Weis

SADLY, WEIS RESTAURANT AND BAR HAS CLOSED PERMANENTLY AS OF MARCH 1 2015.

Located nearby the top of the range in Toowoomba, Weis Restaurant and Bar serves lunch, dinner and Sunday breakfasts in a charming historic home that is cherished by the local diners.

Originally called 'Alameda' as the home of the extended Harrison family, the charming house has continued to exhibit the traditional and old world English charm that was established in the restaurant in 1986.

The heritage brick home boasts the highlights of Toowoomba with a quaint front garden, stone garden tables beneath shaded trees and fairy lights in the evening, a statue similar to those in the famous Queens Park, floral arrangements in miniature wheel barrows and vibrant flower beds in pots on the front porch.

Diners enter the way they would visit a friend for dinner by ringing the door bell and hanging their umbrellas and coats by the front door.

Once seated in one of the many charming rooms, guests are offered friendly, attentive and immediate service from a swift glass of wine to the lighting of the fire place or opening of the nearby windows.

While the seafood smorgasbord has been a local family favourite for celebrations for years, it is the a la carte menu that truly boasts the flavours of Toowoomba's fresh and local produce.

The entrees are superb, delicate and showcase the fine food available. Served on ice with lemon, the Sydney Rock Oyster Kilpatrick are a wonderful selection for any special occasion. In addition, one cannot look past the incredible flavours and beautiful plating of the Asian Braised Pork Belly.

For the main char-grill course, a variety of steaks (grass fed and local options) can be cooked to your liking while the chicken, seafood and vegetarian dishes are available for a lighter choice.

Those looking to enjoy all three courses may enjoy the chefs famous Chocolate and Walnut Brownie with a delicious honeycomb or a range of fruit based options.

In a nutshell: Weis Restaurant and Bar boasts the history of Toowoomba and a beautiful old world charm where locals and travellers can sit for fine food and fine wine by the fireplace on a cold Toowoomba evening. The a la carte menu is a fabulous way to celebrate that special day with friends and family.

Need to know: *Weis is open for dinner from 6 on Tue, Thu, Sun and from 5.30 on Wed, Fri, Sat. Bar opens at 5.

by Katherine Lamont