Craft espresso & bar

Craft Espresso & Bar is a restaurant on the Mooloolaba Esplanade with a broad all-day dining offer, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. The website positions it as a relaxed place to settle in for comforting food and drinks, with ocean views adding to its appeal. Its straightforward interior is designed to move easily from a quieter afternoon setting into a more lively evening atmosphere, making it suitable for a casual meal, a drink by the coast or an unhurried catch-up.

The menu leans towards familiar bistro and Italian-influenced fare. Pizzas are a major focus, ranging from classic Margarita and Hawaiian options to more distinctive combinations such as Tandoori Chicken, Roast Lamb & Feta, Smoked Salmon and Garlic Prawns. There is also a choice of pasta, including King Prawns Fettuccine, Carbonara Fettuccine, Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli and Lamb Ragu Penne, alongside risottos, steaks, seafood, chicken dishes and salads. For something to share or start with, the menu includes bruschetta, calamari, arancini, garlic bread, chilli mussels and garlic prawns.

Drinks are an important part of the venue, with cocktails, sangria, beer on tap and house wine listed alongside the food offering. The cocktail menu includes options such as an Aperol Spritz, Strawberry Mule, Espresso Martini, Piña Colada, Mojito and Margarita. Crafty Hour runs at specified afternoon times across the week, with specials covering cocktails, sangria, tap beer and house wine; the website notes that surcharges may apply on public holidays and card payments.

Families are catered for with a dedicated children’s menu for under-12s, including smaller pasta, pizza, fish and chips, pancakes and a cheeseburger with chips. Adults can choose from substantial mains, lighter salads or dessert options such as tiramisu, crepes and passion fruit cheesecake. With its mix of casual dining, drinks and coastal outlook, Craft Espresso & Bar could suit families, groups and couples looking for a flexible restaurant in Mooloolaba, while the food breadth also makes it workable for diners with different preferences.