The Baycrest Mooloolaba

The Baycrest Mooloolaba is a waterfront bar and restaurant on Shop 13 at 13 Mooloolaba Esplanade, bringing an all-day dining format to one of the Sunshine Coast’s best-known seaside strips. The menu is centred on Hong Kong-inspired flavours and modern Asian fusion, with breakfast, lunch and dinner available alongside drinks for those wanting to settle in from morning through to evening.

Breakfast is described as a leisurely start to the day, while lunch combines modern Hong Kong fusion with fresh local ingredients. The lunch offering includes salads, dim sums and hearty mains, with options suited to either a quick meal or a longer catch-up. Dinner takes the same Hong Kong-inspired direction into a more evening-focused experience, pairing familiar and adventurous flavours as the sun sets over Mooloolaba.

Drinks are a significant part of the experience, with signature cocktails, fine wines, local beers and mocktails available from day to night. The venue positions itself as a place to relax by the water, enjoy sunset cocktails and take in the energy of the Esplanade. Its own description also emphasises a warm, welcoming atmosphere and attentive service, rather than treating the meal as the only focus of a visit.

The Baycrest says it works with local farmers, producers and suppliers, using local ingredients while aiming to support sustainable practices. Its approach combines traditional Hong Kong flavours with modern Australian influences, with the menu intended to evolve over time. For occasions beyond a standard meal, the venue caters for big group bookings and special events, and its events programme has included bottomless breakfasts, bottomless lunches and a three-course Valentine’s dinner. That makes it a practical option for waterfront dining, drinks with friends, longer lunches and group celebrations, with bookings recommended for event enquiries.