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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...
Beach House Hotel

Beach House Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Hervey Bay

Hospo NightEvery MondayJoin us for hospo night every Monday! Starting on the 3rd November. Quizmeister trivia from 6:30pm, cocktail specials, crowd dj & pizza pasta night with great prizes to be won! Register your team f...
"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...
Set along Gympie Terrace in Noosaville, Noosa Waterfront Restaurant & Bar delivers a refined Italian dining experience in a stunning riverside setting. The menu highlights modern Italian flavours t...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Asian"
Sum Yung Guys

Sum Yung Guys

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Noosaville

14 Chef Hat Award
Highlighting a passion for Asian cuisine and culture, Sum Yung Guys on Weyba Road in Noosaville is an ideal spot to share plates and cocktails with friends. Styled to capture the personalities of t...
"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...
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...
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...
Ollie's Italian

Ollie's Italian

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Cairns

12 Chef Hat Award
Valentine's Day$99 per personCelebrate San Valentino and indulge in a beautifully curated multi-course menu designed to share, featuring handmade sourdough with whipped parmesan butter, elegant pasta with Moreton Bay bugs, pis...
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...
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...
Bridges MD - Belgian Dining

Bridges MD - Belgian Dining

Belgian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Currumbin

La Saint - Valentin14th February 2026Dal Zotto Prosecco (125ml) or Chimay Doree Gold (250ml) . . . Marinated Olives . . . Salmon Tartare with Radish Cream Cheese and Avocado . . . Triple Cheese Croquette with Baby Spinach . . ....
Gusto Noosa

Gusto Noosa

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Noosaville

Valentine’s Night at Gusto Noosa14th of February This Valentine’s Day, give the gift of time well spent at Gusto Noosa. Pause, connect and savour exceptional food and fine wine in a relaxed, refined setting overlooking the Noosa River. Let the ev...
"Seafood Platter"
Early Bird Seafood TowerFrom 5 pm-6 pm DailyIt’s time to indulge in a seafood sensation paired with a complimentary cocktail, overlooking spectacular marina views. Think freshly shucked oysters, Moreton Bay bugs, plump prawns and more of the...
Italian Flavours by the RiverBreakfast & LunchAt Milano Restaurant cafe & Bar, we’re passionate about bringing seasonal, Italian-inspired dishes to life with fresh, high-quality ingredients and warm hospitality. From sunrise breakfast classics...
Sopra Cucina & Bar

Sopra Cucina & Bar

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Bli Bli

Sopra’s Italian Tasting Menu$65 ppExperience the flavours of Italy with Sopra Cucina & Bar’s $65 pp Tasting Menu. Begin with a salumi board and housemade focaccia, followed by indulgent supplì filled with pork and beef ragù. Enjoy ...