A small town nestled within the Eastern shorelines of Far North Queensland, Weipa has a whole lot of heart and soul enough to move a mountain. With some of the best agricultural produce available, you can expect the culinary dishes to reflect an amazing meal fit for national competition.
From breakfast and brunch to midday feasts and wholesome dinners, we’ve compiled a list that won’t disappoint the foodies looking to have a good time.
The Sport’s Bar at the Albatross Bay Resort
A great foodie list always starts with a bang, so this one is no different. Set back in a casual environment, you can cosy right up to the bar while peering over the bench looking for your thirst quencher.
The Sport’s Bar at the Albatross Bay Resort is the perfect place to let loose and enjoy. Whether it’s enjoying the local crowd, or watching the latest sports event on the big screen, a lunch or dinner at the Sport’s Bar is always a memorable one filled with fondness.
Beyond its superb atmosphere, the food itself is of a high standard that will surely impress. Headed by qualified, trained chefs, the kitchen certainly does a stellar job at curating amazing meals including traditional Aussie pub fare and innovative dishes too.
With local favourites that include wild caught local barramundi served with salad and fries, spaghetti carbonara, prawn linguine, mouth watering pizzas, grass fed beef burgers, to name a few, you’ll find it hard to resist picking more than just one thing. Explore the intriguing dessert menu, with unique creations like banoffee pizzas and Nutella and strawberry pizzas.
Be impressed with first class service followed by generously portioned meals that will leave your stomach and cravings completely satisfied. With a casual, easy vibe that is reflected through flexible seating both indoors and outdoors, you get the opportunity to dine right by the waterfront if you want.
And with a kid’s playground that will keep the kids busy while you kick back, relax, and sip your beer or wine, parents will find it impossible to say no to a meal at the Sport’s Bar at the Albatross Bay Resort.
Don’t miss out and make a reservation by calling (07) 4090 6666. The establishment opens 7 days a week, with the bar opening from 10am till late and the kitchen opening from 12pm to 8.30pm.
The Deck Restaurant at the Albatross Bay Resort
A more refined setting for a meal, the Deck Restaurant at the Albatross Bay Resort is perfect for those looking to have a lovely sit down meal in an establishment that puts customer service first.
Locally caught seafood, premium decadent steaks, and mouthwateringly delicious desserts await, as you soak in the magnificent sunset views over the ocean horizon.
Seafood lovers will simply adore the menu, which boasts fresh, natural or kilpatrick oysters, grilled Gulf caught king prawns, salt and pepper squid, locally caught barramundi, prawn linguine, and so much more.
Other foods to adore include meats from the grill, pan fried chicken supreme, lemon and herb crusted lamb rack, roasted cauliflower, to name a few. Be sure to check out the full menu here.
Featuring a unique Cook & Catch experience, the Deck Restaurant makes the most of your Weipa fishing experience by cooking your catch to perfection and serving it with some salad and fries.
Reserve your table by calling (07) 4090 6666 to avoid missing out.
Zest Coffee in the Weipa Heritage Shopping Centre
If you’re looking for something light for breakfast or brunch, the Zest Coffee cafe inside the Weipa Heritage Shopping Centre is the place to be.
With great coffee that will help kickstart your day, the meals are also yum with patrons saying the portions are generous. You’ll find breakfast favourites such as the Benedict special featuring bacon, eggs, and some homemade hollandaise sauce.
Barramunchies at the Weipa Caravan Park and Camp Grounds
If you’re looking for a local eatery that has some good reviews too, check out the Barramunchies at the Weipa Caravan Park. You don’t have to stay at the camping grounds or caravan park to dine here, so give it a shot.
Do note, however, that as it’s located right in the camping grounds, the eatery always tends to be busy packed with residents. But, if you do muster the courage to brave the crowd, have a taste of their cheeseburgers and seafood such as their barramundi, squid, and calamari.
The eatery looks out over the bay, promising beautiful views of sunsets during evenings, which makes it a great opportunity to enjoy some fish and chips with a view.
Bowls Club Restaurant at the Weipa Bowls Club
A pub with pokies and sports on the screen, the local Weipa Bowls Club serves typical Aussie pub fare such as pizza, chicken parmigiana, steaks, garlic bread, and an interesting apple crumble pizza.
Beers are affordable, with friendly customer service, and the place is filled with frequent local faces making it a great place to get familiar with the people in Weipa.
