Dining Room – O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat

Dining Room – O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Allison

   Gold Coast1 review

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Buffet options covered all the necessary categories Fish, - Barramundi Red Meat - Lamb and Beef as well as Poultry - Chicken Wings. Plenty of roast veggies condiments to complete a delicious roast dinner. Salad options also Three desserts Marmelade pudding delicious. Eton Mess and Bread & Butter Pudding. Traditional English options went down well for our family. Pre booking with accomodation reduces the cost. Tea and coffee after to finish off the evening. Service was on point despite there being what seemed like limited staff. Great decision to move away from the previous a-la-carte menu and back to the original feel of Oreillys dining
   

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   Jonathan

   Gold Coast1 review

   2.0

   Dined on April 16, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   We were disappointed that the a la carte menu had been replaced by a buffet. The food offered on the buffet was acceptable but didn't represent good value. Restaurant lighting was a bit dark in parts. Staff were helpful and polite.
   

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   Bernadette

   Sydney1 review

   2.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   We had booked into restaurant expecting to pay &80 per head for a 2 course a la carte meal. When we arrived it had changed to $70 for a very typical buffet. The staff were lovely, and obviously embarrassed, and our server went out of her way to find us a table in the bar, where we ordered pizzas, which were nice. Several other diners in the restaurant dismayed to see the buffet.
   

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   Claire

   Brisbane1 review

   2.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   It was not made clear when I booked that it was a buffet we would be attending. Our booking was at 7 pm and the buffet needed restocking and we had to ask for this to be done. The food was tasty but the cost of $70 per head was excessive for the food that was served.
   

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   Peter

   Gold Coast1 review

   2.0

   Dined on March 22, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Great ambience, good service, but was severely overpriced and terrible value. There weren’t enough options or variety, nor the food of a high quality to justify the price. It would have been a great buffet at half the price. Limited options for those with food intolerance.
   

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   Alison

   Manchester2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Delicious food, good menu choice. We ate here both nights of our stay and opted for the 2 course menu. Staff were excellent, friendly, smiley and nothing was too much trouble. Great experience for a lovely meal in such a wonderful place
   

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   Carmel

   Sunshine Coast9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had three different two course dinners and three buffet breakfasts. Every meal we had was very enjoyable, beautiful produce, generous portions and a cosy and comfortable atmosphere. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals and would highly recommend to others. The breakfast buffet had a wonderful selection, we particularly enjoyed the omelette made to order and chia with compote.
   

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   Christine

   Brisbane1 review

   4.0

   Dined on February 17, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   The food was amazing and service from May was excellent. I would like the option of only having one course and not having to have two course as the menu stated. Al in all a lovely experience as we were celebrating an anniversary. Christine
   

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   Chris and Rosy

   Gold Coast1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As usual, everything was perfect and despite being exceptionally busy (being Valentine's night) everything ran smoothly under Katie's watchful eye and expert guidance. The girls were, as always, polite, personable and attentive. We wish we could name one for a special mention, but they were all delightful and made us so welcome, that it's impossible to single out just one.
   

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    Mia

    Gold Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The food was delicious & the service was just as good. The cocktail menu isn’t the best (as they’ve had much better) but they gladly made a cocktail from a previous menu with no hesitation.
    

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