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Brightwater Hotel, Mountain Creek, AU-QLD

Brightwater Hotel

4.5
4.5
2075 Reviews
$40 and under
Australian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
Brightwater Hotel is the best pub on the Sunshine Coast! With its stunning lakeside location and beautiful waterfront views, the venue provides a wide range of entertainment and leisure facilities for the whole family.

Offering guests a warm Sunshine Coast dining experience, Brightwater Hotel provides a wide range of fresh seafood dishes, MSA-grade steaks, and classic pub meals like pizza, pasta, and schnitzel. An indulgent variety of desserts are also on offer to indulge in or share. Ingredients are sourced from local food providers in surrounding areas like Mooloolaba and the Sunshine Coast hinterland.

We have 5 function spaces including Pontoon and Pontoon Deck, The Lounge Deck, Pavilion Deck and our flagship venue, The Lakehouse Sunshine Coast which offers seating for up to 150 guests or space for a roving cocktail style event for up to 250 guests.

Come in and meet our team or make your enquiry for your next function!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Bistro
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 10:00–23:00 Lunch Daily 11:30–14:30 Dinner Daily 17:30–20:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Damien Grimes
  • Private party facilities
    Four separate waterfront spaces on offer with great packages available. Our professional team will work closely with you to ensure the smooth running and success of your function.To make further enquiries in relation to your next function at Brightwater Hotel, please call 1300 490 408 or email functions@maevahospitality.com.au
  • Area
    Mountain Creek
  • Cross Street
    Brightwater Boulevard
  • Parking details
    Undercover secure parking for 100 vehicles including disable parking, plus street parking available.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 2,075 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Sunshine Coast

    Child-friendly

  • Sunshine Coast

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Central Sunshine Coast

    Best Service

  • Central Sunshine Coast

    Great for brunch

  • Central Sunshine Coast

    Child-friendly

  • Central Sunshine Coast

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Central Sunshine Coast

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Central Sunshine Coast

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Brightwater Hotel offers a "great atmosphere" with a "beautiful view" of the lake. Guests appreciate the "excellent service" and "friendly staff." The menu is varied, with standout dishes like the "delicious arancini" and "kilpatrick oysters." While some dishes like the lamb pizza have room for improvement, the overall dining experience is positive.
2,075 Reviews
  1. Faith

    Sunshine Coast4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious new menu, interesting wine list and excellent service as usual. It is really a couple of levels up from the usual pub food. We visited during a massive rain event and were grateful for the covered underground car park. Lovely location on the canal even when it is pouring with rain.
    Brightwater HotelResponded today
    Thanks so much Faith, lovely to hear.

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  2. JENNIFER

    Sunshine Coast7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The group enjoyed the food and the service was good. It was a really happy relaxing lunch time for us all. The group has been several times before and it is always the first choice when we are deciding where to have lunch. So , a big thank you.
    Brightwater HotelResponded today
    Lovely to hear, thanks Jennifer. We look forward to seeing you again.

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  3. Martin

    Sunshine Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good, service was great, and good menu. Really enjoyed our lunch there & will be going back.
    Brightwater HotelResponded today
    Thanks Martin, we look forward to seeing you next time.

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  4. Helen VIP

    Sunshine Coast12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This Hotel is a gem. The staff are friendly and efficient. You actually have table service for both food and drinks. The gaming room is away from the dining area!
    Brightwater HotelResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks so much Helen, we hope to see you again soon.

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  5. Stephanie

    Sunshine Coast6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It gets too noisy inside, as the sounds seem to echo so much inside, a few soft furnishings would help to absorb some of the sound, but our climate allows for outside dining to be enjoyed, so that is where we choose each time.
    Brightwater HotelResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks Stephanie. It can get loud when we are busy. We're glad you could take advantage of our beautiful outside dining area and water views (and hopefully a sunset).

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  6. andy

    Sunshine Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. Great environment. Always great service.
    Brightwater HotelResponded on 23 March 2025
    Great to hear, thanks Andy.

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  7. Lisa VIP

    Sunshine Coast4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    They change the menu and I have a feeling they change the Chef as well because the food is not nearly as good as it used to be. I could not eat mine.

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  8. Jacqui VIP

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A nice, casual place to relax and enjoy a meal with a good ambience. The staff were friendly and very attentive that made our experience all the more enjoyable.
    Brightwater HotelResponded on 23 March 2025
    Thanks Jacqui.

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  9. Hollie

    Queensland1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere was lovely- beautiful view on the deck, by the one. Staff were very friendly, attentive and quick. Food was on the more expensive side for this can’t of establishment and a few of the dishes were bland. The lamb pizza and the meat lovers pizza were both fairly tasteless. Don’t know if they were needing more sauces, or perhaps it was the quality of the ingredients. The meats and the cheeses tasted like nothing. The chicken parmigiana was small and tasted like a frozen dinner one. But the arancini and the kilpatrick oysters were delicious. Staff were very receptive of feedback.
    Brightwater HotelResponded on 23 March 2025
    Thank you for the feedback Hollie, we have passed it on to the kitchen team to address and look for ways to improve. We did just win best parmy on the Sunny Coast so we're disappointed to hear you weren't happy with yours. We hope to see you again soon.

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  10. Alex

    Sunshine Coast7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very enjoyable afternoon/evening at Brightwater Hotel. 2 functions 2 says in a row. Charlie served my table on both occasions. Very friendly, competent service. Was very hot on the deck in the afternoon western sun but the management were very happy to relocate our table of 11 to a shadier spot - thank you! Will lol definitely return again. Highly recommend.
    Brightwater HotelResponded on 17 March 2025
    Thank you for the lovely feedback Alex. We have passed this on to Charlie. We look forward to seeing you again next time.

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FAQs

Brightwater Hotel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (07) 5493 9440.

Brightwater Hotel is rated 4.5 stars by 2075 OpenTable diners.

Brightwater Hotel does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Brightwater Hotel

15 Freshwater St, Mountain Creek, AU-QLD 4557

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Brightwater Boulevard
  • Area
    Mountain Creek
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 10:00–23:00 Lunch Daily 11:30–14:30 Dinner Daily 17:30–20:30
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Undercover secure parking for 100 vehicles including disable parking, plus street parking available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Damien Grimes
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Four separate waterfront spaces on offer with great packages available. Our professional team will work closely with you to ensure the smooth running and success of your function.To make further enquiries in relation to your next function at Brightwater Hotel, please call 1300 490 408 or email functions@maevahospitality.com.au
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