Best Dinner Places to Eat in Sunshine Coast

"After your early morning swim, be sure to enjoy a leisurely breakfast and coffee here. This fun place manages to blend chic with a casual beachside vibe. You can wander straight off the beach and grab a table on the outdoor terrace."

"Nestled down the Noosa National Park end of Hastings Street, Locale is not to be missed. Pop in for an aperitif and chances are you’ll stay through dinner, dessert, and an espresso nightcap. Serving authentic Italian dishes, including wood-fire pizzas, this sophisticated restaurant feels like a hidden enclave in a bustling resort town."

"This popular bar on Hasting Street has one of the most exciting cocktail menus in Noosa, crafted by award-winning mixologist Ben Walsh – and it’s just as popular for brunch as it is for a night out. “The bottomless brunch on Sunday is hugely popular and is a great way to celebrate Sunday with a boozy brunch with friends,” recommends Puttick. Every Sunday, the bar offers four brunch stations – think freshly grilled bug tails, charcuterie, an international cheese selection, BBQ meats, fruit and pastries – alongside either a AUS$10 (£5.50) cocktail menu or a bottomless brunch with free flowing cocktails, wine, sparkling wine and beer."

"There’s plenty to love about a visit to Miss Moneypenny’s on Noosa’s vibrant Hastings Street – the sunset deck overlooking the street, the cosy bar lounge and the intimate dining area, which boasts a delectable menu with a focus on shared plates such as barbecued snapper and lamb shoulder. “The hardest part is choosing which cocktail to order,” says Ben. “We take the art of cocktail making seriously and our extensive list is updated with seasonal cocktails made using fresh, local produce.” If you can’t decide what to order from the extensive menu, take a recommendation from the mixology master."

"Another place where coastal cool plays out; bar and restaurant Miss Moneypenny’s caters to a slightly younger crowd and vibes up the Noosa Woods end of Hastings Street come the weekend. The antipasto board here will be enough to fill you and your mates up, while you drown in hot cantimpalo salami and freshly baked ciabatta. And if you’re on the sharing train, not ordering the truffle fries or truffle mac and cheese with prosciutto crumbs would be a lost opportunity."

"You may need to hop in a car for this one, unless you live in Sunshine Beach, but Embassy XO is totally worth the short trip. Tucked upstairs along Duke Street, the lounge bar that stems off the city-sleek restaurant, is the perfect place to grab a knock-off drink sans pub vibe. With a cheap bar menu and an extended happy hour, once you’ve dropped in, you’ll be rallying your friends to make it a regular thing."

"When we dine out as a couple, we look for a restaurant with great food, water views and beautiful sunsets. Noosa Boathouse is our favourite as it is perched right on the Noosa River. The menu features modern Australian cuisine, including local beef and seafood, locally harvested produce, and vegetarian options."

"Located on the top deck of the Noosa Boathouse is the Sunset Bar, open Tuesday – Sunday from 4:30pm. Arguably the best place to watch the sun set in Noosa, soak in the spectacular river views while sipping on their famous Noosa River Sling cocktail for only $9!"

"The lads at Sum Yung Guys are extremely passionate about serving up Asian cuisine, and it shows through droolworthy menu. Featuring the likes of short ribs, Mooloolaba prawn toast, BBQ Malay chicken and aromatic curries, be sure to cap off your dining experience with the vanilla ice cream with pineapple caramel. You'll be tricking your tastebuds into thinking you’re on a resort holiday in Thailand with the first few bites."

"The Noosa Surf Club sits at Main Beach with superb views to the National Park and Noosa North Shore. Recently renovated, it has extensive menus, kids’ meals, plenty of space and excellent wheelchair accessibility, including a toilet. From the Hastings Street pavement, a ramp leads to the entrance which has a lift to the dining and bar area."

"NEVER-DULL & RIDICULOUSLY YUM STREET FOOD THAT WILL KEEP YOU ON YOUR TOES WITH THEIR EVER-CHANGING MENU. Shop 4a, 1 Arcadia Street"

"Coffee Club needs no introduction except to say that Coffee Club Coolum is directly opposite the entrance to the Caravan Park. It has loads of outdoor seating both in an outdoor undercover courtyard and at the front and is dog friendly."

"This deservedly popular place serves up beautiful, seasonal bistro fare with subtle twists: flash-fried cuttlefish with green papaya, avocado salsa, palm sugar and chilli; or crispy-skin duck confit with..."

"After your early morning swim, be sure to enjoy a leisurely breakfast and coffee here. This fun place manages to blend chic with a casual beachside vibe. You can wander straight off the beach and grab a table on the outdoor terrace."

"Chalet & Co is located directly across from Sunrise Beach, making it one of the area’s best day-starters. It’s strictly a morning and brunch affair at Chalet & Co, with the popular café closing up at 2pm each day. And you’ll want to get in early – just about everyone in Noosa scrambles for a breakfast here."

"Jungle & Co is the self-proclaimed “home of the healthy gut” – with a menu that’s designed to supply all the nutrients needed for guests to thrive. “The juices are all about looking after yourself and this is the perfect place for food medicine with an emphasis on gut health,” says Puttick. “I love the Black Power Smoothie with the antioxidant power of blueberries, creaminess of cashews and tahini and a hint of cinnamon – this could be the best smoothie ever!"

"Located on the beachfront, Hastings Street is a famous Noosa shopping destination offering boutique shopping, surf wear shops, resort wear, retail outlets, home wares, jewellery, discount outlets, designer brands and more. The shops that line the street are also dotted with bars, cafes and restaurants making it the ideal destination for a day out shopping with friends. Spend your morning shopping up a storm, then break for lunch at one of the amazing cafes."

"Noosa's unmissable national park delivers spectacular coastal views (expect to see dolphins) and ambrosial beaches like Tea Tree Bay. The most scenic way to reach it is on the accoya-tree boardwalk along the coast from town. At the entrance, the Noosa National Park Information Centre has free walking maps and information on the day's koala sightings; the adjoining kiosk brews great coffee. The most popular trail is the Coastal Walk; allow at least 1½ hours for the return trip."

"The Noosa National Park is home to some of Australia’s most spectacular coastlines. It’s over 4,000 hectares and encompasses the picturesque headland in Noosa Heads, dunes and heath plains around Lake Weyba, coastal..."