I started off with a rhubarb and rose Bellini, which was fabulous. Fruity and pretty and refreshing. In fact, it was so good I had 2. Made up of rhubarb and rose petal purée, topped up with prosecco. For our pre-dinner nibbles, we had house-baked bread with cultured butter and smoked salt. This was so good. I am a huge fan of smoked salt, so this was a winner for me. Hubby loved it too. But I wanted way more butter! It was a very teeny bowl with only a wee bit of butter. I bet I could have asked for more. The staff were very obliging in every way. Mm, yes okay, we had chips too. Triple cooked with rosemary aioli. Yep, nice and thick-cut and tasty. They were very big; firm and tender if you get what I mean. These were just right. So here's the healthy side dish: pear, rocket, candied walnuts and parmesan salad. Also delicious. Such a fab combination at any time. The walnuts were really fresh and crunchy; we both loved them. The zucchini was interesting. Some of it was battered and stuffed as you can see. There were also grilled chunks of it, and lots of dill scattered over. I think it was stuffed with lemon and ricotta; also a great combo. We had ordered beef cheek, but they mistakenly brought out beef short ribs instead. They very kindly gave us a complimentary side order of cauliflower with almond cream while we waited for the beef cheek to arrive. The beef cheek was very tender, and so full of flavour. It came with gremolata and smoked cauliflower. Oh, and don't forget the onion ring on top. I think it looked a tad odd up there, but it tasted like a battered onion ring, which can only be a good thing. The cauli with almond cream was very rich and creamy. We were sooo full after all our starters, sides and tasting plates. This just about did us in, but in a good way. The staff were fabulous, efficient and friendly. What a wonderful, flavoursome, enjoyable dinner we had. If only we lived closer.

Fine dining in a beautiful tropical atmosphere. I have eaten here many times and the menu is always full of local fresh produce that is hearty, flavoursome and creative. This place is one of the best - and not just in Hervey Bay (that's a given) it rivals the best restaurants in Melbourne.