We loved this place. We had a reservation for Saturday night but arrived early and got great outdoor seating. The service was friendly and quick. And unlike a higher rated pool bar in town where we went on Friday, here we had solitude and personal...service. Argentine inspired food was delish but we relished the excellent service. Truly an undiscovered gem.More
Unfortunately, breakfast was hugely disappointing. Our poached eggs were hard and both of us had the toughest bacon we've ever eaten. You had to take the bacon off and try eating it with your hands because there was no way a knife was going to...cut that bacon. Definitely not freshly cooked. The bread was soggy and there was a lack of hollandaise sauce on the eggs benedict. We should really have said something to the waitstaff but since there was so many things wrong with the food, we feel that they would already know but happy to serve it anyway. It was quite comical how bad it was. It's a lovely spot with nice views but that's about it.More
We booked as we were staying across the road at The Sebel and had seen positive TA reviews. We arrived. It was empty but the young staff were friendly and positive. We viewed the menu and decided to share Four entrees, two at a time....Including cauliflower twice !! Very pleasant light evening meal. Staff were attentive and interested to discus our meal choices. Would return.More
Fantastic service, setting, food and price. We gave this restaurant a try and loved everything about it. It’s on a lovely deck near a beautiful pool up on the hill. You can eat inside or out. The menu isn’t massive which is good as it...means the dishes are well thought out. Portions are generous and the price is very fair. The service was absolutely perfect. Great staff. We will be eating here again.More
Dear Kathleen - thank you very much for your review, we have put a lot of attention and effort on the restaurant, and it is very pleasing to receive reviews acknowledging the effort - very motivating indeed. Thanks again and we look forward to welcoming...More
Kind & welcoming staff! Amazing & Delicious food. We had the baramundi, the pumpkin arugula salad & Ooze chocolate cake topped w/vanilla ice cream & raspberry sauce!
Thank you, our staff is what sets us apart, we all truly believe in hospitality, then comes service and quality of food :-). Thank you again
Romantic setting on the hill. Alfresco on Terrace or inside if it rains. The menu is tight but showcases some amazing flavour choices. The food was cooked to perfection with decadent sauces worthy of plate licking. Great attentive staff who know their craft in the...bar and on the restaurant floor. So very professional. New owners...so if you tried it before....try it again now. 5 stars for everything from us. Steak was melt in your mouth and the linguine just superb. Flexible enough for me to have a half portion too. I have the feeling nothing is too much trouble for this team. We found our best meal of our week long holiday on the last evening. And for what it's worth....I have left no other reviews for any of our other food experiences. It has to be out of the box for me to bother.More
Dear Lana WOW. Thank you, your experience sums up what we are trying to achieve here at Colonial Palms Restaurant. We do have a new F&B team, and we are proud of each end every one of them, likewise our long serving FO & HK...More
We stayed on location for a few days and opted to try their restaurant downstairs. A hidden gem that you should give a chance and try. The menu is simple but the food was phenomenal and price was very reasonable for the quality of food....Highly recommend!More
Howdy partner, thank you for your review :-))
This place is definitely a hidden gem in Airlie Beach. Located directly opposite the Port of Airlie with the most amazing view!!! We sat on the balcony for our meals and were very impressed with our bug and prawn linguine. Full of prawns and a...whole bug, this pasta meal was so big I had to leave some pasta behind! The staff are super friendly and professional and you feel like you are in a 5 star restaurant. We were staying over the road at the Sebel and after seeing how nice this place is we kind of wished we had stayed here too!! They also serve continental and a la carte breakfast AND do takeaway coffee!! I went back in the morning and sat on the balcony enjoying the superb view with my morning coffee which was also top notch! I cant recommend this place, service and ambience highly enough! You must try out before leaving Airlie!More
Thank you for your lovely review. We are across the road from The Vista Apartments, The Sebel (where you stayed) & Coral Sea Vista, and we truly value patronage from guests staying across the road, whether it is for a morning coffee, for brekky or...More
It was our last night,family of four, across from our hotel. I wish we had found it sooner! The food was cooked to perfection. Steak, grilled fish, prawn and bug linguine, pancake rolls, Delicious potato's! Great deserts. The menu is small, but we like that...because then you know it has been prepared fresh. We had an amazing view across the harbour. Joss sticks about to deter the mozzys. The staff were so lovely too. All in all, a truly great experienceMore
thank you for your review, we are truly grateful for our neighboring hotel guests visiting us from The Sebel or Coral Sea Vista
Best restaurant we ate at during our time in Airlie, both in terms of service and food. Unbelievable experience.
WOW - out F&B team are so grateful for your review, we are very pleased you enjoyed the service and food
We went to Colonial Palms restaurant on our last night in Airlie Beach. Best food of the week! The food here is delicious, not too complicated but quality ingredients cooked to perfection. The chef must be well trained and really take pride in his/her work....Staff very friendly (thanks Mary!) and nothing is a hassle. Don’t be put off by the fact that it’s a “motel restaurant”, it’s definitely a big cut above what comes to mind. Simple menu but done REALLY well. We had the dumplings, scallops, garlic bread and pumpkin salad for entree; steak, barra and veggie tart for mains; choc pudding and sticky date for dessert.More
Thank you for your review, we are reading this a lot lately, we are quite humbled to read the trend of having the best value food in Airlie Beach. thank you again from the entire F&B team
I had the eye fillet for the main and the scallops for the entree and was thoroughly impressed, satisfied and content. The big breakfast the next morning was delicious as well and excellent coffee was the proverbial cherry on top.
We are so grateful for your review, thank you from the entire Restaurant team
The best fish served during our one week stay in Airlie beach we got in The Colonial Palms Restaurant located in the Colonial Palms Hotel. You should ask for the fish of the day. The meal was accompanied by cooked vegetables and mashed potato; the...fish was a big portion of local salmon and the taste was very delicious. The service was very friendly and fast. Thank you fot the fine meal!More
Angela, we are pleased to read your review, thank you for taking the time to write a review.
Such a great restaurant! The food is delicious with great flavours and the service is impeccable. The wine is hand picked by the owner and the selection is excellent. MUST VISIT! The owners show passion behind their food. :)
Thank you kindly for your review, the kitchen team certainly love what they do and it shows in their food. Thanks again
I had a couple of meals where while I was staying in the hotel the restaurant is attached to. The food was tasty and good value for money. They have a set menu and daily specials. The service is friendly. You do need to book...as this restaurant is attached to a hotel. And occasionally they have live music which was an added bonusMore