Best Date Night Restaurants in Meridan Plains

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1. Verona Fresh Italian

4.7

Exceptional(651)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Birtinya

Booked 21 times today

Traditional Napoli Style Pizzas from Allessandro Pintus, Italian & Australian Wines, Artesian Cocktails, an Extensive Gin & Tonic Menu with a focus on Australian Distilleries, House-made Pastas by Group Head Chef Daniel White & Kai Coffee with an experience second to none! ***Please Note***For same day online dinner bookings the cut off time is 5pm. To book after this time please call the venue on (07) 5227 8518 and our team can assist you.

2. STOA

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4.6

Exceptional(33)

Price: Moderate

• Café • Bokarina

Booked 40 times today

Opening November! Soft opening hours will be 6am - 3pm, 7 days (kitchen 7am-2:30pm). Located in the heart of Bokarina, Stoa offers a sophisticated yet relaxed dining experience that blends contemporary flavors with timeless elegance. Our menu celebrates seasonal ingredients, featuring a curated selection of small plates and tapas inspired by global cuisine, complemented by fresh seafood and artisan produce. Enjoy a variety of craft beers, fine wines and signature cocktails in a stylish setting that merges industrial minimalism with natural elements like stone, timber and greenery.Stoa is more than just a place to dine – it's a social hub where friends and family come together to relax, unwind and connect. Whether you're here for an intimate evening of tapas and live music or a leisurely weekend brunch, we strive to create an experience that lingers long after you’ve left.Join us and discover the art of relaxed sophistication.

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3. Acqua Restaurant & Bar

4.4

Awesome(397)

Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Caloundra

Booked 15 times today

ACQUA: a waterfront destination for good food & great times.Are you looking for a waterfront venue for your booking with exceptional food, great service, good vibe only? Acqua Restaurant & Bar has won Reader's Choice in 2022 from AGFG all voted by the locals. Our menu is inspired by Italian Cuisine with a twist of Australian Cuisine. With our most popular dishes is not only our creamy, spicy, tasty pasta but also our crispy skin pork belly and barramundi. Amazing cocktail's fabulous view and great vibe. Let us be your host for your next visit Caloundra!!!

4. Brightwater Hotel

4.4

Awesome(2014)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Mountain Creek

Booked 28 times today

Brightwater Hotel is the best pub on the Sunshine Coast! With its stunning lakeside location and beautiful waterfront views, the venue provides a wide range of entertainment and leisure facilities for the whole family. Offering guests a warm Sunshine Coast dining experience, Brightwater Hotel provides a wide range of fresh seafood dishes, MSA-grade steaks, and classic pub meals like pizza, pasta, and schnitzel. An indulgent variety of desserts are also on offer to indulge in or share. Ingredients are sourced from local food providers in surrounding areas like Mooloolaba and the Sunshine Coast hinterland.We have 5 function spaces including Pontoon and Pontoon Deck, The Lounge Deck, Pavilion Deck and our flagship venue, The Lakehouse Sunshine Coast which offers seating for up to 150 guests or space for a roving cocktail style event for up to 250 guests.Come in and meet our team or make your enquiry for your next function!

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5. The Pocket Espresso Bar

4.7

Exceptional(377)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Caloundra

Booked 9 times today

At The Pocket Espresso Bar we’re about smiles. As it so happens, we also serve delicious food, next-level Guru coffee and crafty cocktails. Rejuvenate while enjoying stunning beach views of Moffat Beach or escape to our tropical courtyard while the kids run riot. Our menu is seasonally-evolving, and we make every effort to cater for all (no matter what crazy diet you're on). Togs, tattoos and walking sticks welcome. Get some sunshine in your pocket.

6. Market Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(2078)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Maroochydore

Booked 30 times today

Market Bistro will open from 11.30am 7 days a week, offering a classic “bistro style” menu featuring house made pasta, and a great selection of dry aged meats and a bunch of export quality local seafood. Our wine list will be interesting, constantly evolving and feature predominantly Australian and New Zealand producers. A unique feature of the Bistro is the fact you can walk into & purchase wine from the Wine Store for retail prices then drink it in the Bistro (for a small corkage fee.)Market Bistro will be a stylish, casual restaurant that is not stuffy or pretentious... It is professional, casual & truly local.

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7. Bella Venezia Restaurant and Bar

4.5

Awesome(2689)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Mooloolaba

Booked 24 times today

Bella Venezia Restaurant is the Sunshine Coast's favourite Italian Restaurant! Awarded the prestigious AGFG Chef's Hat in 2024 and 2023. Best Formal Italian Restaurant in SEQ - RCA 2023 Award and also the AGFG Best Regional Restaurant Sunshine Coast 2024 Reader’s Choice Award. For over 41 years Bella Venezia has been a dining institution on Mooloolaba Esplanade at Mooloolaba Beach. Our executive chef Ben Achurch presents a modern Italian menu. Ingredients are sourced from local farms and Mooloolaba's very own seafood port. Bella Venezia is recognised for its internationally acclaimed wine list with over 500 different labels on offer. Featuring wine from Australia, New Zealand, France and an impressive Italian selection.Some awards;AGFG Best Italian Restaurant 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 - "Readers Choice Award""3 GLASS RATING" 2020, 2021, 2022 2023 - Aust Wine List of the Year Awards Winner BEST WINE LIST IN QLD 2022 - Aust Wine List of the Year Awards

8. Casita Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(40)

Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Mooloolaba

Booked 5 times today

Nestled 100m from the white sands of Mooloolaba, this captivating Mediterranean wine bar seamlessly blends sophistication with a welcoming ambiance. It offers a curated selection of velvety wines, each sip resonating with the sun kissed flavours of the region. The atmosphere is an enchanting fusion of coastal charm and refined elegance, creating a memorable experience for patrons seeking both a touch of luxury and a relaxed retreat. Additionally, it offers a tempting selection of tapas, cheese, and charcuterie boards to compliment the exquisite wine offerings.

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9. Pavilion Mooloolaba

4.3

Awesome(742)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Mooloolaba

Booked 34 times today

Step through the archway, take a seat and enjoy uninterrupted sweeping views of Mooloolaba beach where every day feels like a European summer. From your morning coffee to your late-night espresso martini, your brunch cravings in the A.M. to your authentic pizza fix in the P.M. — whatever it is that welcomes you here, Pavilion Mooloolaba provides the perfect place to celebrate, to sip and to share.

10. Juan Fifty

4.5

Awesome(361)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Maroochydore

Booked 17 times today

Discover Juan Fifty, the Sunshine Coast's best Mexican restaurant, in Alexandra Headland just a stone's throw from the beach. Open daily from 12pm till late, Juan offers an irresistible modern Mexican dishes using authentic techniques in a vibrant, laid-back setting. Dive into our weekly specials: $20 nachos every Monday, a lunch special choosing any 3 tacos and a drink Monday to Friday, and $15 burrito bowls on Thursdays.Our extensive cocktail list ensures you'll find the perfect drink to complement your meal. Come for the food, stay for the atmosphere—Juan Fifty is where great Mexican cuisine meets a fantastic beachside vibe!

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David
Sunshine Coast •1 review
4.0
Dined today
Nice restaurant although noisy and parking is very limited. Background music bland and annoyingly repetitive.
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Bella Venezia Restaurant and BarPrice: Expensive• Italian• Mooloolaba
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4.5
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Chris
Canberra •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Awesome place good food and service. Would recommend to others and will be taking family when visiting
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Verona Fresh ItalianPrice: Moderate• Italian• Birtinya
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4.7
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Kylie
Sunshine Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We have been to Market Bistro many of times and it never disappoints. The food is amazing the service is excellent, with a great selection of wines available in the restaurant or pop out to the wine cellar and purchase a bottle to enjoy with your meal. I totally recommend Market Bistro for any occasion, lunch or dinner.
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Market BistroPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Maroochydore
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4.6
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Dannielle
Sunshine Coast •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing food. Amazing staff. Only thing I’d note is that it is very loud, had to yell across the table which I don’t love but overall. Beautiful restaurant, great food, lovely staff.
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Pavilion MooloolabaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Mooloolaba
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4.3
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Stacey
Sunshine Coast •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 Nov 2024
Fabulous service, amazing cocktails and delicious tapas.
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Casita Wine BarPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Mooloolaba
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4.8

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20 restaurants available nearby

1. Verona Fresh Italian

2. STOA

3. Acqua Restaurant & Bar

4. Brightwater Hotel

5. The Pocket Espresso Bar

6. Market Bistro

7. Bella Venezia Restaurant and Bar

8. Casita Wine Bar

9. Pavilion Mooloolaba

10. Juan Fifty

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