Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in South Sunshine Coast

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Updated 05 November 2024

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Spill Wine

5.0

5 (11)

$41 to $100

Wine Bar

Maleny

About the restaurant

Your neighbourhood drop-in for all things wine.
Whether it’s for a casual afternoon sip, a date night dinner, some bottles for a special event, or curating your own cellar collection, Spill Wine are the go-to (low-key) experts for discovering, drinking, buying, and enjoying boutique wines.

Top review

Robertvip

Dined 5 days ago

Another great Wine Down Wednesday evening, with a wonderful bespoke, extremely well crafted Menu. The duck dish was fantastic! Together with the recommended wine pairing. Thank you.

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.

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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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Michelle

Dined 1 day ago

Slightly disappointed with the seating,l had booked on the deck undercover for 2 When arrived we were seated in the galley which was very noisy The food was delicious and the service was great. The view was of the lake was lovely

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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Tania

Dined 3 days ago

Loved the interaction with the staff. We didn't have to wait for drinks, the food was delivered quickly, and specials were well explained. We also appreciated the new additions to the menu. The food was delicious and well presented as well. Would definitely return and recommend to others!

Green Zebra

4.6

4.6 (2271)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Parrearra

About the restaurant

Situated on Kawana Island and overlooking the picturesque Double Bay, the Green Zebra Restaurant & Bar has it all from outdoor fresco dining to private dining and function rooms.

Come and enjoy delicious Modern Australian food and drinks, all made with only the freshest seasonal produce. Listen to the gentle waves lap against the shore while sipping on a cocktail and sharing tasty morsels of small plate starters.

Our name? Green Zebra is a variety of heirloom tomato. Simple as that! Quirky, fun and vibrant; a name people will affiliate with food, and not forget in a hurry.

Our philosophy is uncomplicated, fresh, healthy, moreish food that we love to eat. Our food is prepared in house daily, with passion and precision by our amazing team of chefs.

We work with only the best local suppliers and producers using seasonal ingredients where possible. This extends to our local and domestic craft beer & wine suppliers as well. You can’t hav

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lorelle

Dined 3 days ago

Cooling breezes from canal, sandy beach front, wonderful ambience, love the service, so good to be waited on, food so yummy and good size, loved it

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Experience

New Year's Eve @ Green Zebra

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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Vicki

Dined 6 days ago

Lovely restaurant with great views of kangaroos! Very modern with open design, attentive staff, good drink & food choices.

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

Acqua Restaurant & Bar

4.4

4.4 (400)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Caloundra

About the restaurant

ACQUA: a waterfront destination for good food & great times.

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

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

Our menu is inspired by Italian Cuisine with a twist of Australian Cuisine. With our most popular dishes is not only our creamy, spicy, tasty pasta but also our crispy skin pork belly and barramundi. Amazing cocktail's fabulous view and great vibe.

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

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Angela

Dined 2 days ago

We were greeted at the door on arrival and seated outside as requested in our online booking. The dinner menu had a good selection from starter to dessert and the food came out in good time. There is a kids menu and we dined with our 11 & 15 year old kids. There was the right amount of lighting and volume in the dining area and we felt relaxed and comfortable. Our waitress looked after us throughout the night as needed. We had a lovely family night and we would definitely dine at Acqua again.

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