Where to Eat in Sunshine Coast: The Local Food Guide

The Sunshine Coast's dining scene stretches from the buzzy beachfronts of Noosa Heads and Mooloolaba up into the leafy hinterland around Buderim and Montville. It's a spread that rewards a bit of planning: you can graze along the coast one day and head inland the next, with everything from riverfront restaurants to neighbourhood cafes in the mix. This guide pulls together a cross-section of venues across the region's most popular eating-out suburbs.

Why Sunshine Coast delivers

Eating out here means you're never far from the water or the hinterland. Noosa Heads and Noosaville cluster a good number of restaurants within easy reach, Mooloolaba pairs beachside dining with casual cafes, and the hinterland towns of Buderim and Montville offer a change of pace. Whether you're after a sit-down dinner or a relaxed daytime feed, the venues below are spread across the suburbs travellers and locals visit most.

Highlights

• Noosa Heads dining: Gusto Riverfront Restaurant, Season Restaurant & Bar, Sum Yung Guys Restaurant, New York Minute and Flo's Crêperie Noosa give the area plenty of variety
• Beachside Mooloolaba: La Casa Beach Bar | Bistro • Cafe, Bella Venezia Restaurant and Backstreet Cafe for a casual coffee or bite
• Hinterland escapes: Ricks Garage in Montville and Dee Den and Honeysuckle Restaurant up in Buderim
• Maroochydore options: KatsuCo and Orléans Restaurant and Bar
• A spread of cuisines, including Greek at Yiani's in Coolum Beach and contemporary dining at Mr Jones & Me in Noosaville

Our top picks

Hand-picked from our highest-scoring listings:

• Dee Den Restaurant — Buderim
• Gusto Riverfront Restaurant — Noosa Heads
• KatsuCo Maroochydore — Maroochydore
• New York Minute Noosa Heads — Noosa Heads
• Honeysuckle Restaurant — Buderim
• Mr Jones & Me Restaurant — Noosaville
• Flo's Crêperie Noosa — Noosa Heads
• Season Restaurant & Bar — Noosa Heads
• Orléans Restaurant and Bar — Maroochydore
• Ricks Garage — Montville

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Frequently asked questions

Where are the best areas to eat out on the Sunshine Coast?

Noosa Heads and Noosaville have a strong cluster of restaurants, while Mooloolaba offers beachside dining and cafes. For something more relaxed, the hinterland towns of Buderim and Montville are worth the drive. Maroochydore and Coolum Beach round out the options.

Are there dining options in the Sunshine Coast hinterland?

Yes. Ricks Garage in Montville and Dee Den and Honeysuckle Restaurant in Buderim are among the hinterland venues featured in this guide, offering a change of scene from the coastal suburbs.

Can I find casual cafes as well as restaurants?

Yes. Alongside the restaurants, Backstreet Cafe in Mooloolaba is a cafe option if you're after something more relaxed during the day.

Is there much variety in cuisine?

The venues span a range of styles across the region, including Greek dining at Yiani's Greek Restaurant in Coolum Beach and a crêperie at Flo's in Noosa Heads. We'd recommend checking each venue directly for current menus.