awards
2019
The Weekend Edition, EAT/drink awards
- Runner Up – Best Dining Institution
2018
One Chef Hat – 2019 Good Food Guide Awards
2018
2018 Restaurant & Caterers Awards for Excellence
– Winner, QLD Brisbane/Darling Downs – CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIAN RESTAURANT
2017
One Chef Hat – Queensland Good Food Guide 2018
2016
Two Chef Hats – Queensland Good Food Guide 2017
2016
The Weekend Edition Taste of Queensland Awards
- Winner – Best Dinner Dish. Duck breast, poached Sunshine Coast quince, compressed Toowoomba radicchio, dukkah and caramelised Maleny yoghurt.
2016
Dimmi People’s Choice Awards
- Best For Romance/First Date
- Best For Special Occasion
- Top Rated Modern Australian
2015
Food Icon, The Courier Mail Top 100 Food Experiences
2015
Lifetime Achievement Award, Philip Johnson, Restaurant & Catering Awards 2015
2015
Vittoria Legend Award, Philip Johnson – Queensland Good Food Guide
One Chef Hat – Queensland Good Food Guide
2014
One Chef Hat – Queensland Good Food Guide
2013
Gourmet Traveller Wine List of the Year: 3 Glass Rating
2012
One Chef Hat – Queensland Good Food Guide
2012
Gourmet Traveller Wine List of the Year: 3 Glass Rating
2011
Gourmet Traveller Wine List of the Year: 3 Glass Rating
2009-10
★ ★ Queensland Food & Wine Guide
2010
Queensland Food & Wine Guide Special Commendation – Wine list
2010
Gourmet Traveller Wine List of the Year: 3 Glass Rating
2009
Best Wine list | Premium Restaurant – 50-100 seats Restaurant & Caterer’s QLD Wine Awards
2008-09
Restaurant of the Year Restaurant & Caterer’s QLD State Awards for Excellence
2008-09
Best Restaurant Brisbane – Contemporary Dining Restaurant & Caterer’s QLD Awards for Excellence
2006-10
★ ★ Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide
2005
Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant of the Year Queensland State Finalist
2004
Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant of the Year Queensland State Finalist
2003
Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant of the Year Queensland State Finalist
2003
Winner – Modern Australian Category Restaurant & Catering QLD Brisbane Branch Awards for Excellence
2003
State Finalist – Modern Australian Category Restaurant & Catering QLD Industry Awards for Excellence
2002
Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant of the Year Queensland State Finalist
2001
Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant of the Year Queensland State Finalist
2001
Hall of Fame American Express Restaurant Award
2000
Remy Martin Cognac / Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant of the Year Queensland State Finalist
2000
Best Restaurant in Queensland American Express Award
2000
Best Restaurant Brisbane City American Express Award
1999
Remy Martin Cognac / Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant of the Year Queensland State Finalist
1999
Best Restaurant in Queensland American Express Award
1999
Best Restaurant Brisbane City American Express Award
1998
Best Restaurant Brisbane City American Express Award
1998
Remy Martin Cognac / Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant of the Year Queensland State Finalist
1998
Courier Mail Restaurant Awards / Best Restaurant Brisbane CBD
1997
Winner of the Courier-Mail Best Restaurant Award “The judges were impressed by the consistency, full flavours and dependability of the food served at e’cco, by the efficient friendly service staff and by the ‘excellent value for money’.” David Bray, Courier Mail, August 1997
1997
Remy Martin Cognac / Australian GourmetThis is the first time this award, widely regarded as the ultimate accolade on the Australian restaurant scene and established for 15 years, has been presented to a Queensland restaurant.
1996
Included in Best of the Best, the top six restaurants reviewed by Stephen Downes, Australian Financial Review