Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in South Sunshine Coast

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Updated 05 November 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in South Sunshine Coast? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Amici Restaurant - Caloundra

4.8

4.8 (2685)

$41 to $100

Italian

Caloundra

About the restaurant

In life, we all need friends to love, laugh and eat with. Amici is the Italian translation of friends. So whether you’re after the full dine in experience with the amazing service, delicious food and relaxed atmosphere or feel like staying in with our take away or home delivery, Amici wants to be a part of all your memories, like friends should be.

Top review

Andrea

Dined 5 days ago

We love going here - food delicious and lively atmosphere. One of our go to restaurants on Sunshine Coast

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4.7

4.7 (483)

$41 to $100

Australian

North Maleny

About the restaurant

Winner of the AGFG Peoples Choice Award 2019, Dining on the Deck is a truly special place, situated in the rainforest on the shores of Lake Baroon with panoramic views of the water, mountains and rainforest.
This intimate connection with nature is enhanced by the incredible food that is prepared in house by our talented team of chefs.

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Judith

Dined 3 days ago

Nice on the deck. Not too hot considering it was a warm day.

ONE BLOCK BACK

4.7

4.7 (212)

$40 and under

Cafe Dining

Caloundra

About the restaurant

One Block Back is full of life, energy, great food and surprises. Created as a relaxing venue for guests to reconnect with one another in beautiful surroundings. Situated only a block back from stunning Moffat Beach.
We craft the hottest seasonally inspired menus, alongside top-notch coffee, quality service and an atmosphere you will get nowhere else on the Coast, we promise.

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Lisa

Dined today

Yummy food, beautiful space and truly exceptional staff! I’ll definitely return

Verona Fresh Italian

4.7

4.7 (653)

$40 and under

Italian

Birtinya

About the restaurant

Traditional Napoli Style Pizzas from Allessandro Pintus, Italian & Australian Wines, Artesian Cocktails, an Extensive Gin & Tonic Menu with a focus on Australian Distilleries, House-made Pastas by Group Head Chef Daniel White & Kai Coffee with an experience second to none!

***Please Note***
For same day online dinner bookings the cut off time is 5pm.
To book after this time please call the venue on (07) 5227 8518 and our team can assist you.

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Neilvip

Dined 2 days ago

Good service is hard to find on the Sunshine Coast. It’s reassuring that a high standard of service is still around. Backed up by great food and atmosphere,

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Popular dish

Gnocchi Al Funghi

Popular dish

Spaghetti Alla Carbonara

Experience

Pinot + Pizza

Bocca Italian

4.7

4.7 (1749)

$40 and under

Italian

Bokarina

About the restaurant

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.

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Ben

Dined today

Great venue, friendly and attentive staff, and a lovely meal with friends. Great night out and will return.

King Ludwigs German Restaurant and Bavarian Beer Bar

4.7

4.7 (332)

$41 to $100

German

Maleny

About the restaurant

King Ludwigs Restaurant offers classic European Alpine cuisine, old school hospitality where the owner is still hands on and yes... one of the finest views of the Glasshouse Mountains and award winning dining. Our focus is on traditional, authentic Alpine Food & Beverages with a wider European influence.

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Theresa

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent food, outlook magnificent and prompt service.

Coffee Cat on Kings Beach

4.6

4.6 (546)

$40 and under

Cafe Dining

Caloundra

About the restaurant

A Beachside Cafe open 7 days a week from 5:30am and open for dinner and specials Thursday - Sunday nights With our popular cocktail Menu, craft beer with Live Music Friday, Saturday & Sunday we are your local overlooking the popular cove of Kings Beach.

There is no road between you and the waves, so you can feel the sand under your feet and the fresh ocean breeze all while sitting underneath the beautiful pandanus trees.

Coffee Cat is available for bookings, meetings, special occasions and events
Check out our website for a full list of monthly events like our Weekly Trivia Nights!!

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Colleen

Dined 7 days ago

Our outdoor table was in a little sun so our lovely waitress changed our table to a better shaded location with beautiful sea view - great service! The food and coffee was great!

Warrior Restaurant & Bar

4.6

4.6 (593)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Beerwah

About the restaurant

Located in The Crocodile Hunter Lodge, Warrior Restaurant & Bar is a unique dining experience you won’t want to miss. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, our menu’s identity is derived from the classical techniques of the world with the modernisation that is Australian cooking. Recipes are influenced by the unique produce that Australia has to offer, in a celebration of our region. The Chefs at Warrior spend their time sourcing beautiful local ingredients to create these dishes. Paying homage to the First Nation people and the plant life they have been utilising for thousands of years, we at Warrior endeavour to take these earthy flavours and pair them with the fresh produce of our neighbouring farms.

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Helen

Dined 2 days ago

A beautiful setting inside the restaurant as well as the gorgeous outdoor area where a person can view bushland and kangaroos and emus. It's also somehow, very relaxing. There were however, only five options for a main course on the menu. Having said that, what our party had (fish and chips and wagyu hamburgers) were really really delicious followed by a dessert I will never forget as it was amazing and delicious also. The fish was swordfish and pretty special. The service could not be faulted. I would happily return there and can recommend.

Basil & Vine

4.5

4.5 (904)

$40 and under

Italian

Burpengary

About the restaurant

Passion for food and love of all things Italian is what inspired Basil & Vine Café.
The Fargnoli family believe food is central to our Italian way of life and large family meals are customary in our household - Meals are relaxed affairs enjoying each other’s company and the sense of community.
Traditionally Italian dishes are made with simple ingredients that can be made or procured inexpensively such as pasta, bread, cheese, olive oil and tomatoes. Italian cuisine is all about using quality ingredients well and not so much about fancy cooking techniques.

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Makayla

Dined 3 days ago

This is my favourite restaurant to eat at! we’ll be back again soon!

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Popular dish

Cannoli

Popular dish

The Authentico Margherita

Popular dish

Veggie Stack

Baringa Tavern

4.3

4.3 (790)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Caloundra

About the restaurant

Welcome to Baringa Tavern, located on the corner of Aura Boulevard and Edwards Terrace, Baringa within the new City of Colour “Aura” on the Sunshine Coast. We are locally owned and operated by Sunshine Coast Hotels Pty Ltd.

The Tavern's décor has a slight tribal influence with original artwork, artefacts and a striking main bar which forms the centerpiece of the bistro dining area. There is ample seating on the deck overlooking the parkland area, an open kitchen with a fabulous woodfired pizza oven and a large children’s room.

The amazing sports bar has a massive 15m video wall and outdoor deck. There are 40 taps across both bars, a gaming lounge with 25 of the latest machines and a drive thru bottle shop on site.

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Greg

Dined 1 day ago

Fantastic service and great value for money, definitely going again.

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