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Noosa Beach House, a Peter Kuruvita Restaurant

November 15, 2014 by Maureen 45 Comments

Peter Kuruvita's Noosa Beach House Restaurant

Recently, John and I and our friends David and Jan were invited to dine at the Noosa Beach House on Hastings Street by SPG Restaurants and Bars as a part of their Savour and Save campaign to boost awareness of their restaurants. I’d driven by the restaurant on Hastings Street but hadn’t been for in dinner.

John and I were members of the Starwood Preferred Guest program and  years ago stayed often enough in Starwood hotels to stay at the posh Prince de Galles Hotel on Avenue Georges V in Paris – on points!  When we were invited to Peter Kuruvita’s restaurant at the Sheraton Noosa Resort & Spa, our past experience with the Starwood hotel group predicted a great evening.

Peter Kuruvita's Noosa Beach House Restaurant

The decor is modern and very beach house with timber ceilings painted white, an open kitchen and all the furnishings are in light colours.  Outside the back there’s even an herb garden complete with kaffir lime tree. Each table is simply lit by a beautiful egg-shaped lamp that gives just enough light to see the food.

Our server was Finn who went out of his way to make us feel welcome and appreciated. He was the sort of server you always want to have because if you wanted to ask him a question, he was never far away but if you wanted to talk and laugh, he didn’t bother us.

Finn went through the menu item by item and explained the fresh ingredients, where they were sourced and how each dish was prepared.  Isn’t it great to be served by someone who knows the menu.  I’ve heard too many times, “Let me go ask the chef,” not to be really pleased when someone knows the answers.  It shows that the staff is well trained.  I learned later that the restaurant has a monthly tasting for the staff where they present a new dish or make a change to a dish or leave an ingredient out just to see if the staff can tell.  Finn says when you know the menu well, you can tell.

Noosa Beach House decor

After way too much talking, we made our menu selections after Finn answered more questions, going into detail about each choice.  Jan has to steer clear of gluten and that was no problem.  The chef adjusted the dishes she chose.  With our starters we were served thick, crusty bread with the most flavourful Italian olive oil.  John ate his bread and half of mine.

Veal, shallots, apple and parmesan foam

I chose the rare seared veal with caramelized shallots, green apple, gelatin cubes and parmesan foam.  It was for me, the perfect combination of flavour, texture and presentation.  The veal melted in my mouth and a fork with a bit of every element on the dish left me with a sweet aftertaste.  Before  you tell me that foam is overdone, it gives this dish a lightness that was delightful.

Scallops

John’s Hervey Bay juicy seared scallops were elegantly presented with salad, mushroom and sea herbs and he said it was really good but I’m sure they couldn’t surpass my veal.  He did comment that he would have preferred a plate over a bowl for this dish.

Goats cheese croquettes with nashi pear, walnuts and baby radish

David had the goats cheese croquette with nashi pear, walnut and shaved baby radish.  It was a beautiful dish to look at but he felt it was missing something.  Jan ordered the ocean trout which was prepared gluten free and it was gently cooked sous vide. The ocean trout was served with coconut sambal, black rice, trout crackling and tamarind. She couldn’t fault the dish.

We were given some time to chat with David and Jan about their daughter’s upcoming wedding and to toast John on his early birthday celebration.  When the main dishes arrived, Finn quickly explained each dish as I hurriedly photographed so nobody would eat a cold meal.

Mooloolaba Prawns with vegetable kottu, roasted coconut, peanuts and betel leaf

Jan chose Mooloolaba Prawns and the dish normally comes with a Sri Lankan vegetable kottu (crispy vegetables and chopped roti bread), roasted coconut, peanuts and betel leaf.  Because Jan must stay away from gluten, the chef left the bread out of the kottu and she didn’t miss it.  The prawns were fat and juicy and had quite a spice kick.

wagyu sirloin

The combination of tajima wagyu sirloin (score 6) and smoked potato, beetroot puree and slow cooked short rib left John smacking his lips.  The meat was cooked sous vide at 62C for 20 minutes and was fork tender and full of beefy flavour. Tajima is a bloodline of wagyu beef from Kobe, Japan but raised in Australia.

Duck

The spiced duck with oat crumble, medjool dates, dehydrated grapes and cavalo nero was an exquisite combination of flavours. I took one bite and the sweetness of the date combined with the richness of the duck added to the texture of the oats was delightful.

Reef Fish

David’s reef fish (mullaway or sea bass) was seasoned and flash fried to give it a very crisp crust on top with a buttery tender, meltingly soft bottom.  It was served with a sweet corn puree, a Gympie red claw yabby and a subtle shellfish bisque was served on the side.  Finn carefully poured the bisque to ensure all the elements of the dish were showing.

We all agreed that Peter Kuruvita has created a menu with single-minded dedication to deliciousness.  The ingredients were top quality, reflecting Peter’s Sri Lankan heritage and his love for food from everywhere.

As we were perusing the dessert menu and deciding whether we had room or did we need to share desserts, Finn arrived with a big smile.  He said that Chef de Cuisine, and top tong wrangler, Woody Theuerl  had been advised about John’s upcoming birthday and dessert had been taken care of.  It was a lovely surprise.  John leaned forward and whispered, “They’re NOT going to sing, right?”

birthday cake

What arrived was a work of culinary art.  It was gluten free, chocolate and had the texture of a rich, firm brownie.  The cake was wrapped in chocolate and topped with raspberries.  We were all quite full but we enjoyed that cake.

birthday cake

The evening ended with a quiet chat over the last of the wine and as we said good-bye, I complimented the chef and his staff for creating good food with extraordinary flavour that resulted in a lovely dining experience for each of us.

Woody Theurel and his chefs

As we left they gave me a gift of wonderful ingredients so I wouldn’t forget them.  We won’t soon forget John’s birthday celebration.  Our gratitude to the SPG Restaurants who sponsored our dinner and who sent me Peter Kuruvita’s cookbook along with other goodies.

Peter Kuruvita’s Noosa Beach House Restaurant
16 Hastings Street
Noosa Heads, Queensland
07 5449 4754

This post was sponsored by SPG Savour and Save campaign where for a short time you can save up to 25% off at 23 select restaurants in Australia, Fiji and New Caledonia.  If you’re not an SPG member, you can sign up for free at the restaurant.  What could be simpler and honestly 25% is a huge saving.  For more information, visit http://www.spgrestaurantsandbars.com/savourandsave.

 

Filed Under: Eating Out, Recipes Tagged With: dining in Noosa, Noosa Beach House, peter kuruvita

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Comments

  1. ami@naivecookcooks says

    November 16, 2014 at 12:54 am

    That’s one gorgeous cake girl and love all the different sorts of food you guys enjoyed!

    Reply
  2. Gloria Roa Baker says

    November 16, 2014 at 1:48 am

    All look delicious!

    Reply
  3. Chris @ The Café Sucré Farine says

    November 16, 2014 at 2:43 am

    Wow, what an amazing dinner and royal treatment to go along with it. Can I go out to dinner with you?

    Reply
    • Veronica (Roni) says

      November 16, 2014 at 5:57 am

      lol…I’m with Chris :))…lucky you Maureen. And your photos are gorgeous xxx

      Reply
  4. Abbe @ This is How I Cook says

    November 16, 2014 at 3:09 am

    It is always fun to sit down and have a special meal. This looks delightful and worthy of a celebration. Happy birthday to John!

    Reply
  5. Melissa @ My Recent Favorite books says

    November 16, 2014 at 3:44 am

    Sounds like you had a wonderful time! The description of the Meals and the Cake are amazing! =)

    Reply
  6. Liz says

    November 16, 2014 at 4:04 am

    Oh, what a magnificent menu! And that dessert??? Unbelievable presentation!

    Reply
  7. Rachel (Rachel's Kitchen NZ) says

    November 16, 2014 at 4:43 am

    Oh, all the beautiful QLD seafood and what a lovely surprise and fab dessert – a special night – Maureen.

    Reply
  8. Judit + Corina @ Glamorous Bite says

    November 16, 2014 at 4:51 am

    What a beautiful place Maureen, the food looks spectacular and elegant! We could have those scallops right now too. Happy Birthday to John!
    Cheers! J+C

    Reply
  9. Nagi@RecipeTin Eats says

    November 16, 2014 at 5:35 am

    I love Noosa but I’ve never been to the Noosa Beach House! I’m really in the “fine dining” mood right now, having just been to Mark Best’s Pei Modern last night 🙂 Thank you for this wonderful review, this is going on my list of restaurants to visit when I am next in Noosa!

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      November 16, 2014 at 10:20 am

      Nagi, when you come to the Sunshine Coast, maybe we could go there together! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Tara says

    November 16, 2014 at 6:27 am

    Wow, what a feast!! So elegant, so exotic and it all looks sooooo delicious!!

    Reply
  11. David Crichton says

    November 16, 2014 at 7:08 am

    Looks a wonderful celebration. The food is bang on trend, every dish different in its own right. I’ve started making notes already.

    Reply
  12. Lizzy (Good Things) says

    November 16, 2014 at 7:51 am

    Wow, what a lovely treat! We’ve never made it to Noosa Beach House on any of our trips there… must do so!

    Reply
  13. Hotly Spiced says

    November 16, 2014 at 8:42 am

    What a lovely place to dine. I do love Hastings Street and it’s so pretty at night with the trees all lit up with fairy lights. I think you did really well photographing the food as elegant restaurants tend to throw challenges to photographers. How lovely of them to make a special dessert for John but where was the singing??? Glad you had a good night out with great friends xx

    Reply
  14. cheri says

    November 16, 2014 at 8:42 am

    Hi Maureen, sounds like a wonderful meal, the dishes look amazing. Happy Birthday to John, what a great way to celebrate.

    Reply
  15. John@Kitchen Riffs says

    November 16, 2014 at 9:17 am

    Top tong wrangler? Haven’t heard that before! A coveted position, I’m sure. 🙂 Sounds like a wonderful place. Happy Birthday to John!

    Reply
  16. Eha says

    November 16, 2014 at 10:19 am

    Peter Kuruvita has done well with his menu: the plating is good and the starters especially drew my attention. A place to recommend to those going north: hope I can join them during the coming year 🙂 !

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      November 16, 2014 at 10:30 am

      It would be terrific to see you up here, Eha!

      Reply
  17. Tania @My Kitchen Stories says

    November 16, 2014 at 10:28 am

    I read every morsel of that food. It looks just so good and is at the top of my list for places to go when next I am in Noosa. the perfect combinations of flavours. Now, the only trouble I can see on the horizon is where John will want to go next birthday to top that off.

    Reply
    • Maureen says

      November 16, 2014 at 10:29 am

      Will you be coming up anytime soon??

      Reply
  18. Mrs Mulberry says

    November 16, 2014 at 10:40 am

    Wow Maureen, those plates are works of art – what a wonderful celebration!!

    Reply
  19. Fran @ G'day Souffle' says

    November 16, 2014 at 1:18 pm

    The thing I noticed the most about this restaurant is the presentation on the plate. Food is art, art is food!

    Reply
  20. Catherine says

    November 16, 2014 at 2:34 pm

    Dear Maureen, Looks like a great variety of dishes and they all look elegant and delicious.
    I bet you had a great time and Happy Birthday to John. Blessings dear. Catherine xo

    Reply
  21. Joanne T Ferguson says

    November 16, 2014 at 2:35 pm

    G’day What a great feast with food and friends Maureen!
    happy pre birthday to John and looks like a good night was had by all!
    Cheers! Joanne

    Reply
  22. easyfoodsmith says

    November 16, 2014 at 5:50 pm

    Great place and great food…almost gourmet-ish.

    Reply
  23. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    November 16, 2014 at 7:06 pm

    A big happy birthday to John!! 😀 Hehe Mr NQN would say the exact same thing about them not singing! 😛

    Reply
  24. Helen | Grab Your Fork says

    November 16, 2014 at 8:12 pm

    What an incredible looking meal – and how amazing is that cake?!

    Reply
  25. Manu says

    November 16, 2014 at 9:44 pm

    This is one of the restaurants on my to try list!! the food looks amazing… and that cake!!!!! Almost too beautiful to cut!

    Reply
  26. Shashi RunninSrilankan says

    November 16, 2014 at 10:54 pm

    Wow – that’s one stunning cake! And it’s gluten free!!!
    Sounds ike y’all had a memorable and wonderful evening at Noosa Beach House.

    Reply
  27. Emma @ Bake Then Eat says

    November 17, 2014 at 3:20 am

    Sounds like it was a great evening and some great food! And what a wonderful birthday cake that was 🙂

    Reply
  28. Berny @ I Only Eat Desserts says

    November 17, 2014 at 11:26 am

    Woah each dish looks like a work of art – so pretty! Sounds like such a great evening 🙂

    Reply
  29. ChopinandMysaucepan says

    November 17, 2014 at 11:30 am

    Dear Maureen,

    This looks like an exquisite meal. The mulloway and prawn in the seafood bisque would be my choice even though I love redmeat.

    Reply
  30. Coffee and Crumpets says

    November 17, 2014 at 12:25 pm

    What a lovely birthday celebration and that dessert! Just gorgeous as we’re all the other dishes. Beautiful. Glad you all had a wonderful time.

    Reply
  31. mjskit says

    November 17, 2014 at 2:18 pm

    What beautiful plating of all of those dishes! I’m with you…no matter how full, I would have found room for the cake. Happy Birthday to John!!

    Reply
  32. Gourmet Getaways says

    November 17, 2014 at 3:10 pm

    Oh, that was fun!!! Food looked great and the cake looked amazing. Happy birthday to John!

    Julie & Alesah
    Gourmet Getaways xx

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  33. Simone says

    November 17, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    Wow Maureen that looks like an amazing dinner! And happy belated birthday to John too! It kind of sounds familiar, that restaurant… Has it been on masterchef Australia by any chance?

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  34. nancy @ Plus Ate Six says

    November 17, 2014 at 9:03 pm

    What a beautiful meal and gorgeous presentation. I’d have found room for that glorious cake too 🙂

    Reply
  35. Helene D'Souza says

    November 17, 2014 at 11:33 pm

    I would have chosen the veal too simply because we don’t get veal in India and because of the cool parmesan foam. =D

    Reply
  36. Chelsea Berry says

    November 18, 2014 at 1:14 pm

    Absolutely stunning photography! This place looks exceptional 🙂

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    • Maureen says

      November 18, 2014 at 3:01 pm

      Thanks, I was rather disappointed in the photography so I went back and ate again to see if they would improve. Only slightly. It was lovely food though. 🙂

      Reply
  37. Anna @ shenANNAgans says

    November 20, 2014 at 10:19 am

    A little late, but one big happy birthday to John!! 🙂
    Beautiful pics! I know you said the foam gave the dish a lightness, but I just don’t rate the way it makes food look. And how fantastic are sea bananas, they would have gone amazingly with the scallops.
    Think I need to stop reading food blogs for a bit, I am absolutely starving and it is hurting my soul a little bit.

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  38. Roz says

    November 20, 2014 at 11:41 am

    Maureen, What a wonderful dining experience! I love the creative combinations and the presentations! But gosh it’s in Australia and who knows when I’ll ever get there! Do they deliver? And that birthday cake, what a special place with superb attention to you! I need to get back in touch with you again about the recipe card, but so sorry that I’ve been slammed at the university with the semester ending in a few weeks! Good to be busy though (in a good way).
    Happy Thanksgiving,
    Roz

    Reply
  39. House in Tillford says

    November 21, 2014 at 4:10 pm

    Wow what an amazing and luxurious meal- great way to celebrate a birthday!

    Reply

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