Pier 33

Pier 33’s website announces that the Mooloolaba venue is closing, with its final service scheduled for Saturday, June 27. The site also says the location will continue under new management and that existing weddings and functions bookings will be honoured by the new operators. That makes this listing primarily a closing notice, rather than a recommendation to visit the former restaurant as though it were still trading.

When operating, Pier 33 was a waterfront restaurant and bar positioned beside the Mooloolaba Marina. Its dining room looked out across the water, with views of boats, palms and open skies, while large windows brought the marina setting into the space. The food was described as modern Australian with an Asian-fusion influence, using seasonal produce and designed for a casual lunch, dinner or afternoon of sharing. Outside, the Balter Boathouse served pizza, tapas and drinks on weekends.

The venue also offered a broad drinks programme, including house cocktails and a wine list intended to pair with the food. Live entertainment formed part of the experience, with piano performances on Fridays and Sundays, afternoon live music on Saturdays and DJ sets later in the evening. These details help explain the venue’s appeal to groups looking for a relaxed waterside meal that could continue into drinks and music, rather than a strictly formal restaurant setting.

Pier 33 had a substantial events focus as well. The former Mooloolaba Yacht Club building was presented as a light, open space with Hamptons-inspired styling, offering indoor and outdoor rooms for weddings, birthdays, corporate functions, engagement parties, wakes, memorials and other celebrations. The listed spaces ranged from smaller areas such as the Picket Room and Western Patio to larger options including the River Room, with event capacities described as spanning 50 to 800 guests across the venue. For anyone with an existing booking, the website’s assurance is that arrangements will be honoured by the new management. For everyone else, it is best to confirm the venue’s current operation before making plans.