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QLD Restaurants With Water Views

Lanai Noosa

Lanai Noosa

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Noosaville

14 Chef Hat Award
Island Share Menu$89pp Tasting ExperienceHere at ISLAND, our $89pp set (minimum 2) showcases fresh, local flavours for the whole table to enjoy. Start with Noosa scallops, lamb ribs, or Mooloolaba prawn sanga, plus roasted eggplant or Kin...
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
Lunch set menu$58 per personTurn your midday break into an Italian escape with Ollie’s Lunch Promotion. Available daily from 11:30am, enjoy a refined three-course set menu for $58 per person, showcasing seasonal Italian flavo...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Asian"
Sum Yung Guys

Sum Yung Guys

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Noosaville

14 Chef Hat Award
Midday Flavours at Sum Yung GuysModern Asian StyleAt Sum Yung Guys, we serve lunch with bold, modern Asian flavours designed for sharing. From crispy Mooloolaba prawn toast to fresh salads and small plates, our midday menu pairs perfectly with our...
Embassy XO

Embassy XO

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 3:00 PM

Sunshine Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
5 Course Tasting Menu$76 per personTake the guesswork out of dinner and let the chefs at Embassy XO guide your evening with their five-course tasting menu. Available Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm for $76pp, this curated experience show...
Waterfront Views & Beautifully Crafted DishesIndulgent LunchesEnjoy our Lunch Special at Noosa Waterfront Restaurant and dine by the water in style. Choose 1 course for $45, 2 courses for $69 or 3 courses for $79, perfectly paired with a glass of wine. Our aw...
"essence of fine dining"
Pebble Beach at qualia
12 Chef Hat Award
Perfectly positioned on Hamilton Island’s northern-most point, qualia’s Pebble Beach restaurant presents lunchtime dining at its relaxed best. The food is contemporary Australian, featuring seasona...
Jungle Fowl

Jungle Fowl

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Port Douglas

13 Chef Hat Award
Modern farm-to-table Thai cuisine is what you’ll find on the plate at Jungle Fowl on Wharf Street in Port Douglas. This locally loved dining destination exudes a fun and funky vibe with stylised wa...
Take in magnificent views out over the Whitsundays and Passage Peak at Hamilton Island Golf Clubhouse on Dent Island. One of the best places to see humpback whales during their migratory season, th...
"Showcasing North Qld Produce"
5-course Degustation Menu Food & Wine Pairing Bridgewater's degustation menu is one of the most popular ways to experience our cuisine. Carefully crafted food paired with a beautiful collection of wines. Botaniq Wine-Gin-Cocktail Bar is perfec...
Lucio's Marina

Lucio's Marina

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Tewantin

13 Chef Hat Award
Happy HourMonday-SaturdayIndulge yourself in our Happy Hour 3.30 pm-5 pm, just in time to complement the last half of Oyster Happy Hour! Monday-Saturday (not available on public holidays). Book your table today!
Salt House

Salt House

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
The New Sunday TraditionGather Your FriendsAvailable every Sunday 12 pm-4 pm $79 per person, enjoy shared antipasto entree, a choice of mains & one-hour bottomless Aperol Spritz, Prosecco, house wine & tap beer. What's not to love! Bookings...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"
Bella Venezia

Bella Venezia

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Mooloolaba

13 Chef Hat Award
Chef's 7 Step Tasting Menu$129 per personIndulge in an exquisite culinary journey with our Chef's 7 Step Tasting Menu! Elevate your dining experience for just $129 pp; elevate further with matching wine for $199, or opt for premium matchi...
"Amazing Menu in a Stunning Location"
Bommie

Bommie

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Hamilton Island

14 Chef Hat Award
Bommie restaurant on picturesque Hamilton Island is led by award-winning Executive Chef Ryan Locke, whose Modern Australian menu champions native ingredients, peak season regional produce and a tru...
Catseye Pool Club

Catseye Pool Club

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Hamilton Island

12 Chef Hat Award
At the heart of the Whitsundays, Catseye Pool Club on Palm Terrace Way on Hamilton Island is where island-style dining meets your kind of pace. Overlooking the Coral Sea, the restaurant and bar ble...
Marmor

Marmor

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Townsville

13 Chef Hat Award
A union of land and sea, where ocean meets pasture in elevated Australian dining, is what awaits guests at Marmor on Sir Leslie Thiess Drive in Townsville. Located on the top floor of the Ardo Hote...
Terasu

Terasu

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Townsville

12 Chef Hat Award
Discover illuminated Japanese cuisine and get lost in flavour at Terasu on Sir Leslie Thiess Drive in Townsville. Located on the ground floor of the Ardo Hotel and with the bright lights of Tokyo a...
Harrisons Restaurant

Harrisons Restaurant

British   $$$$$   Opens at 12:30 PM

Port Douglas

14 Chef Hat Award
Social Hour 3.30 pm-5.30 pm Daily Join us at Harrisons for the ultimate afternoon escape during our 'Social Hour,' held daily from 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm. Sip on beers and wines for just $8 or treat yourself to expertly crafted cocktai...
Ela Mediterranean

Ela Mediterranean

European   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

Midweek Set MenuMonday- ThursdayTurn any weeknight into a dining occasion with this midweek dinner promotion, available Monday to Thursday from 5:00pm. Enjoy a generous three-course menu for $59 per person, with the freedom to ch...
International Women's DayAvailable on 08/03/2026Join us as we celebrate the incredible women in our lives with a special menu created just for the occasion <3
Bridges MD - Belgian Dining

Bridges MD - Belgian Dining

Belgian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Currumbin

Westmalle Trappist Beer TastingLimited stock availableExperience the refined character of Westmalle Trappist beers - masterfully brewed by Trappist monks, defined by balance, depth, and centuries of tradition. An evening or Sunday afternoon of quiet s...