Restaurant Elsie

Name: Restaurant Elsie
Address: 9 Esplanade, Picnic Bay, AU-QLD, Australia, 4819
Telephone: 0474 800 306
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.7

4.7

4 Reviews

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

9 Esplanade, Picnic Bay, AU-QLD 4819

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2 people

17 Apr 2025

April 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Your local meeting place!

Home of good food, good drinks & good times, Restaurant Elsie is a casual neighborhood dining space offering a modern Australian menu with something for everyone.

Our focus is on quality cooking and feel good food with a seasonal menu, mostly Aussie wine list & blackboard of ever changing plates.

Reservations highly encouraged.

Bake sale happens every 2nd & 4th Saturday from 8am until sold out.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Modern Australian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 16:00–20:30
Phone number
0474 800 306
Website
http://www.restaurantelsie.com.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
Please email us at hello@restaurantelsie.com
Private party facilities
Please email us at hello@restaurantelsie.com

Location
9 Esplanade, Picnic Bay, AU-QLD 4819
Area
Tannum Sands
Parking details
Public Parking
Public transit
Ferry: Ferries from Townsville to Magnetic Island arrive at Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal. From Nelly Bay, you can take a bus or taxi to Picnic Bay.Bus: The Magnetic Island Bus Service operates routes connecting Nelly Bay to Picnic Bay. Buses run regularly to coincide with ferry arrivals and departures. The bus stop in Picnic Bay is near the base of the Picnic Bay Jetty.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

Feed me - classic
$85.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Three courses of chef's choice > Please let us know dietary requirements in the booking notes > Menu items are subject to change due to seasonal quality > Due to the size and layout of our restaurant, groups of 15+ will be seated close by but on separate tables. > On occasion, we can tailor packages to suit different budgets, please dont hesitate to give us a call or email to discuss other options.
Feed me - tasting menu
$115.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Snacks & three courses of chef's choice > Please let us know dietary requirements in the booking notes > Menu items are subject to change due to seasonal quality > Due to the size and layout of our restaurant, groups of 15+ will be seated close by but on separate tables. > On occasion, we can tailor packages to suit different budgets, please don't hesitate to give us a call or email to discuss other options.
Mother's Day menu
$85.00 per person
Prepaid
11 May 2025 only
Special Mother’s Day menu / Lunch & dinner Nothing says ‘I love you’ like lunch or dinner at Elsie! Give mum the gift of dining this year with our special Mother’s day menu. Choose your three courses & leave the rest to us. We’ll even throw in a glass of bubbles for mum. Booking’s essential.

house spelt focaccia, good olive oil$4.00
warm olives, citrus, chilli, bay$10.00
corn & cheddar croquettes, tomato jam$18.00
stracciatella, tomato, stone fruit, aleppo, honey, focaccia$26.00
prawn toast, davidson plum sweet & sour sauce$24.00
half shell scallops, nduja butter, focaccia crumbs$26.00
market fish, roasted cabbage, mala butter, cauliflower$44.00
lamb rump, zucchini, tomato, mojo rojo, yoghurt$43.00
300g ribeye, daily butter, chips$52.00
roasted cauliflower, eggplant & tomato kasundi, whipped tahini, pickled things$35.00
roast potatoes, parmesan dressing, chives$14.00
chips, herb salt, aioli$10.00
leafy things, radish, pickled onion, lemon dressing$12.00
chocolate mousse, davidson plum jelly, hazelnut crumb$17.00
basque cheesecake, blueberries, creme fraiche, lemon$17.00

What people are saying

Restaurant Elsie reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.8Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

4 Reviews

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Amy
Queensland1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our whole experience was 5 star. The staff, the atmosphere and the food were all amazing. I highly recommend Restaurant Elsie as your go to place to dine on Magnetic Island.
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Chris
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Superb food. Every plate was delightful. Thank you for a great evening.
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Leonie
Tropical QLD1 review
4.0
Dined on 14 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Most impressed that the kitchen was very accommodating to dietary needs. Very friendly service - enjoyable night out.
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Vicky
Queensland1 review
4.0
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was Beautiful and the service was brilliant. Prices for wines a little over the top however was a great night. Thankyou
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FAQs

Restaurant Elsie offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0474 800 306.

Restaurant Elsie is rated 4.7 stars by 4 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

9 Esplanade, Picnic Bay, AU-QLD 4819

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Tannum Sands
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 16:00–20:30
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Modern Australian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Parking
Public transit
Ferry: Ferries from Townsville to Magnetic Island arrive at Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal. From Nelly Bay, you can take a bus or taxi to Picnic Bay.Bus: The Magnetic Island Bus Service operates routes connecting Nelly Bay to Picnic Bay. Buses run regularly to coincide with ferry arrivals and departures. The bus stop in Picnic Bay is near the base of the Picnic Bay Jetty.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.restaurantelsie.com.au/
Phone number
0474 800 306
Catering
Please email us at hello@restaurantelsie.com
Private party facilities
Please email us at hello@restaurantelsie.com

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Feed me - classic

Feed me - tasting menu

Mother's Day menu

FOOD MENU

house spelt focaccia, good olive oil$4.00

warm olives, citrus, chilli, bay$10.00

corn & cheddar croquettes, tomato jam$18.00

stracciatella, tomato, stone fruit, aleppo, honey, focaccia$26.00

prawn toast, davidson plum sweet & sour sauce$24.00

half shell scallops, nduja butter, focaccia crumbs$26.00

market fish, roasted cabbage, mala butter, cauliflower$44.00

lamb rump, zucchini, tomato, mojo rojo, yoghurt$43.00

300g ribeye, daily butter, chips$52.00

roasted cauliflower, eggplant & tomato kasundi, whipped tahini, pickled things$35.00

roast potatoes, parmesan dressing, chives$14.00

chips, herb salt, aioli$10.00

leafy things, radish, pickled onion, lemon dressing$12.00

chocolate mousse, davidson plum jelly, hazelnut crumb$17.00

basque cheesecake, blueberries, creme fraiche, lemon$17.00

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