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Sunshine Coast Restaurants With Air Conditioning

"Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"
Bella Venezia

Bella Venezia

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 11:30 AM

Mooloolaba

12 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...
Soka

Soka

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Fri 12:00 PM

Maroochydore

12 Chef Hat Award
Elevate your dining experience at charcoal Japanese restaurant, Soka on Ocean Street in Maroochydore. Wind down in style from an eclectic selection of Japanese wine, beer and sake in an ambient, mo...
The Long Apron

The Long Apron

French   $$$$$   Opens Fri 7:30 AM

Montville

15 Chef Hat Award
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 2020 - Asian"
Sum Yung Guys

Sum Yung Guys

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 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...
Honeysuckle Restaurant

Honeysuckle Restaurant

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 11:00 AM

Buderim

13 Chef Hat Award
Showcasing a passion for modern Asian fare, Honeysuckle Restaurant on Ballinger Road in Buderim is the place to go for East Asian flavours, fused with Australian ingredients. This cosy restaurant, ...
The Tamarind Restaurant

The Tamarind Restaurant

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 7:30 AM

Maleny

14 Chef Hat Award
Set in a lush rainforest near Maleny on the Sunshine Coast, award-winning The Tamarind Restaurant offers stylish dining infused with contemporary Asian twists. The Tamarind team excites palates wit...
Orleans Restaurant and Bar

Orleans Restaurant and Bar

French   $$$$$   Opens Fri 11:30 AM

Maroochydore

12 Chef Hat Award
Take a well-deserved hiatus after a busy day sightseeing in Sunshine Coast’s Maroochydore and head to Orleans Restaurant and Bar on Duporth Avenue. Recycled timber, mood lighting, pressed tin and e...
Lanai Noosa

Lanai Noosa

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

Noosaville

13 Chef Hat Award
Located alongside the stunning Noosa River, Lanai on Gympie Terrace in Noosaville embodies the elegance of the region as an ideal venue for extended lunches, afternoon snacks or romantic evenings. ...
Bask

Bask

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

Peregian Beach

14 Chef Hat Award
For long lazy lunches, intimate dining and elegant events in the heart of Peregian Beach, head to Bask restaurant on David Low Way. Expect stylish, sophisticated, yet casual dining with white-cloth...
Frank Food and Wine

Frank Food and Wine

Fusion   $$$$$   Opens Fri 7:00 AM

Maleny

Chilli Scrambled CravingsVisit Us Today!Kickstart your day with our famous Chilli Scrambled Eggs — creamy, spicy, and packed with flavour. Served with fresh herbs, crispy toast, and that extra kick you crave. Whether you're fuelling up f...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Chef's Signature Seven Dish SelectionAvailable everydayA carefully curated menu of Miss Moneypenny's signature dishes served progressively over two hours. Upgrade to include a beer, wine and sparkling package for an additional $25 pp
Land or Sea Tasting MenuAvailable Now $129 ppDiscover our delicious Signature Fish House Steak & Grill Tasting Menu - choose Land or Sea!
"Waterfront dining, fresh seafood"
SEE Restaurant

SEE Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens Fri 11:30 AM

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...
"Iconic, elegant dining"
Flaxton Gardens

Flaxton Gardens

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 8:00 AM

Flaxton

Corporate Events & Functions Booking 2026 events now!Functions and Corporate Events Sunshine Coast. Celebrate your personal group functions or corporate success, awards, product launches and business events with Flaxton Gardens. The venue is perfect ...
Lyra

Lyra

Greek   $$$$$   Opens Fri 12:00 PM

Maroochydore

Drawing inspiration from traditional and contemporary Greek cuisine, history and dining culture, find sumptuous dining in the heart of the Sunshine Coast at Lyra on Ocean Street in Maroochydore. Th...
JANGO Korean BBQ Restaurant

JANGO Korean BBQ Restaurant

Korean   $$$$$   Opens Fri 11:30 AM

Buddina

If you have tried Korean barbeque you know there is nothing quite like it and JANGO Korean BBQ Restaurant on Point Cartwright Drive in Buddina continues this great tradition, elevating it into a mo...
Funky Wok

Funky Wok

Thai   $$$$$   Opens Fri 12:00 PM

Alexandra Headland

End of Year FunctionsCelebrate with Funky Wok!Celebrate at Funky Wok. Offering Banquet & Function packages for your end -of-year celebration or next event! Choose from our four distinct areas – poolside, bar, dining room or courtyard, and we’l...
The Woodshed

The Woodshed

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 6:00 PM

Kin Kin

The Woodshed: A Slow Dining Experience$185ppSlow down and indulge at The Woodshed with a seven-course tasting menu that celebrates fire, flavour, and connection. Over three unhurried hours, enjoy dishes rooted in seasonality, sustainability,...
Bottarga By Da Biuso

Bottarga By Da Biuso

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 11:30 AM

Maroochydore

Discerning Sunshine Coast foodies seeking a modern Italian restaurant in the heart of Maroochydore, head to Bottarga on Mundoo Boulevard. This stylish dining destination exudes warmth and charm wit...
Florentina's Trattoria

Florentina's Trattoria

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 12:00 PM

Mudjimba

Florentina's Trattoria on Mudjimba Esplanade in Mudjimba is where the charm of Italy meets the vibrant energy of both restaurant dining and a bar. Nestled on the Sunshine Coast, this restaurant off...