Explore Gladstone's finest flavours

Gladstone’s dining scene is a beneficiary of its location. The fishing grounds of the Great Barrier Reef lay to the east, the beef capital of Rockhampton is to the north and to the south, the lush salad bowl of the fertile Bundaberg region. This combination results in local, fresh produce sourced directly from rich and abundant growing regions and delivered either directly, or through the portside town’s many restaurants and cafes to you.

So what does the Gladstone restaurant scene have in store for you when holidaying in this vibrant part of Queensland? Picture fresh seafood markets, locally brewed beer and pub bar-stools that’ve heard more yarns than you have. 

For a unique drink offering and progressive food menu to match, head to Lightbox Espresso & Wine Bar, Queen's Steakhouse for carnivorous fare or the Gladstone Yacht Club Restaurant & Bar for the best waterfront views in town. After an invigorating start to the day? Along with an ample selection of cafes, Gladstone has quite a few wholesome and healthy choices, like Glo Juice in the centre of town with its healthy food and drinks menu.  

To top it all off, you can dine on the coral cays of Wilson Island and Heron Island or sit on the beaches of 1770 and Agnes Water and drink in the sunset, figuratively or literally – it’s your holiday, after all. Holidays Cafe and The Tree Restaurant 1770 are among the many establishments favoured by locals and holidaymakers alike in these idyllic beachside villages that offer an increasingly diverse array of culinary choices, including Asian fare, contemporary Australian and, as you’d expect holidaying by the beach, ample seafood and fish & chips options.