Arkarra Gardens Café Restaurant - Dundowran Beach, Queensland

Jan S.

A friend and I came here for lunch on the strength of these reviews and were so disappointed. Sadly, the food was very ordinary. We had a not-very-crispy crispy chicken burger with chips and a margarita pizza, which had a thick, stodgy store-bought base, slices of tasteless tomato and far too much bland cheese. We left most of it behind - although the ibis that sat on the table next to us the whole time seemed to enjoy it. The service was friendly but slow (we arrived at the switchover from breakfast to lunch so maybe they had to wait for the oven to heat up), and the toilets were grimy. On the upside, the mocca coffee was very good.

Sarah

Excellent caramel slice!

Wildlife was lovely to see - birds, ducks etc. Beautiful location.
Dog friendly.

Dean S.

Would be ideal to close off the old evaporative units to give a more hygienic impression regardless that they go to the old kitchen

Cintia C.

I had a wonderful breakfast experience at this charming restaurant with a beautiful garden that's pet-friendly. It's a delightful place to start the day with your furry friend. The food was delicious, and the ambiance was perfect. I loved how accommodating they were to pets, making it a great spot for dog owners. Highly recommended.

Anna T.

Beautiful spot for lunch, as you are surrounded by nature and wildlife. We were able to sit under a tiki styled roofed area (many individual ones for group bookings to enjoy) and watch the ducks stroll by, birds perch next to us while we eat and we even saw a couple of baby turtles. The service was excellent and the staff were very helpful and friendly. The group tried the fish and chips, wagyu burger and chips, meat lovers pizza, salads, open styled sandwiches, and a selection of beverages. Food was cooked very well and we all enjoyed our meals. The portion sizes were very generous but we were able to take leftovers away with us. We enjoyed the little walks they have around the grounds and it's abundance of wildlife. A great spot for families.

Kristy A.

There's nothing not to like here. I've been four times now. First time was with a group and no one in the 20 or so people had a complaint. The open air seating in the bush setting is beautiful. If I had to find a negative, I guess a windy or very wet day it would not be so nice. I went once when it was cooler and drizzling but we were quite comfortable in our hut with a warm drink and yummy food. If you're scared of birds it's probably not the best place for you as we had a few different birds hanging around. There is a lovely short walk too.

Mick W.

Beautiful setting with tables and seating placed spaciously apart amongst thatched huts under a canopy of rain forest trees and paper barks beside Arkarra Lagoon. Coffee was great with a variety of cakes, scones and slices. There is also a sumptuous lunch menu. There are lovely walks through the forest canopy to the Lagoon

Darren B.

Incredible food and fantastically relaxing Balinese styled seating areas! Chef 👨🏽‍🍳 is bang 💥 on with flavours and food styles. We had blackened salmon, which was done to Cajun perfection. Also had the calamari salad which was superb! The salad dressing was incredible with just the right balance of everything. Paired with some bubbles, our lunch was perfection 🤩👌🏽