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Tamborine Diner

Tamborine Mountain

Updated: Jun 06, 2026

Take a step back in time to the '50s at Tamborine Diner, a retro-style restaurant located in Tamborine Mountain. 

Full of rock'n'roll nostalgia and brightly coloured furnishings, this iconic diner will make you feel as though you've stepped onto a set of an old-school American film. 

50s style red booths and retro decorations inside Tamborine Diner Tamborine Mountain

Pop in for a coffee, scoop of ice cream, to grab some lollies or a soda, or settle in for a meal and immerse yourself in the retro vibes. 

Pinball machine next to counter inside Tamborine Diner Tamborine Mountain

When it comes to food, diners can dig in to giant stacks of pancakes, waffles, burgers, footlong hot dogs, big breakfast, pizza and more.  

Interior of retro styled Tamborine Diner Tamborine Mountain

Wash it all down with a decadent milkshake, thickshake or soda and you've got yourself a hearty American feast!

Red retro exterior of Tamborine Diner Tamborine Mountain

Need to know -There is plenty of parking in the carpark outside, as well as on the surrounding streets. 

The menu may have changed since our visit.

By Bryanna Rossow

Hungry for more suggestions on where to eat and drink on Tamborine Mountain? Head to our comprehensive Eat & Drink section for more! 

Tamborine Diner 

12 Main Western Rd

Tamborine Mountain 

Opening hours 

5545 0406

0421 379 424

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