When it comes to places to eat and drink in Mooloolaba, you're spoilt for choice.
In fact, choosing where to tuck into your next bucket of fresh Mooloolaba prawns will be the hardest decision you have to make on holiday here.
To make things easy for you, we've rounded up 11 of the best restaurants and bars to book a table at next time you're in town - and delicious food is just the beginning.
Let your tastebuds delight at Rice Boi
Rice Boi (at The Wharf), Mooloolaba
Rice Boi is THE spot for modern Asian street food style on the Sunshine Coast. Think Japanese Izakaya dive bar meets grunge hangout, with an open plan fit-out right by the water, and delectable dishes designed for sharing banquet style. Go here (ASAP!) for mouth-watering dumplings, super soft bao, flavour-packed curries and whatever frothy takes your fancy. Fresh, local, buzzing... Rice Boi is an absolute must-try.
Pull up a pew at Pier 33
Sunsets at Pier 33 are hard to beat. With the restaurant perched on the edge of the Mooloolaba Marina, pull up a chair on the back terrace overlooking the water, swaying palms and bobbing yachts. The menu is what you’d expect here: fresh, locally sourced seafood and local, sustainably sourced produce brought together in a modern Australian menu with a subtle hint of Asian fusion. It’s the ideal place for lazy long lunches on the deck or sunset snacking with a refreshing cocktail.
Watch the boats sail by at The Dock
Marina views at The Dock Restaurant & Bar at the Wharf Mooloolaba.
Grab your brews, your menu and settle in for a sunset session of boat watching as the locals take their yachts, tinnies and kayaks back into moor for the night. At The Dock, you'll find that fresh, seasonal and local ingredients take centre stage (it's hard to beat a bucket of Mooloolaba prawns, after all).
Enjoy Italian cuisine at Bella Venezia
Bella Venezia, Mooloolaba
When it comes to Italian cuisine, it's hard to beat Bella Venezia. Located in the heart of Mooloolaba esplanade, this buzzing restaurant was awarded a prestigious Australian Good Food Guide Chef's Hat in 2024 and 2023. With a menu bursting with fresh, local Sunshine Coast produce and an extensive wine list, booking a table here means more than just a delicious dinner, it's a full blown dining experience.
Toast the week at Mooloolaba Surf Club
Nothing says 'coast life' like a meal at the local surf club, and The Surf Club Mooloolaba has prime position right on Mooloolaba main beach. Whether you're looking to pair a bucket of prawns with an icy cold craft beer and beachside views, or treat the family to a hearty lunch after a big morning at the beach, you can't go wrong with booking a table here. With casual all day dining and a modern Australian menu, it's beach vibes personified.
Make your way to Pavilion Mooloolaba
Food at Pavilion Mooloolaba, Mooloolaba Restaurant
Your dining experience here starts from the moment you sit down to breath-taking views of Mooloolaba Beach. Round up your mates to celebrate, sip and share, as well as stop by for breakfast and brunches. The eggs benny, Belgian waffles, and zucchini fritters are calling your name (make sure to book ahead, though!). At night, the place is packed to the max for Pav’s infamous pizzas, whipped together using 72-hour fermented bases. Let the sumptuous flavours take you to new levels of culinary perfection.
Sit on the beach with fish and chips at The Spit
Nothing beats unfolding brown wrapping paper to reveal piles of steaming battered fish and chips! Whether a pack of crumbed Cod with prawns, calamari and chips is your thing or a platter of fresh prawns, bugs and oysters with a generous squeeze of lemon, you can't go wrong with the seafood here. Served fresh off the trawler that morning, take your pick of the many fish and chipperies that line this iconic beachside spot. Our tip? Time your visit for twilight and enjoy dinner as the sun sets.
Boston Shaker Bar
Cocktail at Boston Shaker Bar, Mooloolaba
Classy, stylish and sophisticated. That’s what the Boston Shaker Bar oozes by the truckload. From its lush, red-velvet-clad bar to the intricate warm lighting and classic retro glassware, this cocktail bar will transport you to another era. Amid all the beach-style pubs of the coast, the Boston Shaker is in a league of its own bringing a touch of 1920s art deco elegance.
Satisfy your cravings at Backlane Tapas and Bar
Backlane Bar and Street Food, Mooloolaba
With a street food-inspired fusion menu, Backlane Bar and Street Food offers a range of moreish plates, plus plenty of yummy nibbles for a sunset drink or two. Enjoy the relaxed and energetic vibes here as you tuck into their fresh, seasonal menu that takes you on a journey from land to sea. Our pick? Try their Seafood Saganaki for Mooloolaba prawns paired with mussels, sugo, feta and bread.
Enjoy Mediterranean vibes at Casa Restaurant
Casita Wine Bar, Mooloolaba
Dining dreams are made in Mooloolaba, where sunset cocktails at Casita Wine Bar turn into dinner at Casa Restaurant by Casita... right next door. Located only a short stroll from the sand, this chic venue brings the ultimate combo of Mediterranean-meets-coastal vibes. Tuck into the share-style menu before hitting the beach for an evening stroll.
Enjoy over water dining at See Restaurant
As the only restaurant in Mooloolaba that offers over-water dining, you'll want to book a table at See Restaurant. Here the menu is a celebration of seafood, with platters of Mooloolaba king prawns, plates of fresh Moreton Bay Bugs, yellow fin tuna and almond dusted Barramundi all staples on the menu. Can't decide what to get? Order a Seafood Platter for two - paired with your favourite glass of wine - and toast to your Mooloolaba holiday.
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