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Sunshine Coast Restaurants With Child Friendly

"Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"
Bella Venezia

Bella Venezia

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
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...
Soka

Soka

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 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...
"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...
Honeysuckle Restaurant

Honeysuckle Restaurant

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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 at 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 Tue 5:00 PM

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 Tue 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. ...
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 ...
A Taste Of JapanDiscover True Japanese FlStep into a world where tradition meets flavour at our table. From delicate sashimi and handcrafted sushi to steaming bowls of ramen and sizzling teppanyaki, every dish is made with the freshest in...
Bistro C

Bistro C

International   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Noosa Heads

Restaurant & Catering Association
New Year's Day -Long Lunch La Dolce Vita NEW YEAR’S DAY LONG LUNCH | 1.1.2026 Start the year in style at Bistro C with La Dolce Vita — The Golden Sundown, set right on the beachfront overlooking Noosa’s sparkling Laguna Bay. From 2:30pm ...
Infusion Cafe & Thai

Infusion Cafe & Thai

Thai   $$$$$   Opens Tue 10:30 AM

Maroochydore

End-of-Year & Christmas FunctionsCelebrate the season!Celebrate the season at Infusion Café & Thai with end-of-year parties and Christmas functions. Enjoy vibrant Thai flavours, festive menus, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere perfect for colleagues, f...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
Miss Moneypenny's Noosa

Miss Moneypenny's Noosa

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 3:00 PM

Noosa Heads

Restaurant & Catering Association
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
Wung Nam Thai Water Palace

Wung Nam Thai Water Palace

Thai   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Caloundra

Lunch Set Special $29 Lunch Set Special $29 Lunch Set Special includes entree, main and drink. And this set is available everyday.
Bringing wholesome flavour and local charm to Mill Street in Nambour, Mill Street Kitchen & Pantry is a welcoming café known for its brewed coffee, organic sourdough and fresh, flaky pastries. Gues...
New Year's Eve Book Now Celebrate New Year's Even in the most exciting location in Mooloolaba! With fireworks visable from 8.30 and midnight! Enjoy our first seating or second seating options!
Thai for friends

Thai for friends

Thai   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Noosaville

Bringing the vibrant flavours of Thailand to Thomas Street, Thai for Friends offers a warm, full-flavoured dining experience inspired by time-honoured recipes and fresh, locally sourced ingredients...
JANGO Korean BBQ Restaurant

JANGO Korean BBQ Restaurant

Korean   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
Casual coastal dining overlooking the Maroochy River awaits at The Boat Shed on The Esplanade in Cotton Tree. With sunset views and a contemporary menu, this Sunshine Coast restaurant is an ideal s...
La Vie en Rose Noosa

La Vie en Rose Noosa

French   $$$$$   Opens Tue 7:00 AM

Noosaville

Noosa’s latest French offering, La Vie en Rose on Gympie Terrace in Noosaville is a crêperie with a twist. Formerly a popular crêpe cart on Hastings Street, this now bricks and mortar café boasts P...