Dune By Pavilion

Dune By Pavilion is an elevated beachfront restaurant in Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast, pairing ocean views with an all-day dining format. The kitchen describes its approach as Mediterranean-inspired, with local produce used across a menu designed for sipping, sharing and settling in with friends. Breakfast runs from 7am, and the restaurant stays open until late, making it suitable for an early start, a long lunch or an evening meal by the water.

The menu covers a broad range of occasions. Smaller plates include Coffin Bay natural oysters, Kilcoy beef carpaccio, yellowfin tuna tataki, haloumi fries, porcini mushroom arancini and crispy calamari. Larger dishes move from Mooloolaba prawn and scallop spaghetinni to forest mushroom risotto, Coral Cove barramundi and Black Angus eye fillet. For groups, the Mooloolaba seafood platter combines tuna tataki, oysters and Mooloolaba king prawns with Moreton Bay bugs, scallops, calamari and house fries. There are also substantial sharing options such as braised lamb shoulder and a slow-cooked beef shank.

Breakfast has its own selection, including free-range eggs, avocado crush, tiramisu waffles, an acai bowl, forest mushroom bruschetta, zucchini fritters and eggs Benny. Kids can choose from grilled chicken, local fish or pizza, with smaller breakfast options also available. That range gives Dune By Pavilion a practical edge for mixed groups, families and diners who want different styles of food at the same table. Dessert includes tiramisu, key lime tart and triple chocolate mudcake.

The venue also makes use of its rooftop. Walk-ins are welcomed there, while rooftop cabanas on the deck can be reserved for a more private experience. Weekday Sunset Socials run from 3–5pm with selected cocktails, wines, bar snacks and oysters, and the website lists additional weekday and Sunday specials. Restaurant bookings are limited to two hours, while the rooftop offers a more flexible walk-in option. With its beachfront setting, breakfast service, sharing-focused menu and cabana spaces, Dune By Pavilion suits casual catch-ups, family meals, group occasions and relaxed evenings with a view.