Located in the heart of Burpengary, the restaurant itself is not huge, but tastefully decorated and with a good menu selection. The Tom Kha soup was delicious, full of vegetables and priced very reasonably. The lunch menu specials are also good value. We had the cashew nut with vegetables and tofu and enjoyed it immensely, as well as the coconut rice. Very friendly staff, and nice and quiet environment. We would definitely eat here again.

Thoroughly enjoyed our late morning breakfast here. Inside dining is homely and comfortable, with odd curios and books around, and outside dining looks across the road to the river, also nice and peaceful. It was quite busy when we were there, appearing to be popular, and service was quick and friendly.
The scrambled tofu came out completely different to what we expected, mixed with mushrooms and other veges, with a great flavour.
Tea served in a vintage pot and inscribed as a gift from a husband Norm to his wife Thelma back in 1942 was a lovely nostalgic touch.
The cost was normal for any cafe.
If you have time, there is a room at the back with records, books and other bygone era goodies to take you back.
All in all, a lovely pleasant place for a meal with plenty of food options.

It's hard to miss this place when you drive by, because the quaint vintage style just calls out, and certainly struck a cord with us. The office has DVDs available for rental, is decorated in real vintage style, and staffed by one of the friendliest ladies we've met. Exceptionally helpful and happy to show us a room beforehand. The rooms are very tasteful and have everything you need, some are even connecting rooms. The beach is so close, as is the airport, so the price for convenience is great. The downside is that there is some noise from upstairs movements if you are staying on the ground floor, and you need to be careful with parking as there is limited on site and on the road may fill up. We had a really enjoyable stay and would recommend it.

We have no idea where the people who said 'service here was average' were eating, because our lunch here was absolutely delicious in flavour, very promptly served and all matched by exceptional service from the second we walked in. All staff were friendly and very attentive to everything we needed, and the food was fabulous. Fresh garlic bread full of flavour, quite possibly the best we've eaten. Ravioli with a fabulous creamy tomato sauce that had a hint of a bite, and eye fillet on smashed potato with veges and a flavourful sauce. The decor is just our style, white and blue with nice views over the million dollar boats that were there for the Boat Show. There was honestly nothing we could fault with our entire experience there, and we'd happily dine there again. Thank you for a wonderful meal.

Location: Walrus Social House is located within the Watermark Resort in the heart of Surfers Paradise.

Hours: We booked for an afternoon high tea.

Our High Tea: We were quite blown away by the spread offered to us. Starting with bubbly as soon as we arrived, we were seated for less than 5 minutes when our first plates arrived. We had asked for some vegetarian options, so there were two plates of savouries: the first had mini salmon burgers, bruschetta topped with pancetta, and fresh sandwiches; the second vegetarian platter had bruschetta, and fresh sandwiches with cucumber and cream cheese. After getting used to this sight, the next delivery brought 4 beautiful fresh scones, with sides of jam, cream and maple syrup. We were still a little in shock when she announced the last platter of deserts would be on its way, and when it turned up, we really thought they looked too good to eat. The macarons were sprinkled with gold (seriously, looked superb and far too good to eat), the mini champagne glass had layers of finely diced strawberry topped with cream and some mini balls that we have no idea what they were but overall tasted like a delicious fluffy strawberry mousse, alongside a layered cake with a base made of macadamia and layers that included sponge and lots of other things, chocolate tarts, and a spongy marshmallow textured half-ball that was surprisingly light and very easy on the palate. Tea and coffee were also served, which we'd highly recommend because there's so much food you really want to wash it down a little so you don't miss a bite.

Suitability: Not so much a family environment, but perfect for couples, business meetings, friends and catchups. The atmosphere was quite cosy, lots of lounges to sit back and relax, and we were half way through our High Tea when they dimmed the lights right down which really set the mood. The chairs are such that they actually encourage you to kick off your shoes, curl your legs up and laze back dreaming of being hand-fed and waved down with a palm leaf. Very relaxing in other words!

Staff: Super friendly staff, and very organised. Everything was brought out like clockwork, and the manager afterwards was exceptionally friendly. We got the impression the place ran like a well-oiled machine, very professional.

Cost: We purchased a discount voucher for High Tea. Even at full price though we feel it would be great value, after seeing what was served up. The voucher was valued at $88.00, and we got all of that value and more.

Bookings: Bookings are definitely needed for High Tea. If you've purchased an online Voucher, you can do this directly through the app, otherwise phone to make a booking.

Final Words: Simply superb. Honestly, we had already eaten so much on the day that we didn't do the food enough justice, we were totally unprepared for the spread. If you're thinking about a high tea experience, don't go on a full stomach. In fact, go totally starving and you might just make it through. If there's only two of you and you're not normally big eaters, take friends, cause it would be such a shame to waste anything that's put out. If you've seen the place and wondered if it's worth it, stop wondering, just go. Seriously, it's worth it. We can't wait to go back - on an empty stomach. Thanks for a superb afternoon!

A stroll along the Mooloolaba Esplanade led us past this cafe, which we've passed many times over the years but not stopped at. The decor is bright and friendly, blue-and-White check tablecloths and friendly staff. We enjoyed a Coffee and cake special. The hot drinks were extra hot as requested and a nice taste (which is rarer than you would think these days). The cake was gluten free, and you could tell the difference as it didn't have the super sweet sugary taste that many cakes have, but was still enjoyable with a raspberry centre and our choice of sides of either ice cream or cream. There is some inside seating but why sit inside when you can eat out and look over the Mooloolaba waterfront.

It's been quite a while since we last ate here, but enjoyed it just as much as always. The Arancini Balls were super tasty, nice and fresh with the crispy shell we love, and something new we hadn't had before was the Salmon with a bed of green veges and a really refreshing sauce with a hint of ginger, so a great tasting healthy option for those who want to avoid the carbs. Other lunch specials included fish and chips, and fettuccine carbonara for just $15. There is only outdoor seating, which is protected from the wind and rain with clear blinds, and gives you the benefit of views across Mooloolaba Esplanade out to sea.

We've dined here many times, always loved it, but tonight it was great to see a new dinner menu (and lunch menu). With vegetarian options, it was only $19.90 for a huge meal per person, which included a spring roll, coconut soup, choice of curry/stir fry, and banana desert. Each item on their own was slightly smaller than normal, but as a whole it was a very large and filling meal, and fantastic value. It also included your choice of green tea, or jasmine tea which is something we hadn't tried before. The atmosphere is always great, meals are delivered quickly by friendly staff, and we will definitely be back, quite likely to test their new lunch menu.

It proved impossible for us to pass up the $6.90 tea and scone offer, and we're glad we stopped in because there were so many other tasty-sounding treats on the menu that we'll definitely stop by again. The setting was like a little courtyard, complete with soft blankets at each table which was a nice touch given it can get cool up in the mountains. The scones were the lightest, fluffiest we have ever had, nothing like the thick dense ones you might find elsewhere that sink in your stomach like a rock. These were cloud-like and just heavenly to eat. A delicious little tomato pastry and hot tea and coffee completed our morning tea, and overall it was a very tasty stopover that didn't hurt the hip pocket. Would happily recommend.

Whether you're a tea or coffee lover, there are so many flavours in this shop that you are bound to find something to suit. We settled for an apple pie smelling tea, and coffee with a hint of chocolate. Coffee beans can be ground onsite at no extra charge, and if you're missing teapots, cups, and any other form of hot drink accessory, you're bound to find it here. Prices are reasonable, and even if you don't buy, you can have fun sniffing your way around the shop.