Little Eden
Among the many treasures found in the charming township of Yungaburra on the Atherton
Tablelands is a ‘secret garden’ where you’ll discover many new and delicious culinary
delights.
Welcome to one of Yungaburra’s newest gems - Little Eden Restaurant. Surrounded by lush
private gardens, this quaint restaurant has made a huge impact on food lovers since it opened
in November 2021.
Owner Roberta Fraser, who has years of experience in the hospitality industry, has always
had a passion for food, so when the opportunity came up to start a restaurant, she took it.
“I have always felt that food is such a simple way of bringing people together,” Roberta says. “When you see somebody enjoying a meal, you can just see them relax. It’s wonderful.
“Our focus at the restaurant, more than anything, is allowing unique flavours to flourish. We
use a lot of local produce. We’re so lucky to have this plethora of quality food grown here.”
Little Eden focuses on incorporating locally sourced seasonal food enjoyed in a relaxed and
friendly environment. It also ensures the majority of its dishes are gluten free with many
vegetarian options as well.
While the menu changes with seasonal produce, its current menu includes: four-hour
slow-cooked Tableland beef brisket in a rich red wine and mixed herb jus, served on a bed of
crunch smashed potatoes; and maple-mustard crisp pork belly twice cooked and accompanied by a fresh apple and walnut coleslaw.
Seafood lovers currently enjoy the sauteed prawns in a creamy house-made piri piri sauce, and Tasmanian salmon baked in a lime and coconut cream. A unique offering, loved by all, is fried plantain banana topped with peri peri mixed beans dressed in a pickle de gallo.
To ensure guests are enjoying the best foods available, Roberta and team change the menu to
include and highlight the flavours of the region’s seasonal produce.
Lighter share plates are also on the menu, as are crispy fresh salads complemented with a
comprehensive drinks menu.
While its unique and delectable food offerings are instrumental to the success of Little Eden,
so too is the atmosphere, and Roberta and her team have created a warm, peaceful ambience
with the help of soft lighting and relaxing background music.
“There’s no place like this here on the Tablelands,” says front-of-house manager Rocio
Monteagudo, who has been with Roberta since the restaurant opened. “I loved this place as
soon as I walked in.
“It feels like a secret garden in a sense. You’re coming into this really busy area, and you can
sit down in such a huge place yet still have your privacy.
“We try and treat the customers as if it was a special dinner date. We’ll always check that
they are happy while, at the same time, letting them have their privacy.”
Little Eden is also once again holding its popular long lunches on the last Sunday of every
month.
“There is nothing quite like a long lunch,” says Roberta. “In a world where we’re familiar
with inhaling a quick bite while at work or on the go, it’s a treat to share a meal across an
afternoon. Grab a group of friends or family, enjoy some alluring plates, glasses of bubbles,
wine or even a cocktail while we tantalise your tastebuds with a selection of progressive
dishes brought to your table, so you have the whole afternoon to relax and enjoy with friends
and family.”
The restaurant also loves holding regular events with local producers such as Wild River Mountain Distillery, which are very well received.
Roberta credits the restaurant’s success to the teamwork of her talented and dedicated staff.
“We are foodies too, who bond by having regular dinners together with wine and cocktail
tasting,” she adds. “We love trying new things and evolving. We don’t settle for anything but
delicious food.”
Little Eden
20 Gilles Highway, Yungaburra
0428 197 475
