Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Sunshine Coast

"After your early morning swim, be sure to enjoy a leisurely breakfast and coffee here. This fun place manages to blend chic with a casual beachside vibe. You can wander straight off the beach and grab a table on the outdoor terrace."

"Nestled down the Noosa National Park end of Hastings Street, Locale is not to be missed. Pop in for an aperitif and chances are you’ll stay through dinner, dessert, and an espresso nightcap. Serving authentic Italian dishes, including wood-fire pizzas, this sophisticated restaurant feels like a hidden enclave in a bustling resort town."

"This popular bar on Hasting Street has one of the most exciting cocktail menus in Noosa, crafted by award-winning mixologist Ben Walsh – and it’s just as popular for brunch as it is for a night out. “The bottomless brunch on Sunday is hugely popular and is a great way to celebrate Sunday with a boozy brunch with friends,” recommends Puttick. Every Sunday, the bar offers four brunch stations – think freshly grilled bug tails, charcuterie, an international cheese selection, BBQ meats, fruit and pastries – alongside either a AUS$10 (£5.50) cocktail menu or a bottomless brunch with free flowing cocktails, wine, sparkling wine and beer."

"There’s plenty to love about a visit to Miss Moneypenny’s on Noosa’s vibrant Hastings Street – the sunset deck overlooking the street, the cosy bar lounge and the intimate dining area, which boasts a delectable menu with a focus on shared plates such as barbecued snapper and lamb shoulder. “The hardest part is choosing which cocktail to order,” says Ben. “We take the art of cocktail making seriously and our extensive list is updated with seasonal cocktails made using fresh, local produce.” If you can’t decide what to order from the extensive menu, take a recommendation from the mixology master."

"Another place where coastal cool plays out; bar and restaurant Miss Moneypenny’s caters to a slightly younger crowd and vibes up the Noosa Woods end of Hastings Street come the weekend. The antipasto board here will be enough to fill you and your mates up, while you drown in hot cantimpalo salami and freshly baked ciabatta. And if you’re on the sharing train, not ordering the truffle fries or truffle mac and cheese with prosciutto crumbs would be a lost opportunity."

"Urban chic Italian fare with flair awaits diners at Bombetta on Noosa Drive at Noosa Heads. Presenting a trendy vibe with shiny black subway tiles, polished concrete floors and a moody charcoal colour..."

"You may need to hop in a car for this one, unless you live in Sunshine Beach, but Embassy XO is totally worth the short trip. Tucked upstairs along Duke Street, the lounge bar that stems off the city-sleek restaurant, is the perfect place to grab a knock-off drink sans pub vibe. With a cheap bar menu and an extended happy hour, once you’ve dropped in, you’ll be rallying your friends to make it a regular thing."

"Ricky’s is a longstanding fine-dining institution on Noosa River – and the elegant River Bar is a relaxed, if slightly pricey, spot to grab a drink. There’s an excellent selection of local craft beers, as well as an extensive cocktail list featuring both timeless classics and signature drinks. The Violette Negroni is a refreshing twist on a traditional tipple, featuring Ink gin, violette liqueur, white vermouth and lemon juice; or match a colourful sunset martini with the setting sun."

"If you consider yourself a master of the art of BBQing, or you just love a good grill, then Wood Fire Grill should be on your hitlist. Bring along your beefiest friends and a big appetite, because this place doesn’t skimp on quantity (or quality). If you’re feeling up to it, order The Feast and enjoy an array of the chefs best smoked and grilled goods, as well as some mouthwatering desserts."

"Aromasis the ultimate people watching palace, where tables face the street-front Parisienne style. It gets bonus points for opening extra early so line up for a coffee after your pre-breakfast swim. While it serves up good cooked breakfasts (free range poached eggs, portobello mushroom dishes and the like) a lighter option – bircher muesli or delicious fruit salad – should keep you going until lunch."

"Fronted by rows of street-facing cane chairs, sultry Aromas celebrates Parisian-style people watching. There’s the usual array of morning pastries, muesli and egg dishes, as well as light meals and more..."

"The Eumundi Market is Australia’s biggest and best art, craft and produce market, held every Saturday and Wednesday of the year (rain, hail or shine) in the heart of the charming historic hinterland town of Eumundi. Established back in 1979, the world-renowned Eumundi Markets is like an outdoor gallery, with towering heritage listed fig trees rising above the 500 plus stalls. The market’s policy of ‘make it, bake it, sew it or grow it’ ensures quality products and the very best of locally produced goods."

"This is one of Australia's most atmospheric artisan markets, attracting over 1.6m visitors a year to its 600-plus stalls. Dive into a leafy, bohemian wonderland of hand-crafted furniture, jewellery, clothing and accessories, art, fresh local produce, gourmet provisions and more. Get your muscles pummelled, your tarot cards read or simply tuck into a world's worth of street food, from gözleme (Turkish stuffed flatbread), empanadas and gyoza, to local artisan pastries from Ten Acres."

"More than just some simple markets, the Eumundi Markets are a well-known Queensland tourist attraction and offer a huge range of stalls offering everything from original art to home wares, toys, fashion, jewellery, local produce and much more each Wednesday and Saturday morning."

"The Noosa Surf Club sits at Main Beach with superb views to the National Park and Noosa North Shore. Recently renovated, it has extensive menus, kids’ meals, plenty of space and excellent wheelchair accessibility, including a toilet. From the Hastings Street pavement, a ramp leads to the entrance which has a lift to the dining and bar area."

"To help digest all of the flavours of the morning, it’s back onto the minibus where you take in the incredible beauty of the hinterland as we wend our way to The Imperial Hotel in Eumundi, arriving in time for lunch. As well as the delicious food, The Imperial Hotel is home to Eumundi Brewery and Eumundi Distillers. Head distiller Mick Reif is a Sunshine Coast local using the finest juniper and botanicals along with local Cooroy Mountain spring water to create the excellent Folktale Gin range."

"The Shop is in the first block opposite the Coolum Surf Club. Sadly the Surf Club IS NOT dog friendly. A Saturday Morning stroll along the Esplanade to “The Shop” for coffee is a must."

"Terella means “Little Earth” and was born from a vision of a dream brewery inspired by science, a love of beer and connection to the local land. So, Terella Brewing, in North Arm, offers you a taste of rural life between the hinterland and farms of the Sunshine Coast, surrounded by crops and free roaming cattle. Their concept is based on a sustainable cycle – “producing what we need and using what we produce”."

"Shop 2 255 Gympie Tce, Noosaville, Noosa, Queensland 4566 AustraliaAsianDinnerWheelchair Accessible, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Delivery+61 7 5474 0263https://www.rasamodernasian.com.au/"

"The scene of one of our Anniversary Dinners, Si Suphan offers dishes from a selection of Asian Countries. It’s not your typical Asian Menu. Book a high table on the footpath (especially good late afternoon/night) if you’re bringing your dog."

"This deservedly popular place serves up beautiful, seasonal bistro fare with subtle twists: flash-fried cuttlefish with green papaya, avocado salsa, palm sugar and chilli; or crispy-skin duck confit with..."