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Acqua Restaurant & Bar, Caloundra, QLD

Acqua Restaurant & Bar

4.4
4.4
449 Reviews
$40 and under
Modern Australian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
ACQUA: A Waterfront Destination for Good Food & Great Times

Are you looking for a waterfront venue with exceptional food, great service, and a good vibe?

Acqua Restaurant & Bar has won the Reader's Choice Award in 2022 and the Diners' Choice Award in 2025 from AGFG, all voted by the locals.

Our menu is inspired by Mediterranean cuisine with a twist of Australian flavors. Our most popular dishes include our creamy, spicy, and tasty pasta, as well as our calamari and barramundi. Enjoy amazing cocktails, fabulous views, and a great vibe.

Let us be your host for your next visit to Caloundra!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Mediterranean, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Fri–Sun 07:30–11:00 Lunch Daily 11:30–14:30 Dinner Daily 17:30–21:00
  • Phone number
    (07) 5492 8155
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

What 449 people are saying

Acqua Restaurant & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Sunshine Coast

    Great for scenic views

  • Sunshine Coast

    Modern Australian

  • South Sunshine Coast

    Good for business meals

  • South Sunshine Coast

    Great for creative cocktails

  • South Sunshine Coast

    Healthy

  • South Sunshine Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • South Sunshine Coast

    Good for special occasions

  • South Sunshine Coast

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • South Sunshine Coast

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Acqua Restaurant & Bar in Caloundra offers a delightful dining experience with "great food, great environment, excellent service." Guests consistently praise the "fantastic views" over Pumicestone Passage and the "amazing food and combinations." The "friendly and attentive staff" enhance each visit, making it a must-visit for locals and visitors alike.

449 Reviews
  1. Sally

    Sunshine Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service & ambience was great! Lots to choose from on the menu.
    Acqua Restaurant & BarResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Sally, Thank you so much for your great review. Hope we can see again in the future. Kindly regards Peter Pham Restaurant Manager

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  2. Viola

    Brisbane1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the fourth time I’ve been to this venue and they have never disappointed yet. Nice location, great variety and to chose from and reasonably priced. Great staff and service.

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  3. Melanie

    Sunshine Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were very impressed with Acqua Restaurant & Bar , Excellent service - the staff here are very friendly and efficient. Food was 10/10 and fresh We will be going back again for sure
    Acqua Restaurant & BarResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Melanie, Great to hear that you are enjoying our food & service at Acqua. Hope we can see you again soon in the future. Kindly regards Peter Pham Restaurant Manager

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  4. Darren

    Sunshine Coast4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location in Caloundra. Great food and exceptional service.Highly recommend this restaurant.
    Acqua Restaurant & BarResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Darren, We do appreciate the great review you are given us. Hope we can see you again next time. Kindly regards Peter Pham Restaurant Manager

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  5. Sheila

    Sunshine Coast1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely lunch. Great views. Great service. Reasonably priced. Very happy 😊

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  6. Jacob

    Sunshine Coast1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Disappointed this time round. We have previously had an outstanding visit and thought we’d definitely go back. Booked for 6 people originally and rang to increase to 8 which was very happily accommodated, thank you! Service was always pleasant, it was unfortunately just very sporadic. We almost always had to ask for someone to take our orders, particularly for drinks after our meals. Little things like knowing which meals were for each customer when bringing them out makes a massive difference. The bathrooms were similar to a public toilet and need a thorough clean and paint. Starters and Entrees were unreal. For mains, many of us had the chefs cut, it was unfortunately below what some of us had had before and expected. While cooked to our liking, it was tough and dry. The remainder of the meal was great! You’re in a great location and I think with just a little more attention to detail in service and the facilities you would be on a massive win in Caloundra!

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  7. Rozelito

    Sunshine Coast1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Had an anniversary dinner with my partner. Was sat directly beside an old ac unit covered in cardboard/tape and the lamp at the table was layered in dust A few mistakes and forgotten items by our servers. Seafood platter was quite underwhelming for the price, good flavour but overcooked scallops and mussels, off tasting prawns and the meat from the bugs was quite tough, the mussel sauce was quite nice and we both enjoyed the Barra. Got an affogato and the ice cream was freezer burned . They had made a mistake about some of our starters( we ordered a dozen oysters and we got 4 and they amended that for us) and when I double checked the bill they had overcharged us and added both the mistake amount of oysters and the amended price into the bill which I had asked to be fixed. As a hospitality worker and chef I had some feed back just about the food I had wanted to give just so they could be informed as to avoid those mistakes in the future but there was no check back and hadn’t asked me about the food at all which left me quite annoyed and broke the straw with all the small mistakes and grievances I had. To top it all off after me and my partner had left the venue we noticed she had a chocolate stain on the butt of her dress which could’ve only have been from the seat at the restaurant. Left the restaurant disappointed and the disapointment continued a few metres down the street.

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  8. Alison

    Queensland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Acqua is our go-to for special event occasions. We L O V E it here! Since we booked to go again, all we have been talking about is there Chili Bugs and Prawns which are to die for! Service a spot on (and having no had YEARS of hostess training growing up, they get it right every single time. Thank you for being a notch above! Mary & Al

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  9. Glen

    Sunshine Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fantastic Valentines Day experience. The set menu was superb value. The arancini and pork were awesome followed with the steak that was cooked to perfection and was ‘out of this world’. The dessert share plate was the ultimate finale to a great dining experience.

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  10. Debbie

    Brisbane3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was fantastic and service very attentive . However being tucked in a corner which was really warm and minimal view was very disappointing .

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FAQs

Acqua Restaurant & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (07) 5492 8155.

Acqua Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 449 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Acqua Restaurant & Bar

Corner of The Esplanade & Otranto Avenue Bulcock Beach, Caloundra, QLD 4551

Additional information

  • Area
    Caloundra
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Fri–Sun 07:30–11:00 Lunch Daily 11:30–14:30 Dinner Daily 17:30–21:00
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Mediterranean, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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