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Sunshine Coast Restaurants With Water Views

Embassy XO

Embassy XO

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 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 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...
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...
Lucio's Marina

Lucio's Marina

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

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 ...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"
Bella Venezia

Bella Venezia

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Mooloolaba

13 Chef Hat Award
Fresh Market Fish of the DayLimited Time only Toothfish w Artichoke Emulsion, Confit Local Heirloom Tomato, Pickled Fennel (GF,DF)
"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...
Christmas in July is back at Secrets on the Lake Book your table now!There's something truly special about celebrating Christmas in July at Secrets on the Lake. This annual tradition is a winter wonderland you can't miss — book into the award-winning restaurant on t...
Bandita

Bandita

Latin American   $$$$$   Opens at 3:00 PM

Noosaville

Moffat Beach Brewing Co - Beachside, located in the picturesque suburb of Caloundra on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, offers a unique culinary experience amidst stunning coastal views. This bistro-st...
Kings Beach Bar
Located on Levuka Avenue at Kings Beach in Caloundra, Kings Beach Bar is a relaxed beachfront destination where ocean views and laid-back dining come together. Overlooking the shoreline, the venue ...
Acqua Restaurant & Bar

Acqua Restaurant & Bar

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Caloundra

$28 Lunch Special Available Monday-FridayJoin us for our $28 Lunch Special! Enjoy a delicious meal paired with your choice of a complimentary house red or white wine, a pot of house tap beer, light beer, or soft drink. Available Monday to...
IzzyChai

IzzyChai

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Noosaville

IzzyChai on Weyba Road in Noosaville is a casual Modern Asian restaurant offering a relaxed take on Thai-inspired dining. Built around simple, flavourful cooking, it focuses on consistency, comfort...
Sardo Noosa

Sardo Noosa

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Noosaville

Tucked into Thomas Street in Noosaville, Sardo Noosa is a cosy dining destination where the flavours of Italy take centre stage. The menu honours traditional Italian cooking, featuring handmade pas...
Bistro C

Bistro C

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

Noosa Heads

Restaurant & Catering Association
Afternoon Specials 3-5pm The return of our 3–5pm afternoons. A special curated menu, flowing drinks and beachfront afternoons overlooking Noosa’s iconic Laguna Bay. No reservations required. Monday–Fri...
Gusto Noosa

Gusto Noosa

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

Noosaville

Set along Gympie Terrace in Noosaville, Gusto is a relaxed riverside restaurant that blends modern Australian flavours with a touch of European charm. Bright, welcoming, and perfectly positioned by...
"Waterfront dining, fresh seafood"
SEE Restaurant

SEE Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Mooloolaba

Experience the best of waterfront dining in the heart of Mooloolaba at SEE Restaurant. Nestled on the wharf’s edge at Mooloolaba Marina, this sophisticated yet relaxed fine diner boasts picturesque...
Tucked into Duporth Avenue in Maroochydore, Siam Samrarn Thai Restaurant offers an intimate escape into Thailand’s rich gastronomic soul. Under soft lighting, the dining room blends sleek modern li...
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...
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...