Sorrento Restaurant & Bar
Readers' Choice 2025 - Italian
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Known for stunning marina views, fresh local seafood, wood-fired pizzas and sunset cocktails, Sorrento Restaurant & Bar is a favourite Airlie Beach dining spot.
About Sorrento Restaurant & Bar
Perched on the most northern point of Coral Sea Marina, Sorrento Restaurant & Bar on Shingley Drive in Airlie Beach boasts sweeping 180-degree views of the Coral Sea and Whitsunday Islands. A favourite with both locals and visitors, Sorrento is a relaxed yet stylish dining destination where the spirit of the Whitsundays meets the warmth of Italian-inspired hospitality. By day, enjoy lunch overlooking the boats; by evening, settle in for sunset drinks or dinner on the deck. Try the Italian beef meatballs with rose chilli sauce, rocket salad and ciabatta, before chicken tenderloins, wild mushrooms, spinach, pine nuts, creamy gorgonzola and truffle sauce. Pizza lovers pick up slices topped with spicy salami, sun-dried tomatoes, marinated olives, onion and chilli, on housemade Napoli sauce.
A few words from Sorrento Restaurant & Bar
Sorrento Restaurant & Bar is all about celebrating the Whitsundays lifestyle ~ good food, great company and a relaxed atmosphere by the water. Whether you're joining us for a long lunch, sunset drinks, or a special celebration, we aim to create memorable experiences for locals and visitors alike.
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Payments Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Eftpos, Cash
Seats: 200
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Discover Airlie Beach’s premier function venue for celebrating special occasions. Famous for stunning sunsets and panoramic Coral Sea views, Sorrento Restaurant & Bar offers an award-winning Italian menu and a dedicated Functions Manager to ensure your event is unforgettable. Whether it’s a birthday, engagement, corporate gathering or private celebration, Sorrento is the perfect location to host your event in Airlie Beach.
- Up to 170 Guests
- Birthday Party
- Charity Event
- Christmas Party
- Cocktail Party
- Conference
- Corporate Function
- Dinner Party
- Engagement Party
- Hens & Bucks Night
- Product Launch
- Wedding
- Canapes
- Degustation
- Finger Food
- Set Menu
I went here on Friday and was blown away by the exceptional food and the endless view. We had the most amazing platter that was full of fresh seafood, meats & cheeses, it was so big we couldnt finish it. And that view... Where to start water water water
A little bit off the beaten tourist trail, 'Sorrento's' is arguably the best bar in Airlie Beach to watch the sun go down. Located in the old Abel Point Marina complex, its two levels (upstairs restaurant, downstairs bar) overlook yachts in the marina, and to the west & north of Airlie Bay. Inhabited by lots of personable characters off cruising yachts, young dockyard labourers and other marine-oriented salt-encrusted individuals, the bar can get quiet busy. Upstairs is often very quiet, despite the excellent food and wine. Parking is a problem – there just isn't any ! But most locals going there for several 'sun-downers' and a meal, go by taxi - it is safer and more relaxing. Of course the yachties just stagger back to their boats – 'Sorrentos' has that effect on people.
Friendly staff, fantastic pasta. We will come again.