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Sunshine Coast Restaurants With Dairy Free Options

Land or Sea Tasting MenuAvailable Now $159 ppDiscover our delicious Signature Fish House Steak & Grill Tasting Menu - choose Land or Sea!
"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...
Honeysuckle Restaurant

Honeysuckle Restaurant

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Buderim

13 Chef Hat Award
Yumcha Banquet$74 pp Dinner MenuElevate your evening with the yum cha banquet dinner – a flavour-packed feast for $69 per person (entire table only). This indulgent spread features highlights like beef cheek mala hot pot, market ...
Orleans Restaurant and Bar

Orleans Restaurant and Bar

French   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Maroochydore

12 Chef Hat Award
3 COURSE WEEKLY SPECIAL SET MENU$60ppA menu built around the best produce we can get our hands on right now — fresh, vibrant, and constantly changing with the market. Because the ingredients evolve, so does the menu. No two visits ar...
Embassy XO

Embassy XO

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Sunshine Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
Embassy XO, located in the vibrant Noosa Heads on the Sunshine Coast, offers a dining experience that delights the senses with authentic Asian cuisine. The restaurant's sleek, modern decor seamless...
Lanai Noosa

Lanai Noosa

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

Noosaville

14 Chef Hat Award
Located on Gympie Terrace, Noosa, Lanai Noosa sits gracefully along the Noosa River, capturing the relaxed elegance the region is known for. With sweeping waterfront views, the venue is designed fo...
New menu New winter menu out now Pickled pelican has just launched their new winter menu. Highlights are the entree scallops, the tasting skewers 100 grams of our top cuts glazed in cognac and Dijon served with proper sauce Diane....
"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...
Helping Hands Secrets Fundraiser EventHelping Hands Morning Tea on Thursday 12th November 2026 from 9.00am at Dining on the Deck, in support of two incredible local charities – The Shack Community Centre in Nambour and the Maleny Neigh...
Toro Bar & Kitchen

Toro Bar & Kitchen

Spanish   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Maroochydore

Speakeasy Jazz NightJazz duo, candlelight dinnerOne of our favourite evenings, just chill vibes, great food and that toro hospitality
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...
Park & Cove

Park & Cove

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

Noosa Heads

Set within the canopy of Noosa’s abundant treetops at the meeting of land and sea, Park & Cove on Viewland Drive is where locals gather, drink and dine. Perched on the second floor of Peppers Noosa...
"Great value for money."
Guess Who’s Back?Back by popular demandOur much-loved Lobster Mornay Special is back for a limited time only. Enjoy half a Lobster Mornay served with chips and salad for just $30. Limited portions are available each day, and bookings ar...
Italia Pizza & Pasta

Italia Pizza & Pasta

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Currimundi

Italia Pizza & Pasta, located in the sunny suburb of Currimundi on the Sunshine Coast, offers a delightful escape into the heart of Italian cuisine. The restaurant boasts a welcoming atmosphere, fe...
Set right on the edge of Kawana Marina on Orana Street in Buddina, River Bar and Dining is a relaxed and beautiful waterfront destination where long lunches roll into afternoon drinks, sunset cockt...
Curry Dhaba

Curry Dhaba

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Mooloolaba

Experience a blend of taste and tradition at Curry Dhaba on Mooloolaba Esplanade in Mooloolaba. Elevate your taste buds with a feast for the senses at this stylish Sunshine Coast dining destination...
Nestled in the heart of the scenic Noosa Hinterland, Fellowship Drive Café in Doonan is a wholesome, open-plan industrial-style café that has been delighting locals and visitors for the past six ye...
Bandita Cantina Latina

Bandita Cantina Latina

Latin American   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Noosaville

Bandita Cantina Latina is a vibrant Latin American cantina on the banks of the Noosa River — where bold flavours, exceptional Sunshine Coast produce and genuine hospitality come together in one ext...
Cafe Latino

Cafe Latino

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00 AM

Noosaville

Bold Latin American flavours, exceptional coffee and a genuine passion for handmade, locally sourced food - Cafe Latino on Rene Street in Noosaville is a vibrant and soulful dining destination that...
Cafe Nurcha

Cafe Nurcha

Vegan   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Birtinya

Born from humble beginnings as a coastal wellbeing centre in 2004, Cafe Nurcha on Kawana Way in Birtinya has grown into the Sunshine Coast's most beloved vegan lifestyle destination — a family-owne...