Polished yet relaxed, Tides showcases local seafood and regional produce. Set lunches offer a pared-back version of the dinner menu, which might include local scallop ceviche with tomato, puffed wild rice and basil. The notable wine list offers around 25 wines by the glass, including top-tier Australian drops. Book a week ahead for a table on the sea-fronting balcony, the prime dining spot.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Sunshine Coast attractions

1. Caloundra Street Fair

0.15 MILES

On Sunday mornings, crowds flock to Bulcock St to browse Caloundra's market stalls. You'll find everything from international street food to local art,…

2. Caloundra Regional Gallery

0.22 MILES

When you're done with catching rays and waves, sidestep to this small, sophisticated gallery. Rotating exhibitions showcase quality local and national…

3. Queensland Air Museum

1.54 MILES

Occupying two hangars beside Caloundra airport, the volunteer-run QAM houses about 100 civilian and military aircraft, including a mid-century Douglas DC…

4. Sea Life Sunshine Coast

8.53 MILES

Kids will love this tropical oceanarium, complete with an 80m-long transparent underwater tunnel for close-up views of rays, reef fish and several species…

5. Australia Zoo

10.84 MILES

Just north of Beerwah is one of Queensland’s most famous tourist attractions. Australia Zoo is a fitting homage to its founder, wildlife enthusiast Steve…

6. Big Pineapple

12.66 MILES

Sprouting 10km west of Maroochydore, the 16m-high, fibreglass Big Pineapple is one of Queensland's most iconic and thoroughly underwhelming tourist…

7. Wildlife HQ

12.7 MILES

Located at the Big Pineapple, this 8-hectare zoo houses native Australian, African, South American and rare Asian critters, among them binturongs, red…

8. Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve

15.58 MILES

The ethereal, 55-hectare Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve wraps visitors in a remnant of the subtropical rainforests that once blanketed the Blackall Range…