Dining Out

The diversity and quality of Noosa's cuisine scene is a prominent part of its appeal as a travel destination. The more than 170 great restaurants in Noosa are far too numerous to detail here, however an extensive range of dining experiences and cuisines can be found on noosaeguide.com.

The best thing about dining Noosa nightlife style is that you can sit outside on stunning terraces, enjoy a glass of wine, a great meal, wonderful company the magnificent views and a perfect climate!

Sunshine Beach

The closest restaurants to Castaway Cove (4 minute drive north) are at Sunshine Beach which has a small selection in the Duke Street village. The Sunshine Beach Surf Life Saving Club is also a great place for superb alfresco dining overlooking the stunning beach. It’s open to everyone for lunch and dinner seven days a week - plus breakfast at weekends.

Noosa Junction

A couple of minutes further to the north is Noosa Junction, the primary shopping area of Noosa, which contains a number of smaller take away restaurants and cafes that offer good value and are popular with the locals.

Peregian Beach

5 minutes to the south is the community village of Peregian Beach which has a small number of restaurants, cafes and shops.

Hastings Street

Hastings Street and Main Beach has grown into a world famous alfresco dining experience where you are spoiled for choice. From world class 5 star restaurants and eateries right through to delightful and affordable cafés and bistros. Some great restaurants line Hastings Street, some have stunning views over Laguna Bay and others are tucked in little corners providing a romantic tropical feel. They bustle with life and activity. Famous chefs work at many of the restaurants and work hard to provide some of the best dining experiences in Australia.

Noosaville

Noosaville is rapidly developing into one of Noosa's trendiest dining locations. With a mix of eateries along the Gympie Terrace esplanade and the restaurant strip of Thomas Street, this once sleepy riverside village provides a pleasant alternative to Hastings Street.

These restaurants are well patronised by locals and tourists. Noosaville restaurants offer good value dining and cater for all tastes and budgets. Whether you want Thai, Turkish, Italian, Indian, Chinese, Modern Australian, Malaysian, Japanese, or just fish and chips it's all on the river at Noosaville.

Noosa Harbour Marina

The Noosa ferry provides a pleasant means of transport to the Noosa Harbour Marina at Tewantin and is well worth visiting. Within the complex are several restaurants with river views, takeaways, cafes and a wine bar. Noosa Harbour is popular with locals, relaxed and good value. There is plenty of parking at Noosa Harbour.