Must-see restaurants in Noosa

  • Wasabi

    Noosa

    An award-winning, waterside destination restaurant, Wasabi is well known to visiting gourmets. Premium produce from the region and Wasabi's own farm sings…

  • Noosa Beach House

    Noosa

    White walls, glass and timber set an uncluttered scene at this effortlessly chic restaurant, the stamping ground of celebrity chef Peter Kuruvita…

  • Mexican Joint

    Noosa

    Away from the hustle, this relaxed, casual restaurant serves up seriously good tacos (mushroom, prawn, pulled beef, achiote chicken and more), plus…

  • Sumi Open Kitchen

    Noosa

    Intimate, gracious Sumi offers a set-course menu from chef Giles Hohnen, who owns the place with partner Tomoko. From delicate dashi soup with prawn…

  • Little Humid

    Noosa

    This deservedly popular place serves up beautiful, seasonal bistro fare with subtle twists: flash-fried cuttlefish with green papaya, avocado salsa, palm…

  • Tanglewood Organic Sourdough Bakery

    Noosa

    Part of the upmarket Belmondos Organic Market, Tanglewood will have you oohing and aahing over its just-made, buttery pastries, artfully displayed on…

  • Thomas Corner

    Noosa

    Lunching ladies adore this casually chic, alfresco eatery. It's run by locally renowned chef David Rayner, whose vibrant, beautifully plated creations…

  • El Capitano

    Noosa

    Down an easy-to-miss path and up some stairs is one of Noosa's best pizzerias, a hip spot with bar seating, louvred windows and marine-themed street art…

  • Locale

    Noosa

    Dark, glossy and buzzing, upmarket Locale takes Manhattan glamour and gives it a lush tropical twist. In our opinion, the best seat is at the bar, where…

  • Betty's Burgers & Concrete Co

    Noosa

    Betty's has achieved cult status all the way down Australia's east coast, which explains the queues at its lush, semi-al-fresco Noosa outlet. The burgers…

  • 250 Grammi

    Noosa

    Buzzing, convivial and contemporary, 250 Grammi has a real-deal Italian pizzaiolo (pizza maker) who serves up excellent wood-fired pizzas that easily…

  • Cafe Le Monde

    Noosa

    There’s not a fussy palate or dietary need that isn’t catered for on Cafe Le Monde’s expansive menu. Its large, blue-and-white patio buzzes with surfers,…

  • Bombetta

    Noosa

    Noosa institution Gaston may have closed but the team are back with this sexy little bistro-bar. Airy, casual yet unmistakably urbane, its shtick is…

  • Noosa Boathouse

    Noosa

    This floating eatery offers numerous sections: cafe, fish-and-chip kiosk, rooftop bar (open for sunset drinks Tuesday to Sunday) and a Cape Cod–style…

  • 10 Hastings

    Noosa

    A breezy cafe spotlighting local produce in the likes of chia, hempseed and flaxseed bircher with coconut yoghurt, caramelised figs, fresh berries and…

  • Aromas

    Noosa

    Fronted by rows of street-facing cane chairs, sultry Aromas celebrates Parisian-style people watching. There’s the usual array of morning pastries, muesli…

  • Depot

    Noosa

    With outdoor seating overlooking the river across the street, casual Depot serves wholesome, flavour-packed cafe grub. Chow down corn fritters with…

  • Hard Coffee

    Noosa

    One of the cheaper options on Hastings St, super-casual Hard Coffee lurks inside a nondescript food court. The food is simple but tasty, with options like…

  • Massimo's

    Noosa

    While the 'no tastings' policy seems a little mean-spirited, rest assured that Massimo's icy treats are creamy and natural in flavour. You'll find both…

  • Kaali

    Noosa

    After all the Mod Oz cuisine on offer in Noosa Heads, this touch of India offers some spicy relief. At the western end of Hastings St, it's a casual spot,…

  • Burger Bar

    Noosa

    This informal, quirky venue whips up quality, made-from-scratch burgers, including a couple of flesh-free options. The lamb burgers (especially the 'Top…

  • Zachary's

    Noosa

    This local stayer pumps out thin-crust, Aussie-style pizzas with names like 'Hoisin Duck' (with fresh chilli, cucumber, cashews and spring onion) and …

  • Noosa Heads SLSC

    Noosa

    Perfect beach views from the deck make for idyllic beer-sipping and reasonable (if erring towards pricey) pub-food chomping. That is, everything from …

  • Ricky's River Bar & Restaurant

    Noosa

    The biggest selling point at linen-clad Ricky's is the location, right on the Noosa River. Fresh seafood is the focus, be it scallop tartare with potato…

  • Hastings Street Bakery

    Noosa

    Ideal for a very cheap feed on Hastings St, this no fuss, old-school Aussie bakery peddles award-winning pies and a delicious vanilla slice.