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Sunshine Coast Restaurants With Takeaway

"Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"
Bella Venezia

Bella Venezia

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
The Tamarind Restaurant

The Tamarind Restaurant

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

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...
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 ...
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...
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....
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...
Speakeasy Jazz NightJazz duo, candlelight dinnerOne of our favourite evenings, just chill vibes, great food and that toro hospitality
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...
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...
Fellowship Drive Cafe

Fellowship Drive Cafe

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

Doonan

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 Mon 3:00 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 Mon 7:00 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   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
"Great value for money."
Chef lunch specialavailable Tues - Fri Treat yourself to our Lunch Chef Special — $40 for 2 courses or $50 for 3 courses, both including a glass of house wine, beer or soft drink. Enjoy a choice of entrée and main, with chef’s dessert i...
Nestled at the back of a lively café courtyard on the Peregian Boardwalk, Sushi Wave is a beloved little slice of Japan on the Sunshine Coast — where authentic, healthy Japanese food, fresh sushi h...
Il Mattarello di Andrea

Il Mattarello di Andrea

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 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 ...
From the first coffee of the morning to the last glass of the evening, Castello Cafe Bar on King Street in Buderim is a destination that does it all — and does it beautifully. Founded on a genuine ...
Quamby Cafe

Quamby Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Noosa Heads

Nestled on Quamby Place in Noosa Heads, Quamby Cafe is a beloved breakfast destination for those who believe the best days always begin with exceptional food — a warm, welcoming morning spot that h...
Tucked along the picturesque Hastings Street in Noosa Heads, Moonstruck Noosa is a hidden gem that effortlessly transitions from a charming European-style café by day to one of Noosa's most celebra...
Mr Drifter

Mr Drifter

Asian   $$$$$   Open Now

Noosa Heads

Drifter Rolls at Mr Drifter A Must-try!Asian street food at its finest! Choose from Malaysian Spiced Beef with lemongrass and coconut, Indonesian Pork Belly with kaffir lime caramel, Indian Shredded Chicken, Tempura Sweet Potato with ma...