A nice meal is the perfect way to celebrate with friends and loved ones – even on your own! There is something for everyone on the Sunshine Coast and we have scoured the coast to find the best fine dining restaurants for your festivities.
Harry’s on Buderim
Hidden in the Buderim Forest Park rainforest is the iconic Harry’s on Buderim. Two-hatted chef Stuart Bell creates a modern Australian menu from local produce and ingredients to indulge in while you enjoy views over the open parklands and rainforest beyond.
The Long Apron
The Long Apron, Spicer's Clovelly
Tucked into Spicer’s Clovelly Estate in the hills just outside Montville is multi-award winning The Long Apron. The menu features memorable Eurpoean-inspired delights – like coal-grilled duck, roasted kale with dried plum, and beeswax sorbet, while the views over the range are unsurpassed.
Spirit House Restaurant & Cooking School
Nestled in tropically landscaped grounds in Yandina is the Spirit House Restaurant. The sights, sounds and smells of this unique spot will transport you to somewhere in Asia. Clustered around a tranquil pond, the restaurant setting is magical and the Thai-inspired menu worth savouring. This spot is a popular one so bookings are essential.
Spirit House Restaurant & Cooking School
Bistro C
Bistro C is a vibrant beachside restaurant in Noosa. The menu is inspired by the amazing local produce the region has to offer, including some of the amazing seafood. This is the perfect place to drop by for some starters and cocktails as the sun goes down over Noosa Main Beach.
BIstro C, Noosa
Flame Hill Vineyard
An award-winning paddock to plate restaurant and winery, Flame Hill is an experience worth celebrating. The restaurant serves its own grass-fed Angus beef from the Flame Hill farm and most herbs and vegetable are grown and picked from its kitchen garden. The wines to match your meal are 100 per cent estate-grown and hand-picked from the sprawling vineyards in Montville and the Granite Belt.
FlameHill Vineyard
Pier 33 Mooloolaba
Located at the old Yacht Club on the edge of the Mooloolaba Marina overlooking the Mooloolah River, Pier 33 is the perfect spot to take in the sea breezes, views, and a drink or two. A relaxed casual dining restaurant, the dishes are designed to share and boast the freshest and best produce the region has on offer. The restaurant is also perfectly positioned to catch a good sunset.
Pier33, Mooloolaba
Humble on Duke
Humble by name but not by nature! This intimate 14-seater restaurant on Sunshine Beach offers up Australian food with a Middle Eastern flair. The ever-changing menu at Humble on Duke is designed to share using a load of local produce. If you are looking for a quick meal, this is not it - the team recommend 2-2.5 hours for a memorable dining experience.
Humble on Duke