Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in North Sunshine Coast

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Humble on Duke

5.0

5 (503)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Sunshine Beach

About the restaurant

Here at Humble on Duke we are all about good honest food, fantastic Australian wine and great service.
We are an intimate venue serving Modern Australian with flavours and spices from the Middle East & Mediterranean. If you are here for a quick meal, that's not us, we are not just a vehicle for food but a dining experience so allow 2hrs to dine with us.
Our menu designed by Stacey Conner showcases fresh & local produce from around Noosa and up the Queensland coast.

We are a small intimate venue, so book ahead to avoid disappointment.
You can dine on either of our set menus which will consist of a range of snacks, a large dish to share with your choice of add-ons.
Our share menu is not available on weekends.

We take groups of up to 6 guests & children dine on the same menu at the same cost, groups above 6 will dine on our Chef's Choice menu. If you would like to enquire about a group larger than 6 please email info@humbleonduke.com.au.

Top review

Claire

Dined 6 days ago

Hands down the BEST restaurant the Sunshine Coast has. The service is exceptional and the food the most flavoursome, fulfilling and tastiest I have ever had.

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Chef's Choice Menu $160pp

BAR DECO

4.9

4.9 (468)

$41 to $100

European

Yandina

About the restaurant

European Bar & Restaurant

Specialises in honest and uncomplicated European cuisine done well, Belgian beers, European wines, classic and house made cocktails.

Chef Alex Hughes honours our European traditions whilst celebrating the beautiful premium local produce that the Sunshine Coast has to offer.

"The interior alone is timeless, effortlessly sexy and does a fine job of solidifying this place as somewhere you’ll totally want to hang out. Basically, if we were to rate this place on the atmosphere alone, we’d be dishing up a big, fat 10."
- Urban List -

Bookings Recommended - Kitchen Open All Day - Weekly Specials

Top review

Elliott

Dined on May 24, 2025

110% recommend. Everything was perfect, from the warm welcome, excellent hospitality and the food was exceptional! It was our first time eating here but we will definitely be back! Great work to everyone involved in making a beautiful setting and exquisite food.

Bandita - Noosa

4.8

4.8 (446)

$41 to $100

Mexican

Noosaville / Noosa Heads

About the restaurant

Bandita is a modern Mexican inspired cantina and bar on the Noosa River, serving fresh, clean, share-style food with bold flavours and a local twist. Created by Jason Jones (co-founder of Mamasita Melbourne, Loco Group Singapore), our menu celebrates Sunshine Coast produce and is 98% gluten-free, coeliac-friendly, and vegan-inclusive. We offer vibrant, relaxed dining with alfresco and indoor spaces perfect for any occasion — from casual lunches to sunset drinks. With a playful yet polished tone, Bandita delivers genuine, memorable experiences through warm service, incredible views, and a unique coastal Mexican style. More than a restaurant, Bandita is a local favourite — fun, approachable, and proudly rooted in Noosa.

Top review

Matthew

Dined 1 day ago

Great food, service and ambiance. Definitely a 5 star review!

Embassy XO

4.7

4.7 (1008)

$41 to $100

Contemporary Asian

Noosaville / Noosa Heads

About the restaurant

Restaurant . Wine Bar . Cellars
The cuisine at Embassy XO weaves its way through China and South East Asia, balancing flavours, textures and exciting spices. Embassy XO prides itself on sourcing local produce and supporting our local suppliers which allows our menu to focus on fresh seasonal ingredients. 75% of the fresh produce used is from Head Chef James Wu’s farm in Cootharaba, in many ways it is a farm to table experience.
Having achieved 2 Goblets in the Australian Wine List of the Awards for 6 consecutive years, our wine list has an eclectic mix of classics to newer players in the wine world. It is a tight list with a focus on producers that farm sustainably. Whether you are a wine aficionado, gin drinker or a humble beer lover, our drinks list has something to appeal to everyone.
Embassy XO overlooks Sunshine Beach. We boast soft lighting and exotic, modern décor distinguished by majestic seed pod inspired lights, a winter fireplace, dark timber, and stylish Asian furnishings

Top review

John

Dined on May 22, 2025

The Tues, Wed, Thurs XO special is really good value and we found most of the dishes amazing. The base wine offered was also very good. Overall a very nice experience.

Sails Noosa

4.7

4.7 (3443)

$101 and over

Modern Australian

Noosaville / Noosa Heads

About the restaurant

Located overlooking Noosa Main Beach, Sails Restaurant offers sophisticated yet relaxed dining.

Executive Chef, Paul Leete, presents a creative fusion of modern Australian cuisine, while keeping a strong focus on fresh, seasonal produce.

Paul combines ingredients, sourced with integrity, to create clean, thoughtful and uncomplicated menus.

Sails Restaurant also features a multi award winning wine list showcasing more than 500 wines, with a focus on great Australian, New Zealand and French winemakers.

Open from 12pm daily for lunch and dinner.

Sails Restaurant is open for all Public Holidays through the Christmas and Easter periods.

When placing your reservation, please understand that requests for specific tables cannot be guaranteed. We appreciated that everyone who books with us wants to sit close to the beach front, therefore we allocate these tables according to how far in advance you book.

Top review

Brad

Dined 6 days ago

Another awesome experience at Sails. From the fantastic food to the absolutely excellent service, what a great night. Thanks

Rickys River Bar and Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (3341)

$41 to $100

Seafood

Noosaville / Noosa Heads

About the restaurant

Set on the banks of the beautiful Noosa River, Rickys River Bar & Restaurant delivers a dining experience that encapsulates the Noosa lifestyle. Rickys offers a delicious menu featuring a wonderful selection of fresh seafood and the very best local produce. With sweeping views of the Noosa River, Rickys is the perfect place for a leisurely lunch, a sunset dinner or a relaxing cocktail in their River Bar.

Top review

Stephen

Dined 2 days ago

Team RIckys We had Fantastic Service, Food and Beverages on both occasions we visited in the last 2 weeks. Thanks for looking after us See you again Cheers, Steve

Locale Restaurant and Bar Noosa

4.7

4.7 (2344)

$40 and under

Italian

Noosaville / Noosa Heads

About the restaurant

The decor is like a restaurant in NY, Melbourne or Europe and they have added detail with sophistication yet it appears simple and sleek lines with subtle lighting that gives a great atmosphere. There are different areas to sit from the bar to lounge, table seating or a small outdoor area.

Drawing heavily on Italian tradition, Locale Noosa offers a seasonally changing menu using the best in local produce and premium imported ingredients. Surrounded by lush gardens, Locale Noosa sits in a protected corner of Hastings Street just a few steps from the golden sands of Noosa Main Beach. Our seasonal menu features handmade pasta, traditional italian antipasti and desserts alongside an impressive selection of wines, beers and cocktails.

Top review

Andrea

Dined 1 day ago

Front start to finish absolutely wonderful Beautiful ambience, great service & food See you again in November

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Experience

LOCALE X POMMERY SUNDAY LUNCH

Experience

Sunday Long Lunch

The Stone Bowl Vietnamese

4.6

4.6 (112)

$41 to $100

Vietnamese

Noosaville

About the restaurant

***** The Stone Bowl Vietnamese Restaurant & Bar will close from the 17th to the 26th of February, 2025, as our team takes a short break. We look forward to serving you again from the 27th of February, 2025. We appreciate your understanding. *****

Discover The Stone Bowl, Noosa's newest Vietnamese gem. Nestled in the heart of town, our restaurant offers a vibrant, contemporary take on traditional Vietnamese cuisine.

Step into a sleek, stylish space and savour the aromas of fresh herbs and sizzling culinary delights as they inspire the senses and the appetite. Experience traditional flavours, from our signature pho and pot-sticker dumplings to delicate seafood spring rolls and savoury clay pot dishes.

Complement your meal with our curated selection of local wines, tap & bottled beers, and innovative, delicious cocktails inspired by the streets of Saigon.

At The Stone Bowl, every meal is a culinary journey that brings the vibrant spirit of Vietnam to the serene shores of Noosa.

Top review

Michelle

Dined on May 20, 2025

We often come to Stone Bowl for a relaxed, early evening meal. Matt and Kelly are fabulous hosts serving fresh and delicious authentic Vietnamese dishes. I also really love the creative cocktails and the breezy ambience looking out to the river.

COYA

4.7

4.7 (280)

$41 to $100

Peruvian

Noosaville / Noosa Heads

About the restaurant

Our modern Peruvian restaurant in Noosa offers a vibrant and exciting culinary experience inspired by the rich traditions of Peru. Our menu features fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and bold, complex spices that celebrate the unique flavors of Peruvian cuisine. Our talented chefs create a fusion of traditional dishes with a modern twist, such as classic ceviche and grilled octopus, showcasing their extensive training and experience.

The restaurant provides a stylish and contemporary atmosphere, including a full bar serving a range of artisanal cocktails, local beers, and fine wines. Whether it's a romantic dinner, a night out with friends, or a corporate event, our restaurant is the perfect setting for any occasion.

Our goal is to provide an unforgettable dining experience that combines exceptional food, attentive service, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Join us for a taste of Peru on the Sunshine Coast at our modern Peruvian restaurant in Noosa.

Top review

Diana

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful evening with amazing food, recommend to anyone who enjoys great food.

Nguyen Brothers - Tewantin

4.6

4.6 (344)

$40 and under

Asian

Noosaville

About the restaurant

Nguyen Brothers Tewantin is a Vietnamese restaurant with an indoor-outdoor dining experience located in Tewantin, Noosa. Serving up tasty street food and family meals, our most popular dishes are Pho, Rice paper rolls, Spring rolls, Hu tiu, Crispy pancake, Salt and pepper Squid, Tapioca Dumplings, Roast Pork and Wonton.

Top review

Sally

Dined on May 23, 2025

Food was great, service was amazing. We dined 2 nights in a row,, because we got the date wrong! Could not fault it!

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