From the moreish flavours of modern Asian street food to contemporary Australian cuisine, there's plenty of places to book a table in and around Maroochydore.
Check out our guide to some of the best restaurants this seaside town has to offer - let's go!
Market Bistro
Market Bistro, Restaurant in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast
Owned and operated by hospitality veterans Tony Kelly, Luke Stringer and Peter Marchant, Market Bistro is a refined European-style bistro without any stuffiness. Delight in dishes like duck frites for mains, tuck in to home-made pasta and enjoy sirloin prepared on the wood-fired grill. Tip: Grab a bottle of wine from their wine store at retail prices and bring it to the table for a small corkage fee.
Honeysuckle Restaurant
Honeysuckle, Restaurant in Buderim, Sunshine Coast
Mashing up flavours of East Asia with Modern Australia, the menu at Honeysuckle Restaurant in Buderim has been designed to be shared banquet style with several small dishes and accompaniments. With a carefully curated sides list to enhance a new style of Yumcha experience, here you’ll find yourself on a sensory adventure with dishes like pork & kimchi dumpling, smoked fish larp and a side of green papaya, fennel, snake bean and cashews. Kapow!
Giddy Geisha
Dining at Giddy Geisha, Maroochydore Restaurant, Maroochydore
Right in the heart of the new Maroochydore CBD, Giddy Geisha is packed out night after night for its modern twist on Asian street food. With a grungy industrial style fit-out and dishes like the 10-hour Braised Lamb Rendang hitting the spot with punters, along with Crying Tyger Beef and Red Duck Curry, go here for nibbles or dinner and brace yourself for a flavour explosion.
Harry’s on Buderim
Tucked away from it all in the lush rainforest setting of Buderim Forest Park, Harry’s on Buderim offers modern, French-inspired Australian cuisine from the charming backdrop of a 141-year-old homestead. Here, you’ll notice the ultimate attention to detail and skilled preparation with dishes like beetroot risotto and marinated Brisbane Valley quail taking you on a feast for the senses. With award-winning chef Stuart Bell at the helm, Harry’s hosts popular monthly degustation events that sell out quickly. Book in and enjoy a night out on the historic back veranda soaking up the rainforest night noises and a beautiful array of seasonal dishes. Bon appetite!
The Boat Shed Cotton Tree
Cotton Tree
An all time favourite on the Sunshine Coast, The Boat Shed Cotton Tree is one of those places that you'll remember long after visiting. Located right on the Cotton Tree waterfront, take in the setting sun over the calm, turquoise waters looking toward Mount Coolum and the northern coastline, while enjoying a sundowner or two with your mates. Locals will agree this is one of the ultimate places to enjoy a moreish seafood feast (after all, who could refuse menu items like calamari with lemon mayonnaise?).
Orléans
Have you ever tried genuine cornbread? It’s next-level scrumptious. For a taste of the deep south, make your way to Orléans for some classic, well-loved fare. Drawing inspiration from New Orleans cuisine with a Modern French Orléans twist, Orléans brings the spice, the killer sides (green beans with a bacon dressing, anyone?) and a trendy atmosphere. Get your night going with flavoursome favourites like Chipotle Bourboun Glazed Pork Belly and Seafood Gumbo, or dial it up with a four-course tasting menu.
SOKA Restaurant
Located in the heart of Ocean Street - a precinct known for its buzzing restaurants and bars - SOKA Restaurant is a must visit in Maroochydore. Here they combine Japanese with charcoal-prepared cuisine, resulting in a flavour sensation you're not going to forget anytime soon. The menu here is designed to share, and you're spoilt for choice with Mooloolaba king prawns with shiso butter, salmon teriyaki and 18hr braised pork belly on the menu. Can't decide? Order the banquet and let SOKA do the heavy lifting for you.
Cotton Tree Beach Bar
With sweeping views over Cotton Tree and the Maroochy River, you'd be hard pressed to find a prettier place to book a table than Cotton Tree Beach Bar. And the crew here know that sometimes the best things in life are simple; like good food, good vibes and good views. With this winning trifecta you're guaranteed a good time here, their lunch and dinner menu celebrates fresh flavours, and their impressive cocktail menu definitely worth cheersing to.
Feeling hungry? It's time to grab a friend, head out, and fuel up. In the meanwhile, discover more to do in Maroochydore here.
