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Sunshine Coast Restaurants With Alfresco Dining

"Readers' Choice 2019 - Thai"
The Spirit House Restaurant

The Spirit House Restaurant

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 11:45 AM

Yandina

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Lush palm fronds and tinkling wind chimes take you from the Hinterland haven of Yandina into the wondrous world of The Spirit House Restaurant. New dishes from Head Chef Tom Hitchcock await guests ...
"ever-changing menu"
The Tamarind Restaurant

The Tamarind Restaurant

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 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...
Lanai Noosa

Lanai Noosa

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

Noosaville

13 Chef Hat Award
"ISLAND” Set Menu$89pp“ISLAND” Set Menu – a flavour-packed journey for just $89pp (min. 2 guests, whole table must order). Start with Fried Local Zucchini Flowers (GF) and Sovereign Lamb Ribs (DF) with Noosa black garli...
Orleans Restaurant and Bar

Orleans Restaurant and Bar

French   $$$$$   Opens Sat 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...
Lucio's Marina

Lucio's Marina

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 12:00 PM

Tewantin

12 Chef Hat Award
Discover Italian coastal dining on the Noosa River at Lucio’s Marina on Parkyn Court in Tewantin. In the business of feeding people for generations, hospitality truly does run through the veins of ...
Bask

Bask

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 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...
Honeysuckle Restaurant

Honeysuckle Restaurant

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 11:00 AM

Buderim

13 Chef Hat Award
$42 Yumcha BanquetLunch OnlyShare the joy with 8 delectable dishes crafted to perfection, each bite a symphony of flavours. To book your table, call (07) 5445 1802.
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"
Bella Venezia

Bella Venezia

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 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...
VIDA Mexican Kitchen & Bar

VIDA Mexican Kitchen & Bar

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens Sat 11:30 AM

Buddina

VIDA Bottomless LunchEvery Sunday - $89 ppBottomless Long Lunch – every Sunday from 11.30 am at VIDA. Sundays are for slow moments, bold flavours and good company. For $89 pp, enjoy a Chef-curated four-course Mexican menu that changes week...
Aimee Provence

Aimee Provence

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Sat 9:00 AM

Buderim

Make an Afternoon of It!Enquire Today!Do you like freshly-baked, crumbly scones, spread with butter and cream? Or sipping contentedly on a rich and satisfying cup of tea? And how about sinking your teeth into the soft icing of a cup ca...
Park & Cove

Park & Cove

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 7:00 AM

Noosa Heads

SPICE NIGHTSEvery Friday & SaturdayJoin un this winter for Spice Nights. Spicy dishes and drinks to heat up Noosa, with local flair and DJs. Every Friday and Saturday night in Winter.
Events Are Better With Coffee. And Snacks!Enquire Today!Events are better with coffee and snacks and us! We offer: your choice of coffee cart or van, barista services, premium coffee beans, baked goods, gourmet wraps and hot food catering. Whether it’s ...
High TeaBook Today!Dining on the Deck has become famous in the Hinterland for our delicious range of High Tea choices. Perfect for that special family get-together, bridal or baby shower, or simply just catching up w...
Sublime Farm & Brewery

Sublime Farm & Brewery

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

Gympie

Open Mic Night2nd Friday of the monthJoin us at Sublime Farm & Brewery for Open Mic Night on the second Friday of each month! From 6:30 PM, enjoy live music in our cozy rustic pub with great food, cold brews, and a relaxed, welcoming ...
McGinns of Kenilworth

McGinns of Kenilworth

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Sat 4:30 AM

Kenilworth

Have Your Tried Our Vegan Breakfast?Visit Us Today!Have you tried our vegan big breakfast? Slice of toast, tomato, mushrooms, avo, baby spinach, hash brown and cauliflower popcorn. Be sure to visit us today, you do not want to miss out! Click on mo...
The Best Of The Season!Visit Us Today!Coastal flavours and a dining experience to remember—Noosa Beach House Restaurant. Chef Nick Blake’s seasonal dishes bring the best of the coast to your plate, all in a vibrant, welcoming space rig...
Woodstack

Woodstack

American   $$$$$   Opens Sat 7:30 AM

Coolum Beach

Smoked Meat BBQEvery Friday and SaturdayOur custom built wood fired offset smoker has arrived! Dine in, takeaway or delivery to the local area of our woodfired BBQ. We also have an increasing selection of local craft beers both on tap as...
Fellowship Drive Cafe

Fellowship Drive Cafe

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 6:30 AM

Doonan

Holiday Treats for All!Mouth watering delights!INDULGE in our mouth-watering grilled chicken sandwich — loaded with avo, aioli, pesto, parmesan and rocket — and pair it with a refreshing strawberry matcha. It’s a winter-on-the-Sunny-Coast kind...
Kings Beach Bar

Kings Beach Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sat 6:00 AM

Kings Beach

Flavours of the Coast - The Next Wave: Kings Beach BarSaturday 2nd Aug 5:30-9pmIn 2024, The Beach Bars introduced us to Flavours of the Coast, an epic sold out degustation event! This year, we’re letting locals pick their favourite Beach Bar venue for Flavours of the Coast – ...