7 dining experiences you can enjoy on Hamilton Island

With sophisticated, award-winning restaurants, laid-back cafés and takeaway options, there are plenty of ways to enjoy eating and drinking on Hamilton Island.

1) Excite your tastebuds at coca chu

Inspired by hawker-style street food, diners can savour bold Asian flavours with a relaxed Australian feel when dining at coca chu. The fresh, fun and innovative menu is perfect for any guests looking to try something unique and tasty during their holiday.   
 
Our pick: Son In Law Eggs 
 

Chef Adam Woodflied explains:

“This dish wins everyone over (even if they don’t like eggs – just ask my wife!) I can’t get enough of the sweet caramel sauce, the creaminess of the yolks and the final sourness from the green mango. However the best part of the dish is the Thai story behind it:
 
Back in the day before the daughter and her fiancé tied the knot, the fiancé had to prove himself to the mother in law by cooking. Now unfortunately he was useless at cooking and only capable of cooking an egg. So, he cooked an egg for her. He found some caramel sauce at the back of the stove and poured that over the egg to make it a little more special. To this day, this is why this dish is called the Son In Law Eggs”.
 
Such a beautiful story behind this wonderful dish and certainly one to order.

2) Enjoy a relaxed family meal at Manta Ray

Manta Ray is the perfect setting for the entire family to enjoy a relaxed and stress-free meal. Friendly service, a crowd-pleasing menu and tranquil views of the marina, all ensure a laid-back and pleasurable meal together, that your family will love.
 
Our pick: Herbivore pizza
 

With ten pizza options to select from, it’s a tough task to narrow it down to just one. However, if you’ve never had pumpkin on a pizza, it’s time to do yourself a favour and sample this dish. Topped with roasted pumpkin, mozzarella, pesto base, grilled zucchini, feta, rocket, pine nuts and a balsamic glaze, this pizza never disappoints and delivers amazing flavour.  It is also incredibly filling, on the healthier side and most importantly a hit with young and old alike. If you do want to sample more then one topping going half/half is always a popular choice.

3) Good time group dining at TAKO

If you’re in the mood to get the gang together, eat some tasty treats and enjoy a few drinks, then TAKO is the place for your group of fun seekers to dine. Once there you’ll find an entertaining and lively atmosphere alongside a wide range of delicious and modern Mexican favourites.
 
Our pick: A tequila flight with the “Grande Platter”.

Nothing starts a Mexican dining adventure like drinking tequila and TAKO has a fantastic assortment ready for you to sample. When your group is ready to dine, let TAKO take the guesswork out of the menu and order the “Grande Platter”. You’ll then feast on a range of their most popular dishes. If you somehow manage to find room for dessert, our advice would be to order a serve of the churros, which never disappoints.

4) Sophisticated dining at Bommie Restaurant

Set in the luxurious surrounds of the Yacht Club, dining at this award-winning restaurant is truly a magnificent way to spend an evening, while on your getaway on Hamilton Island.  Let the team at Bommie surprise and delight you with their distinctive menu, impressive service and stunning views of the Whitsundays.

Our pick: The five course-tasting menu with matching wine.
 

Enjoying the five-course menu enables guests to experience a wide range of tastes and flavours from a collection of dishes, which showcase locally sourced and seasonal produce. The presentation, service and atmosphere, all fuse together to create a truly memorable culinary journey, one you’ll never forget.

5) Long luxurious lunch at the Hamilton Island Golf Club

A short ferry ride whisks guests to Dent Island where the incredibly scenic Hamilton Island Golf Course Club House awaits them, not for a game of golf but for an incredible long lunch.
 
Our pick: Book in for the lunch special, which includes a two-course lunch, tour of the golf course via buggy and transfers on the ferry.
 

Part adventure and part culinary experience this lunch will have you joyfully entertained and delightfully feed.  After enjoying a two-course lunch guests are invited to take a golf buggy tour around the impressive greens of Dent Island. Getting the opportunity to see Dent Island’s unique vantage points makes this lunch a stand out experience.

6) Dinning like a local at Romano’s Restaurant

The pick of locals due to it’s friendly atmosphere, delicious seafood and authentic Italian flavors, Romano’s is the place to enjoy a wholesome and delicious meal while on Hamilton Island.
 
Our pick: Pappardelle con sugo d’anatra (Duck ragu and wide ribbon pasta)

If you’re going to dine like a local then you had better order the most popular dish on the menu. Made with freshly prepared pasta, coated in a rich ragu sauce of shredded duck and seasoned tomato, it’s easy to see why this dish is a standout on the menu.
 

7) Romancing your special someone at Beach Club Restaurant

Making a reservation for a dinner date for your special someone at Beach Club Resort is a fantastic way to share an intimate moment and cap off a romantic getaway to the island.
 
Our pick: Waters Edge Dining Experience.
(Limited tables, available daily. Reservations are essential).
 
With breathtaking views looking out to the Coral Sea, extraordinary service and an incredible six-course tasting menu (including a glass of champagne on arrival) this dinning experience is perfect for anyone looking to spoil their loved one.