Recently spent 2 nights at the tranquil Clear Mountain Lodge and subsequently ate every meal at the…read moreLakeview Restaurant which is part of the complex (and also open to the public). Firstly, this restaurant has the most amazing 180degree view from the Glasshouse Mts, across Lake Samson, and over to Brisbane City in the distance. To complement the wonderful views, the food was very good. A smallish menu which includes some produce from the on site vegie and herb gardens. So...what did I eat? First meal I had the 300g steak with mashed potato, garlic broccoli, caramelised onion and pepper sauce. This was a huge, home style meal and very very tasty. My second meal was the prawn and calamari frittura with lemon gremolata and tartare sauce, a side salad and a mountain of chips. This meal was not so great...the prawns were overcooked and I found the lemon gremolata so sour that it was inedible; however the calamari was delicious. My third meal was a delicious and substantial piece of crispy skin salmon, with poached fennel and an orange and pistachio cous cous...yummo!!! And my last meal was a very tasty rustic warm chicken salad with grilled potatoes, baked onions, bacon, lettuce, parmesan and other goodies coated with aioli. Prices were reasonable as well, making this, in total, a lovely dining experience!

Do you love good food, good atmosphere and a restaurant that won't be kicking you out the door at…read more8pm to go home? Wish that you didn't have to traipse into the city of Brisbane to get a good meal? If this sounds like you then Ya Ya's must be on your list of restaurants to try. Located in Samford Village it's an easy drive if you live North side of Brisbane and well worth the effort. This eatery is not about fine dining, it's about sharing great food and drinks with friends or perhaps taking your sweetheart for a special meal where its more about the food and company than linen table cloths. An open air style dining space located in front of a bar area and the day time cafe, Ya Ya's is funky, retro and real. Our highlight and delight has been that 5 months apart our food experiences have been exceptional. Both visits were as a table of 4 which meant maximising the samples off the menu, although I'd go as far as to say you really couldn't pick wrong no matter what you choose to eat. My tip would be share... it's not compulsory but really probably essential given how good the food was. This is just a sample of some of the delights that tickled our taste buds: - chips cooked to crunchy perfection and well seasoned with herbs and spices - half a chargrilled chicken with spiced Couscous and chimchuree - Amazing Cauliflower chargrilled w. Tumaric - Ham hock w cornichons and pickled onions, toasted sourdough and tasty cheese - Crispy chicken pieces with chili sauce - Green salad w. Beans, brocolli, mint and Persian feta - Scallops w parsnip mash, prosciutto and croutons - Beef cheek Ragu w. Orricette pasta - Afragato w. Pedro xeminz sherry, not your basic Add to a wonderful menu a varied and delicious wine list, including one of my all time favourites, Shaw and Smith Chardonnay, plus a good range of beers and great bar set up and you really can't go wrong. Ya ya's service is friendly but not intrusive. Each time I felt like we were valued as customers and the staff really wanted us to have a good time. I would suggest making a booking to guarantee yourself a table, particularly on the weekends for dinner. Whilst it may be some time between visits this is definitely one of my all time favourite places to eat in Brisbane.

Named after words off a rolling stones album cover there isn't a better place this far out of the…read morecity to have a cold beverage or some extremely tasty share food. I stumbled across this place on my way out to Cedar Creek one day and I couldn't be more happy about deciding to head on in and have a late lunch and a couple of ice cold ciders. There was a number of factors that drew me into this place, the primary one being that the Samford hotel across the road had already closed its kitchen and I was famished. The second of which was the name "Ya Ya", the moment I saw it it reminded me of one of my favorite places in the world called Railay in Thailand and another bar there with the same name 'Ya Ya Bar'. This one is quite different and a far cry from the Rasta inspired cushion dominated space in South East Asia but what it lacks in comfort and $1 beers it most certainly makes up for in awesome cocktails, cold drinks, out of this world tasty food and excellent, bubbly service. The tomato, white anchovy and basil is endlessly moreish and the veal schnitzel and coleslaw rocks the boat of expectations and your taste buds - You could start here early in the day and lose yourself in great food and good drinks, why not do just that - its worth the coin.

This cafe is a must if visiting Samford. The dining area is beautiful and relaxing. The staff are…read morefriendly and give amazing service and the food is incredible. Highly recommend this place you won't be disappointed

I cannot stress enough how terrible my experience at this buffet was. From start to finish, it was…read morean absolute disaster. The majority of the food was disgustingly bad. The meats were of the cheapest quality imaginable; tough, bland, and downright revolting. Don't even get me started with the steak. It was cold, slimy, and completely inedible. I genuinely couldn't stomach it and couldn't even finish. Even when I waited for a new batch the second time it was still the same. The only remotely edible part of the meal was the dessert which still couldn't salvage my appetite. Another disgusting thing was the self service ice cream station, which I did not touch. Yeah I'm not exaggerating, anyone could scoop out the ice cream, no staff were serving and no gloves were used, which was downright unhygienic. The sanitising bucket wasn't changed the entire hour I was there and the scooper was left sitting in a mix of old gunk. It was obvious that cleanliness wasn't a priority and it was unsettling to see such poor attention to basic food safety. What made it even worse was the response when I complained. I was met with pure hostility. Nelson, the manager, was beyond unprofessional talking over me, defensively rambling, and insisting that all the staff claimed we had finished all of our plates. This was an outright lie. We didn't finish anything because most of it was terrible, but he refused to listen and instead tried to shift the blame. No direct apology, no offer to make things right, just excuses. Very dismissive and trying to get us out. Claimed that they have the best quality in food and service This place is a complete joke. Save your time, money. I'd rather eat dog food than go back here. Avoid at all costs.

Nothing fancy but great value with something for everyone. Soup, curry, stir fry, steak, garlic…read moreprawns, chips, chicken wings, spring rolls, potato bake, prawns, salad, etc. Get in early to get a table or you may have a long wait.

Just had the chicken and pumpkin pizza. TERRIBLE!! 3 pieces of pumpkin and a smiggin off burnt…read more What a shame .. we come monthly for Rosies Karaoke (which is always great) .. but each month the food gets worse. Next month we will eat elsewhere before Karaoke.

The picturesque landscapes of the Samford Valley are worth the 30 minute drive from Brisbane's CBD…read more The fresh country air, green pastures and rolling mountains make you feel like you are miles away from the hustle and bustle of city living. I am lucky enough to live just 15 minutes away from this beautiful place and as such regularly head out to the Samford Valley Hotel for a lazy Sunday afternoon counter lunch. The food is delicious. They have daily lunch specials for under $10. The Barramundi Burger, at just $8.50 is great value! A toasted focaccia loaded full of fresh, crispy salad, a tasty cheese slice and a battered barramundi fillet - lush! You get a big fat serve of crispy beer battered chips on the side too. The meals are really big (I never finish one) and flavoursome. You can enjoy your meal at the public bar with the friendly locals, in the beer garden, in the dining room or on the deck. The deck is my favourite place to eat because you can enjoy the fresh country air and majestic landscapes.

Prime Cafe for Samford This is a popular cafe on weekends…read moreand the weekend tourist trap. Located just off the main road it is easy enough to find and there is lots of parking - but finding a close spot at lunch on the weekend is a lottery. Walk in - find a host and be seated - inside or out , lots of tables. Table service - it was on the slow side but given the crowd we were accepting. Lots of good things on the menu, which is broad and has ample vegan and GF options. Coffee was better than expected - above average. Food was good but I noted that table next to us had the dishes come out in ad hoc order so some where finishing when others food arrived. Overall it's good - also a bit pricey. But good.

Need a parent-friendly place to entertain your folks for Sunday lunch? Flying Nun might just be…read moreworth having up your sleeve. With Samford Valley now being a swift 15-minute drive from home, we loaded up the car with the parents and ventured into the village for a leisurely lunch and the Nun did not disappoint. As other Yelpers have noted, it does get busy and all the inside tables were reserved. Don't get too hung up on sitting inside, I actually think it's nicer to be outside to take in the surrounds. We were able to easily nab a table outside and amongst a lovely gentle breeze. A gentle note: you may spend a little time, as I did, picking out various leaves and plant matter from your plate and cup if you're seated right at the front tables. The menu is standard cafe fare ranging from smashed avocado or banana bread to the Clergy Burger (aka cheese burger). For around $20 per meal you won't go home hungry. There's a few surprises in the duck and lentil dish with orange. Oh how I wish I'd ordered that. It's a perfectly 'A-ok' spot to stop for lunch and as long as you've reserved ahead, breakfast.

Went to Portabella for their Valentines evening and had a pretty disgusting experience. While the…read moremeal started off well with a delicious entree that my companion and I both enjoyed, it steadily went downhill from there. My companion and I ordered the steak option which was Wagyu with a peppercorn sauce and requested his be cooked "medium". When it came out, half of it was quite rare to the point of being quite bloody. He mentioned this to our waitress who apologised but no offer was made to recook or replace despite her viewing the uneaten steak on his plate. The peppercorn sauce was also missing and we had varying portions of vegetables. I was given 6 potatoes + broccolini and beans while he received 4 potatoes with 3 beans (so minimal the amount was obvious). While annoying, we brushed that aside given the restaurant was extremely busy at the time. Come dessert and I was halfway through mine when I noticed something long and stringy hanging off my spoon. Initially I thought it was hair but it turned out to be a long strand of what I can only assume was cling wrap. We immediately informed our waitress and were offered another amid apologies to which I refused given I was feeling quite put off at this point. We ended up leaving immediately at this point and aside from an apology at the register, nothing else was offered. Will not be back and based on our experience, do not recommend at all.

This is like my local nice Restaurant!! Its not too high end but a step above your average suburban…read morerestaurant. I love it because the menu has a lot of choices and its not concerned with being strictly one school of food or anything. I love the Rib Fillet Sandwich but next time I might go the Linguini!! Its great for a couple who wants to just have a nice dinner out without the hassle of travelling into the city and dealing with parking and the crazy prices. If you're in the area its definitely a place to check out!!

Good food but service is lacking. I really needed a drink with my meal and the table service ruined…read morea good meal. The starters ( a shared seafood platter) were huge and the chefs Parma delicious and the duck was a little dry. Prices were good but the server seemed to forget us once the food cane out ! There is only bottle beer here a really the only way to get a drink is from the server.

Food = 8.5 Service = 8.5…read moreAtmosphere = 8.0 Located in "Club Pine Rivers" This restaurant/bistro is a hidden gem. My wife and I went there for a steak dinner a few weeks ago and were pleasantly surprised with the place. After being greeted and seated at our table, in our comfortable booth, we were given menus with a smile and then left to decide on our meal. I ordered the T-Bone and my wife had the Prime Rump. Both arrived within 20 minutes , cooked to our preferences ( We were asked by our server when ordering ). with ample baked vegetables and our sauce of choice All I can say is , for what I thought was going to be just OK, I was happily surprised. I will definitely be returning there again Meal Cost for 2 = just over $50.00 Drinks x 4 ( including 2 soft drinks ) = $25 Tip:- We arrived at 5.30pm and still had plenty of room to get a booth to ourselves. It would pay to book in advance if you wanted a booth later in the evening.

I recently dined in at this "restaurant", I write restaurant in quotation marks as I struggle to…read moresee anything that remotely resembles a restaurant, beyond the serving of food. The service was appalling, and I was made to feel extremely unwelcome and like a nuisance. The wait staff were rude and aloof, and to be honest there was a strong odour of cigarette which as someone who lost their beloved father to lung cancer, I found upsetting and revolting while trying to enjoy my meal. The food itself was tasty enough, but certainly didn't surpass my expectations, and the degustation menu was definitely odd, I mean it's Samford Village not Greenwich Village. The atmosphere was disappointing as the outlook was of a dirty shed. And the staff looked underpaid.

Friday 31 Mar 2017: Absolutely delicious meal for all of us (4) good unimposing wine list and staff…read morewere awesome. Top job. Congratulations, I for one will spread the good word.