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The Fireplace Restaurant, Sanctuary Cove, AU-QLD

The Fireplace Restaurant

4.3
4.3
627 Reviews
$41 to $100
Modern Australian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
Experience intimate signature dining at The Fireplace, renowned for its rich cuts of wood-fired meats. Accompany your dishes with wines from our 300-strong beverage list - recently awarded Two Glasses in the 2022 Australia's Wine List of the Year (the sixth year in a row). Settle into rustic surroundings while you contemplate the provincial-style menu and indulge in the theatrics of the open kitchen as InterContinental’s chefs prepare culinary marvels before your eyes. We are also the proud winner of the Best Restaurant in a Hotel/Resort at the Restaurant & Catering 2022 Awards for Excellence – South East Queensland.

Can’t choose from the a la carte menu? Head Chef Randy Tablan has conducted a melody of Queensland’s finest flavours with a six-course degustation highlighting his favourite items on the menu. *This menu requires a 24hr notice.*

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Steakhouse, Grill
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (07) 5530 1234
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Hamish Watt
  • Private party facilities
    The Fireplace Restaurant can be privately booked for private events e.g. wedding receptions, corporate functions. Please contact InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort to enquire.
  • Area
    Hope Island
  • Cross Street
    Manor Circle Sanctuary Cove, AU QLD 4212
  • Parking details
    Free Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Day Degustation Lunch

    $489.00 per person

    Prepaid

    25 Dec 2024 only
    Indulge in the pinnacle of fine dining this Christmas Day on the Gold Coast with an all-inclusive Fireplace degustation Lunch experience. View the menu by pasting the below link into your browser https://www.sanctuarycove.intercontinental.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Christmas-Day-Fireplace-Degustation.pdf
    Christmas Day Degustation Lunch photo
  • New Years's Eve Degustation Dinner

    $309.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    We invite you to our inaugural six-course New Year's Eve Degustation dinner at The Fireplace, where we proudly showcase our culinary expertise featuring our signature wood-fired dishes. Prepare yourself for a remarkable journey through flavours and textures, carefully curated to celebrate the turning of the year. View the menu by pasting the below link into your browser https://www.sanctuarycove.intercontinental.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/NYE-Fireplace-Degustation-Dinner.pdf
    New Years's Eve Degustation Dinner photo

What 627 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Gold Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • Gold Coast

    Romantic

  • Gold Coast

    Modern Australian

  • North Gold Coast

    Best Overall

  • North Gold Coast

    Best Food

  • North Gold Coast

    Best Service

  • North Gold Coast

    Best Ambience

  • North Gold Coast

    Best Value

  • North Gold Coast

    Good for groups

  • North Gold Coast

    Healthy

  • North Gold Coast

    Good for special occasions

  • North Gold Coast

    Lively

  • North Gold Coast

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Fireplace Restaurant offers a "gorgeous atmosphere" and "great service" with a delightful culinary experience. Diners praise the standout "cruffin with truffle butter" and a "comprehensive wine selection." While some mention inconsistent meal quality and wait times, the ambiance and accommodating service make it a popular choice for special occasions.

627 Reviews
  1. Tara

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely evening. Excellent service food delicious.

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  2. jed

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had spent our anniversary here and it was great from the moment we arrived too leaving. Fantastic food and good service.

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  3. Hannah

    Gold Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous atmosphere, great service, delicious food

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  4. Elaine

    New Zealand

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We booked for our wedding anniversary. We arrived on time and our order was taken almost straight away. However, it was just over an hour when our meal arrived and the chicken was dry and the meal tasteless. We always have a dessert but didn't want to wait another hour so we left feeling very deflated after what should have been a happy occasion. Yes the restaurant was busy but that was no excuse for over an hours wait.

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  5. Tony

    New York City

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I’m sorry I never do this but I had to because it was not a pleasant experience and if you are not made aware you can’t fix it. The start was good, but our biggest issue was we never saw our waiter again, we asked if we could order entrees and wait to order mains and we were told no?? Our waiter never came back to top up water or our wine, when you pay $100 . We then had to stand up to get the attention of someone so we could order more wine.. and again we had nobody serving us, when other tables were empty or being looked after. Then our steaks which I will say were tasty but they were dead cold?? My wife asked for another steak and she received one in two minutes?? We then ordered dessert and after 45 minutes we had had enough and left.. We go out a lot for dinner, we were looking forward to celebrate my birthday and it was so disappointing..

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  6. Peter

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the venue… however picked a bad night to celebrate our anniversary. Dreadful weather and the restaurant was packed and short staffed.

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  7. Alex

    Kuala Lumpur

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    25 years ago, I visited Fireplace Restaurant as a guest of the hotel to create my first piece of bylined content as a travel writer. I enjoyed my meal, the ambience and experience of this signature restaurant as much, if not more, last night than I did all those years ago. Returning with my husband, then boyfriend who missed out on the meal invite, and daughter we spent the evening regaling her with memories of our first visit. The smell of the wood fire, strolling the natural, beautiful grounds of the resort and being able to enjoy it with my family made it a night I will always remember. “Was it worth the 25 year wait?” I asked my husband, whom I had promised a return; “OMG, can we just,” go said our 15 year old.

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  8. Yuko

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 13 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a couple of sparkling wine to celebrate my birthday complementary from the restaurant which was really nice.

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  9. Cherie

    Gold Coast

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A wonderful dinner. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. The smells from the open kitchen were mouth watering and the food was delicious. Favourite dish was the beef ribs entree, yummy yummy. Service was outstanding.

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  10. Gavin

    Brisbane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Could not fault , the new manager Cedric was outstanding and truly welcomed us for a most enjoyable meal

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FAQs

The Fireplace Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 627 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Fireplace Restaurant

Manor Circle, Sanctuary Cove, AU-QLD 4212

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Manor Circle Sanctuary Cove, AU QLD 4212
  • Area
    Hope Island
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Steakhouse, Grill
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Hamish Watt
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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