Our wine list is not like any other you’ll see in Port Douglas - it’s a common and interesting conversation piece at Epicurean.
One guest described it as “Autobiographical”… and it is!
We hand selected 16 Australian wineries that stood out to us on our travels. It may have been a special moment of our lives, an exceptional Cellar Door experience or a pure love of the wines (in most cases - all three!).
The carefully curated selection of more than 80 wines ensures that there is something for everyone and a story to go with it.
Enjoy a journey as we bring our favourite cellar doors to you right here in the heart of Port Douglas.
Our wine list is not like any other you’ll see in Port Douglas - it’s a common and interesting conversation piece at Epicurean.
One guest described it as “Autobiographical”… and it is!
We hand selected 16 Australian wineries that stood out to us on our travels. It may have been a special moment of our lives, an exceptional Cellar Door experience or a pure love of the wines (in most cases - all three!).
The carefully curated selection of more than 80 wines ensures that there is something for everyone and a story to go with it.
Enjoy a journey as we bring our favourite cellar doors to you right here in the heart of Port Douglas.
Kreglinger is one of the world's premier sparkling wines, grown & produced in Tasmania's pristine North coast, enjoyed around the world!
Combining over 200 years of European heritage with meticulous viticultural and wine making practice to create traditional method sparkling wines that reflect the beauty of the Pipers River region that they're grown and crafted in.
Created to rival the wines of Champagne, Clover Hill is one of Australia’s very few premium sparkling houses solely producing sparkling wines in the traditional method.
Clover Hill has become synonymous with elegance and refinement, gaining a reputation of uncompromising quality.
Kreglinger is one of the world's premier sparkling wines, grown & produced in Tasmania's pristine North coast, enjoyed around the world!
Combining over 200 years of European heritage with meticulous viticultural and wine making practice to create traditional method sparkling wines that reflect the beauty of the Pipers River region that they're grown and crafted in.
Created to rival the wines of Champagne, Clover Hill is one of Australia’s very few premium sparkling houses solely producing sparkling wines in the traditional method.
Clover Hill has become synonymous with elegance and refinement, gaining a reputation of uncompromising quality.
Established in 1974 and nestled in the heart of Tasmanian wine country, Pipers Brook Vineyard in the beautiful Tamar Valley is recognised as one of the pioneering vineyards of the Tasmanian wine industry.
“Here in Pipers River on sites that were sought out for terroir similar to some of the most premium wine regions in France, the weight of our rich heritage rests on our shoulders as we continue to produce estate grown and bottled wines.”
“We're Pinot Noir makers first, winemakers second.
In our 25-plus years of production, we’ve balanced the art of winemaking with the science of discovery, to create a range of wine that is time-honoured, expressive and perfected, some of the most elegant and exciting Pinot Noir in the world.”
The Bream Creek Vineyard wine label was established by leading Tasmanian vigneron Fred Peacock back in 1990, at a time when there were less than 10 commercial wineries in the entire state. It has long been considered one of the very best sites in South Eastern Tasmania.
For over 30 years Bream Creek wines have been consistent award winners. Fred’s premium cool climate wines are concentrated and long, thanks to the mature vines and low yields.
“We're Pinot Noir makers first, winemakers second.
In our 25-plus years of production, we’ve balanced the art of winemaking with the science of discovery, to create a range of wine that is time-honoured, expressive and perfected, some of the most elegant and exciting Pinot Noir in the world.”
At Rochford we believe winemaking is driven by intuition, guided by the fruit itself.”
The Rochford Estate range showcases all the elegance and flavour intensity you come to expect in the Yarra Valley, resulting in wines that show well young, but age gracefully.
Each wine in the different Rochford ranges is designed to speak to the many different reasons we all have for enjoying a glass of wine.
Established in 1978, Oakridge has grown to become an internationally recognised producer of award-winning wines and must-visit Yarra Valley destination.
As a pioneer of the wine growing region of the upper Yarra Valley, Oakridge is known for producing distinctive single-vineyard wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region.
Mandala Estate wines are as Yarra Valley as it gets with all fruit hand-harvested across both Dixon's Creek and Yarra Junction vineyard, led by Charles and his dedicated local team.
Each Single-Site wine has a special namesake, which sits within the Mandala logo and is personal to Owner Charles.
Home to some of Australia’s favourite wines for over 130 years, the Brown Brothers philosophy is about being experimental, innovative and dedicated to making wines for all kinds of tastebuds.
Each range has been created to celebrate the joy of wine in all forms.
“At Rochford we believe winemaking is driven by intuition, guided by the fruit itself.”
The Rochford Estate range showcases all the elegance and flavour intensity you come to expect in the Yarra Valley, resulting in wines that show well young, but age gracefully.
Each wine in the different Rochford ranges is designed to speak to the many different reasons we all have for enjoying a glass of wine.
Established in 1978, Oakridge has grown to become an internationally recognised producer of award-winning wines and must-visit Yarra Valley destination.
As a pioneer of the wine growing region of the upper Yarra Valley, Oakridge is known for producing distinctive single-vineyard wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region.
Mandala Estate wines are as Yarra Valley as it gets with all fruit hand-harvested across both Dixon's Creek and Yarra Junction vineyard, led by Charles and his dedicated local team.
Each Single-Site wine has a special namesake, which sits within the Mandala logo and is personal to Owner Charles.
Home to some of Australia’s favourite wines for over 130 years, the Brown Brothers philosophy is about being experimental, innovative and dedicated to making wines for all kinds of tastebuds.
Each range has been created to celebrate the joy of wine in all forms.
Established in 1860 Tahbilk is one of the most beautiful and historic family owned wineries in Australia, located in one of the Nagambie Lakes region of central Victoria
In 2013 Tahbilk became carbon neutral. An extension of the work already completed, by the family, to restore the delicate balance once known by the Daung-wurrung clans
I believe our uncompromising commitment and dedication to quality at all stages of the winemaking process has enabled Whistling Eagle to create wines that are supple, generous and distinctive.” – Ian Rathjen Winemaker
Situated in the northern part of the Heathcote wine-growing region, Whistling Eagle Vineyard produces outstanding wines that reflect the balance between viticulture and the environment.
The Eagles Blood Shiraz is the ultimate expression of transition from Cambrian Earth to wine that displays spectacular colour, depth of flavour and balance.
Established in 1860 Tahbilk is one of the most beautiful and historic family owned wineries in Australia, located in one of the Nagambie Lakes region of central Victoria
In 2013 Tahbilk became carbon neutral. An extension of the work already completed, by the family, to restore the delicate balance once known by the Daung-wurrung clans
“I believe our uncompromising commitment and dedication to quality at all stages of the winemaking process has enabled Whistling Eagle to create wines that are supple, generous and distinctive.” – Ian Rathjen Winemaker
Situated in the northern part of the Heathcote wine-growing region, Whistling Eagle Vineyard produces outstanding wines that reflect the balance between viticulture and the environment.
The Eagles Blood Shiraz is the ultimate expression of transition from Cambrian Earth to wine that displays spectacular colour, depth of flavour and balance.
Clarnette wines are created using traditional winemaking techniques with open fermenters, minimal handling and high quality oak, magnifying the highly perfumed wines typical of the Grampians wine region.
We pride ourselves on producing natural, clean wines that truly reflect the place where they come from.
As one of Australia’s oldest and continuously family-owned and operated wineries, Best’s crafts extraordinary and iconic wines of elegance and longevity.
Their flagship wine, the Thomson Family Shiraz, has an ‘Exceptional’ designation from the esteemed Langton’s Classification of Australian Wine and Bin No. O Shiraz is rated as ‘Outstanding’.
Best’s has thrived under the stewardship of just two families since 1866. The founding Best family established the original Concongella Vineyard and today, the Thomson’s, having purchased the property in 1920.
Clarnette wines are created using traditional winemaking techniques with open fermenters, minimal handling and high quality oak, magnifying the highly perfumed wines typical of the Grampians wine region.
We pride ourselves on producing natural, clean wines that truly reflect the place where they come from.
As one of Australia’s oldest and continuously family-owned and operated wineries, Best’s crafts extraordinary and iconic wines of elegance and longevity.
Their flagship wine, the Thomson Family Shiraz, has an ‘Exceptional’ designation from the esteemed Langton’s Classification of Australian Wine and Bin No. O Shiraz is rated as ‘Outstanding’.
Best’s has thrived under the stewardship of just two families since 1866. The founding Best family established the original Concongella Vineyard and today, the Thomson’s, having purchased the property in 1920.
Bremerton Wines evolved in 1988 and is a family owned company.
Rebecca and Lucy have focussed the family’s wine range on high quality and individualistic wines.
Langhorne Creek is unique in that it sits on the rich soil of the Bremer River flood plain and is known as a cool climate region, and a producer of exceptionally high and consistent quality fruit
Coriole was founded in 1967. The Estate is still owned by the Lloyd family and is now managed by second and third-generation Lloyd family members.
Shiraz is the great tradition of McLaren Vale going back over 150 years, and is the major variety planted on the estate. Coriole has been an Australian pioneer of Sangiovese and Italian varieties since 1985.
Bremerton Wines evolved in 1988 and is a family owned company.
Rebecca and Lucy have focussed the family’s wine range on high quality and individualistic wines.
Langhorne Creek is unique in that it sits on the rich soil of the Bremer River flood plain and is known as a cool climate region, and a producer of exceptionally high and consistent quality fruit
Coriole was founded in 1967. The Estate is still owned by the Lloyd family and is now managed by second and third-generation Lloyd family members.
Shiraz is the great tradition of McLaren Vale going back over 150 years, and is the major variety planted on the estate. Coriole has been an Australian pioneer of Sangiovese and Italian varieties since 1985.
Murray Street Vineyards is home to two separate vineyards, each of which boast their own unique scenery and diverse flavours.
The Greenock Estate Vineyard produces full-bodied wines and is home to plantings that date back around 50 years.
The Gomersal Estate Vineyard sits on top of a hill and produces wines which boast a rich, signature flavour.
Coonawarra is the Limestone Coast’s leading wine region, south-east of Adelaide.
Building on the Rymill family’s history of pioneering within the Coonawarra region, the modern winemaking team has taken up the challenge to handcraft the very best expression of what the unique terra rossa soil and cool climate of Coonawarra can deliver.
Murray Street Vineyards is home to two separate vineyards, each of which boast their own unique scenery and diverse flavours.
The Greenock Estate Vineyard produces full-bodied wines and is home to plantings that date back around 50 years.
The Gomersal Estate Vineyard sits on top of a hill and produces wines which boast a rich, signature flavour.
Coonawarra is the Limestone Coast’s leading wine region, south-east of Adelaide.
Building on the Rymill family’s history of pioneering within the Coonawarra region, the modern winemaking team has taken up the challenge to handcraft the very best expression of what the unique terra rossa soil and cool climate of Coonawarra can deliver.
We know not everyone shares our love of wine and we don’t want you to feel left out.
That’s why we stock a select range of San Pelegrino mineral waters, Fever Tree tonics and soda waters, Peroni beers, and local Devil’s Thumb Distillery Gins for you to enjoy.
Be sure to try Marlene’s signature Gin and Tonic balloons – the perfect way to cool down in the Tropical North Queensland weather.
Now you can enjoy the best food in Port Douglas to kick off the weekend in the best possible way!
Available on Fridays from 4-6pm for our “Apero” afternoon.
Apero which is short for aperitif, is the hour or two before dinner where you can unwind, relax, enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail or two. It involves warming up your palate with bite-sized morsels of delicious food while you connect with friends and family.
Join us for a selection of tempting apero-style delights which pair beautifully with our monthly wine flight selection which allows you to sample three wines from our carefully curated wine list.
You may be tempted by our “Taste a Legend” where you can sample a glass of a unique wine that has history and a story to tell.
Seats are limited so book now to avoid disappointment.
Now you can enjoy the best food in Port Douglas to kick off the weekend in the best possible way!
Available on Fridays from 4-6pm for our “Apero” afternoon.
Apero which is short for aperitif, is the hour or two before dinner where you can unwind, relax, enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail or two. It involves warming up your palate with bite-sized morsels of delicious food while you connect with friends and family.
Join us for a selection of tempting apero-style delights which pair beautifully with our monthly wine flight selection which allows you to sample three wines from our carefully curated wine list.
You may be tempted by our “Taste a Legend” where you can sample a glass of a unique wine that has history and a story to tell.
Seats are limited so book now to avoid disappointment.
“Loved our casual yet fine dining lunch. Food and wine should always be paired and Epicurean does a fine job at this. The wine available is curated from small wineries from the southern wine regions of Australia. As an international visitor I enjoy trying the small business wineries and restaurants. We had a leisurely meal starting out with the special for the day of prawns with a glass of bubbly. Then moving on to a classic platter with a few different glasses of wine that my husband and I shared as we sampled all that was offered. One platter was plenty for the two of us.”
- Kellie F (Tripadvisor)
“Our group were so delighted to enjoy a delicious, fine dining experience for lunch today. Marlene guided our food and wine choices and Rohan delivered from the kitchen. We ate and drank really well today and these lovely people made it happen. If you are in Port Douglas, please book a lunch with this beautiful restaurant.”
– Keza1964 (Tripadvisor)
“We have dined here several times in recent months, and cannot recommend it more highly.
This is a small, intimate restaurant with a lovely tropical vibe. It offers both small and large dining boards with a range of tastes and flavours, including charcuterie, duck, pate, terrine, seafood and cheeses. Each board includes excellent accompaniments, including chutneys, pickles and crackers/ wafers. There is also a unique selection of wines to complement each board.
The husband (chef) and wife (server) team are delightful and knowledgeable and make you feel very welcome. We really love having lunch here and highly recommend it for an unique luncheon.
– LynR209
“Loved our casual yet fine dining lunch. Food and wine should always be paired and Epicurean does a fine job at this. The wine available is curated from small wineries from the southern wine regions of Australia. As an international visitor I enjoy trying the small business wineries and restaurants. We had a leisurely meal starting out with the special for the day of prawns with a glass of bubbly. Then moving on to a classic platter with a few different glasses of wine that my husband and I shared as we sampled all that was offered. One platter was plenty for the two of us.”
- Kellie F (Tripadvisor)
“Our group were so delighted to enjoy a delicious, fine dining experience for lunch today. Marlene guided our food and wine choices and Rohan delivered from the kitchen. We ate and drank really well today and these lovely people made it happen. If you are in Port Douglas, please book a lunch with this beautiful restaurant.”
– Keza1964 (Tripadvisor)
“We have dined here several times in recent months, and cannot recommend it more highly.
This is a small, intimate restaurant with a lovely tropical vibe. It offers both small and large dining boards with a range of tastes and flavours, including charcuterie, duck, pate, terrine, seafood and cheeses. Each board includes excellent accompaniments, including chutneys, pickles and crackers/ wafers. There is also a unique selection of wines to complement each board.
The husband (chef) and wife (server) team are delightful and knowledgeable and make you feel very welcome. We really love having lunch here and highly recommend it for an unique luncheon.
– LynR209
If you’re looking for a few indulgences for your Picnic Date or a Gift for a special someone, an Epicurean Gift Hamper is the perfect choice!
Food & Wine Lover’s Hamper - $195
House Made Terrine with French Cornichons & Dijon Mustard, Two Artisan Cured Meats with Organic Mixed Olives, Two Cheeses with Quince Paste & Heritage Biscuits, Cuvée Chocolate & a bottle of beautiful quality Australian Wine.
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Buy an Epicurean Port Douglas Restaurant voucher.
Opening Hours:
Lunch & Afternoon Grazing
Tuesday to Saturday from 12 noon until 4pm
Friday Apero from 4pm until 6pm
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