Regional foodie road trip:
Follow the flavour around Brisbane
If food forms the focus of your day-tripping plans, you’ve come to the right city. From Brisbane’s seaside villages to its vine-swathed countryside, there are foodie gems and dining destinations scattered everywhere. To start your foodie road trip planning we have put together a list of the top 15 spots that we think you should try!
Whether you road-tripped to Brisbane and are keen to explore more, hired a car on arrival, or are simply looking to jump on a day tour - there are plenty of delicious discoveries to be made in Brisbane.
If self-driving isn't an option, join one of Brisbane's many culinary tours to delve into the flavours of the regions. From a Kiff & Culture artisan experience to their Minjerribah/North Stradbroke tour rich in history and native flavours, Vino Bus'winery tours to Delectable Tours' inner-city indulgence and Pineapple Tours' dining and Scenic Rim hinterland exploration.
Now let's map out your route, shift into gear and start exploring...
1. Mason Winery, Tamborine Mountain
First stop on the foodie road trip? In just a short, one-hour drive from Brisbane City, you can reach verdant Tamborine Mountain’s Mason Winery. Naturally, its wines and cellar door are what lure many to this pristine site, but it’s Mason Winery’s restaurant offerings that will keep you lingering longer. Most of the ingredients at this refined locale are sourced within the abundant fruit bowl that is the Scenic Rim region – if not its own garden. The head chef ensures there is an emphasis on freshness in all the dishes, yet ensuring the dish as a whole is delectable and flavourful. If you’re not ready to keep driving, you can also book a night’s stay at the venue.
2. Franquette, Tamborine Mountain
A French boulangerie nestled in Tambourine Mountain serving quality sourdoughs, sweet and savory pastries, sandwiches, and more French classics. The name Franquette, comes from part of an expression that means ‘without any fuss’ in English, and this is how the business runs. From the homely architecture to the open windows so you can see all the goodies being made on-site, Franquette truly knows how to make the simple things shine, from their decor to the flavours of the food and hospitality of the staff.
3. The Paddock
Sourcing seasonal produce from the Scenic Rim and it’s surrounds, The Paddock, a two-chef hatted restaurant with a score of 15 in the Australian Good Food Guide for 2025 is a truly delectable foodie experience. This true paddock to plate experience is perched on top of a hill and housed in an airy building with floor to ceiling windows, allowing for spectacular views of the Scenic Rim.
4. The Overflow Estate 1895, Wyaralong
Another Scenic Rim regional stop that’s become a must-visit among sophisticated dining enthusiasts, The Overflow Estate 1895, a picturesque winery that boasts an award-winning restaurant and inimitable accommodation to boot. The estate’s Roast Beef and the Frog Restaurant – where you can enjoy a soundtrack of live music each weekend – presents a French-inspired menu featuring local produce. Visitors can also opt to pick up dishes to enjoy on the lawns, picnic style. Then, pop into the cellar door, purchase wines to take home and enjoy a wander around the grounds to stretch your legs before returning to your foodie road trip.
5. Blume, Boonah
Positioned in the heart of the Scenic Rim, Blume is an intimate venue boasting an elevated menu that celebrates seasonal produce sourced from suppliers in the area. Step inside the minimalist, country-chic space and relax for a long lunch paired with local wines or an indulgent dinner menu designed to create a memorable experience for locals and visitors alike.
6. Phat Boyz - Smokehouse & Kitchen, Walloon
Follow the smoky scent of low-and-slow cooked meats emerging from a busy kitchen in Logan, just 30 minutes from Brisbane City. There, you’ll find Phat Boyz – Smokehouse and Kitchen, Walloon, where smoked burgers, plentiful trays of brisket and pulled pork, loaded potato skins, and even smoked lasagna arrive at your table. The spacious spot is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Take a seat under an umbrella in the alfresco dining area, bite into a hearty burger and refuel for the road ahead.
7. Baked by Joseph & Ann, Ipswich
If you’re craving something a little bit sweet, make your way to Baked by Joseph & Ann in Ipswich. Made by hand, each sweet treat is filled with a perfect balance of flavors and love. Find everything you need to cure your sweet tooth with all things from brownies and cookies to pastries and tarts.
8. Lakehouse, Victoria Point
Heading back up the coastline, you will end up in the bayside suburb, Victoria Point on the Redlands Coast. Amongst its intimate dining precinct is Lakehouse, a vibrant dining and bar experience situated next to the water. With a wide variety of foods available on their menu, you will want to go with friends to try it all!
9. Oasis on Straddie, North Stradbroke Island/Minjerribah
Only a short ferry trip from Cleveland is the incredibly beautiful North Stradbroke Island/Minjerribah where clear waters, sea and land wildlife, and a relaxed vibe all combine to the perfect place to stay overnight on your road trip. While you are here, you don’t want to miss out on Oasis on Straddie, a Mexican and woodfired pizza restaurant serving up crispy pizza, fresh tacos, and spicy margaritas.
10. Straddie Brewing Co., North Stradbroke Island/Minjerribah
The perfect pitstop after a day of basking in the sun and exploring this incredible island is Straddie Brewing Co. Take a brewery tour to explore the brewing process or sit back on the rooftop and take in the picturesque views of the crystal-clear water that the island offers.
11. Wellington Point Farmhouse Restaurant, Wellington Point
Once you’ve arrived back on the mainland, Wellington point is a 15-minute drive from Cleveland. This serene coastal suburb is home to the Farmhouse Restaurant and Market Hall. After perusing the Market Hall for local produce – much of which is grown on site at the farm – stroll to the restaurant and take a seat peering out over the sunflowers and farmland beyond. Visit for breakfast, lunch, large farm-style platters, or cake and coffee. You can even bring your own picnic rug and sprawl on the ground to enjoy one of the delicious picnic hampers filled with breakfast goods, sweet treats or farmhouse goods – just be sure to order your hamper ahead.
12. Manly Boathouse, Manly
Perched right on the waterfront, looking over the sail boats of Manly Harbour is the chic dining destination Manly Boathouse. In the mornings, road trippers can pick up a coffee and flaky pastry. Come lunchtime, guests can dine in the calming, light-filled restaurant space, enjoy fish and chips or a gelato outside on The Patio, or visit The Bar for cocktails alfresco. Of an evening, the restaurant comes to life with locals and visitors alike, devouring vibrant fare such as kingfish sashimi with nouc cham, coconut, kaffir lime, chilli, and coriander.
13. La Lanterna, Redcliffe
The seaside village of Redcliffe is home to a delicious selection of food markets, cafes and restaurants. Among its finest offerings is La Lanterna, a restaurant and deli shop where expertly prepared Ligurian fare brings a taste of Northern Italy to the Moreton Bay region. Visitors can sample the restaurant’s greatest Ligurian dishes as part of its degustation menu, while alongside its dine-in and take-away menu offerings, fine Italian wines are poured. And, in the adjoined deli, those on a foodie road trip can stock up on freshly made pasta, meats, cheeses, olives, sweets, preserves and ingredients to bolster every imaginable Italian recipe.
14. Pit Stop Café, Moreton Bay
Calling all motor vehicle lovers, this café is for you! Take your time to explore the wide variety of cars and motorcycles on display, with memorabilia and merch covering every speck of the walls. Oozing old timey charm and character, and paired with unrivalled views of Moreton Bay, Pit Stop Café is the perfect place enjoy a delicious breakfast or classic Australian lunch on your journey through the region.
15. Ocean View Estates, Ocean View
Ocean View is a 45-minute drive from Brisbane City. And yet, at the award-winning restaurant and winery Ocean View Estates, you’ll feel as though you’ve been transported somewhere much further afar. Like a mini vacation, a visit to this sprawling estate ends a well-spent foodie road trip on a high. Sample top drops of excellent wines during one of the live-music-backed Sunday Sessions or enjoy a wine-paired dining experience at the on-site restaurant – where you can enjoy a shared banquet (or vegan banquet) and sample the best of the estate’s offerings. Or, graze in relaxed style from the casual picnic menu and choose your ideal setting to unwind among the vines.
