Sunshine Coast guide
Small dining rooms, Vietnamese lunches and neighbourhood favourites on the hill.
6 editorial picks · unpaid · not ranked
Buderim
A compact Buderim dining room pairing modern Asian plates with a thoughtful drinks list. The menu is concise and inventive enough to make a suburban dinner feel like a proper outing.
Buderim
Modern Australian dining in a historic Queenslander surrounded by Buderim rainforest. The old-house setting and verandah make it better suited to celebrations and leisurely lunches than a spontaneous quick meal.
Buderim
An intimate neighbourhood restaurant drawing on Asian flavours and seasonal produce. It is a good antidote to large waterfront venues: quieter, personal and focused on the plate.
Buderim
Vietnamese home-style food, bánh mì and rice-paper rolls in a tucked-away garden setting. Best for a casual lunch that feels more removed from the main street than it really is.
Buderim
Minimalist local favourite for coffee and brunch.
Sippy Downs
A handsome modern pub with multiple bars, a broad bistro menu and enough space for families and groups. Useful when different generations want one venue that does not feel like a generic tavern.
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