Superb - I don’t know whether you would call this a hidden gem or not but the day on the Q Train was absolutely fantastic. From the time you arrive you are greeted with a friendly, professional service. The food is sublime and the service outstanding. Food is not only served but explained in detail its ingredients and origins. Could not fault anything from our trip today.

Degustation and Combustion Combination - A stunning and beautiful experience. The raw beauty of the steam train and the delicious food combined create an extraordinary atmosphere of one those great life moments.

Great, easy day out with fantastic food! - A very well organised event. The staff were lovely and very attentive throughout the whole event. Food was fantastic, and creative, using locally sourced ingredients. There were two pit-stops along the way; one for 15 minutes to stretch your legs and use the bathroom and one for 30 minutes to explore briefly the Queenscliff Town Centre. Overall, a really lovely day. We will be doing it again in Summer.

I went for my anniversary... - I went for my anniversary dinner and the experience was amazing , we opted for vegetarian food and the food was delicious. The overall experience was awesome and i would like to book the private cabin for next time 🥂

A relaxing and interesting experience and journey. - Everything was excellent, the train, the meals, the service, cannot fault anything. We both enjoyed the trip from beginning to end. Thank you.

Wonderful experience - From the moms you arrive at the Drysdale platform the experience could not be faulted. Friendly helpful staff guided us to the complimentary sparkling and nibbles. The degustation meal was well balanced in many ways, flavours were fresh and complimentary. The starters were spot on as with the meat dishes, the delicate piece of porterhouse melted in my mouth. Good selection of local wines. It is very relaxing watching the rural scenery as you sip on your wine. This makes for a lovely Sunday

Amazing lunch experience - Amazing food, fantastic waitstaff, great service. Enjoyable and ever changing scenery. A wonderful experience and we'll be back.

Wonderful experience - We found this to be an enjoyable experience. Our host, Liam, was friendly, knowledgeable and set the tone for a beautiful night. We particularly enjoyed the explanations of each course as they were being served and learning the origins of the local produce. The meals and wine pairings were delicious and we would definitely recommend this experience to both the local Bellarine community and visitors alike.

Poor Menu Choice & Overpriced - Q CLASS We were treated to a 5-course set menu meal whilst travelling in a beautifully decked out carriage with heritage and art deco accents and a gentle rolling hills as the train moves slowly between Drysdale and Queenscliff and back again. The whole dining experience took about 3 hours and its was not a bad way to spend a Sunday afternoon. If I have a negative comment to make of any sort it’s that the view along the journey is a little dull. Unlike other train trips I have taken that have breathtaking views, something unique or special, the Q train initially travels through the outer edges of suburbia of Drysdale through to grazing land with a few cows here and there and on to Queenscliff. There are two stops on the first leg so passengers can step off and stretch their legs however having said that there was nothing at the stops to provide any interest. One of the stops was adjacent to a winery but even then, there was nothing to do, see or taste. Once at Queenscliff the engine is connected on to the other end of the train and the journey back to Drysdale we go. We each enjoyed a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, and wines and beers with the meals. I am saddened to say the food was a complete disappointment to say the least, from stater to final course. Fried blackened cauliflower with purple kale – zero flavour - charcoal infused – shocking & pointless dish - nevertheless I suspect cauliflower was chosen as it is in season and extremely cheap to purchase and minimal effort to prepare. Herb crusted seasonal fish with fondant potato pistachio, tossed broccolini and served with a lemon aspen cream sauce – In all honesty you could not even call it lukewarm, more colder than anything else. Slow-roasted ‘Meat Crew' lamb with rosella-infused polenta, braised cabbage, finished with a pomegranate – this was stone cold – in edible - the fat off the lamb had set. By far the dish that was sent right back to the kitchen was the pumpkin panna cotta ! I am all for supporting and understand using the local produce – however when clients are asked to pay top dollar, they are not expecting this horrendous and tasteless gelatinous so-called dessert of Pumpkin panna cotta – horrible!!! Staff were very friendly, professional and well versed in up selling the lunch menu. When our dessert dished were being collected not a single word came from the waitress our two desserts were 2 of many within our carriage that were taken back barely touched. As a dining experience, having paid in excess of $375.00 for two I would not recommend the Q Train - Yes the food, was sourced locally from the Otway’s, Bellarine and Geelong areas however its important for the Q Train powers that be to use tried and tested recipes that have stood the test of time – especially when the asking price is in excess of $140 per person without drinks. Well below average set menu options and taste. As an experience by itself I don’t think I would go out of my way again to do it again or recommend it to family and friends both local and overseas.

Take a jacket or maybe 2 - Unfortunately the experience was that great, the train was absolutely freezing and although bringing this to staff’s attention, our carriage did not get any warmer even with the train moving!! Funky enough first class was very toasty !! My steak was also very over cooked so it didn’t add fir a good experience