Gusto Riverfront Restaurant

Gusto Riverfront Restaurant brings modern Australian cooking with a French influence to the Noosa River waterfront. Located in the Noosaville dining precinct, it offers lunch and dinner every day, with a setting suited to a relaxed meal overlooking the water. The menu changes with the seasons and makes use of the Sunshine Coast’s produce, while the wine list covers Australian and international bottles selected to complement the food.

The menu has a broad European lean without being restricted to one style. Standout choices include the confit duck pie with mushrooms, spinach and Provençal vegetables, the twice-baked Blue Swimmer crab soufflé with lobster bisque, and the New Zealand sole meunière served with creamed potatoes and broccolini. There is also a daily fish selection, seafood spaghettini, lamb shoulder for two and a range of steaks. For something lighter or to share, the restaurant lists seasonal oysters, marinated olives, baked camembert and other small plates. Desserts include apple tarte tatin, sticky date pudding and a traditional vanilla bean crème brûlée.

Gusto also puts considerable attention into wine and special occasions. Its drinks offering includes a curated cellar of Australian and international wines, with wine dinners and other events appearing on the venue’s programme. Regular offerings listed on the website include weekday happy hour, themed French menus, a Saturday bottomless lunch and a Sunday roast, although these specials may change. The restaurant also has a private dining room for 12 to 38 guests, with set menus, banquets, canapés, degustation options and drinks packages available for tailored events.

This is a flexible choice for a riverfront date, a long lunch, a family meal or a larger celebration. Groups of 12 or more can select from set menus, shared plates, canapés and banquets, while the private room gives corporate gatherings and milestone occasions a more contained setting. With its mix of seafood, meat, vegetarian choices, desserts and a dedicated kids menu listed online, Gusto can accommodate different tastes, though larger bookings are best planned ahead. For an everyday visit, the combination of water views, seasonal produce, French-leaning dishes and a substantial wine list makes it a considered option on the Sunshine Coast.