AUSTRALIAN GOOD FOOD GUIDE - Home of the Chef Hat Awards

Sunshine Coast Restaurants With Fully Licensed

Wagyu Wednesday Winter warmers Did you know we run a Wagyu special every Wednesday. $35 for 300g mb9 Wagyu rump bookings appreciated and walk ins welcome
Orleans Restaurant and Bar

Orleans Restaurant and Bar

French   $$$$$   Opens Thu 5:00 PM

Maroochydore

12 Chef Hat Award
Orleans X Brockenchack Wine Long LunchSaturday 26 July|$170ppLet the smooth sounds of live jazz set the tone as you arrive at Orléans Soirée — a soulful long degustation lunch inspired by Southern charm, paired with award-winning wines from Brockenchack and ...
Embassy XO

Embassy XO

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 3:00 PM

Sunshine Beach

12 Chef Hat Award
5 Course Tasting Menu$76 per personTake the guesswork out of dinner and let the chefs at Embassy XO guide your evening with their five-course tasting menu. Available Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm for $76pp, this curated experience show...
Lanai Noosa

Lanai Noosa

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 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...
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...
The Long Apron

The Long Apron

French   $$$$$   Opens Thu 7:30 AM

Montville

15 Chef Hat Award
Hinterland Producers Lunch4-course + paired winesOur eagerly anticipated Hinterland Producers Lunch is making its return in July, proudly featuring the best offerings from local producers and growers as part of The Curated Plate. Head Chef Geoff ...
Lucio's Marina

Lucio's Marina

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Tewantin

13 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 Thu 12:00 PM

Peregian Beach

14 Chef Hat Award
Chef's Lunch SpecialWed to Friday onlyA two-course seasonal menu, curated daily by our chefs and designed around the freshest produce available. Entrée Choose 1 of 2 chef-selected dishes Main Choose 1 of 2 chef-selected dishes ...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Asian"
Sum Yung Guys

Sum Yung Guys

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 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...
The Tamarind Restaurant

The Tamarind Restaurant

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 7:30 AM

Maleny

14 Chef Hat Award
Sunday Jazz in the ForestEvery 1st & 3rd SundayMake a lunch booking at The Tamarind and enjoy the smooth sounds of live jazz amidst the magical rainforest surrounds of Spicers Tamarind Retreat on every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. The af...
Fish House Steak & Grill

Fish House Steak & Grill

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens Thu 11:30 AM

Mooloolaba

13 Chef Hat Award
Fish House Steak & Grill on Parkyn Parade in Mooloolaba is a bold new dining concept launching on the Sunshine Coast, blending modern coastal charm with relaxed luxury. Created by Todd and Kristine...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"
Bella Venezia

Bella Venezia

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 11:30 AM

Mooloolaba

13 Chef Hat Award
Prepare for a tantalising journey of Italian dining at Bella Venezia, a popular hot spot on Mooloolaba’s vibrant Esplanade at Pacific Beach Resort. Calling this iconic precinct home since 1983, Bel...
Honeysuckle Restaurant

Honeysuckle Restaurant

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 11:00 AM

Buderim

13 Chef Hat Award
$49 Yum Cha BanquetLunch Only8 different dishes to share A balanced mix of MODERN yum cha favourites designed for sharing, variety, and enjoying the table together.
"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...
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...
Cicchetti

Cicchetti

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 11:30 AM

Alexandra Headland

No pizza. No pasta. No fuss. Cicchetti on Alexandra Parade in Alexandra Headland is a different kind of Italian restaurant — a relaxed street food venue inspired by the small sharing plates of Veni...
Nestled in dense rainforest beside the rippling waters of Lake Baroon sits Dining on the Deck at Secrets on the Lake, a romantic spot on Narrows Road. Reflecting surrounding nature, Secrets stands ...
Bandita Cantina Latina

Bandita Cantina Latina

Latin American   $$$$$   Opens Thu 4:00 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...
Sushi Wave

Sushi Wave

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Thu 11:00 AM

Peregian Beach

Located in Peregian Beach on the stunning Sunshine Coast, Sushi Wave offers a unique dining experience that celebrates the best of Japanese cuisine. The restaurant is characterised by its welcoming...
Il Mattarello di Andrea

Il Mattarello di Andrea

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 5:00 PM

Mooloolaba

Authentic Italian cuisine, generous flavours and the warmth of true Italian hospitality have found a beautiful home at Il Mattarello di Andrea on Brisbane Road in Mooloolaba — a beloved restaurant ...