Restaurant Elsie

4.8

10 Reviews

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

9 Esplanade, Picnic Bay, AU-QLD 4819

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2 people

May 4, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails

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.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Modern Australian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
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
Neighborhood
Tannum Sands
Parking details
Public Lot
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, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

Feed me - classic
A$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
A$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
A$85.00 per person
Prepaid
May 11, 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 oilA$4.00
warm olives, citrus, chilli, bayA$10.00
corn & cheddar croquettes, tomato jamA$18.00
stracciatella, tomato, stone fruit, aleppo, honey, focacciaA$26.00
prawn toast, davidson plum sweet & sour sauceA$24.00
half shell scallops, nduja butter, focaccia crumbsA$26.00
market fish, roasted cabbage, mala butter, cauliflowerA$44.00
lamb rump, zucchini, tomato, mojo rojo, yoghurtA$43.00
300g ribeye, daily butter, chipsA$52.00
roasted cauliflower, eggplant & tomato kasundi, whipped tahini, pickled thingsA$35.00
roast potatoes, parmesan dressing, chivesA$14.00
chips, herb salt, aioliA$10.00
leafy things, radish, pickled onion, lemon dressingA$12.00
chocolate mousse, davidson plum jelly, hazelnut crumbA$17.00
basque cheesecake, blueberries, creme fraiche, lemonA$17.00

What 10 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

10 Reviews

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Jenny
Tropical QLD2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have never had anything but the best food and service here. Best food on the island
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Hannah
Queensland1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gorgeous little restaurant with a terrific, laid-back ambiance and attentive staff. Food is absolutely delicious. Thank you for accommodating my toddler too - colouring pencils and pages are a lovely touch.
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afri
Sydney1 review
4.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, great service, and a beautiful setting. Really cute little restaurant that feels like I’m you’re in an old yet fresh and stylish fishing boat. There was a large loud group sitting behind us so I imagine the ambiance would be calm and relaxing otherwise. Will definitely come back.
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Shanan
Tropical QLD1 review
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our 'date night' on Maggie & did not disappoint. Amazing food & service, we'll be back.
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Tonilee
Tropical QLD1 review
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was incredible! New fav island dinner spot 💙
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Jodie
Tropical QLD2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A girlfriend and I spent an afternoon for Sip and food on Easter weekend and we loved it The cocktails were delicious The served was great and the vibe was AMAZING We can’t sit to come back another time and try more
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Amy
Queensland1 review
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
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 March 14, 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 March 14, 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 February 7, 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 4.8 stars by 10 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

9 Esplanade, Picnic Bay, AU-QLD 4819

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Tannum Sands
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Modern Australian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
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, Takeout, 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

Restaurant Elsie

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Feed me - classic

Feed me - tasting menu

Mother's Day menu

Menu

FOOD MENU

house spelt focaccia, good olive oilA$4.00

warm olives, citrus, chilli, bayA$10.00

corn & cheddar croquettes, tomato jamA$18.00

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

prawn toast, davidson plum sweet & sour sauceA$24.00

half shell scallops, nduja butter, focaccia crumbsA$26.00

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

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

300g ribeye, daily butter, chipsA$52.00

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

roast potatoes, parmesan dressing, chivesA$14.00

chips, herb salt, aioliA$10.00

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

chocolate mousse, davidson plum jelly, hazelnut crumbA$17.00

basque cheesecake, blueberries, creme fraiche, lemonA$17.00

What 10 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Restaurant Elsie offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Restaurant Elsie restaurant rated?

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Dining areas

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