
Lanai Noosa - Restaurant
A standout restaurant on the Noosa River at Noosaville with a near-perfect 4.9 rating.
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Why it's worth checking out
Lanai sits on Gympie Terrace in Noosaville, right by the Noosa River on the relaxed, family-friendly side of the Noosa region. A well-regarded restaurant in a lovely riverside location, it's earned a near-flawless reputation — a strong sign of a place delivering both genuinely good food and a great experience, with the bonus of a beautiful waterside setting.
The appeal is that combination of quality cooking and a serene riverfront position, ideal for a relaxed lunch, a special dinner or drinks with a view over the water. The Gympie Terrace strip is a beloved Noosa dining destination, and a restaurant earning this kind of acclaim right on the river is a genuine standout.
A 4.9 rating from more than 300 reviews is an excellent result and a strong endorsement. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a highly rated riverfront restaurant books out over weekends and holidays, so it's well worth checking current details and reserving a table directly before you go — particularly if you're after a table with the best of the river views, dining with a group, or visiting Noosa in peak season.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:00
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 21:30
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 21:30
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 93
- Popularity
- 76
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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