65Spot Score
Dirty Moes
$$Restaurants · Mooloolaba
Offbeat haunt with movie-themed decor serving grilled meat & seafood, plus craft beers & cocktails.
4.5(1,456)· GoogleView details →
Sunshine Coast
Best Restaurants in Sunshine Coast (2026)
166 restaurants in Sunshine Coast match the selected filters. Details come from each venue's published information; unknown attributes never count as a match.
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65Spot Score
Off Tap Tapas Marcoola
$$Restaurants · Marcoola
Restaurants in Marcoola, Sunshine Coast.
4.8(416)· GoogleView details →
65Spot Score
Copperhead Restaurant Brewery
$$Restaurants · Cooroy
A restaurant and brewery at Cooroy in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, rated 4.6 across nearly 1,000 reviews.
4.6(995)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Hanami
$Restaurants · Coolum Beach
Restaurants in Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast.
4.7(471)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Locale
$$$Restaurants · Noosa Heads
Refined Italian restaurant/bar with black decor, glass walls & plush banquettes.
4.5(1,219)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Sails Restaurant Noosa
$$$$Restaurants · Noosa Heads
Thoughtfully sourced Modern Australian cuisine in a quietly stylish spot with 3-storey wine cellar.
4.5(1,159)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Rice Boi
$$Restaurants · Mooloolaba
Easygoing harbourside restaurant with a trendy vibe offering Asian street food, plus a cocktail bar.
4.4(2,840)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
All' Antica
$$Restaurants · Buddina
Pizza and traditional Italian cuisine, served in a comfortable dining room with simple decor.
4.6(702)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
The Thirsty Beaver Bar & Kitchen
Restaurants · Caloundra
Restaurants in Caloundra, Sunshine Coast.
4.6(633)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Junk Maroochydore
$Restaurants · Maroochydore
Restaurants in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast.
4.5(1,234)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Bocca Italian
$$Restaurants · Bokarina
A waterfront Italian restaurant at Bokarina on the Sunshine Coast, rated 4.5 across more than 1,200 reviews.
4.5(1,202)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Montville Cafe Bar & Grill
$$Restaurants · Montville
Classic comfort food & live music in a Tudor-style, family-owned pub with a lush beer garden.
4.4(1,826)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
See Restaurant
$$$Restaurants · Mooloolaba
Fine wine and Modern Australian seafood menus served in an intimate dining room with ocean views.
4.5(952)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Toro Bar & Kitchen
Restaurants · Maroochydore
Restaurants in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast.
4.8(306)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Kings Beach Bar
$$Restaurants · Kings Beach
A bar and restaurant at Kings Beach, Caloundra, rated 4.5 across more than 1,000 reviews.
4.5(1,044)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Somewhere On Buderim
$Restaurants · Buderim
Restaurants in Buderim, Sunshine Coast.
4.7(357)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Spice Girl Noosa Heads
Restaurants · Noosa Heads
Restaurants in Noosa Heads, Sunshine Coast.
4.9(220)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Ton Khao Bistro
$$Restaurants · Mooloolaba
Restaurants in Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast.
4.6(634)· GoogleView details →
About these results
Sunshine Coast's dining scene spans cuisines from across the world alongside modern Australian cooking that leans on local produce and seafood. Whether you're after a special-occasion table or a relaxed neighbourhood dinner, the list below is ranked so the consistently excellent rises to the top.
Listings are compiled from each venue's own published information and Google Places data, and ordered by Spot Score — a composite of attributed ratings, review volume, category fit and information freshness, not a firsthand review. Hours-based filters use published opening hours, which are not kitchen or last-order times. Sponsored placements are labelled and never counted in results. Spotted an error? Send a correction.
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What are the best restaurants in Sunshine Coast?+
The restaurants on this page are ordered by Spot Score, which combines attributed Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently the details were re-checked against their sources. The highest scorers appear first.
How is the Sunshine Coast restaurants ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the completeness of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It is a composite of those signals, not a firsthand review, and it cannot be bought.
Can I filter restaurants by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum Google rating, price level, whether a place is open now according to its published hours, and features such as dog-friendly or outdoor seating. A filter only matches venues whose details state that feature.
How many restaurants are listed in Sunshine Coast?+
We currently list 166 restaurants across Sunshine Coast and surrounding suburbs. Venues are added over time and details are re-checked against their published sources; please confirm hours with the venue before you go.
Do I need to book a restaurant in Sunshine Coast?+
For popular and higher-end restaurants, booking ahead is wise — especially Friday and Saturday nights. Many casual spots take walk-ins. Check the venue's own page or website for the latest, as we don't take bookings on your behalf.