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2023 Sunshine Coast Readers' Choice Awards

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19 18Superlative Food & Wine: Internationally acclaimed
Worth a special journey
17 16Exceptional Quality of Cuisine
Worth a detour
15 14Food Quite Out of the Ordinary
Worth a stop on the way
13 12A Good Restaurant in its category
Commended
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"Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"
Bella Venezia

Bella Venezia

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Mooloolaba

12 Chef Hat Award
Prepare for a tantalising journey of Italian dining at Bella Venezia, a popular hot spot on Mooloolaba’s vibrant Esplanade at Pacific Beach Resort. Calling this iconic precinct home since 1983, Bel...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - European"
Signature restaurant of Montville’s picturesque Spicers Clovelly Estate, The Long Apron is a dining experience that insists on a lengthy stay. This intimate restaurant feels instantly inviting and ...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Miss Moneypenny’s on Hastings Street is sure to entice, holding the promise of stylish dining in Noosa Heads’ iconic eating precinct. See and be seen lounging at leisure inside this semi-alfresco v...
Enjoy a morning caffeine hit at community-minded beach café, Milk & Beans Coffee House, a much-loved local for those in and around Alexandra Headland and tourists visiting the Sunshine Coast. Fitte...
A waterfront destination for good food and great times, Acqua Restaurant & Bar in the Grand Pacific Resort at Bulcock Beach is one of Caloundra’s best culinary offerings. With stunning vistas over ...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - British"
Brouhaha Brewery Restaurant
Founded by locals, discover Brouhaha Brewery nestled among the sweeping landscapes of Maleny on the Sunshine Coast. Tucked just off Coral Street, this craft beer institution fills with a cheery cro...
Noosa Beach House Restaurant sits front and centre on the suave, coastal dining hub of Noosa Heads’ Hastings Street. With a fresh, beach holiday style fitting to the iconic strip, this smart-casual...
"Waterfront dining, fresh seafood"
SEE Restaurant

SEE Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Open Now

Mooloolaba

Experience the best of waterfront dining in the heart of Mooloolaba at SEE Restaurant. Nestled on the wharf’s edge at Mooloolaba Marina, this sophisticated yet relaxed fine diner boasts picturesque...
Boiling Pot Brewing Co
Founded to develop beers that pair best with the Queensland climate, Boiling Pot Brewing Co on Eumundi-Noosa Road in Noosaville is the ideal place to bring mates together over custom beer and gourm...
Experience all the extravagance of dining out in the comfort of your own kitchen with Alan Dawes Private Chef. Based on the Sunshine Coast, this private catering company puts the wow factor into yo...
King Ludwigs Restaurant

King Ludwigs Restaurant

German   $$$$$   Open Now

Maleny

Those looking for a wunderbar German meal paired with imported German beverages look no further than King Ludwigs Restaurant on Mountain View Road in Maleny. Expect stunning mountain views alongsid...
"2019 Readers' Choice Award Winner"
Offering an holistic approach to dining and nightlife for locals and travellers visiting Maroochydore is Elixiba Herbal Alchemy Bar & Restaurant on Ocean Street. Escape the rush of modern society a...
Maple 3 Cafe

Maple 3 Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Maleny

Restaurant & Catering Association
Situated in a beautiful, early 20th Century Queenslander at the entrance to town, Maple 3 Café offers a quaint escape for casual dining in Maleny. Take in views of the passing foot traffic from the...
The Spirit House Restaurant

The Spirit House Restaurant

Asian   $$$$$   Open Now

Yandina

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Lush palm fronds and tinkling wind chimes take you from the Hinterland haven of Yandina into the wondrous world of The Spirit House Restaurant. New dishes from Head Chef Tom Hitchcock await guests...
Sumi Open Kitchen

Sumi Open Kitchen

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30:PM

Noosa Heads

12 Chef Hat Award
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Italian"
Keeping true to tradition since opening in Buddina in 1990, All' Antica Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria has maintained its reputation for serving classic Italian cuisine in a welcoming environment. F...
Chew Chew Bistro

Chew Chew Bistro

Bistro   $$$$$   Open Now

Palmwoods

Experience a unique dining experience right on the tracks at Chew Chew Bistro on Main Street in Palmwoods. The newest addition to The Shed complex, this café boasts a chic vintage décor and plush C...
Nick's Pizza Co

Nick's Pizza Co

Pizza   $$$$$   Open Now

Dicky Beach

Those seeking New York-style pizza by the slice in Dicky Beach head along Beerburrum Street to find new bambino on the block, Nick’s Pizza. Located in The Portobello, this pizzeria delivers casual,...
Riba Kai

Riba Kai

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Maroochydore