
Riba Kai
A well-regarded restaurant in Maroochydore, rated 4.7 across more than 450 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Riba Kai sits on Newspaper Place in Maroochydore, a central hub of the Sunshine Coast. A well-regarded restaurant, it's earned a strong reputation for its quality, flavour-packed cooking — a clear sign of a place delivering both genuinely good food and a great experience in a convenient central location.
The appeal is that combination of accomplished food, a good drinks offering and a relaxed, welcoming setting in central Maroochydore, ideal for a special dinner, a relaxed meal or a night out. Building a strong following speaks to a kitchen doing things properly, and Riba Kai has clearly become a genuine favourite among Sunshine Coast diners.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 450 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular Maroochydore restaurant fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group, after a table at a peak time, or planning a special night out.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 06:30 – 15:00
- TuesdayToday
- 06:30 – 15:00
- Wednesday
- 06:30 – 15:00
- Thursday
- 06:30 – 15:00
- Friday
- 06:30 – 15:00
- Saturday
- 06:30 – 15:00
- Sunday
- 07:30 – 15:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 86
- Popularity
- 81
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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