Viva Restaurant - Caloundra RSL

4.3

624 Reviews

$40 and under

Australian

19 West Tce, Caloundra, AU-QLD 4551

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2 people

24 Apr 2025

19:00

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem
Child-friendly

Viva Restaurant at the Caloundra RSL is a dining experience that needs to be experienced to be believed. The Club is award-winning and without doubt, has the best food in Caloundra.

A family-friendly and sophisticated restaurant, Viva offers a comprehensive, well-priced menu with a variety of seating options for you to enjoy a dinner for two, a family outing a party celebration.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Australian, Cafe Dining, Bistro
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:30–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:30–20:00 Fri, Sat 17:30–20:30
Phone number
(07) 5438 5800
Website
https://www.caloundrarsl.com.au/best-restaurant-caloundra/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
The Caloundra RSL offers four spectacular, individually tailored, and stylish event spaces suitable for large and small groups ranging from ten to five hundred guests. With an experienced team of function staff, no detail will be missed to ensure your event or gathering is a memorable one.

Location
19 West Tce, Caloundra, AU-QLD 4551
Area
Caloundra
Cross Street
Oval Avenue / West Terrace
Parking details
The Caloundra RSL has ample car parking both outdoor and undercover.
Public transit
The Caloundra RSL is conveniently located at 19 West Terrace, Caloundra, QLD 4551. If you are visiting the Club via public transport, it would be suggested that you take any bus that arrives at the Caloundra Station located in Bulcock Street Caloundra. From here our Club is a 15-minute stroll or a 1-minute taxi or Uber Ride.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

CRUSTY GARLIC BREAD (V)A$7.00
CHEESY GARLIC BREAD (V)A$9.00
PORCINI AND TRUFFLE ARANCINI (V)A$16.00
w/ pesto aioli & parmesan
PLANT BASED BOLOGNAISE ARANCINIA$16.00
w/ sugo & fresh herbs
CRISPY JUMBO PRAWNSA$18.00
w/ Thai sweet chilli & lime dipping sauce
SOUP OF THE DAYA$10.00
w/ crusty bread roll & butter
FRESH WHOLE QUEENSLAND PRAWNSA$23.00
w/ cocktail sauce & lemon
HOUSE MADE HALOUMI FRIESA$15.00
w/ sriracha mayo

SALADS

BUDDHA BOWLA$23.00
Cumin roast pumpkin, hummus, avocado, cherry tomato, quinoa, pepita, cucumber & carrot ribbons
HALOUMI & POMEGRANATEA$25.00
Beetroot, orange, haloumi, w/ pomegranate pearls, mixed leaves, cherry tomatoes & green goddess dressing
ADD TO YOUR SALAD (CHICKEN $8) / (CALAMARI $8) / (HALOUMI $8) OR (CRISPY PRAWNS $12)

FROM THE CHAR GRILL

RUMP 350G A$40.00
Riverina Black Angus 150-day grain-fed
RIB FILLET 250GA$42.00
Beef City Black 120 day grain fed
PORK RIB CUTLET 300GA$32.00
Barkers Creek premium
ALL STEAKS SERVED W/ TWO SIDES & CHOICE OF SAUCE CHIPS/SALAD/MASH/BUTTERED GREENS SAUCES - GRAVY/MUSHROOM/PEPPER/GARLIC CREAM/ HOLLANDAISE (ALL SAUCES ARE GLUTEN FREE)

ADD A TOPPER

CRUMBED CALAMARIA$9.00
CRISPY PRAWNSA$12.00
CRUMBED ONION RINGSA$7.00
CREAMY GARLIC PRAWNS A$12.00
GARLIC BUTTERED MUSHROOMSA$8.00

LAND

BBQ PORK RIBSA$39.00
FULL SERVE w/ chips, house coleslaw & hickory smoked BBQ sauce
BBQ PORK RIBSA$26.00
HALF SERVE w/ chips, house coleslaw & hickory smoked BBQ sauce
MASSAMAN BEEF CURRYA$25.00
Slow-cooked beef, aromatic herbs & spices, potato, cashews, coriander w/ jasmine rice
PERI PERI CHICKEN BREASTA$27.00
w/ garlic potato, baby spinach, asparagus, roasted red peppers & citrus hollandaise
SATAY CHICKEN RICE BOWLA$25.00
w/ peanut sauce, coconut, lime, roasted peanuts & pickled cucumber
ROAST PUMPKIN RISOTTOA$21.00
w/ spinach, brown butter, sage, parmesan & pistachio
VEGETARIAN SCHNITZELA$23.00
Plant-based schnitzel w/ chips, salad & gravy
VEGETARIAN PARMYA$26.00
Plant based schnitzel topped with tomato sugo, mushrooms, avocado & mozzarella w/ chips & salad

SEA

CREAMY GARLIC PRAWNSA$33.00
Australian banana prawns & spinach in a white wine & garlic cream sauce w/ steamed jasmine rice
BATTERED GOLD BAND SNAPPERA$25.00
w/ chips, house coleslaw, lemon & tartare
HUMPTY DOO BARRAMUNDI FILLET A$38.00
w/ roasted potatoes, blistered cherry tomatoes, green olive & walnut pesto
FISH & CHIPSA$23.00
Hand-crumbed sweet lip fillet w/ chips, salad & tartare
PANKO CRUMBED CALAMARI (FULL SERVE)A$22.00
w/ chips, salad & kaffir lime aioli
PANKO CRUMBED CALAMARI (HALF SERVE)A$15.00
w/ chips, salad & kaffir lime aioli
CRISPY JUMBO PRAWNSA$28.00
w/ chips, salad and Thai sweet chilli & lime dipping sauce

SIGNATURE SCHNITZEL / 300G CHICKEN BREAST ON THE BONE

CHICKEN SCHNITZELA$25.00
w/ chips, garden salad, gravy & lemon
TRADITIONAL PARMYA$29.00
Ham, tomato sugo & mozzarella cheese w/ chips & garden salad
BBQ BACON PARMYA$29.00
Grilled bacon, smoky BBQ sauce & mozzarella w/ chips & garden salad
Avocado, bacon, camembert, mozzarella & hollandaise w/ chips & garden saladA$32.00
Avocado, bacon, camembert, mozzarella & hollandaise w/ chips & garden salad

LITTLE DIGGERS

CHILDREN UNDER 12 RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY ICE CREAM & JUICE POPPER WITH ANY LITTLE DIGGER MEAL
BATTERED FLATHEAD TAILSA$11.50
w/ chips
TEMPURA CHICKEN NUGGETSA$11.50
w/ chips
GRILLED CHICKEN TENDERSA$11.50
w/ steamed greens
PENNEA$11.50
w/ bolognaise sauce & grated cheese

EXTRA SIDES

CHIPS SMALL W/ GRAVY A$8.00
CHIPS LARGE W/ GRAVYA$10.00
GARDEN SALAD A$6.00
BUTTERED GREENSA$8.00
MASHED POTATO A$8.00
HOUSEMADE COLESLAW A$8.00
EXTRA JUG OF SAUCEA$4.00
DINNER ROLLA$2.00
GLUTEN FREE DINNER ROLLA$3.00

WAFFLES

SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE + ICE CREAM + PECANSA$12.50
CHOCOLATE FUDGE SAUCE + ICE CREAM + STRAWBERRIESA$12.50

What 624 people are saying

Viva Restaurant - Caloundra RSL reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Sunshine Coast
Child-friendly
Sunshine Coast
Healthy
Sunshine Coast
Hot spot
Sunshine Coast
Great for live music
South Sunshine Coast
Good for business meals
South Sunshine Coast
Child-friendly
South Sunshine Coast
Good for groups
South Sunshine Coast
Healthy
South Sunshine Coast
Hot spot
South Sunshine Coast
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Viva Restaurant at Caloundra RSL offers "great value" and "amazing food" with "superb friendly staff." The dining experience is frequently praised for its "efficient and friendly service," and the atmosphere is described as "lovely and relaxed." While wait times can vary, many find the "delicious meals" worth it.

624 Reviews

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Jean
Tasmania3 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We had to wait over an hour for our meal. Not really acceptable and this has happened a few times now.
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Josh
Gold Coast6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and really good service. Really good value for money also. It pays to become a member of only for the food and drink discounts.
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PAMELA
Brisbane2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We always enjoy going to Caloundra RSL as the dining room is very roomy , lots of nice staff and good value for lunch menu meals.
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Nicole
Sunshine Coast1 review
4.0
Dined on 12 April 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was really good , we booked a table during the week . Only to arrive and the staff couldn’t find our reservation .
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Rachael
Sunshine Coast4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 11 April 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Only issue is that it takes a long time for meals to arrive.
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Catherine
Sunshine Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dining experience, the food was amazing, superb friendly staff
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Rob
Sunshine Coast5 reviews
3.0
Dined on 4 April 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was very average this time dining at Viva, it was quite busy being a big night for the RSL
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Carrie
Sunshine Coast2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We got there 530pm Friday so we’re quickly able to order and eat, noticed long lines after 6pm so earlier the better Friday night. Lovely meal lovely friendly service!
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Bill
Tasmania3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is a regular for us and once again it did not disappoint. Very good food, efficient and friendly service and quite simply a nice place to be.
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Rebecca
Sunshine Coast1 review
3.0
Dined on 30 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
2 out 5 meals we good. we ordered rare rib eye didnt receive a rib eye. but some some over cooked skinny bit of leather. The panko prawns were average at best. the other meals were fine. the pumpkin rissoto was great.. Desert was below average n but coffees were good... pretty average service and the smoking right at the door way was deplorable.
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Viva Restaurant - Caloundra RSL is rated 4.3 stars by 624 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

24 Apr 2025

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Google Map for Viva Restaurant - Caloundra RSL

19 West Tce, Caloundra, AU-QLD 4551

Additional information

Cross Street
Oval Avenue / West Terrace
Area
Caloundra
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:30–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:30–20:00 Fri, Sat 17:30–20:30
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Australian, Cafe Dining, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
The Caloundra RSL has ample car parking both outdoor and undercover.
Public transit
The Caloundra RSL is conveniently located at 19 West Terrace, Caloundra, QLD 4551. If you are visiting the Club via public transport, it would be suggested that you take any bus that arrives at the Caloundra Station located in Bulcock Street Caloundra. From here our Club is a 15-minute stroll or a 1-minute taxi or Uber Ride.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.caloundrarsl.com.au/best-restaurant-caloundra/
Phone number
(07) 5438 5800
Private party facilities
The Caloundra RSL offers four spectacular, individually tailored, and stylish event spaces suitable for large and small groups ranging from ten to five hundred guests. With an experienced team of function staff, no detail will be missed to ensure your event or gathering is a memorable one.

Viva Restaurant - Caloundra RSL

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

Starters

CRUSTY GARLIC BREAD (V)A$7.00

CHEESY GARLIC BREAD (V)A$9.00

PORCINI AND TRUFFLE ARANCINI (V)A$16.00

PLANT BASED BOLOGNAISE ARANCINIA$16.00

CRISPY JUMBO PRAWNSA$18.00

SOUP OF THE DAYA$10.00

FRESH WHOLE QUEENSLAND PRAWNSA$23.00

HOUSE MADE HALOUMI FRIESA$15.00

SALADS

BUDDHA BOWLA$23.00

HALOUMI & POMEGRANATEA$25.00

ADD TO YOUR SALAD (CHICKEN $8) / (CALAMARI $8) / (HALOUMI $8) OR (CRISPY PRAWNS $12)

FROM THE CHAR GRILL

RUMP 350G A$40.00

RIB FILLET 250GA$42.00

PORK RIB CUTLET 300GA$32.00

ALL STEAKS SERVED W/ TWO SIDES & CHOICE OF SAUCE CHIPS/SALAD/MASH/BUTTERED GREENS SAUCES - GRAVY/MUSHROOM/PEPPER/GARLIC CREAM/ HOLLANDAISE (ALL SAUCES ARE GLUTEN FREE)

ADD A TOPPER

CRUMBED CALAMARIA$9.00

CRISPY PRAWNSA$12.00

CRUMBED ONION RINGSA$7.00

CREAMY GARLIC PRAWNS A$12.00

GARLIC BUTTERED MUSHROOMSA$8.00

LAND

BBQ PORK RIBSA$39.00

BBQ PORK RIBSA$26.00

MASSAMAN BEEF CURRYA$25.00

PERI PERI CHICKEN BREASTA$27.00

SATAY CHICKEN RICE BOWLA$25.00

ROAST PUMPKIN RISOTTOA$21.00

VEGETARIAN SCHNITZELA$23.00

VEGETARIAN PARMYA$26.00

SEA

CREAMY GARLIC PRAWNSA$33.00

BATTERED GOLD BAND SNAPPERA$25.00

HUMPTY DOO BARRAMUNDI FILLET A$38.00

FISH & CHIPSA$23.00

PANKO CRUMBED CALAMARI (FULL SERVE)A$22.00

PANKO CRUMBED CALAMARI (HALF SERVE)A$15.00

CRISPY JUMBO PRAWNSA$28.00

SIGNATURE SCHNITZEL / 300G CHICKEN BREAST ON THE BONE

CHICKEN SCHNITZELA$25.00

TRADITIONAL PARMYA$29.00

BBQ BACON PARMYA$29.00

Avocado, bacon, camembert, mozzarella & hollandaise w/ chips & garden saladA$32.00

LITTLE DIGGERS

CHILDREN UNDER 12 RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY ICE CREAM & JUICE POPPER WITH ANY LITTLE DIGGER MEAL

BATTERED FLATHEAD TAILSA$11.50

TEMPURA CHICKEN NUGGETSA$11.50

GRILLED CHICKEN TENDERSA$11.50

PENNEA$11.50

EXTRA SIDES

CHIPS SMALL W/ GRAVY A$8.00

CHIPS LARGE W/ GRAVYA$10.00

GARDEN SALAD A$6.00

BUTTERED GREENSA$8.00

MASHED POTATO A$8.00

HOUSEMADE COLESLAW A$8.00

EXTRA JUG OF SAUCEA$4.00

DINNER ROLLA$2.00

GLUTEN FREE DINNER ROLLA$3.00

WAFFLES

SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE + ICE CREAM + PECANSA$12.50

CHOCOLATE FUDGE SAUCE + ICE CREAM + STRAWBERRIESA$12.50

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