Dining Sunshine Coast is a real treat. There are some interesting dining experiences that you must not miss. Here are my top 7.
- Seafood
Hot Pipis at Mooloolaba
Come and try this award winning restaurant for yourself, it is the closest restaurant to the beach with breathtaking views. Open daily from 6am until late each day, a name synonymous for seafood and mouth-watering cuisine since 1993. Book NowFish on Parkyn, fish and chips at the Spit, Mooloolaba. Fresh straight off the trawlers, dine in or takeaway across to the park to eat before or after a walk along the magical Mooloolaba Spit.
How about a Mooloolaba Seafood Cruise?
Winner 2009 - Best Casual Dining Restaurant & Best Buffet Restaurant Sunshine Coast. Fancy an All You Can Eat Seafood Buffet aboard ' River Soirée', the new 57 Foot Double Story Catamaran. Experience the exquisite sunsets and explore the canals.
Buy one buffet get one half price special offer when booked online. Book Now
- Steak
For all you dining Sunshine Coast meat lovers try the award winning Mooo Char Bar in Caloundra. Endless waterviews over Pumicestone Passage, with premium 1824 steaks, guaranteed to be tender, the best steak on the coast. This is one of Alfie Langer’s restaurants. Book Now
My brother raves about the fantastic Super Sunday Special at Surf Air on Marcoola Beach. Yes this is the same Surf Air that came to prominence in the 80’s on Perfect Match, it has been completely refurbished and looks fantastic. On Sunday $ 2 Prime Rib Porterhouse Steak or Reef Fish, plus $ 2 Chips and Salad and $ 1 sauce with drink. So watch the kids in the pool while you eat and walk over to the beach for a peak in between courses. Beat that for value!
- Surf Clubs
If you are looking for relaxed great value dining Sunshine Coast, perfect for families, you can’t go past the Surf Clubs, a leisurely breakfast, long lunch or scrumptious dinner. Enjoy the uninterrupted beach views and the sound of the ocean. Some of the clubs also offer a courtesy bus for your convenience. It is best to book to avoid disappointment.
Here are some of popular clubs:
Dicky Beach Surf Life Saving Club
Phone: (07) 5491 6078
Caloundra Surf Life Saving Club
Phone: (07) 5491 1081
Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club
Phone: (07) 5443 1298
Alexandra Headlands Surf Life Saving Club
Phone: (07) 5443 6677
Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving Club
Phone: (07) 5474 5688
Sunshine Beach Surf Life Saving Club
Phone: (07)5447 5491
- Hastings Street
Dining on Hastings Street is an experience not to be missed, breathe in the resort relaxed style with class. One of my favourites is Aromas open all day watch the world go by, Parisian style out on the footpath.
Browse the shops with an ice-cream or dine in style at one of Australia’s top 50 restaurants as voted by the Weekend Australian Magazine – Berardos. Very Noosa, stylish and chic, superb cuisine.
- Blackall Range
The Terrace Restaurant, Maleny was recently voted "Best Fine/Contemporary Dining Restaurant" on the Sunshine Coast for three years a row by Entertainment Book diners. This restaurant boasts fine food and service and one of the best views on the Sunshine Coast. Book Now
Another favourite on the range is Maudy’s Restaurant and Bar. Enjoy magnificent modern Australian cuisine in this ‘child friendly’ restaurant that is one of the best sunset vantage points. Book Now
Learn more about the Blackall Range.
Maybe you are just looking for more casual dining Sunshine Coast experience, a great pub meal in a beautiful old Queensland pub with a superb view, well then head to the
Mapleton Tavern.
On the way home finish off your day with a visit to
Colin James Fine Foods
in the main street of Maleny. Indulge yourself with one of their award winning Ice Creams or Gelati, and Coffee and take home some cheese from their Fromagerie Specialist Cheese Shop, that has over 200 different cheese varieties.
- Spirit House
Spirit House, Yandina hosts this award winning restaurant, serving 'contemporary Asian food' and a well established cooking school teaching Thai and Asian cuisine. Classes go for around 4 and half hours and include lunch and dinner with wine or beer.
- Another one of my favourite restaurants on the Sunshine Coast is...
Harry's on Buderim. Dine in a majestic 120 year old homestead nestled in the peaceful bush setting of the Buderim Forest Park. The modern Australian cuisine is superb.
