Food and Drink

 The bustling Maroochydore cafe scene is a top contender with smooth, expertly crafted coffees, impressively presented breakfasts and unique takes on the humble weekend brunch.

Caloundra may be small but its restaurant scene is mighty; from fine dining restaurants to the classic pub experience. 

Eating out can be expensive and impractical, but luckily for you, the Sunshine Coast is rich with restaurants boasting some seriously killer deals that won’t break the bank. 

From white linen fine-dining to cosy neighbourhood eateries, there are a lot of contenders when it comes to the best restaurants on the Sunshine Coast in 2024.

Coolum has top-tier restaurants for everyone, offering up several beachfront dining locations covering everything from authentic Italian to real-deal Greek.

 From bustling Greek restaurants in Byron's industrial estate to long, leisurely lunches on 120-acre farms, Byron and its surrounds may just have some of the best restaurants in NSW. 

Mooloolaba might be affectionately known as Noosa’s little cousin, but there’s nothing little about Mooloolaba’s cafe scene. 

Eumundi boasts an impressive collection of restaurants, cafes and pubs with a focus on locally sourced ingredients and sustainable practices. 

Whether you’re after chunky choc brownie sorbet or zesty lemon-lime gelato. It’s always ice cream time on the Sunshine Coast. 

Christmas is stressful enough as it is, so why not leave it to the experts and have your sit-down lunch with the fam in style at one of the best restaurants on the Sunshine Coast?

From fine dining with waterfront views to casual eateries with mind-blowing international cuisine, these are the best restaurants in Noosa. 

If there was ever a time to shop local on the Sunshine Coast, it's now.

Instead of sweating through the shopping centre crowds, how about this year you vow to purchase all your presents from local stalls at markets. 

A little food, a lot of adventure and some cliche sightseeing spots for the tourists at heart. If you're visiting the Sunshine Coast for the first time, consider this your spotter's guide.

Whether you are vegan, vegetarian or you’re an omnivore looking for a plant-based feed, here are 9 of the best vegan restaurants and cafes on the Sunshine Coast. 

Dog-in-public-anxiety—it’s a thing. Will my dog wee on someone’s shoe? Will my dog be welcome beside me while I sip on a piccolo? Don't stress, we got you!