Mietta's Review
Cindy and Theirry Clercs late of Le Bressan in the Brisbane suburb of Stafford have taken over the Flaxton Inn in the Noosa hinterland and converted it to a French inn, Le Relais Bressan. Though both of them are chefs these days Cindy (an Australian) cooks most of the traditional French bistro dishes. There are excellent views of the rolling hills around Monteville from the decking they added. In 06 mains averaged $24.
Other Published Opinions
QLD Good Food Guide 2012 May 01, 2012 Score: 14/20 "
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QLD Good Food Guide 2012 May 01, 2012 Score: 14/20 "
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Queensland Good Food Guide 2012 Score: 14/20
Courier Mail Food and Wine Guide 2011 Score: 13.5/20 "Everything about this place screams France from the crackle of the stone driveway to the saffron interior walls bedecked with painted provincial plates, the open fireplace and the deeply rural French menu"
Queensland Food and Wine 2010 Guide Score: 14/20 "Everything reminds you of rural France from the crunch of the gravel driveway to the metal sculpture of a rooster which proudly perches over a small feature garden at the entrance"
Courier Mail Food and Wine Guide 2009 Queensland Score: 14.5/20 "Every element of the charming Le Relais is French from the striking mountain views, the pebble driveway entrance, the ochre Tudor-style building and the decor inside the rural dining retreat"
Courier Mail food and wine guide Queensland 2008 Score: 14/20 "It looks like a Tudor house, but the gravel driveway and lavender beds out the front belie how very French things get once you are ensconced in the rustic salon, complete with French knick-knacks and roaring fire"
Brisbane News Dining Out Guide 2007 "In a French farmhouse-style building, this noshery has fabulous views and memorabilia from Thierry Clerc's home village of Bressan"
Courier-Mail Good Life Restaurant Guide 2006 "Many fans of Cindy and Theirry Clercs Provincial French Bistro, Le Bressan at Stafford were sad to see them go when they sold after 13 years in the same location. But a need for a seachange took the couple, both of whom are chefs, to picturesque Flaxton, near Montville"
Brisbane News Eating Out Guide 2006 "If you've missed Thierry Clerc's warm welcome and traditional cuisine he and wife Cindy delivered at their Stafford restaurant, you'll find it all again here in the hinterland."
Courier-Mail Goodlife Restaurant Guide 05 "They took over what was The Flaxton Inn, just north of Montville, and turned it into Le Relais Bressan, a place you'll leave feeling well-fed and well looked after. Fresh paint and renovations, including a deck for more seating, have given it more of that authentic French look. The food also is authentic, reasonably priced and full of flavour."
The Courier-Mail, Good Life, 20/1/04, Lizzie Loel,'This is an authentic rural experience made more delightful during the day by the spectacular view of the hinterland and ocean and beyond.The food is simple and well prepared and you leave feeling very well looked after.'