Best Lunch Restaurants in Mooloolaba

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AmericanItalianSeafoodMexicanJapanesePizzeria

Regions

Central Sunshine CoastSouth Sunshine Coast

Areas

Alexandra HeadlandBaringaBirtinyaBli BliBokarinaBuderim

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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All dining options

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Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

36 restaurants available nearby

1. Spero

4.3

Awesome(279)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Greek • Mooloolaba

Booked 29 times today

Spero is the kind of family-owned beach-style eatery that you might find in Corfu Town. The menu includes Greek favourites but goes far beyond as well, with a selection from tzatziki, calamari, spanakopita and Greek meatballs to saganaki grilled cheese or confit lamb shoulder. Spero specialises in the highest quality local produce with a perfect splash of Mediterranean flavours.

2. Casa Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(12)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Mooloolaba

Booked 3 times today

Just steps from the white sands of Mooloolaba Beach, Casa Restaurant offers a warm, Mediterranean-inspired dining experience by the creators of Casita Wine Bar. Whether you're starting or finishing your night next door at Casita, Casa Restaurant is your destination for sharing moments and savouring "The Art of Living."Begin with our signature Casa Paloma cocktail, followed by a share table of Mediterranean delights - think fresh salmon carpaccio, authentic prawn linguine, and tender slow-cooked lamb shoulder. End your evening with a sweet indulgence with our affogato martini and profiteroles, or a refreshing limoncello digestive.With stunning interiors and a menu designed to bring people together, Casa Restaurant is the perfect place to relax, share, and celebrate the Mediterranean way of life.

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3. Backlane Bar & Street Food

4.1

Excellent(64)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Mooloolaba

Booked 4 times today

Backlane Bar & Street Food is Mooloolaba’s casual dining destination. Offering a fusion menu. Backlane Bar &Street Food is just one street away from Mooloolaba Beach so be sure to swing by for a drink, a share-plate, orsettle-in for the evening. You can even banish those late night cravings with a delicious selection of tasty supperoptions, available until late.We offer a choice of outdoor street-tables or indoor bench-style shared seating. Bookings are preferred, but notessential.

4. Green Zebra

4.7

Exceptional(2367)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Parrearra

Booked 25 times today

Situated on Kawana Island and overlooking the picturesque Double Bay, the Green Zebra Restaurant & Bar has it all from outdoor fresco dining to private dining and function rooms.Come and enjoy delicious Modern Australian food and drinks, all made with only the freshest seasonal produce. Listen to the gentle waves lap against the shore while sipping on a cocktail and sharing tasty morsels of small plate starters.Our name? Green Zebra is a variety of heirloom tomato. Simple as that! Quirky, fun and vibrant; a name people will affiliate with food, and not forget in a hurry.Our philosophy is uncomplicated, fresh, healthy, moreish food that we love to eat. Our food is prepared in house daily, with passion and precision by our amazing team of chefs.We work with only the best local suppliers and producers using seasonal ingredients where possible. This extends to our local and domestic craft beer & wine suppliers as well. You can’t hav

5. Alex Surf Club

4.3

Awesome(1398)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Alexandra Headland

Booked 18 times today

The Alex Surf Club is arguably the best seat on the beach with great food and friendly service all in one incredible location. Grab a seat at one of our great dining locations in the Bistro, Kiosk or Bluff Bar and your taste buds will be rewarded! Our menus feature great family value meals cooked with some of the best locally grown and made produce on the Sunshine Coast.Please note bookings 1-7 persons have 1.5 hours on table and 8+ persons have 2 hours.We look forward to seeing you!

6. Bocca Italian

4.7

Exceptional(1869)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bokarina

Booked 67 times today

Welcome to Bocca Italian at Bokarina Beach on the Sunshine Coast! Offering hand stretched pizza, an array of Salumi's, breads and cheeses and fresh pasta's! Exec Chef Harry Lilai (Ex Cecconis Melbourne) and Head Chef Rob Bredhauer (Ex Bianca Brisbane) have created a menu designed for sharing with all the Italian favourites.Osso Buco, Tiramisu and Polpette with flatbread are our go to's and we of course have a cracking wine list with local, local Italian and imported Italian drops.Our cocktails are all made by Lauren Thomson, our amazing Bar Manager from Market Bistro, so of course we have the salted caramel espresso martini as well as a heap of Italian inspired spritzes, sours and shaken drinks.We offer seating inside for 80 including bar and kitchen dining, another 50 outside, and a private room that seats 14.We look forward to welcoming you into our home, at Bocca Italian, Tony, Luke and Harry.

7. Juan Fifty

4.5

Awesome(379)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Maroochydore

Booked 14 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!

8. Market Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(2154)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Maroochydore

Booked 59 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.

9. Brightwater Hotel

4.5

Awesome(2063)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Mountain Creek

Booked 25 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!

10. Sakana Mooloolaba

4.6

Exceptional(323)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Mooloolaba

Booked 5 times today

Sakana is consistently rated as Mooloolaba's No.1 Sushi Restaurant. Unassuming and tucked discreetly into the side of its sister restaurant Fish on Parkyn, Sakana is a local sushi institution for a reason. Super fresh and straight from the dock just behind us, we artfully prepare the most pristine ingredients for your enjoyment. We offer you an authentic Japanese Cuisine experience, at affordable prices in a relaxed and casual setting.

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From verified diners like you

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Ross
Brisbane •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Diner was an enjoyable experience, the taste of authentic Greek, every plate arrived packing flavour, the Octopus is a must, lamb cutlets cooked perfectly, it's a place you just know your going to come back too.
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SperoPrice: Expensive• Greek• Mooloolaba
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4.3
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David
Sunshine Coast •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our house guests offered to treat us to dinner. As regulars to the Green Zebra we knew dinner would be great, with excellent service. Our choice paid off and our guests endorsed the venue, the service and the food. Thank you.
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Green ZebraPrice: Moderate• Modern Australian• Parrearra
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4.7
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Tahlia
Sunshine Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great and timely service and great food variety and quality
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Alex Surf ClubPrice: Moderate• Modern Australian• Alexandra Headland
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4.3
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Grant
Gold Coast •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Wonderful environment, great staff, beautiful food, great experience!
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Casa RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Mooloolaba
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4.8
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Cliff
Greater Boston •13 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 Mar 2025
The quality and preparation of the food was excellent with amazing and creative flavors. We stand outside and enjoyed the breeze. The interior was very plain and noisy.
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Backlane Bar & Street FoodPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Mooloolaba
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4.1

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