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Backlane Bar & Street Food

4.1
4.1
64 Reviews
$40 and under
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
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, or
settle-in for the evening. You can even banish those late night cravings with a delicious selection of tasty supper
options, available until late.
We offer a choice of outdoor street-tables or indoor bench-style shared seating. Bookings are preferred, but not
essential.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 15:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–00:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (07) 5444 0835
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    If you’re looking for a venue to host your next function, we have a range of food and beverage packages to suit every budget so please don’t hesitate and give Ketu and the team a call.
  • Area
    Mooloolaba
  • Cross Street
    We are located on First Avenue<br />Parallel to Mooloolaba esplanade
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Masala Monday Nights

    Multiple dates available
    Kickstart your week with Masala Monday Nights, inspired by the bold and vibrant flavors of Indian street food. Enjoy a variety of authentic curries and street-style bites, each packed with rich spices and fresh ingredients. Whether you're a fan of fiery curries or flavorful snacks, Masala Nights has something for everyone. Book now to savor the best of Indian street food right here, with the perfect atmosphere and Indian-inspired cocktails to match!
  • Taco Tuesday

    Multiple dates available
    - $5 Tacos: Choose from classic beef to flavorful veggie options. - $14.90 Nachos: Dive into a mountain of cheesy goodness topped with salsa and guacamole. - $14.90 Margs: Sip on refreshing margaritas crafted with premium tequila and fresh citrus flavors. - $24.90 Bucket of 4 Coronas: Keep the party going with ice-cold Coronas to wash it all down. Bring your friends and join us for a fiesta of flavors, laughter, and good times! Taco Tuesday just got a whole lot tastier at Backlane Bar and Street Food. See you there! 🎉🌮🍹
    Taco Tuesday photo
  • Dine In

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy the full menu
    Dine In photo

What 64 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.9Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Backlane Bar & Street Food offers a vibrant dining experience with "fantastic food," creative cocktails, and a "great atmosphere." Guests frequently praise the "consistently delicious" tapas and the "excellent service." While some note occasional noise and service delays, the "friendly and obliging staff" and innovative menu items make it a memorable spot.

64 Reviews
  1. Cliff

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The quality and preparation of the food was excellent with amazing and creative flavors. We stand outside and enjoyed the breeze. The interior was very plain and noisy.

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  2. Justin

    Brisbane2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Too loud with music played a little bit inappropriate for a restaurant. Sounded more like a night club. Food was OK but cost close to $100 for myself and my partner and didn’t quite satisfy. Sizes and not at all generous considering the price charged. We would not recommend this place to others and have no desire to return

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  3. Bronte

    Sunshine Coast1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    We had a family dinner at this restraunt. The food and drinks were delicious. Staff were amazing!!! Only feedback I would give is music was playing very loud. Was extremely hard to hear anything else.

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  4. Bev VIP

    Birmingham6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Scruffy laminated menus are always off putting and show a lack of care. Fish tacos were tiny for the price. My prawn dish with pineapple consisted of one large prawn and two prawn heads with no bodies. I queried this and they made me a fresh one which was delicious, but again lack of care for serving the first one to me.

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  5. Michael

    Sunshine Coast1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We made a reservation for Valentines day. We requested an upright table. We entered the building and waited about 10 minutes while staff walked past us. We were ushered to a small low table while a group of 8, who were looking at the menu outside and clearly did not have a reservation, were given the upright tables. We ordered a appetiser, 2 mains and a side of greens. One main came out first, with the appetisers, and the appetiser was 3 times bigger than the main. 2 pork belly tacos, no bigger than the palm of your hane with a very thin slither of pork and a bit of coleslaw on top. The second main came out about 30 minutes after the appetiser and first main, which had long been devoured. It took so long, we decided to share the first main, so we shared the second main. Then we ordered some more drinks. About half an hour later, the greens came out, still no drinks. We laughed at the fact we were sharing a plate of greens on thier own. We finished the greens and still no drinks. I had my eye on the bar and was watching for my beer and my wifes gin and soda. I had noticed a beer sitting on the bar for about 15 minutes but no gin. We decided enough was enough and leave. While we were paying our bill, the guy asked if I still wanted the beer, because it was on the bar, the one that had been sitting their for about 25 minutes bynthis stage. Today we had a laugh about how bad the service was, but I will not be going back there.

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  6. Leanne

    Sunshine Coast7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was good & the service friendly, although quite slow on drinks. We had to wave them down to order more & then 3 came out & we all had finished by the time the 4th arrived. A little bit too bright with the lighting & we ended up leaving a bit earlier than anticipated because there were quite a few tables with noisy kids on them. It started to feel like a food court.

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  7. Andrew

    Sunshine Coast2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    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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  8. Chloe

    Sunshine Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food and service, we will definitely be back

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  9. Lisa

    Sunshine Coast1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    My partner & i & 3 teenage children ate here. We were seated quickly & provided with only 2 menus between 5 of us. Not sure why as the kids are in high school & not little. I asked for more menus & was provided with some more. The food came out quickly but was hit and miss. The chicken wings were very dry. The prawns were delicious but 3 prawns for around $24 was quite steep. The boa buns had a piece of chicken & a leaf of lettuce, no sauce so also very dry. Generally the food was ok but very small portions & pricy. The staff were good, good service. Dinner was nice but I won’t eat here again due to value for money. I have eaten at many restaurants around Mooloolaba over the past week and there are much better restaurants around.

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  10. Paul

    Sunshine Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The wait staff were both friendly and engaging. Food and wine was fantastic. Thank you Paul

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FAQs

Backlane Bar & Street Food is rated 4.1 stars by 64 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 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Backlane Bar & Street Food

19 First Ave 7, Mooloolaba, AU-QLD 4557

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    We are located on First Avenue<br />Parallel to Mooloolaba esplanade
  • Area
    Mooloolaba
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 15:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–00:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (07) 5444 0835
  • Private party facilities
    If you’re looking for a venue to host your next function, we have a range of food and beverage packages to suit every budget so please don’t hesitate and give Ketu and the team a call.
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