The Garden Bar Bistro
Readers' Choice 2025 - Bistro
Best Known For
Fresh flavours, handcrafted cocktails and stunning marina views ~ The Garden Bar is where relaxed Whitsunday dining meets unforgettable sunsets.
About The Garden Bar Bistro
Stunning water views overlooking the breathtaking Whitsunday Islands and Coral Sea await diners at The Garden Bar Bistro on Shingley Drive in Airlie Beach. This contemporary restaurant and bar, set right on the waterfront at Coral Sea Marina Resort, blends comfortable seating with stylish design, incredible marina vistas and lush tropical greenery. Choose from a menu embodying the easy-going Whitsundays lifestyle – fresh, vibrant and full of flavour, perhaps sharing a seafood platter for two with seared scallops, prawns, beer-battered Spanish mackerel, citrus pepper calamari and oysters, served with a garden salad and sriracha aioli. Delve into an aromatic Malaysian curry, bursting with the flavours of coconut, lemongrass, ginger and lime, or reef fish tacos with coriander salsa and slaw.
A few words from The Garden Bar Bistro
At The Garden Bar Bistro, we're all about fresh flavours, stunning water views, and relaxed Whitsunday vibes. Nestled on the waterfront at Coral Sea Marina Resort, our contemporary restaurant and bar blends stylish design, comfortable seating, lush tropical greenery, and incredible marina vistas.
We're proud to have been recognised with the 2025 Australian Good Food Guide Readers' Choice Award, a testament to the experiences we create for our guests. Enjoy live music every Sunday, bring your furry friends to our pet-friendly space, and relax knowing we're wheelchair accessible.
Whether it's afternoon drinks, sunset cocktails, a relaxed meal, or a special celebration, The Garden Bar is the perfect spot for private and corporate functions, as well as weddings. Come for the views, stay for the atmosphere — we can't wait to welcome you.
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Payments Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eftpos, Cash
Seats: 140
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Groups & Functions
Set against the stunning backdrop of Coral Sea Marina, The Garden Bar offers the ideal location for your next celebration or corporate gathering. Our beautiful waterfront spaces are perfect for birthday parties, pre- and post-wedding events, corporate functions, Christmas parties, baby showers, ceremonies, receptions, and any special occasion worth celebrating. With a range of versatile spaces to suit groups of all sizes, we’ll help you find the perfect setting for your event.
- Up to 150 Guests
- Birthday Party
- Charity Event
- Christmas Party
- Cocktail Party
- Corporate Function
- Dinner Party
- Engagement Party
- Hens & Bucks Night
- Product Launch
- Wedding
- Canapes
- Cocktails
- Finger Food
- Set Menu
My favourite restaurant in Airlie Beach
My favourite restaurant in Airlie Beach As a local, I've tried all of the restaurants around Airlie Beach, and although there are some crackers - I have to say The Garden Bar is my absolute favourite! It offers the perfect mix of laid-back coastal style in a comfortable setting, with the most stunning Coral Sea Marina views and sunsets.
The staff are so lovely and the food and cocktails are delicious! They have a good variety of local musicians playing live regularly and there is ample parking.
If you're visiting Airlie Beach put this on your list of must-visit places to dine!