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5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Mon
5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Tue
5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Wed
5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Thu
5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Fri
5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Sat
5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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CUISINES
Australian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
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CUISINES
Australian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.5
186 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
45
Average
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Edmund53
12 contributions
Oct 2020 • none
Our party of 4 adults were near the end of tours around west and north Queensland and all found this meal a highlight of our travels. The meals were appetising, beautifully prepared, did NOT come with fries as a key component and were part of an interesting, varied menu. What a treat. My pannacotta dessert was memorable too! Service was also very good. There was some delay during service on the Sunday night of our visit, but it was clear that the dishes were not all pre-prepared when they arrived at table and we had more time to chat with our friends!
Written 11 October 2020
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RomaTeam
Thank you Edmond for taking the time to review our Restaurant. Our goal is to produce quality meals using produce from the Maranoa & Darling Downs Region of Queensland. We certainly don't pre prepare any of our meals. Yes it does take a little longer however the freshness of the produce shows in the meals presented. We change our menu regularly especially when certain produce becomes available. We all appreciate your excellent comments and thank you for dining at Explorers Restaurant.
Cheers,
Richard
JILL GORDON & RICHARD CONDON
Written 19 October 2020
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Yvonne E
Brisbane3 contributions
July 2020 • none
The service and food was of a high quality that you would find anywhere in a city and least expected in a country town. The food was faultless and cooked as ordered with the meat so tender, although my daughter is vegetarian and found the choice limited for her. I'm sure though that if she had wanted something else the staff being very polite and helpful would have tried to organise something else to her liking. She didn't feel the need for this to happen as she ordered an entree and two side dishes. I hope to definitely be coming here again.
Written 28 July 2020
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RomaTeam
Thank you Yvonne for taking the time to review our Restaurant. Our new menu out shortly will have 3 choices for Vegetarian Guests. We lost a large number of staff with the COVID19 close down and our new kitchen team have come up with some exciting new dishes.. We all really appreciate your excellent comments and look forward to welcoming you again when next you visit beautiful Roma. p.s. It is a shame your daughter didn't speak up as we could of used her to taste our new dishes..
Cheers,
Richard
JILL GORDON & RICHARD CONDON
Written 29 July 2020
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Geoff
1 contribution
Aug 2020 • family
It was no problem for the staff to adapt the menu to provide a first class low FODMAP meal meal without being given any notice. Also excellent wines available by the glass, and we were pleasantly surprised to find that they are planning to install an argon gas wine dispensing system to ensure fresh wine every time. You struggle to find that degree of commitment to quality service in the city, so it is great to find it here.
Written 4 September 2020
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RomaTeam
Thanks Geoff for your very articulate review of our Restaurant. Having been closed for a lengthy period due to COVID19 We are slowly moving to achieve our goal of obtaining a one hat acknowledgement of the Restaurant. The wonderful produce of the Maranoa and Darling Downs Region will be paramount to achieving our goal and with our by the Glass Wine dispensing system, should have us on the "Foodie Trail" in the not to distance future. We all really appreciate your encouragement to pursue our goal.
Cheers,
Richard
JILL GORDON & RICHARD CONDON
Written 19 October 2020
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JAMESTOLD
South Mission Beach118 contributions
July 2020 • couples
We stayed in the motel across the road and decided this restaurant had a more reasonable priced menu. When we sat down we were given a different menu than what is displayed on their website. This is supposed to be due to the COVID? Not sure why they had to change a menu. My wife ordered the vegetarian ravioli as a main, it tasted lovely, but it was only an entree serving. I ordered the beef roast, again the flavours were great but any ten year old boy would want more. The serving size was very small. Of course we didn’t get dessert. The prices were that of a Sydney restaurant, certainly not proportional to the serving sizes.
Written 6 July 2020
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RomaTeam
Most disappointing to read your review, We have not had any complaints about the size of our meals and that night you were here nothing but praise from guests.
Regards,
Richard
Written 28 July 2020
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Dojii
Ocean View352 contributions
July 2020 • friends
CoVid must have caused difficulties. We waited over an hour for our first course, and it took 2 hours to finally get our mains. I think the chef must have been absent because we could see the kitchen staff rushing about. The restaurant was quiet. We requested a fork and water. Neither appeared, so my friend simply got up to get them herself. Both of us have travelled throughout Australia and dined in at accommodation. My friend thinks it’s so funny and eccentric that I always packed a frypan. I liked my cooking a lot better than most offerings and I get a meal fast, hot and very delicious. She got my method behind my madness.
Written 7 August 2020
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RomaTeam
You are right we have had some very difficult days caused by new staff and Kitchen team which has now been fixed. We do apologise for the very poor service something Jill and I are not pleased about.
Cheers,
Richard
JILL GORDON & RICHARD CONDON
Written 17 August 2020
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Jon E
Melbourne297 contributions
Jan 2020 • family
Steak feast is all I can say! NY Sirloin - perfect in every way. Restaurant is large with a large bar which is very well stocked. It was NYE when me and my son ate here. Tried some dumplings which were very tasty. Steak is why we came though and we didn’t leave disappointed. Juicy local meat cooked to our liking - perfect. Nice cold beer on tap too. We were greeted by a very friendly waitress (sorry I missed her name) who assisted with our choice of food options. Two other waiters also helped out with drinks throughout the night. Great service, great place to eat. And I highly recommend stopping here for the night too.
Written 2 January 2020
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RomaTeam
Thank you Jon for choosing to eat at Explorers Restaurant and for taking the time to post your thoughts on eating with us. We made the decision to try and offer Paddock to Plate produce from the Maranoa Region, hence our commitment to Maranoa Beef and Lamb local producers about half an hour out of Roma. All Beef is 100% Grass Fed cattle, a unique taste in today's market . The chefs have developed there own fresh herbs garden which greatly enhances the quality of our food. The Chefs and Restaurant staff, along with Jill and I thank you for your excellent comments and are really pleased you enjoyed your steaks.
Cheers,
Richard,
JILL GORDON & RICHARD CONDON
Written 2 January 2020
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Shilha
4 contributions
July 2020 • family
We stayed an extra night in Roma all so that we could eat at this restaurant a second time. Food was incredible and service very friendly and efficient. We are New Yorkers who have been living in Australia for 9 years and this is one of the best restaurants we have found since living here. Do yourself a favour and eat here!
Written 14 July 2020
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RomaTeam
And from our point of view, WOW a wonderful review. We are endeavoring to work our menu towards paddock to plate with the excellent produce from the Maranoa Region. Hopefully we can welcome you again to our restaurant in the near future.
Cheers,
Richard
Written 28 July 2020
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Lorina Coggins
3 contributions
Oct 2020 • none
I really loved the friendly service when you first arrived at the reception. What made the experience even better was the beautiful pool and the delicious meals in the restaurant. Our family of 6 enjoyed every meal that came out, and I had to compliment the Chef on such exquisite flavours. from the sauce the steaks all the way to the prawns.
Written 9 October 2020
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RomaTeam
Many thanks Lorina for taking the time to post a review of our Restaurant. It is pleasing for Jill and I to read how our new team in the Restaurant and Kitchen are interacting with our guests to make the Dining experience an enjoyable night out. The staff read all reviews, and they along with Jill and I, really appreciate your excellent comments. Hopefully we can welcome you again to Explorers when next your in beautiful Roma.
Cheers,
Richard
JILL GORDON & RICHARD CONDON
Written 19 October 2020
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88tsb
Dalby14 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
Hats off to Explorers Restaurant. I travel a lot for work and have the opportunity to eat at many very good restaurants. The Maranoa Beef eye fillet with the bone marrow butter was OMG so good. That butter was heaven with the knife slipped through the perfectly cooked beef.
My mouth is watering again as I type this review. I will be back.
Written 19 August 2020
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RomaTeam
You have made our Head Chef's day. Our Paddock to Plate Beef Partner, Maranoa Beef and Lamb, supply great grass fed Beef . The Menu designed by Matthew Crisp and our Conventions Head Chef Tim Schafer has been well received by guests and Roma Locals. Many thanks for your fabulous comments and we look forward to welcoming you again when next in beautiful Roma.
Cheers
Richard
JILL GORDON & RICHARD CONDON
Written 30 August 2020
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Schlepper1939
Brisbane Region887 contributions
Sept 2023 • couples
We were staying at the motel and wanted to eat there, but there were limited and definite “time slots”. When we arrived, even though it was not crowded, it was very noisy.
Limited staff were kept busy - no criticism of the restaurant - getting staff is the real problem.
Bar service only for drinks, but wait staff were good when it came to taking orders.
Our meals were delivered relatively quickly and were tasty enough without being brilliant. A bit pricey to my way of thinking.
Written 19 September 2023
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Sandra S
23 contributions
Aug 2020 • couples
Delighted to find a quality restaurant and accommodation in one!
Staff set the tone with friendliness and efficiency and made us very feel welcome. Menu was extensive in choice and variety. T bone steak was cooked to perfection. Super tender!Just what you hope for from a restaurant up the road from the Roma cattle sale yards.
Red chicken curry was beautifully presented and delicious to boot.
A yummy cocktail topped off a great meal. The quality of the food was outstanding and a great delight to find in Roma.
Do yourself a favor and give it a try.
Written 5 August 2020
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RomaTeam
Thank you for taking the time to post a review of our Restaurant. We are working on our Paddock to Plate Menu using some incredible produce from the Maranoa Region. In addition our chefs have developed a wonderful Herb and Vegetable garden. We are all really pleased you enjoyed your night in our Restaurant.
Cheers,
Richard,
JILL GORDON & RICHARD CONDON
Written 17 August 2020
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Kevin
Sydney207 contributions
Sept 2023 • couples
Mixed feelings about this one. I felt it was expensive. The chicken dish I had was basically OK. The meat was hot, but everything else on the plate was lukewarm. The portion size was small. I felt like I could have eaten two of these dishes to be satisfied.
Written 15 September 2023
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Von1955
Sydney88 contributions
July 2022 • friends
Surprisingly good motel restaurant white table cloth and waiter service make for a great dining experience.
Varied menu provided a pleasant change from the normal fried offerings. All fresh food excellently cooked and presented.
Written 21 July 2022
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Richard Condon
Many thanks for taking the time to post a review. I would like to firstly apologise for the delay in replying. Staff shortages plus COVID absentees has put a strain on our team. We do appreciate your excellent comments and the Restaurant team your statement" normal fried offerings". We are working to offer as much Paddock to Plate produce as possible for our Restaurant. Thanks for visiting and enjoying a dinner at Explorers Restaurant. Cheers, Richard. JILL GORDON & RICHARD CONDON
Written 23 August 2022
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Petrai F
3 contributions
July 2020 • none
My husband and I stayed at the Roma Explorers Inn whilst passing through last year. We were so impressed with the restaurant that I purposely chose to stay here again when needing to stay a night in Roma. Again, the food did not disappoint.
Written 28 July 2020
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RomaTeam
Head Chef Tim, his team, Jill and I are really pleased your return visit to Explorers did not disappoint . We are in the process of training new staff after the COVID19 close down and it is pleasing for them to read your comments. We look forward to welcoming you again when next you visit beautiful Roma.
Cheers,
Richard,
JILL GORDON & RICHARD CONDON
Written 29 July 2020
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Jonesy
2 contributions
Jan 2020 • couples
Ate in the on -site restaurant, was very impressed. Lots of choices, delicious fresh food, great service. Very impressive with very reasonable prices. Also ordered in-room breakfast, which was superb. Would definitely stay again and recommend to friends.
Written 12 January 2020
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RomaTeam
Many thanks for taking the time to pen your thoughts on our Restaurant. We are striving to have as much Paddock to Plate produce sourced from the Maranoa Region, together with our Chef's extensive herb garden enables the team to produce wonderful fresh meals. We all really appreciate your excellent comments and hope one day you can join us again to enjoy the finest meals from fresh produce in the Maranoa Region.
Cheers,
Richard
JILL GORDON & RICHARD CONDON
Written 13 January 2020
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