Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in South Sunshine Coast

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Updated November 05, 2024

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Spill Wine

5.0

5 (11)

$41 to $100

Wine Bar

Maleny

About the restaurant

Your neighbourhood drop-in for all things wine.
Whether it’s for a casual afternoon sip, a date night dinner, some bottles for a special event, or curating your own cellar collection, Spill Wine are the go-to (low-key) experts for discovering, drinking, buying, and enjoying boutique wines.

Top review

Robertvip

Dined 5 days ago

Another great Wine Down Wednesday evening, with a wonderful bespoke, extremely well crafted Menu. The duck dish was fantastic! Together with the recommended wine pairing. Thank you.

ONE BLOCK BACK

4.7

4.7 (212)

$40 and under

Café

Caloundra

About the restaurant

One Block Back is full of life, energy, great food and surprises. Created as a relaxing venue for guests to reconnect with one another in beautiful surroundings. Situated only a block back from stunning Moffat Beach.
We craft the hottest seasonally inspired menus, alongside top-notch coffee, quality service and an atmosphere you will get nowhere else on the Coast, we promise.

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Lisa

Dined today

Yummy food, beautiful space and truly exceptional staff! I’ll definitely return

Green Zebra

4.6

4.6 (2271)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Parrearra

About the restaurant

Situated on Kawana Island and overlooking the picturesque Double Bay, the Green Zebra Restaurant & Bar has it all from outdoor fresco dining to private dining and function rooms.

Come and enjoy delicious Modern Australian food and drinks, all made with only the freshest seasonal produce. Listen to the gentle waves lap against the shore while sipping on a cocktail and sharing tasty morsels of small plate starters.

Our name? Green Zebra is a variety of heirloom tomato. Simple as that! Quirky, fun and vibrant; a name people will affiliate with food, and not forget in a hurry.

Our philosophy is uncomplicated, fresh, healthy, moreish food that we love to eat. Our food is prepared in house daily, with passion and precision by our amazing team of chefs.

We work with only the best local suppliers and producers using seasonal ingredients where possible. This extends to our local and domestic craft beer & wine suppliers as well. You can’t hav

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lorelle

Dined 3 days ago

Cooling breezes from canal, sandy beach front, wonderful ambience, love the service, so good to be waited on, food so yummy and good size, loved it

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Experience

New Year's Eve @ Green Zebra

Coffee Cat on Kings Beach

4.6

4.6 (546)

$40 and under

Café

Caloundra

About the restaurant

A Beachside Cafe open 7 days a week from 5:30am and open for dinner and specials Thursday - Sunday nights With our popular cocktail Menu, craft beer with Live Music Friday, Saturday & Sunday we are your local overlooking the popular cove of Kings Beach.

There is no road between you and the waves, so you can feel the sand under your feet and the fresh ocean breeze all while sitting underneath the beautiful pandanus trees.

Coffee Cat is available for bookings, meetings, special occasions and events
Check out our website for a full list of monthly events like our Weekly Trivia Nights!!

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Colleen

Dined 7 days ago

Our outdoor table was in a little sun so our lovely waitress changed our table to a better shaded location with beautiful sea view - great service! The food and coffee was great!

Basil & Vine

4.5

4.5 (904)

$40 and under

Italian

Burpengary

About the restaurant

Passion for food and love of all things Italian is what inspired Basil & Vine Café.
The Fargnoli family believe food is central to our Italian way of life and large family meals are customary in our household - Meals are relaxed affairs enjoying each other’s company and the sense of community.
Traditionally Italian dishes are made with simple ingredients that can be made or procured inexpensively such as pasta, bread, cheese, olive oil and tomatoes. Italian cuisine is all about using quality ingredients well and not so much about fancy cooking techniques.

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Makayla

Dined 3 days ago

This is my favourite restaurant to eat at! we’ll be back again soon!

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Popular dish

Cannoli

Popular dish

The Authentico Margherita

Popular dish

Veggie Stack

Beerwah Hotel

4.5

4.5 (625)

$40 and under

Pub

Beerwah

About the restaurant

Located north of the Glass House Mountains, Beerwah Hotel is home to the Sunshine Coast’s best bands, entertainment, steak and seafood. Family owned and operated, our beautiful old pub has been serving patrons since 1938. From mouth-watering tender char grilled steaks to sensational local seafood, pizza, vegetarian, gluten free and everything in between. Our chefs have crafted a menu that caters for everyone including the kids. We source the finest local produce and make everything in house from sauces to sweets, your tastebuds are going to be impressed by the pride our chefs take in delivering meals that are fresh, seasonal and bursting with locally sourced produce.

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Sandra

Dined on Nov 21, 2024

Great food, service and value for price. The staff make it a very enjoyable place to eat. Always bubbly and friendly. Whoever trains them does an excellent job. A must pub to go to

Baringa Tavern

4.3

4.3 (790)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Caloundra

About the restaurant

Welcome to Baringa Tavern, located on the corner of Aura Boulevard and Edwards Terrace, Baringa within the new City of Colour “Aura” on the Sunshine Coast. We are locally owned and operated by Sunshine Coast Hotels Pty Ltd.

The Tavern's décor has a slight tribal influence with original artwork, artefacts and a striking main bar which forms the centerpiece of the bistro dining area. There is ample seating on the deck overlooking the parkland area, an open kitchen with a fabulous woodfired pizza oven and a large children’s room.

The amazing sports bar has a massive 15m video wall and outdoor deck. There are 40 taps across both bars, a gaming lounge with 25 of the latest machines and a drive thru bottle shop on site.

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Greg

Dined 1 day ago

Fantastic service and great value for money, definitely going again.

Parklands Tavern

4.2

4.2 (910)

$40 and under

Australian

Meridan Plains

About the restaurant

Welcome to Parklands Tavern, a family friendly pub located in Meridan Plains on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. We are locally owned and operated by Sunshine Coast Hotels Pty Ltd.

Parklands Tavern was established as a garden oasis, a relaxed and inviting environment that reflects typical Australian hospitality and ease.

The Yard, our outdoor space offers vintage brick paving, a vintage tractor, arbour and established gardens. Sit at the barrels and enjoy a cold beverage during the day or join us at night under the naked bulb lights.

The kitchen team uses only the freshest and best quality ingredients with locally sourced produce with daily visits to our own vegetable garden beds and citrus grove to offer a well-balanced, delicious Australian pub bistro menu with plenty of variety for all tastes.

A natural environment enhanced by warm and friendly service .... experience great Sunshine Coast Hospitality at the best family pub on the Sunshine Coast!

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Jenny

Dined 6 days ago

Fabulous place,wonderful staff,beautiful food,thankyou

Viva Restaurant - Caloundra RSL

4.2

4.2 (579)

$40 and under

Australian

Caloundra

About the restaurant

Viva Restaurant at the Caloundra RSL is a dining experience that needs to be experienced to be believed. The Club is award-winning and without doubt, has the best food in Caloundra.

A family-friendly and sophisticated restaurant, Viva offers a comprehensive, well-priced menu with a variety of seating options for you to enjoy a dinner for two, a family outing a party celebration.

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Catherine

Dined on Nov 22, 2024

Easy booking, wonderful service, and food delicious! We always come here when we visit caloundra. Prawns were amazing.

Si Baby

4.2

4.2 (309)

$41 to $100

Italian

Newport

About the restaurant

Sì Baby, located at Newport Marketplace in Queensland, offers an authentic slice of Italy with its fun, vibrant atmosphere. Known for its wood-fired pizzas made from 48-hour hand-stretched dough and fresh, high-quality ingredients like San Marzano tomatoes, the restaurant also serves handmade pasta dishes such as spaghetti, rigatoni, and tagliatelle. The Marana Forni Neapolitan oven ensures each dish is cooked to perfection, offering a delightful dining experience. With a waterfront view, it’s a perfect spot for indulging in Italian cuisine, complemented by a curated selection of wine and beer. Si Baby is your neighbourhood Italian restaurant and pizzeria at its core located on a stunning waterfront location. It's about comfort, coziness and generosity.

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Melinda

Dined on Nov 24, 2024

Awesome food and service, will definitely return.

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