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Pippin Took²

Unit 21/23 Southport Ave, Tamborine Mountain QLD 4272, Australia

Recommended by 7 people

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Unit 21/23 Southport Ave, Tamborine Mountain QLD 4272, Australia

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+61 402 900 110
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: 6:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Pippin Took²

Run by a husband-and-wife duo on Tamborine Mountain, Pippin Took² pairs world-class classical French technique with BYO wine. Decades of fine-dining experience shape the compact dining room, where Helen runs the floor while chef Ross commands the stove. Regulars make the drive up the mountain for the twice-baked cheese soufflé, velvety cauliflower velouté, and crisp duck confit over Paris mash. Slow-cooked beef cheeks fall apart under rich red wine jus, and table hopping between courses yields stories from the couple’s decades in hospitality. Diners grab a bottle next door and ease into the evening over warm toffee date pudding.

  • B.Y.O. Wine Policy: Diners bring vintage cellar bottles or grab wine from the bottle shop next door to pair with classical French fare.
  • Husband-and-Wife Micro-Venue: Decades of kitchen pedigree anchor an unhurried, intimate dining room managed solely by its husband-and-wife team.
  • Classic French Repertoire: The kitchen turns out enduring standards like duck confit, twice-baked cheese soufflé, and melting beef cheeks.
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Why Dine at Pippin Took²

Discover why diners journey to Tamborine Mountain for Helen and Ross's intimate, BYO classical French dining experience.

  • Precision-Cooked French Classics

    Chef Ross crafts classical French fare with meticulous consistency, highlighting signature dishes like twice-baked cheese soufflé, duck confit with crispy skin, and melt-in-your-mouth slow-cooked beef cheeks.

    The steak and duck confit were both cooked to perfection. Crispy duck skin with the meat that can dissolve in your mouth.

    Yufen HUANG

  • Relaxed BYO Wine Freedom

    Guests enjoy bringing their own favorite vintage bottles to pair freely with fine-dining courses, enhanced by the convenience of a bottle shop right next door.

    Plus they are BYO which we love to take a wine of our choice and found it exceptional value for the quality.

    Nigel

  • Intimate Couple-Led Hosting

    Run solely by husband-and-wife duo Ross and Helen, the dining room provides deeply personal hospitality, attentive storytelling, and an unhurried, welcoming atmosphere.

    Just truly honest food in a discreet and intimate atmosphere, with hosts who know their business inside out.

    Matthew King

  • A Setting Made for Special Milestones

    The restaurant's romantic, quaint ambience creates a meaningful backdrop for date nights, anniversaries, and milestone occasions.

    Soul enriching and truly romantic setting! We had a fulfilling dining experience at this little hidden gem up on Mt Tamborine!!

    Mags Osborne

  • The Wonder of an Unexpected Treasure

    Diners routinely express delighted surprise upon discovering world-class classical technique and Michelin-level chef pedigree tucked into a quiet mountain community.

    We never imagined we would come across such a treasure hidden away in the mountains.

    Christine Oleary

  • Genuine Hospitality That Welcomes You Home

    Guests leave feeling exceptionally cared for and embraced like family, thanks to warm, detail-oriented front-of-house hospitality.

    Helen is so welcoming and makes you feel right at home. Pippin Took is definitely a rare diamond.

    Lisa Twiggs

Signature French classics prepared by an acclaimed veteran chef

  • Duck confit

    The steak and duck confit were both cooked to perfection. Crispy duck skin with the meat that can dissolve in your mouth.

    Yufen HUANG

  • Beef cheeks

    Beef cheeks just fell apart and melted in your mouth the delightful jus.

    Mark Smith

  • Cheese soufflé

    The entre cheese soufflé and the desserts are all amazingly delicious too.

    Yufen HUANG

  • Duck liver parfait

    Duck liver parfait (ask for pickles on the side and you are in heaven)

    Abigail Kaia Monk

Other favorites

Classical soups, comforting bistro mains, and crafted desserts

  • Toffee date pudding

    We finished with sharing a Toffee date pudding, so good.

    Nigel

  • Cauliflower Veloute

    Cauliflower Veloute (little Cauliflower soup- sooooo delicious omg!)

    Abigail Kaia Monk

  • Beer battered barramundi

    Beer battered barramundi (this is no ordinary Fish & Chips - this fish will be the best fish you will ever eat !)

    Abigail Kaia Monk

  • Apple tart

    I particularly liked the apple tart which was presented in an interesting and attractive tower with lovely toasted edges.

    Muggle Chef

Beyond the menu

Memorable, personalized hospitality details from our Tamborine Mountain dining room

  • Personal Storytelling & Career Accolades

    Front-of-house host Helen engages guests with background stories of Chef Ross’s culinary history and career accolades, including his international rankings proudly displayed on the restaurant wall.

  • BYO Wine Freedom

    Guests can bring their own vintage and favourite wines without high markup, with an adjacent bottle shop next door providing convenient cellar access.

  • Dedicated Couple-Run Hosting

    Operating with only the husband-and-wife duo, the dining room offers calm, attentive hospitality where the hosts personally look after every table throughout the evening.

  • Tailored Small-Event Coordination

    For intimate private gatherings and small weddings, the hosts coordinate bespoke, alternating multi-course French menus with remarkable adaptability and care.

Before you head over

Practical guidance for planning your dining experience at Pippin Took²

  • Bring Your Own Wine

    The restaurant allows guests to bring their own wine, and there is a bottle shop located directly next door if you need to pick up a bottle beforehand.

  • Book Your Table in Advance

    Because this is an intimate venue operated solely by a husband-and-wife team, reserving your table ahead of time ensures you secure a spot.

  • Plan for a Scenic Mountain Destination Drive

    Whether visiting for lunch or dinner, guests frequently make a dedicated trip up Tamborine Mountain for this relaxed, high-calibre classical French experience.

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