The Best Restaurants on the Sunshine Coast

Acqua

Bar · Caloundra

3 readers named it

Acqua is a restaurant and bar in Caloundra, on the Sunshine Coast. It describes itself as Acqua Restaurant & Bar. A few readers write in about it, and they are warm in their praise. One says the food and service are both great and that you can't go wrong. Another talks about the lovely outlook over the water. It suits a relaxed meal out with family or friends.

“Great food, terrific views, great service and reasonably priced. You can't go wrong.” — Liz

“Great food and beautiful view!” — Kylie

Also picked by Margaret.

Bulcock Beach, Cnr of The Esplanade &, Otranto Ave, Caloundra QLD 4551 · Website

Giddy Geisha

Japanese · Maroochydore

3 readers named it

Giddy Geisha is a Japanese restaurant in Maroochydore, and its own website describes the food as modern Asian street food. It sits in the Maroochydore CBD. A few readers mention it when asked where they like to eat. One calls it a favourite, and another says it is the place she is enjoying at the moment. It suits a relaxed meal when you feel like something a little different.

“Giddy Geisha is my fave.” — Shirley

“At the moment its Giddy Geisha.” — Diana

Also picked by Trish.

South Sea Islander Way &, Market La, Maroochydore QLD 4558 · Website

The Boat Shed

Cotton Tree

3 readers named it

The Boat Shed is a Modern Australian restaurant on The Esplanade in Cotton Tree, and a few readers named it as a favourite. The venue describes its menu as creative mains, tapas and desserts, with cocktails alongside, all in a relaxed and casual setting. It also mentions panoramic river views. That easygoing style suits a laid-back lunch, a drink and a shared plate with friends, or a simple dinner out.

Picked by Paul, Ally, Craig.

(Behind the pool), The Esplanade, Cotton Tree QLD 4558 · Website

Piggy Back

Asian · Palmwoods

2 readers named it

Picked by David, Christine.

1 Koorawatha Ln, Palmwoods QLD 4555 · Website

Power Boat Club

Cafe · Golden Beach

2 readers named it

The Power Boat Club in Golden Beach is a waterfront restaurant that also works as a coffee spot and a live music venue. The club describes itself as the place to meet on the Pumicestone Passage, with true waterfront dining, function rooms and entertainment under the one roof. A few readers name it as a favourite, which suggests it suits relaxed catch-ups, group gatherings and special occasions by the water.

Picked by Gerry — and 1 more.

2 Lamerough Parade, Golden Beach QLD 4551 · Website

Rice Boi

Asian · Mooloolaba

2 readers named it

Picked by Alison, Deidré.

123, The Wharf Mooloolaba, Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba QLD 4557 · Website

Spirit House

Asian fusion · Yandina

2 readers named it

Spirit House is an Asian fusion restaurant in Yandina, and it also runs a cooking school. The venue describes its food as contemporary Asian cuisine, served in a tropical garden setting. A few readers have named it as a favourite, and they seem to value the relaxed, leafy atmosphere as much as the food. It suits a long lunch or a special family occasion.

Picked by Craig, Gayle.

20 Ninderry Rd, Yandina QLD 4561 · Website

Verona

Italian · Birtinya

2 readers named it

Verona is a Neapolitan restaurant in Birtinya, on the Sunshine Coast. The venue describes itself as fresh Italian, with Napoli-style pizza and housemade pasta, and it offers both dine-in and takeaway. A few readers named it as a favourite, and it seems to suit relaxed meals out as well as an easy night in. It is a good fit when you want simple Italian food, whether you sit down or take it home.

Picked by Barbara, Tony.

8 The Avenue, Birtinya QLD 4575 · Website