62Spot Score
The Alex Bar & Grill
$$Restaurants · Alexandra Headland
A Buderim grill restaurant serving American-style ribs, wings and burgers, with coastal views, family-friendly dining and weekend DJs.
4.5(557)· GoogleView details →
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Best Restaurants in Sunshine Coast (2026)
166 restaurants in Sunshine Coast match the selected filters. Details come from each venue's published information; unknown attributes never count as a match.
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62Spot Score
EDAMAME at Montville
Restaurants · Montville
Restaurants in Montville, Sunshine Coast.
4.7(191)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
The Doonan
$$Restaurants · Doonan
A much-loved restaurant and venue at Doonan in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, rated 4.3 across more than 1,400 reviews.
4.3(1,485)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers, Maroochydore
Restaurants · Maroochydore
Restaurants in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast.
4.6(280)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Club Kawana
Restaurants · Wurtulla
A much-loved community club with dining at Wurtulla near Kawana on the Sunshine Coast, rated 4.3 across more than 1,200 reviews.
4.3(1,236)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Dicky Beach Surf Club
$$Restaurants · Dicky Beach
This relaxed locale features a bistro & a wine bar, plus TAB facilities & over 60 gaming machines.
4.3(1,612)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Leela
Restaurants · Noosa Heads
Restaurants in Noosa Heads, Sunshine Coast.
4.6(302)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Popina Eumundi
Restaurants · Eumundi
Restaurants in Eumundi, Sunshine Coast.
4.9(117)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Hello Harry The Burger Joint (Caloundra)
$$Restaurants · Caloundra
Restaurants in Caloundra, Sunshine Coast.
4.4(861)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
YoYo Bar and Restaurant
$$Restaurants · Noosaville
Restaurants in Noosaville, Sunshine Coast.
4.7(243)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Drift Bar
$$Bars · Caloundra
Inventive pub meals, plus live music, in a smart space with water views from a breezy terrace.
4.3(1,595)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
The Boat Shed & The Boat Shed Takeaway
$$$Restaurants · Cotton Tree
Cocktails and creative Modern Australian mains, tapas and desserts, with panoramic river views.
4.3(1,729)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Mariella Mexicantina
Restaurants · Peregian Beach
A Peregian Beach Mexican cantina serving changing street food, agave spirits, Australian wines and beers near Coolum Beach.
4.5(492)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Liliana's Trattoria
Restaurants · Maroochydore
Restaurants in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast.
4.4(802)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Tampopo Kitchen & Bar - Maroochydore
Restaurants · Maroochydore
Restaurants in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast.
4.9(108)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Tandoori Flames Indian Restaurant - Coolum Beach
$$Restaurants · Coolum Beach
Restaurants in Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast.
4.5(446)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Augello's Ristorante & Pizzeria
$$Restaurants · Mooloolaba
Classic Italian dishes and gourmet pizzas served in a large circular dining room with water views.
4.3(1,554)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Brouhaha Maleny – Kitchen & Taproom
$$Restaurants · Maleny
An acclaimed brewery, kitchen and taproom at Maleny on the Sunshine Coast, rated 4.4 across more than 900 reviews.
4.4(918)· 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.