Us here at Urban List will be the ones to say it—while the seaside town of Redcliffe may be somewhat sleepy in its chilled beachside atmosphere, its stunning location and food scene are rather slept on.
We’ve scoped out the best cafes but no way are we leaving out the restaurants—without further ado, here are the best restaurants in Redcliffe to hit when you've finished lazing on the beach.
The Belvedere
Cnr Woodcliffe Crescent & Oxley Avenue, Woody Point
The Belvedere Hotel, fondly known as 'The Bel' by regulars, has always been a top spot for stunning sunset views over a drink, but after their recent $10 million makeover, it’s looking better than ever. Featuring endless outdoor areas to take advantage of the ocean breezes as well as indoor spaces when the Queensland summer gets too hot for comfort, it’s open for breakfast, lunch and dinner so you can dine on classic pub steaks, burgers, salads and seafood and enjoy the luscious surroundings.
aKAH Chicken
139 Margate Parade, Margate
Chow down on chook any way you like at this hole-in-the-wall spot from the crew behind Brisbane’s Hanwoori and Shabu House. Whether it be wings and drums, boneless bites, tenderloins or skewers, aKAH has you covered (and your chicken covered in delectable house made sauces). They also do bird burgers, and they do them well—standouts are the Chicken Parmy in burger form (drool), and the Maple Chicken with bacon, cheese and maple mayo. Add some loaded fries and onion rings and your lunch on the Redcliffe Peninsula is sorted.
Quê Dining
8/10 Lakeview Promenade, Newport
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Newport on the Redcliffe Peninsula has recently become a hotspot for great eateries, including the sleek and stylish Quê Dining, brought to you by the team behind Paddington’s Ngon. This Vietnamese spot features stunning dark green decor and elevated fare that will keep you coming back for more. Their menu pays tribute to the heartwarming flavours of Vietnam, with, as per the owners, each dish crafted to evoke cherished memories and shared moments. It’s also just damn delicious, as you’ll discover after one bite of dishes like their twice-cooked pork belly, chilli basil mussels or Vietnamese fried eggplant.
Sunny’s Margate Beach
1 McCulloch Avenue, Margate
Nestled in the Sebel Hotel, Sunny’s is exactly how good you would imagine a beachfront rooftop bar, restaurant and cafe to be. They’re open seven days a week from 6:30am (yes, brekky is so on here), but of an evening you can score drool-inducing pub classics done with a modern twist, ready to be enjoyed in their breezy surrounds.
Slow Smoke Bistro
81 Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe
What's with Redcliffe and dishing up slow-cooked smoked meats? We don't know but we are NOT complaining. Slow Smoke Bistro fling open their doors for both lunch and dinner and have deals like $12 wing Wednesdays, buy one get one free Thursdays and happy hours on Fridays and Saturdays. What more could you want? Literally just 14 serves of brisket thanks.
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Sushi Aruhi
10 Lakeview Promenade, Newport
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Get ready to indulge in some of the freshest sushi in town at Sushi Aruhi, the latest gem right on the water at Newport. Sushi Aruhi offers a fresh twist on a traditional sushi train, from the bright and modern interior to the sashimi and nigiri that will blow your mind. It’s not all sushi either—you’ll also find katsu curry, ramen, gyoza and more on the varied menu.
La Lanterna
31 Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe
If there's a deli on-site at a restaurant, it's gonna bang. That is of course the case at La Lanterna, a traditional Italian restaurant and deli dedicated to educating the masses about Genoese cuisine. Yeah, it stumped us too—turns out Genoa is a region in northwest Italy. This unsuspecting little place’s menu packs a punch—they’re seriously dishing up some of the best pasta in the bayside. We dream about the maccheroncini taleggio and porcini with taleggio cheese, porcini mushrooms and chives. Book a table to try it for yourself here.
The Komo
99 Marine Parade, Redcliffe
It's hard to think of a Redcliffe restaurant that slays as hard as The Komo does. Under stunning pink umbrellas and festoon lights that are just begging to be the backdrop in your next ‘gram upload, the gang are dishing up Aussie-fusion eats for dinner and bangers you know and love for brekky. They’ve worked up a bit of hype for their rotisserie-cooked meats, used in our favourites—the street tacos. Book a table here and have a cocktail (or four) for us.
Si Baby
6/10 Lakeview Promenade, Newport
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Lakeside restaurant Si Baby uses the freshest ingredients to bring a slice of Italy to Redcliffe. Serving up seafood, pastas and woodfired pizzas, all with a gorgeous view of the Newport waterfront, this Italian venue is not to be missed. Their extensive wine and cocktail list (we’re eyeing the mojito) guarantees a night enjoyed to the fullest, plus the sleek maroon interior and funky neon sign makes it the perfect setting for your next date.
Mamma’s Italian
69 Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe
It doesn't get more comforting than the soul-hugging yet high-end Italian eats on offer at Mamma’s Italian. It’s hard to miss Mamma's, with their huge light-up sign outside and delightfully bougie interiors, just one of the reasons it’s known, loved and raved about by locals. Our tip? Make sure you get the chocolate mousse for dessert and a takeaway cannoli.
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