Buddina Eating House
21 Nicklin Way, Buddina QLD 4575, Australia
Open nowToday 11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 20:30 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours



A well-regarded restaurant at Buddina near Kawana on the Sunshine Coast with a 4.3 rating across 414 diners.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 20:00
- Tuesday
- 11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 20:00
- Wednesday
- 11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 20:00
- Thursday
- 11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 20:00
- FridayToday
- 11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 20:30
- Saturday
- 11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 20:30
- Sunday
- 11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 20:00
Menu
Menu link from the venue's own website. Prices and items can change — the venue's page is the source of truth.
Open menuWhy it's worth checking out
Buddina Eating House brings modern Thai cooking to Buddina, with a menu focused on the aromas, spices and rich flavours associated with Thai cuisine. The venue is at 21 Nicklin Way in Kawana Waters and offers both takeaway and table bookings, making it a practical option for a casual meal at home or a sit-down visit.
The menu includes a broad selection of Thai-style starters and snacks. Standouts include chicken satay with homemade peanut sauce, Thai fish cakes served with crushed peanuts and sweet chilli sauce, hand-wrapped Thai curry puffs, and steamed chicken and prawn dim sims with a spicy sauce. There are also bao buns, money bags filled with spiced garlic chicken, roti with satay sauce and Korean fried chicken. Vegetarian diners can choose the tofu bao bun or vegetable spring rolls, although the available menu should be checked when ordering.
The setting is described as having relaxing waterfront views, giving the restaurant a scenic backdrop for a meal. It may suit diners looking for an easy Thai dinner, groups sharing several starters, or takeaway from around Kawana Waters. Buddina Eating House has a 4.3 Google rating from 414 reviews, offering an additional reference point for visitors comparing local restaurants.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.3 from 414 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 71
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 79
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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