Restaurants near Sandcastles Mooloolaba

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111 restaurants available nearby

1. Spero

4.3

Awesome(272)

££££Price: Expensive

• Greek • Mooloolaba

Booked 9 times today

Spero is the kind of family-owned beach-style eatery that you might find in Corfu Town. The menu includes Greek favourites but goes far beyond as well, with a selection from tzatziki, calamari, spanakopita and Greek meatballs to saganaki grilled cheese or confit lamb shoulder. Spero specialises in the highest quality local produce with a perfect splash of Mediterranean flavours.

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2. Backlane Bar & Street Food

4.1

Excellent(60)

££££Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Mooloolaba

Backlane Bar & Street Food is Mooloolaba’s casual dining destination. Offering a fusion menu. Backlane Bar &Street Food is just one street away from Mooloolaba Beach so be sure to swing by for a drink, a share-plate, orsettle-in for the evening. You can even banish those late night cravings with a delicious selection of tasty supperoptions, available until late.We offer a choice of outdoor street-tables or indoor bench-style shared seating. Bookings are preferred, but notessential.

3. Casa Restaurant

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4.7

Exceptional(7)

££££Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Mooloolaba

Booked 3 times today

Just steps from the white sands of Mooloolaba Beach, Casa Restaurant offers a warm, Mediterranean-inspired dining experience by the creators of Casita Wine Bar. Whether you're starting or finishing your night next door at Casita, Casa Restaurant is your destination for sharing moments and savouring "The Art of Living."Begin with our signature Casa Paloma cocktail, followed by a share table of Mediterranean delights - think fresh salmon carpaccio, authentic prawn linguine, and tender slow-cooked lamb shoulder. End your evening with a sweet indulgence with our affogato martini and profiteroles, or a refreshing limoncello digestive.With stunning interiors and a menu designed to bring people together, Casa Restaurant is the perfect place to relax, share, and celebrate the Mediterranean way of life.

4. Casita Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(52)

££££Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Mooloolaba

Booked 1 time today

Nestled 100m from the white sands of Mooloolaba, this captivating Mediterranean wine bar seamlessly blends sophistication with a welcoming ambiance. It offers a curated selection of velvety wines, each sip resonating with the sun kissed flavours of the region. The atmosphere is an enchanting fusion of coastal charm and refined elegance, creating a memorable experience for patrons seeking both a touch of luxury and a relaxed retreat. Additionally, it offers a tempting selection of tapas, cheese, and charcuterie boards to compliment the exquisite wine offerings.

5. Market Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(2146)

££££Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Maroochydore

Booked 37 times today

Market Bistro will open from 11.30am 7 days a week, offering a classic “bistro style” menu featuring house made pasta, and a great selection of dry aged meats and a bunch of export quality local seafood. Our wine list will be interesting, constantly evolving and feature predominantly Australian and New Zealand producers. A unique feature of the Bistro is the fact you can walk into & purchase wine from the Wine Store for retail prices then drink it in the Bistro (for a small corkage fee.)Market Bistro will be a stylish, casual restaurant that is not stuffy or pretentious... It is professional, casual & truly local.

6. Bocca Italian

4.7

Exceptional(1856)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bokarina

Booked 53 times today

Welcome to Bocca Italian at Bokarina Beach on the Sunshine Coast! Offering hand stretched pizza, an array of Salumi's, breads and cheeses and fresh pasta's! Exec Chef Harry Lilai (Ex Cecconis Melbourne) and Head Chef Rob Bredhauer (Ex Bianca Brisbane) have created a menu designed for sharing with all the Italian favourites.Osso Buco, Tiramisu and Polpette with flatbread are our go to's and we of course have a cracking wine list with local, local Italian and imported Italian drops.Our cocktails are all made by Lauren Thomson, our amazing Bar Manager from Market Bistro, so of course we have the salted caramel espresso martini as well as a heap of Italian inspired spritzes, sours and shaken drinks.We offer seating inside for 80 including bar and kitchen dining, another 50 outside, and a private room that seats 14.We look forward to welcoming you into our home, at Bocca Italian, Tony, Luke and Harry.

7. Alex Surf Club

4.3

Awesome(1390)

££££Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Alexandra Headland

Booked 14 times today

The Alex Surf Club is arguably the best seat on the beach with great food and friendly service all in one incredible location. Grab a seat at one of our great dining locations in the Bistro, Kiosk or Bluff Bar and your taste buds will be rewarded! Our menus feature great family value meals cooked with some of the best locally grown and made produce on the Sunshine Coast.Please note bookings 1-7 persons have 1.5 hours on table and 8+ persons have 2 hours.We look forward to seeing you!

8. Green Zebra

4.7

Exceptional(2351)

££££Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Parrearra

Booked 27 times today

Situated on Kawana Island and overlooking the picturesque Double Bay, the Green Zebra Restaurant & Bar has it all from outdoor fresco dining to private dining and function rooms.Come and enjoy delicious Modern Australian food and drinks, all made with only the freshest seasonal produce. Listen to the gentle waves lap against the shore while sipping on a cocktail and sharing tasty morsels of small plate starters.Our name? Green Zebra is a variety of heirloom tomato. Simple as that! Quirky, fun and vibrant; a name people will affiliate with food, and not forget in a hurry.Our philosophy is uncomplicated, fresh, healthy, moreish food that we love to eat. Our food is prepared in house daily, with passion and precision by our amazing team of chefs.We work with only the best local suppliers and producers using seasonal ingredients where possible. This extends to our local and domestic craft beer & wine suppliers as well. You can’t hav

9. Juan Fifty

4.5

Awesome(377)

££££Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Maroochydore

Booked 10 times today

Discover Juan Fifty, the Sunshine Coast's best Mexican restaurant, in Alexandra Headland just a stone's throw from the beach. Open daily from 12pm till late, Juan offers an irresistible modern Mexican dishes using authentic techniques in a vibrant, laid-back setting. Dive into our weekly specials: $20 nachos every Monday, a lunch special choosing any 3 tacos and a drink Monday to Friday, and $15 burrito bowls on Thursdays.Our extensive cocktail list ensures you'll find the perfect drink to complement your meal. Come for the food, stay for the atmosphere—Juan Fifty is where great Mexican cuisine meets a fantastic beachside vibe!

10. Spice Bar

4.5

Awesome(217)

££££Price: Expensive

• Asian • Mooloolaba

Join us for a refined and relaxed, multi award winning culinary experience. Guided by our Executive Chef and Owner, Sophie Phipps, our acclaimed AGFG Hatted restaurant specializes in banquet and degustation experiences. With views of the beautiful Pacific Ocean and Mooloolaba beach from any of our three dining areas you'll be spoiled for choice.Whether your sipping champagne on the balcony, watching the open kitchen in the main dining area or relaxing in our cocktail lounge there is an ideal space for any occasion. Our thoughtfully curated food, wine, and cocktail menus are designed to go hand in hand, fusing ingredients and inspiration from all around Asia and Australia to create something truly unique. Enjoy all your favourites while knowing our products are ethically sourced, Free-range cruelty-free, hormone-free local ingredients. We welcome you to the Spice Bar...

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Updated on 17/02/2025

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Emma
Sunshine Coast •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
From the service to the food, market bistro is outstanding 🙌🏻
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Market BistroPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Maroochydore
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4.7
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Kerry
Sunshine Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The most beautiful cocktails and pasta, topped off by Mediterranean ambience. In love with this restaurant and will def be back.
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Casa RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Mooloolaba
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4.7
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Jen
Sunshine Coast •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great atnosphere, feels like sitting in Spain. Food is great, the Valentine's special drink was so good. Great service.
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Casita Wine BarPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Mooloolaba
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4.8
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Nathalie
Queensland •1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 Feb 2025
We celebrated my birthday at Spero and the food, ambience and service never disappoints. Our waitress, Tijana was amazing, so delightful, attentive and efficient. The food is always so fresh and delicious. Highly recommend!
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SperoPrice: Expensive• Greek• Mooloolaba
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4.3
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Andrew
Sunshine Coast •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 5 Jan 2025
Food, wine and service was amazing. We sat outside, the only downside was the rubbish bins only metres away from us. They could've been placed out there after service as the smell emanating from them took away from a great food and service experience.
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Backlane Bar & Street FoodPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Mooloolaba
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4.1

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