ocean view estates winery and restaurant

outstanding world-class cuisine in a country hideaway 40 mins from brisbane. the chef tony is deadset dishing-up a world-class menu at this beautiful restaurant. the cuisine is probably most easily classified as modern australian with suitably subtle international influences. we had the four course degustation with paired wines. standout favourites were the scallpos and theduck(separate dishes). the matching wines are all from the estate vineyard and are all superbly paired. reasonably priced for the quality. perfect for a weekend drive, romantic date, or a larger function (they also have an on-site wedding planner). a must-do for all brisbane-siders and sunny-coasters.

wow!!!!!!! the food here is ah-mazing. i had theduckand my partner had the lamb with a ginger junkie and french kiss brewed on-site. sooo fresh and delicious flavours.

we had chocolate fondant and beehive for dessert with a cognac and violet ruby. these were soo delicious and beautifully presented. you must visit and try.

went here with my partner and an interstate friend on easter sunday. we had pre-booked a table for dinner on their website, which they had kindly confirmed.
we went to the tasting cellar to sample the wines - all tastings were free of charge, all except the viognier used grapes on-site, and scott (the winemaster) was lovely and helpful.
for entree, we ordered a couple of the sourdough breads, which were deliciously warm and toasty, and complimented the spiced butter, balsamic reduction and olive oil dippings.
for mains, we had the chicken,duckand lamb. theduckwas beautifully moist and the lamb fell off the fork. my friend enjoyed the chicken too, and was amazed at how crispy the skin was. all portions were decent-sized and were complimented by spiced sauces and vegetables.
for desserts, we shared the ricotta doughnut (which included a bit of table theatre including hot chocolate) and the "beehive" - a gorgeous deconstructed dish including fresh honeycomb (beautifully floral notes, made by the on-site bees), honey ice cream and chocolate dust.
for drinks, we had the ginger beer and the "wattle-we-do" (an ale with notes of roasted wattle seeds).
service was efficient and friendly. the cost is on the 'pricey-end' but reasonable given the location and scenery.
overall, highlights include the duck, the "beehive" and the "wattle-we-do". ocean view estates is a gorgeous place with good food and drinks, well-worth the 45 min drive from brisbane - and perfect to impress interstate friends or a special date night.

wonderful lunch. we made a reservation for 2 and was seated out in the beautiful deck. it was cold day, however, the heater and cover were on, thank goodness. outstanding food, really gorgeous view, and excellent prompt and friendly service. ordered 2 mains. first was theduckbreast-- the sauce was too overpowering for my liking, and therefore i didn't rate this dish. the ribs-- 5/5! everything was perfect. my boyfriend even said "that's the best potato i've ever eaten." the panna cotta dessert was really delightful, it has to be one of the best desserts i've tasted in a long time. so smooth, so delicious! the black sesame ice cream, everything on that plate was devine to the last bite. would recommend as a good dining experience m. regret: should not have had theduckbreast and ordered a different main.

absolutely beautiful venue. friendly and knowledgeable staff. myduckwas slightly chewy but the flavour was great. the beef cheeks were perfectly cooked with delicious mash and perfectly cooked green beans.