Ricks Garage

Ricks Garage sits on Margaret Street in Palmwoods, a charming town in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. With its retro, American garage-and-diner theme, it's become a genuine destination — a fun, characterful restaurant and bar that stands out for its atmosphere as much as its food, drawing big crowds from across the region.

The appeal is that combination of a distinctive, nostalgic setting, crowd-pleasing food and a lively, sociable vibe — the kind of place that's as much about the experience as the meal. Set in the pretty hinterland, it's a popular spot for a meal, drinks and often live music, with a personality that sets it apart from the standard dining option.

With a 4.6 rating from more than 4,600 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark with its many visitors. Menus, opening hours, live-music line-ups and pricing change, and a popular, characterful venue fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're heading up to the hinterland specifically, dining with a group, or coming for a gig.