Must-see restaurants in Sunshine Coast

  • Remo's

    Port Elizabeth

    You really need to know this place is here, but luckily now you do. What was once a warehouse in a derelict area is now a snazzy cafe with an industrial…

  • Haricot’s Deli & Bistro

    Sunshine Coast

    Eavesdrop on faculty gossip at Grahamstown’s best place to eat, which is simultaneously a relaxed courtyard cafe and refined restaurant. The menu drips…

  • InFood Deli Bakery & Deli Restaurant

    Sunshine Coast

    The sandwiches, burgers and other food at this cafe, bakery and deli are far from ordinary. This is not surprising, considering the owner-chef’s…

  • Nina’s

    Sunshine Coast

    Most locals recommend vibey Nina's, with its quirky decor of surfboards and coastal scenes around a paper-disc chandelier. Seafood abounds on the wide…

  • Two Olives

    Port Elizabeth

    One of the most attractive restaurants in Richmond Hill, Two Olives serves a range of Spanish-, Portuguese- and Greek-inspired dishes in its busy dining…

  • Ocean Basket

    Sunshine Coast

    Just off the river front, Ocean Basket is a hot favourite among fish lovers. Nautically themed and run by a dynamic team, its seafood is a cut above most…

  • Banneton Bakery & Cafe

    Port Elizabeth

    This snazzy cafe-cum-bakery makes splendid breakfasts, sandwiches, wraps, salads and addictive goodies as well as serving excellent coffee at affordable…

  • Decadent

    Sunshine Coast

    Fresh ingredients, great coffee (and tea!), terrific waffles, savoury pancakes and crêpes, and top-notch smoothies make for a winning combination at this…

  • J-Bay Bru Co

    Sunshine Coast

    Many locals and tourists rave about this funky place in an imaginatively converted space on the main drag, and we share their unbridled enthusiasm. The…

  • Christy's Catch

    Sunshine Coast

    Seafood lovers rave about Christy's, which has superb calamari burgers, fish steaks, prawns and oysters. It's also renowned for its grilled meat,…

  • Die Walskipper

    Sunshine Coast

    A finer location you couldn't hope to find. Die Walskipper clings to quiet Clapton Beach within the Marina Martinique, a 5km drive south of town. The…

  • River Front Estate Restaurant

    Sunshine Coast

    This friendly, offbeat barn of a place overlooking the Sundays River serves up meat dishes such as kudu, impala or ostrich fillet as well as springbok…

  • Fushin

    Port Elizabeth

    Set in a trendily decorated dining room, this widely acclaimed restaurant run by an experienced chef serves an exquisite selection of high-quality sushi…

  • The Wharf Street Brew Pub

    Sunshine Coast

    Try beers from the neighbouring Little Brewery on the River in this 19th-century building on the old wharf, with a handsome dining room of exposed stone…

  • Lenmore

    Sunshine Coast

    A wide selection of salads, steaks, chicken dishes, seafood and pasta make up the menu here, but the best bet is to opt for a wood-fired pizza. The…

  • Graze by the River

    Sunshine Coast

    This eccentric spot at the back of a curio shop serves slow food, organic veg and ethically produced meat, fish and dairy products. They also roast coffee…

  • Something Good

    Port Elizabeth

    This roadhouse-cum-beach bar is an excellent spot for a sundowner, with a breezy interior and beachfront decks. Dishes include gourmet pizzas, burgers,…

  • Kitchen Windows

    Sunshine Coast

    Great sea views and white stucco walls give this airy restaurant a Mediterranean island feel. It has an informal yet upmarket atmosphere and is known for…

  • Brioche

    Port Elizabeth

    For a light meal at lunchtime, this den with a boho vibe is a winner. Pick from healthy concoctions on the tempting menu (salads, pasta, burgers and…

  • Bocadillos on Sixth

    Port Elizabeth

    This slick modern place does a brisk business with locals – always a sign that you've found a good bargain. It speedily serves tasty wraps, thin-crust…

  • Vovo Telo Bakery & Café

    Port Elizabeth

    The original branch of a nationwide chain, Vovo Telo kicked off the regeneration of Richmond Hill. In a characterful old house with a wrap-around veranda,…

  • This is Eat

    Port Elizabeth

    This crazily popular canteen-style joint has a tempting menu with plenty of simply prepared fish dishes as well as prawns and calamari. The setting (and…

  • Casa de Loco

    Sunshine Coast

    Delicious tapas, nachos, tacos and fajitas in Grahamstown? Yes, it's possible. Not your average place to eat, Casa de Loco adds a touch of exoticism to…

  • Bay Pasta Co

    Sunshine Coast

    If satisfying pasta dishes, wood-fired pizzas, satisfying salads or well-prepared tramezzini (sandwiches) make your stomach quiver with excitement, slide…

  • Asada

    Port Elizabeth

    A 5m long firepit to one side and fresh seafood on ice to the other – this trendy restaurant in Richmond Hill offers one of the most diverse dining…

  • Blue Waters Café

    Port Elizabeth

    Blue Waters is popular week-long for its beachfront location and incredibly broad menu, which covers the spectrum from pasta to tapas and sushi to steaks…

  • Browns 137 High Street

    Sunshine Coast

    This sassy guesthouse restaurant with a charming dining room and an outdoor patio is as adept at serving up light bites as it is heartier meals. The menu…

  • St Francis Brewing Company

    Sunshine Coast

    The trendiest choice in town, this venue is part bar and part restaurant. Eclectic decor, casual service, a tempting menu focusing on seafood, burgers and…

  • The Coachman

    Port Elizabeth

    The Coachman is PE's most famous steakhouse and carnivores will appreciate the menu, an orgy of meat with burgers, steaks, poultry, seafood and umpteen…

  • Catch of the Day

    Sunshine Coast

    This convivial restaurant right in the centre is famous for one thing and one thing only: fresh fish (served with fries or rice), savoured in a ramshackle…

  • Café Reset

    Sunshine Coast

    Occupying one of Port Alfred's historic buildings, Café Reset offers a range of light meals as well as daily specials and great coffee. It's also well…

  • Handmade Coffee – The Bakery Grahamstown

    Sunshine Coast

    Just thinking about the scents wafting from this place makes us swoon. One step into this cafe and you're hooked forever. Don't miss the small bakery in…

  • Big Time Taverna

    Sunshine Coast

    This restaurant is the only one in town that is located on the canals, with heavenly views from the deck. It specialises in traditional Greek food, such…

  • Muse

    Port Elizabeth

    In the vanguard of PE's modern restaurants, the esteemed Muse is a real find. The decor is soothing, the cuisine eclectic (think Asian, South African and…

  • C'est La Vie

    Sunshine Coast

    Fill up at this great little den before (or after) heading to the beach. Come for excellent breakfasts, gourmet burgers, well-presented salads and…

  • Lara's Eatery & Deli

    Sunshine Coast

    This cool culinary outpost is a surprise in little Bathurst. Chef Lara cooks up elegantly presented dishes using local produce. The concise menu is…

  • Tilting Heads

    Port Elizabeth

    Treat yourself to a series of dainty tacos and enchiladas at this casual, postage-stamp-sized spot in trendy Richmond Hill. The tapas menu is a steal, and…

  • Friendly Stranger

    Port Elizabeth

    Occupying a former workshop, this cheery cafe has a high-quality menu. Choices run from excellent salads and wraps to a variety of burgers and sandwiches…

  • Chokka Block

    Sunshine Coast

    Seafood and grills, available on hefty platters, are served alongside sweeping harbour views and arty, nautical-themed decor. Locals rave about the…

  • Guido’s Restaurant

    Sunshine Coast

    Although in a charmless building, Guido’s decks are perfect for a sundowner, with stunning views up the river and along the beach. It does wood-fired…

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