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Big Fish Tavern

459 Pumicestone Rd, Caboolture QLD 4510, Australia

Recommended by 28 people

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459 Pumicestone Rd, Caboolture QLD 4510, Australia

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+61 7 5499 4040
HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Big Fish Tavern

Right off the Bruce Highway, Big Fish Tavern delivers massive pub plates and cold pints without the usual roadside markup. Mid-trip drivers and local families head here for hefty value—think bargain rump steak specials and golden schnitzels stacked with toppings like Bondi or carnivore. The open kitchen even runs separate dedicated fryers to keep gluten allergies sorted. Out back, expansive dog-friendly tables make it easy to stretch out over thick-cut chips and warm sticky date pudding.

  • Bruce Highway Pitstop: Positioned right on Pumicestone Road off the Bruce Highway, serving as a practical pitstop or midway lunch spot.
  • Custom Schnitzel Toppings: Golden schnitzels come with extensive topping options, from Bondi builds to meat-loaded carnivore styles.
  • Allergy-Conscious Kitchen: Kitchen transparency includes dedicated chip fryers and custom egg-free crumb preps for dietary peace of mind.
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Why Diners Choose Big Fish Tavern

Discover why travelers and locals stop at Big Fish Tavern for hearty meals, highway convenience, and allergy-friendly dining.

  • Generous, Value-Packed Portions

    Hearty steaks, burgers, and weekly meal specials come in generous portions that guarantee great bang for buck for the whole table.

    Everyone enjoyed their meals and left full and happy.

    Casey R

  • Customizable Schnitzel Toppings

    Chicken schnitzels are cooked to tender perfection with a wide variety of customizable toppings ranging from traditional to Bondi and carnivore styles.

    Tons of toppings to choose from. We had basic, Bondi and carnivore.

    Melissa Geissler

  • Direct Bruce Highway Access

    Located immediately off the Bruce Highway on Pumicestone Road, the tavern offers a seamless roadside stop for road trippers and regional commuters.

    Very close to the Bruce highway so u can pop off and back on the Hwy very easily.

    MissSnugglepotCuddlepie

  • Central Regional Meeting Point

    Positioned centrally between Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, and Bribie Island, the tavern serves as an ideal central hub for long-distance lunch catchups.

    Perfectly in the middle of the Sunshine Coast/Bribie Island/Brisbane for long distance "meet in the middle" lunches.

    Bubblez Happiness

  • Dedicated Allergy Accommodations

    Kitchen staff accommodate serious food allergies with dedicated fryers and custom-made preparations like egg-free crumbing.

    Very understanding for gluten allergies, seperate chip fries.

    Amelia

  • Kitchen Transparency and Care

    Open-plan kitchen transparency provides diners complete confidence in clean, careful food handling practices.

    The fact that you can see the kitchen in operation shows a transparency and dedication to good food.

    Lisa Patrick

Hearty, value-packed tavern favorites cooked to perfection

  • Chicken Schnitzel

    The best chicken schnitzel we have ever had. Juicy, perfect crumb. Tons of toppings to choose from.

    Melissa Geissler

  • Rump Steak

    I really enjoyed the $20 250 gram rump plate. The steak was cooked perfectly.

    Phil Pidgeon

  • Steak and Ribs

    The steak and ribs (Thursday night deal) was delicious and cooked to perfection.

    Casey R

  • Grilled Parmigiana

    My sister and I had a grilled parmigiana and grilled chicken with garlic prawns. Both meals very great and we got to have them with chips yay!

    Amelia

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful dietary care and hospitable touches that elevate your dining experience

  • Custom Egg-Free Schnitzel Preparation

    Kitchen staff prepare custom non-egg crumb coatings and maintain rigorous cross-contamination protocols for guests with severe egg allergies.

  • Dedicated Fryers for Dietary Safe Chips

    The kitchen maintains separate dedicated chip fryers to ensure gluten-allergic diners can safely enjoy hot chips alongside their meals.

  • Generous Table Recovery on Kitchen Mix-Ups

    When an ordering mix-up occurred, the kitchen promptly remade the dish fresh while letting the table keep the extra plate of cheesy garlic bread on the house.

  • Dog-Friendly Outdoor Table Access

    Spacious outdoor tables warmly accommodate dining with family dogs alongside regular bistro service.

Before you head over

Practical advice for planning your visit to Big Fish Tavern

  • Book ahead on busy nights

    Reserve a table ahead of time if you plan to visit during peak dinner hours to avoid wait times.

  • Specify allergy prep early

    Inform staff when ordering about dietary requirements; the kitchen accommodates gluten and egg allergies with separate prep like dedicated chip fryers.

  • Plan an easy highway pitstop

    Located right off Pumicestone Road with direct off-ramp access, the tavern serves as an easy pitstop midway between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.

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