Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in South Sunshine Coast

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Updated 05 November 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are great for outdoor dining in South Sunshine Coast? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Secrets on the Lake

4.7

4.7 (483)

$41 to $100

Australian

North Maleny

About the restaurant

Winner of the AGFG Peoples Choice Award 2019, Dining on the Deck is a truly special place, situated in the rainforest on the shores of Lake Baroon with panoramic views of the water, mountains and rainforest.
This intimate connection with nature is enhanced by the incredible food that is prepared in house by our talented team of chefs.

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Judith

Dined 3 days ago

Nice on the deck. Not too hot considering it was a warm day.

Verona Fresh Italian

4.7

4.7 (653)

$40 and under

Italian

Birtinya

About the restaurant

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.

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Neilvip

Dined 2 days ago

Good service is hard to find on the Sunshine Coast. It’s reassuring that a high standard of service is still around. Backed up by great food and atmosphere,

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Popular dish

Gnocchi Al Funghi

Popular dish

Spaghetti Alla Carbonara

Experience

Pinot + Pizza

Bocca Italian

4.7

4.7 (1749)

$40 and under

Italian

Bokarina

About the restaurant

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.

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Ben

Dined today

Great venue, friendly and attentive staff, and a lovely meal with friends. Great night out and will return.

King Ludwigs German Restaurant and Bavarian Beer Bar

4.7

4.7 (332)

$41 to $100

German

Maleny

About the restaurant

King Ludwigs Restaurant offers classic European Alpine cuisine, old school hospitality where the owner is still hands on and yes... one of the finest views of the Glasshouse Mountains and award winning dining. Our focus is on traditional, authentic Alpine Food & Beverages with a wider European influence.

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Theresa

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent food, outlook magnificent and prompt service.

Green Zebra

4.6

4.6 (2271)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Parrearra

About the restaurant

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

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Kathy

Dined 2 days ago

Meal was ‘melt in your mouth’ delicious and the view stunning. Thank you.

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Experience

New Year's Eve @ Green Zebra

Coffee Cat on Kings Beach

4.6

4.6 (546)

$40 and under

Café

Caloundra

About the restaurant

A Beachside Cafe open 7 days a week from 5:30am and open for dinner and specials Thursday - Sunday nights With our popular cocktail Menu, craft beer with Live Music Friday, Saturday & Sunday we are your local overlooking the popular cove of Kings Beach.

There is no road between you and the waves, so you can feel the sand under your feet and the fresh ocean breeze all while sitting underneath the beautiful pandanus trees.

Coffee Cat is available for bookings, meetings, special occasions and events
Check out our website for a full list of monthly events like our Weekly Trivia Nights!!

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Colleen

Dined 7 days ago

Our outdoor table was in a little sun so our lovely waitress changed our table to a better shaded location with beautiful sea view - great service! The food and coffee was great!

Warrior Restaurant & Bar

4.6

4.6 (593)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Beerwah

About the restaurant

Located in The Crocodile Hunter Lodge, Warrior Restaurant & Bar is a unique dining experience you won’t want to miss. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, our menu’s identity is derived from the classical techniques of the world with the modernisation that is Australian cooking. Recipes are influenced by the unique produce that Australia has to offer, in a celebration of our region. The Chefs at Warrior spend their time sourcing beautiful local ingredients to create these dishes. Paying homage to the First Nation people and the plant life they have been utilising for thousands of years, we at Warrior endeavour to take these earthy flavours and pair them with the fresh produce of our neighbouring farms.

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Vicki

Dined 6 days ago

Lovely restaurant with great views of kangaroos! Very modern with open design, attentive staff, good drink & food choices.

Beerwah Hotel

4.5

4.5 (625)

$40 and under

Pub

Beerwah

About the restaurant

Located north of the Glass House Mountains, Beerwah Hotel is home to the Sunshine Coast’s best bands, entertainment, steak and seafood. Family owned and operated, our beautiful old pub has been serving patrons since 1938. From mouth-watering tender char grilled steaks to sensational local seafood, pizza, vegetarian, gluten free and everything in between. Our chefs have crafted a menu that caters for everyone including the kids. We source the finest local produce and make everything in house from sauces to sweets, your tastebuds are going to be impressed by the pride our chefs take in delivering meals that are fresh, seasonal and bursting with locally sourced produce.

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Sandra

Dined on 21 Nov 2024

Great food, service and value for price. The staff make it a very enjoyable place to eat. Always bubbly and friendly. Whoever trains them does an excellent job. A must pub to go to

Baringa Tavern

4.3

4.3 (790)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Caloundra

About the restaurant

Welcome to Baringa Tavern, located on the corner of Aura Boulevard and Edwards Terrace, Baringa within the new City of Colour “Aura” on the Sunshine Coast. We are locally owned and operated by Sunshine Coast Hotels Pty Ltd.

The Tavern's décor has a slight tribal influence with original artwork, artefacts and a striking main bar which forms the centerpiece of the bistro dining area. There is ample seating on the deck overlooking the parkland area, an open kitchen with a fabulous woodfired pizza oven and a large children’s room.

The amazing sports bar has a massive 15m video wall and outdoor deck. There are 40 taps across both bars, a gaming lounge with 25 of the latest machines and a drive thru bottle shop on site.

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Greg

Dined 1 day ago

Fantastic service and great value for money, definitely going again.

Parklands Tavern

4.2

4.2 (910)

$40 and under

Australian

Meridan Plains

About the restaurant

Welcome to Parklands Tavern, a family friendly pub located in Meridan Plains on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. We are locally owned and operated by Sunshine Coast Hotels Pty Ltd.

Parklands Tavern was established as a garden oasis, a relaxed and inviting environment that reflects typical Australian hospitality and ease.

The Yard, our outdoor space offers vintage brick paving, a vintage tractor, arbour and established gardens. Sit at the barrels and enjoy a cold beverage during the day or join us at night under the naked bulb lights.

The kitchen team uses only the freshest and best quality ingredients with locally sourced produce with daily visits to our own vegetable garden beds and citrus grove to offer a well-balanced, delicious Australian pub bistro menu with plenty of variety for all tastes.

A natural environment enhanced by warm and friendly service .... experience great Sunshine Coast Hospitality at the best family pub on the Sunshine Coast!

Top review

Jenny

Dined 6 days ago

Fabulous place,wonderful staff,beautiful food,thankyou

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