64Spot Score
Backlane Bar and Street Food
$$Restaurants · Mooloolaba
Restaurants in Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast.
4.6(733)· GoogleView details →
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Best Restaurants in Sunshine Coast (2026)
166 restaurants in Sunshine Coast match the selected filters. Details come from each venue's published information; unknown attributes never count as a match.
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64Spot Score
Bistro C
$$$Restaurants · Noosa Heads
Modern Australian cuisine and sunset cocktails by a stylish beachfront boardwalk.
4.4(2,297)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Amore Pizza Co
Restaurants · Coolum Beach
Restaurants in Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast.
4.7(379)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Noosa Boathouse
$$Restaurants · Noosaville
Seafood dishes served in smart, 3-level glass-fronted bistro and rooftop bar floating on the river.
4.4(2,693)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
SOKA
Restaurants · Maroochydore
Restaurants in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast.
4.7(478)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
High Tide Bar, Grill & Cafe
$$Restaurants · Mudjimba
A bar, grill and cafe at Mudjimba on the Sunshine Coast, rated 4.5 across more than 1,000 reviews.
4.5(1,063)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Rickys River Bar & Restaurant
$$$Restaurants · Noosa Heads
Fine Modern European cuisine in a light, elegantly designed space with tranquil water views.
4.5(915)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Coolum Surf Club
$$Restaurants · Coolum Beach
Restaurants in Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast.
4.3(2,831)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Florentina's Trattoria Restaurant & Bar
$$Restaurants · Mudjimba
An Italian trattoria and bar at Mudjimba on the Sunshine Coast, rated 4.5 across more than 650 reviews.
4.5(673)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Cicchetti
Restaurants · Alexandra Headland
An acclaimed Italian restaurant at Alexandra Headland on the Sunshine Coast, with a near-perfect 4.9 rating.
4.9(135)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Sokuri Restaurant
Restaurants · Caloundra
Restaurants in Caloundra, Sunshine Coast.
4.8(220)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Giddy Geisha
Restaurants · Maroochydore
Cool cafe with an industrial vibe, offering modern Asian street food like curries & eggplant chips.
4.5(763)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Bandita Mexican Cantina & Tequila Bar Noosa
Restaurants · Noosaville
A Mexican cantina and tequila bar at Noosaville, rated 4.6 across more than 400 reviews.
4.6(401)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Maiori Pizzeria Peregian Springs
Restaurants · Peregian Springs
A much-loved pizzeria at Peregian Springs on the Sunshine Coast, rated 4.8 across more than 220 reviews.
4.8(229)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Barefoot Bar & Grill
$$Restaurants · Noosaville
Restaurants in Noosaville, Sunshine Coast.
4.6(414)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Moonstruck Noosa
$$Restaurants · Noosa Heads
Restaurants in Noosa Heads, Sunshine Coast.
4.6(488)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
BRKLYN PIZZA BURGERS & WINGS
Restaurants · Peregian Beach
Restaurants in Peregian Beach, Sunshine Coast.
4.8(216)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Gypsy's Table
Restaurants · Bald Knob
A much-loved restaurant with hinterland views near Montville on the Sunshine Coast, rated 4.8 across more than 140 reviews.
4.8(140)· 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.