Where to Eat Dinner around Stanthorpe?
We’ve sniffed out the great spots to grab a meal at night around Stanthorpe in Granite Belt Wine Country. Bon appetite!
NOTE: Opening days can vary due to private functions, public holidays and temporary restaurant changes, so please be sure to check with the restaurant and pre-book.
We recommend always pre-booking at Stanthorpe restaurants.
Essen Restaurant
Open for Dinner: Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat
Location: 2 McGregor Terrace, Stanthorpe
Essen is a quaint, family run restaurant that is loved for it’s fresh, local grown and made approach to German/Austrian gourmet meals. Awarded a Chefs Hat in 2021! BYO alcohol.
Menu: Set menu only, your choice of 2 or 3 courses. VIEW MENU
Make a booking: Book online on Essen website
Varias Restaurant at The Qld College of Wine Tourism
Open for Dinner: Fri, Sat
Also Open Morning Tea & Lunch: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat
Location: 22 Caves Road, Stanthorpe
Serving a seasonally changing menu, focused strongly on local Granite Belt grown produce. Expect beautifully set linen tables, matching wines produced onsite from Banca Ridge Vineyard and a state-of-the-art building at this restaurant onsite at the unique Queensland College of Wine Tourism.
Best Restaurant in a Winery Category in the Qld and NT Savour Australia™ Restaurant & Caterers HOSTPLUS Awards for Excellence in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 (plus finalists in 2020).
Menu: VIEW MENU
Make a booking: ph 4685 5050 or email qcwt@usq.edu.au
The Barrel Room at Ballandean Estate
Open for Dinner: Fri, Sat
Also Open for Lunch: Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon
Location: Ballandean Estate Wines, 354 Sundown Road, Ballandean
Modern Italian restaurant situated in Ballandean Estate Winery.
Sit among the 160 year old barrels while you enjoy a meal cooked by chefs Bobbi and Matt Wells.
Menu: VIEW MENU
Make a booking: Ph 07 46 841 326 email: bookings@barrelroomrestaurant.com or www.barrelroomrestaurant.com/bookings
Aussie Beef Steak House
Open for Dinner: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat
Location: 1 High Street, Stanthorpe
Steaks are sourced from the local butcher who provides the best available tender and quality fillets. Fresh seafood is ordered and delivered fresh from the markets weekly including prawns and whole fish. Alternatives such as pork, chicken and burgers also available. Kids can enjoy their own menu with a drink and ice-cream as well as an activity pack.
Menu: VIEW MENU
Make a booking: Ph 07 4681 1533 eat@aussiebeefsteakhouse.com.au
Granite Belt Brewery Restaurant
Open for Dinner: Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon
Also Open for Lunch: Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon
Bar Snacks/Light Meals: 7 Days Week
Location: 146 Glenlyon Drive, Stanthorpe
Located in the large homestead adjoining the Granite Belt Brewery the spacious dining room features warm & inviting timber décor with modern yet rustic furnishings, festoon lighting and cosy fireplace. The large restaurant deck is dog friendly.
Menu: VIEW MENU
Make a booking: www.granitebeltretreat.com.au/stanthorpe-restaurant
Contact: 07 4681 1370 email: info@granitebeltbrewery.com.au
Stanthorpe RSL Club
Open for Dinner: 7 Days from 6pm
Also Open for Lunch: 7 Days from 12pm-2pm
Location: 46 Marsh Street, Stanthorpe
Lunch specials are available daily and A La Carte and Bistro Dinners served every night.
Menu: VIEW MENU
Make a booking: www.granitebeltretreat.com.au/stanthorpe-restaurant
Bookings / contact: 07 4681 2324 contact@stanthorperslclub.com.au
Brass Monkey Brew House
Open: 10am-6pm Fri, Sat, Sun
Location: 105 Donges Road, Severnlea
An owner operated nano-brewery situated about 10 minutes south west of Stanthorpe.
Ernie brews and bottles all beer onsite and invites you to his rustic and friendly bar in the shed where meals are available, prepared with the best quality ingredients and with the love of a home cooked meal.
Make a booking / contact: 0488 967 401 email brassmonkeybrewhouse@outlook.com
Heritage Estate Wines
Open for Dinner: 2nd Saturday of the Month
Also Open for Lunch: Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon every week
Location: 747 Granite Belt Drive, Cottonvale
5 Senses Degustation Dinners are held on the second Saturday of the month. …MORE ABOUT DINNERS
Vine + Dine Journey Lunches are available weekly from Friday to Monday …MORE ABOUT LUNCHES
Lunch Bookings: www.heritageestate.wine/lunch
Dinner Bookings: www.heritageestate.wine/dinner
Bookings / contact: 07 4685 2197 drink@heritageestate.wine
Whiskey Gully Wines
Open for Dinner: Saturday Night Degustation Dinner
Also Open for Lunch for Groups: Groups of 8 or more can book lunch 7 Days
Location: 25 Turner Road, Severnlea
Join Denice and John Arlidge for a fabulous six course degustation meal on Saturday nights with matching wine tasting option and live entertainment at Whiskey Gully Wines. Numbers are limited and booking in advance is essential. Menus change every week, using seasonal produce and serving Whiskey Gully Wines with the meal.
Bookings / contact: 0406 870 453 email: denice@whiskeygullywines.com.au
St Jude’s Cellar Door & Bistro
Open for Dinner: Please check with restaurant for current opening days.
Also Open for Breakfast & Lunch Various Days: Please check with restaurant for current opening days.
Location: 28200 New England Highway, Ballandean
Fresh, wholesome, delicious food bistro style. This Cellar Door exclusively showcases local wine 4382 TERROIR. With over 40 years in the food and hospitality industry, Rob Davidson has a remarkable talent of creating a beautiful relationship between food and wine.
Menu: VIEW MENU
Make a booking: Ph 07 4684 1000
Girraween Country Inn
Open for Dinner: 7 Days
Also Open for Breakfast: 7 Days
Location: 1793 Eukey Rd, Ballandean
Girraween Country Inn Ballandean is an elegant European two storey Inn, nestled in amongst the bushland of the Girraween National Park. Restaurant meals are available both to guests staying at the Inn and to the general public.
Menu: VIEW MENU
Bookings / contact: 07 4683 7109 info@girraweencountryinn.com.au
Balancing Heart Vineyard
Open for Dinner: Fri, Sat, Sun
Also Open for Lunch: 7 Days from 11am
Location: 221 Old Wallangarra Road, Wyberba
Sunset wine and wood-fired pizzas kicking off every Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights from 5pm. Sit back and relax in our outdoor area, grab a glass of wine and enjoy the sun as it sets over the vineyard.
ABOUT SUNSET PIZZA DINNERS
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Bookings / contact: 1300 000 221 email: cellardoor@balancingheart.com.au
Blue Pot Pantry
Available for functions and pre-booked group meals.
www.bluepotpantry.com.au
