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Verandah Restaurant & Bar Dining Room - The Verandah Bar, Sanctuary Cove, AU-QLD

The Verandah Bar

4.1
4.1
26 Reviews
$40 and under
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
Welcome to Verandah Restaurant & Bar at InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort. Experience world-class mixology and gourmet dining whilst enjoying views of the resort's manicured gardens and the nearby Coomera River. Home to over 50 whiskeys, covering the globe’s most coveted regions from Scotland to Ireland, America to Japan, and of course, our homeland Australia, The Verandah Bar is a hub of an award-winning rarity.

Offering an all-day dining menu, Verandah Restaurant & Bar is the ultimate all-inclusive venue with a range of artisan dishes including tapas, share plates, soups, plant-based delights and substantial modern Australian dishes. Signature dishes include the InterContinental Club Sandwich, the vegan Earth Burger, and our Mooloolaba Prawn & Mussel Fettuccine.

Available for both lunch and dinner, venture into Verandah Restaurant & Bar for casual resort dining throughout the day.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Tapas / Small Plates, Modern Australian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (07) 5530 1234
  • Website
    https://www.sanctuarycove.intercontinental.com/dining/verandah-restaurant-and-bar/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Hamish Watt
  • Catering
    Available upon request.
  • Private party facilities
    Setting the perfect ambience for pre or post event drinks and entertainment, The Verandah Restaurant & Bar, is available for sole-use and offers expansive space in a private area of the majestic Great House. Featuring the finest whisky library in Sanctuary Cove, the bar gives private events a modern edge ideal for brand events, product launches, engagement parties, cocktail events and more.
  • Location
    Manor Circle, Sanctuary Cove, AU-QLD 4212
  • Neighborhood
    Hope Island
  • Parking details
    Free hotel parking.
  • Public transit
    Sanctuary Cove bus station.
  • Entertainment
    Relax in the elegant ambience of the Verandah Restaurant & Bar journeying the world with a sip of the globe’s finest tipples showcased in the bar’s extensive whiskey library.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 26 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

26 Reviews

  1. Nicky

    Sunshine Coast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Our obliging and attentive waiter saved the day. The menu, ambience and value were all disappointing compared with other sanctuary cove eateries. Easy parking, vegan offerings for our diverse family and table availability have brought us here several times, I just wish it was a better experience. I think they can do way better than this.

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  2. Julie

    Gold Coast

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was average. Not what I expected from an International Continental Hotel. Grilled prawns on caesar Salad were small & cold, no poached egg but boiled egg. Lettuce was limp. However sis have anchovies (overall not the traditional caesar salad). The Halloumi Salad came with poached egg but was cold also. Club Sandwich was mostly bread. Service was good.

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  3. Moira

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a delicious lunch with visiting relatives. Our waitress Veronica was friendly and attentive, and she provided recommendations from the menu. The service and quality of food were all very good. We look forward to dining here again.

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  4. Susan

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very average meal. I wanted a healthy option so ordered the salmon, however, the whole meal contained so much butter I couldn't eat it. My partner had the mussel and prawn fettucine which was oily and again average. We have had the mezze, burgers and other menu items which we enjoyed - just not these options.

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  5. Dejan

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Very slow service, it took 45 minutes from order to food delivery, and this was Wednesday lunch. Whilst food was ok for the price paid it should have been a lot better. Overall, we won't likely come back here for lunch service.

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  6. Theresa

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanks so much once again for a lovely afternoon and lunch was very well presented. Staff just so obliging and nothing was trouble for her .. This is the third time I have taken people along and they are all coming back ..

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  7. CarlyJ

    Tropical QLD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were outstanding and so extremely friendly. We had our 2 teenage children with us and they were made to feel very at ease and comfortable. It was a pleasure to dine at The Verandah Bar.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Beer Battered Queensland Barramundi was delicious & the view of the Lagoon perfectly topped off the night!

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  9. JohnW

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The wine arrived on time, but our food seemed to take forever despite it being simple dishes. There was no atmosphere to the room, no music and nothing much to look at. The staff were friendly and seemingly efficient. Afterwards in the bar the atmosphere improved. Nothing special though. Just an ok meal and drink in an ok bar and reataurant.

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  10. AngelinaM

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Perfect for our special occasion. The venue is beautiful and we all felt very comfortable and were there for the whole afternoon. I would definately recommend this restaurant for an intimate or private special occasion. The only thing that bothered me was the flies inside the windows on the verandah, where our table was. Also one table near us was not cleared at all the whole time we were there. But I liked that the staff were not bothering us at all.

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FAQs

The Verandah Bar is rated 4.1 stars by 26 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for The Verandah Bar

Manor Circle, Sanctuary Cove, AU-QLD 4212

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Hope Island
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Tapas / Small Plates, Modern Australian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Free hotel parking.
  • Public transit
    Sanctuary Cove bus station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Hamish Watt
  • Entertainment
    Relax in the elegant ambience of the Verandah Restaurant & Bar journeying the world with a sip of the globe’s finest tipples showcased in the bar’s extensive whiskey library.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.sanctuarycove.intercontinental.com/dining/verandah-restaurant-and-bar/
  • Phone number
    (07) 5530 1234
  • Catering
    Available upon request.
  • Private party facilities
    Setting the perfect ambience for pre or post event drinks and entertainment, The Verandah Restaurant & Bar, is available for sole-use and offers expansive space in a private area of the majestic Great House. Featuring the finest whisky library in Sanctuary Cove, the bar gives private events a modern edge ideal for brand events, product launches, engagement parties, cocktail events and more.
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