Noo Heads QLD$$$
Bistro C
Directly on Laguna Bay's boardwalk, Bistro C is where Noosa goes for a proper dinner. The pork belly is the order, the seafood is local and fresh, and the sunset timing is worth planning around. Prices are high; the reviews say it earns them.
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Sunrise Beach$$
Chalet & Co
Directly across from Sunrise Beach, Chalet & Co draws a loyal local crowd for banana waffles, Pink Dragon smoothies, and eggs Benny made with sustainably sourced ingredients. It runs busy on weekends. Order your coffee when you sit down.
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Coolum Beach$$
Coolum Beach Hotel
Franco's hospitality and a seafood tower worth ordering define this community pub just back from Coolum Beach. Fast kitchen, fair prices, and a vibe that works for families, seniors, and Friday-night regulars alike.
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Nooville QLD$$
Noosa Boathouse
Three glass-fronted levels floating on the Noosa River, with fish and chips that earn their reputation and a rooftop bar built for sunset. The deck seats are the ones to ask for. Covers a lot of ground, from takeaway to four-course feasts, and mostly delivers.
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Noo Heads QLD$$
Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving Club
Easy to write off as a tourist stop on Hastings Street, harder to argue with once the seafood spaghetti arrives. The beach-facing verandah over Laguna Bay is the draw, but the Caesar salad with prawns and the notably good fish and chips are reasons to return.
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Noo Heads QLD$$$
Rickys River Bar & Restaurant
Sunset over the Noosa River, oysters with pickled ginger vinaigrette, and a crab spaghetti that reviewers keep coming back for. Ricky's is the kind of place you book for a birthday and end up recommending to your parents the next morning. Worth every dollar, especially at 4.30pm.
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Sunshine Beach
Sunshine Beach SLSC
Cold beer, ocean views, and a lamb rump that earns its reputation. Sunshine Beach SLSC runs like a well-oiled machine: order at the counter, grab a window seat, and watch the Pacific while your food arrives faster than you'd expect. Register at the door if you're not a member.
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