57Spot Score
Pier 33
$$Restaurants · Mooloolaba
Elevated seafood plates & cocktails delivered in a stylish waterfront restaurant with a terrace.
4.0(1,048)· GoogleView details →
Sunshine Coast
Best Restaurants in Sunshine Coast (2026)
159 restaurants in Sunshine Coast match the selected filters. Details come from each venue's published information; unknown attributes never count as a match.
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57Spot Score
Thai Frenzy on Buderim
$$Restaurants · Buderim
Traditional Thai curries & noodles served in a casual, bright restaurant with outdoor seating.
4.2(278)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Park & Cove
$$Restaurants · Noosa Heads
Restaurants in Noosa Heads, Sunshine Coast.
4.1(355)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
The Sanctuary Cafe Dicky Beach
Restaurants · Dicky Beach
A well-regarded cafe at Dicky Beach near Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast with a 4.1 rating across 393 reviews.
4.1(393)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Craft espresso & bar
$$Restaurants · Mooloolaba
Restaurants in Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast.
4.0(734)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
The Architect
Restaurants · Maroochydore
Restaurants in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast.
4.6(65)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Imperial Hotel Eumundi
$$Restaurants · Eumundi
Restaurants in Eumundi, Sunshine Coast.
4.0(697)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Siam Spicy
Restaurants · Peregian Beach
Restaurants in Peregian Beach, Sunshine Coast.
4.3(166)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
Driftwood Restaurant, Cafe & Bar
Restaurants · Diddillibah
A well-regarded restaurant, cafe and bar at Diddillibah near Marcoola on the Sunshine Coast with a 4.3 rating across 122 reviews.
4.3(122)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
Playa Mexican
Restaurants · Bokarina
A well-regarded Mexican restaurant at Bokarina on the Sunshine Coast with a 4.1 rating across 218 diners.
4.1(218)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
Sardo Noosa
Restaurants · Noosaville
Restaurants in Noosaville, Sunshine Coast.
4.4(80)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
Rosa Italian
Restaurants · Coolum Beach
Restaurants in Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast.
4.3(128)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
Delilah
Restaurants · Peregian Beach
Restaurants in Peregian Beach, Sunshine Coast.
4.3(106)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
4 Pines Mooloolaba
Restaurants · Mooloolaba
Restaurants in Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast.
4.1(298)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
Aromas Restaurant & Bar Noosa
$$Restaurants · Noosa Heads
Modern European meals in a French-style cafe/restaurant with cane-back chairs and a leafy terrace.
3.8(1,498)· GoogleView details →
54Spot Score
Pavilion Mooloolaba
Restaurants · Mooloolaba
Restaurants in Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast.
3.9(492)· GoogleView details →
54Spot Score
Wildflower Kitchen & Bar
$$$Restaurants · Birtinya
Relaxed modern Australian dining with breakfast, dinner and Lake Kawana views at Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters.
4.1(147)· GoogleView details →
54Spot Score
Sala Thai
$Restaurants · Eumundi
Restaurants in Eumundi, Sunshine Coast.
4.0(258)· 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 159 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.