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Stavros Restaurant & Bar
Restaurants · Buddina
A highly rated restaurant and bar at Buddina on the Sunshine Coast with a 4.7 rating across 126 diners.
4.7(126)· 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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The Long Apron
$$$$Restaurants · Montville
Celebrated Modern Australian tasting menus, plated in an elegant dining room with vintage decor.
4.4(337)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
La Vie en Rose Noosa
Restaurants · Noosaville
Restaurants in Noosaville, Sunshine Coast.
4.6(154)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Mr Drifter
Restaurants · Noosa Heads
A well-regarded restaurant at Noosa Heads on the Sunshine Coast with a 4.4 rating across 393 diners.
4.4(393)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
Sunshine Krua Thai
Restaurants · Buderim
Restaurants in Buderim, Sunshine Coast.
4.8(272)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
Zen Japanese
Restaurants · Buderim
Restaurants in Buderim, Sunshine Coast.
4.7(101)· GoogleView details →
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Buddina Eating House
$Restaurants · Buddina
Classic Thai stir-fries and curries served in an expansive, upscale restaurant with marina views.
4.3(414)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
Marcoola Surf Club
Restaurants · Marcoola
Restaurants in Marcoola, Sunshine Coast.
4.2(637)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
Brown Rice Peregian Springs
$Restaurants · Peregian Springs
Japanese and Asian takeaway in Peregian Springs, with sushi, rice bowls, noodles, bao, sides and online pick-up ordering.
4.4(263)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
VIDA Mexican Kitchen & Bar
Restaurants · Buddina
A well-regarded Mexican kitchen and bar at Buddina near Kawana on the Sunshine Coast with a 4.5 rating across 177 reviews.
4.5(177)· GoogleView details →
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Maisie's Seafood & Steakhouse
$$Restaurants · Noosaville
Seafood and mixed grills are the draw at this relaxed spot with streetside seats and river glimpses.
4.1(1,202)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
GoodAsian Coolum Beach
Restaurants · Coolum Beach
Restaurants in Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast.
4.5(170)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
Grill'd Kawana
$$Restaurants · Buddina
Cool chain for burgers and sliders made from carefully sourced produce, plus low-carb options.
4.2(676)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
Greedy Gringo
Restaurants · Caloundra
Restaurants in Caloundra, Sunshine Coast.
4.2(561)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
Canteen Kitchen + Bar Coolum Beach
$$Restaurants · Coolum Beach
Airy, light-filled setting with an ample dining terrace for diverse breakfast & lunch dishes.
4.1(712)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
The Local Montville
Restaurants · Montville
Restaurants in Montville, Sunshine Coast.
4.6(96)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
Grey Wolf Mediterranean Pizza & Grill
Restaurants · Maroochydore
Restaurants in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast.
5.0(131)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
Slipstream Brewing Social House
Restaurants · Birtinya
A Birtinya bar and restaurant pairing Slipstream craft beers with seasonal dining, outdoor areas, cosy booths, live music and family-friendly options.
4.4(193)· 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.