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4.5
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PRICE RANGE
$10.00 – $29.00
CUISINES
Mediterranean, Spanish, Australian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
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(We are Temporarily Closed). Willow is a relaxed, no rules restaurant that focuses on great food experiences. From the moment you step inside, you are guaranteed to be swept away into an another world!
PRICE RANGE
$10.00 – $29.00
CUISINES
Mediterranean, Spanish, Australian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Mastercard, Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
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4.5
633 reviews
Excellent
504
Very good
78
Average
29
Poor
11
Terrible
11
WorldTravellerOz
Sydney1374 contributions
Dec 2023 • couples
Came here mainly due to the reviews and let me tell you, they’re on the money.
Great little restaurant, great decor (funky) and great nice staff.
Not a criticism but the menu is a bit mixed of various foods but there a good thing as there are many themes but we chose from the tapas menu.
We started with some chicken tenderloin skewers which were tasty but better things to come with sizzling prawns in a tomato inspired sauce followed by the best meatballs I’ve ever had with some delightful crispy toasted bread.
The salmon came next served with a different type of salad I’d never put with salmon with walnuts and cranberries but it worked.
Last but not least the seafood hot pot came again with a nice tomato sauce and crunch toasted bread.
No room for dessert.
The wine list was small but covered all the necessary items for me and I can recommend the Hay Shed (WA) Cabernet Merlot.
The staff were attentive but not intrusive and he even apologised for our 4th tapa not coming quick enough but it gave us time to recover a tad.
A great little find and I can see this becoming a regular venue to come to.
Loved it.
Written 12 December 2023
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Ian Choi
Dear Valued Guest,
We sincerely appreciate your visit to our venue and dining with us. It brings us great joy to have you here.
Thank you for taking the time to share your review and express your appreciation for the entire Willow Dining experience. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of service.
We look forward to welcoming you again in the future.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas!
😍 The Willow Team
Written 17 December 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Anne W
Melbourne2 contributions
July 2023 • couples
Just a short walk from the heart of Burleigh is this little gem. Food and staff were amazing. Our waitress assisted us with our tapas selections which were fantastic and the chef personally presented my husband’s desert with a written birthday message and sparkler. Highly recommend, we’ll be returning again whilst we’re here on holidays to try the beef cheeks.
Written 15 July 2023
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Ian Choi
Hello Ann,
It’s our great pleasure to have you here dining with us.
Thank you so much for taking time to put a review.
We looked forward to see you again here soon.
Thank you and have a lovely day.
😍Willow Team
Written 17 July 2023
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Marcos P
Sao Paulo14 contributions
Dec 2022 • family
I was very happy with my experience at Willow Dining. From the reservation process, the staff was super kind, and that went on until the end of dinner, when the chef kindly brought the dessert to our table. The tapas were delicious, and the feast options are a very good deal for families or group of friends.
Ps. As Brazilians, we were very pleased by the bossa nova tracks in the playlist
Written 15 December 2022
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Christine
3 contributions
Sept 2022 • none
My husband and I were visiting recently from Melbourne and enjoyed the most wonderful dining experience at Willow two nights in a row in order to try most of the delicious tapas dishes. The restaurant has a lovely ambience when you walk in - the place is very attractive with a great wall mural, the music is chilled and the staff are all fantastic. Each course is beautifully presented. The stand out dish for us was the jerk chicken. The presentation is exceptional: the dish is brought to the table covered with a clear glass dome and when this is lifted smoke from the apple hickory smoking woodchips wafts out. I haven't ever seen anything as stunning as this. All the dishes are superb, and the prices are very reasonable for the quality of the food. After dining at most of the restaurants in Burleigh, Willow is the standout for us. Don't miss it.
Written 23 October 2022
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willowdining
Hello Guys,
Thank you so much to taking time to give us a review.
It’s our great pleasure to serve you here.
And not to mention Thank you for dining with us two nights in a row. That’s is something extra special to us.
We hope to welcoming you again here in the future when you are in the Gold Coast.
Love lots,
😍 The Willow Team
Written 27 October 2022
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Tanya N
Kingscliff252 contributions
Sept 2022 • couples
If you haven't tried this Gem of a Restsurant..you HAVE to!! Everything about this restaurant exceeds your expectations.. from the lovely, friendly, knowledgeable staff, (esp Chrisha, she is a delight) Extensive Drinks menu, to the Delicious Flavours that are so well paired with the Beautiful Presentation of each individual plate of Food..The Passion the Chef puts into these meals are shown in each Dish. We travel 35mins to go here everytime.we want something alittle Special, without the exuberant price many others charge..We can NOT recommend this Highly enough!!
Written 17 September 2022
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willowdining
Hello Tanya,
Wow. Thank you so much for that wonderful review.
Thank you for driving miles just to dine with us.
We would love to have you here in the future.
Big love from the Willow Team 😍
Written 21 September 2022
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John T
Lake Macquarie13 contributions
Mar 2020 • none
Willow Dining is so good that my wife and I dined at Willow Dining 4 times within the last 2 weeks while we have been holidaying in Burleigh Heads! This restaurant is sensational! The food is absolutely delicious, and the way the food is presented is outstanding! The food is very reasonably priced, especially considering the high quality and variety of the dishes offered. The restaurant has a wonderful interior design and atmosphere. Its furnishings and wall coverings are modern, stylish and chic. The staff are polite, friendly and efficient ... and they are well dressed in nice uniforms. Further, the subdued lighting and the background music which is played adds a relaxing ambiance and special vibe. Willow Dining is fully licensed with a good selection of red and white wines, and beers - at reasonable prices. The restaurant also offers takeaway, so you can still enjoy this amazing food during this "coronavirus/Covid-19" era. This is a very special restaurant! We highly recommend Willow Dining! (John & Suzanne T, Lake Macquarie, NSW).
Written 22 March 2020
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Joanne J
Burleigh Heads237 contributions
July 2023 • friends
We went to Willow with a group of friends, we ordered the banquet, wow what great food, and plenty of it! Dishes kept coming out with delicious tasty food followed by a great dessert platter. Staff are helpful and friendly. Definitely worth a visit. Good wine list
Written 4 August 2023
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David W
Queensland65 contributions
Oct 2020 • none
On the occasion of our wedding anniversary my husband and I dined at Willow and we were thrilled by the experience. The wait staff were very nice, the decor pleasing, and the smooth, jazzy background music unobtrusive. The cocktails are thoughtfully created (we had the Sangria) but when it came to food we chose the tapas. The presentation of each dish was appealing and every mouthful excited our tastebuds resulting in a culinary flavour explosion. With so much food on offer we didn't know how we were going to fit it all in but we kept going. We had to - it was all so delicious. There was hardly any room for dessert but I felt we would be doing a disservice to ourselves if we didn't at least try. Again more flavour, a melange of lemon, chocolate fruits and icecream. Exquisite! Given the opportunity we would go back in a heartbeat.
Written 24 October 2020
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kydo40
Mt Eliza24 contributions
Apr 2021 • couples
Our last day on holidays and my birthday was made special by lunch at Willows. We had the set menu special and each item was delicious, food was spaced out so we didn’t feel rushed and left feeling well fed. Thanks for a lovely birthday lunch. Highly recommend dining here.
Written 15 April 2021
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Rosalind O
43 contributions
July 2022 • family
The place has welcoming staff and made our kids feel comfortable. They got highchairs and plastic plates and cutlery for our toddler. The setting is romantic. However the tapas style food was OK, seemed a bit lacking in unique flavours. I understand it's inspired (not authentic) dishes but wasn't overly impressed with our entrees sides and mains (tried pork belly, scallops, a beef) so we skipped dessert. Seemed expensive for what it is.
Written 15 July 2022
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willowdining
Hello Rosalinda,
Thank you so much for taking time to give a review.
Yes. We are not authentic Spanish but we are Spanish inspired and Asian fusion.
Thank you.
❤️The Willow Team
Written 6 September 2022
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RMW
Christchurch12 contributions
Sept 2022 • couples
Seriously good food. We had a fantastic meal here, wide choice, an imaginative chef, wonderful flavours and very friendly staff who unobtrusive,y took very good care of us. What more could you ask for… well the deserts are to die for too! Highly recommend and we will be regulars from now on. Thank you.
Written 3 September 2022
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willowdining
Hello,
Big love from all of us.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and you’re recommendations.
We would love to see you more here dining with us.
Thank you.
❤️The Willow Team
Written 6 September 2022
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Mitch E
7 contributions
Jan 2021 • couples
This humble unassuming restaurant was fantastic, we chose the set menu for two and thoroughly enjoyed each course, well timed and all beautifully presented. Service was warm, friendly and attentive. We're glad we chanced upon this place and would happily return.
Written 22 January 2021
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Min
2 contributions
June 2020 • friends
Beautiful place to eat out with friends, family or well deserved couple’s night out. The restaurant has a modern interior and provides ambient lighting with a romantic atmosphere that allows you to enjoy a martini alongside delicious hand crafted meals.
Staff at Willows are helpful and catering to your every need also very polite when approaching your table
Thank you Willows we will definitely be back and recommend you to anyone looking for a good night out 🥰 xx Min
Written 14 June 2020
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willowdining
Hello Min,
We would love to see once again here.
Thank you so much for taking time to share your lovely dining experience with us.
Have a lovely day.
Willow Dining
Written 3 July 2020
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Tanya N
Kingscliff252 contributions
Mar 2022 • couples
1st Time Dining here tonight & after reading the reviews, had high expectations & WOW they were definately met..From the friendly warm welcome of our waiter, who explained the menu to the prompt delivery of each tapas plate..I cant even say which was the standout-they were all equally absolutely deelicious!! Thanku for a wonderful dining experience..We will definately be back..
Written 25 March 2022
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longshaft
Burleigh Heads94 contributions
Mar 2020 • friends
I have previously posted numerous good reviews when Willow was located across the hyway.
This is the first time we dined at this location which is a lot bigger and seats probably twice as many.
Good to see they were busy but we wont go back.
Food was not the same. Service has dropped. Wines way over priced and you cant buy any bottle under $48 and the cheaper wines are rough.
Dissapointed!
Written 21 March 2020
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