
Secrets on The Lake - Dining on the Deck cafe
A much-loved restaurant with lake views at Montville in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, rated 4.6 across more than 370 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Secrets on The Lake (Dining on the Deck) sits on Narrows Road at Montville, in the lovely Sunshine Coast hinterland overlooking Lake Baroon. A much-loved restaurant and cafe, it makes the most of its gorgeous position — combining quality food and good drinks with a stunning setting on the deck, surrounded by rainforest and lake views, the kind of magical, scenic spot that's a genuine hinterland highlight.
The appeal is that combination of quality food, a good drinks offering and an absolutely beautiful rainforest-and-lake setting, ideal for a relaxed lunch, a special meal, a coffee or a treat while soaking up the stunning hinterland scenery. The gorgeous setting overlooking the lake makes it a genuine destination, and Secrets on The Lake has clearly won over a devoted following.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 370 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a popular hinterland spot fills up on weekends and over holidays, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly where needed before you go — particularly for a weekend or a table with the best lake views at Montville.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- 08:00 – 16:00
- Wednesday
- 08:00 – 16:00
- Thursday
- 08:00 – 16:00
- Friday
- 08:00 – 16:00
- Saturday
- 08:00 – 16:00
- Sunday
- 08:00 – 16:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 82
- Popularity
- 78
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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