Welcome to Woodgate Club
C'Breeze Restaurant, Functions Venue, Gaming & Bowls Club
Approximately 30 minutes south of Bundaberg, the Woodgate Club offers lawn bowls, great dining, purpose built function venue, bar, pokies and modern facilities, all overlooking the Club greens and the beautiful Woodgate beach.

Top review

Lesley

Dined 4 days ago

As a first timer to this club the experience was amazing the food was top restaurant quality great service and a lovely atmosphere well done everyone

Enzo's on the Beach

4.2

4.2 (1060)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Hervey Bay

About the restaurant

At Enzo’s, where the sand meets your soul, every moment is a celebration of good food, great company, and stunning ocean views.

Enzo’s on the Beach is a seaside haven where culinary artistry meets the serene beauty of Hervey Bay. With its newly refurbished space, the restaurant captures the essence of beachside dining, offering an array of modern Australian dishes crafted from the freshest local produce. Start your day with breakfast delights like perfectly poached eggs or indulgent pancake stacks, complemented by the rich aroma of Allpress Espresso. As the sun rises higher, our lunch menu shines with highlights like fresh seafood, vibrant salads, and contemporary coastal classics.

As the evening sets in, Enzo’s transforms into a romantic escape with breath taking sunset views and a menu that tantalizes the taste buds. Pair your meal with a selection from our premium wine list or creative cocktails from the bar. Live music events add vibrant energy, making every visit unforgettable.

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Shaun

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

Easy ordering, excellent service, great food. Thank you Enzo's

Granite Belt Brewery

3.9

3.9 (412)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Stanthorpe

About the restaurant

Set on 30 acres of natural bushland just 5 minutes from Stanthorpe, our country estate features 20 cedar cabins complete with log fire, a 1000 litre micro brewery plus a bar, restaurant and function centre.

Whether you are looking for a romantic weekend getaway, a ceremony wedding venue for your special day or simply need a refreshing ale, Granite Belt Brewery has it all.

We look forward to sharing our hidden piece of paradise with you when you are next in the region.

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Jenny

Dined on Jun 28, 2025

Service was delightful and orders for drinks Anna food taken swiftly on arrival. Meals arrived in perfect timing even though the restaurant was fully booked. The entire’ and mains surpassed our expectations with the rump and Barra cooked to perfection. The delicacy of the scallops and quail also a sensory explosion. There meals were a great portion size and after seeing the desserts going to other patrons, I could have squeezed it in. Amazing value!!!!

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