Best Lunch Restaurants in Mooloolaba

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Central Sunshine CoastSouth Sunshine Coast

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Alexandra HeadlandBaringaBirtinyaBli BliBokarinaBuddina

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CharmingGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunchGreat for fine wines

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38 restaurants available nearby

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1. Spero

4.4

Awesome(300)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Greek • Mooloolaba

Booked 16 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

4.9

Exceptional(24)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Mooloolaba

Booked 4 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

4.0

Excellent(66)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Mooloolaba

Booked 3 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. Dirty Moes

4.4

Awesome(99)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Mooloolaba

Booked 4 times today

Mouth watering smoked Waygu brisket that brings friends together to have a yarn, lamb shoulder that melts off your fork and craft beers to wash it all down. Situated opposite the stunning Mooloolaba Beach, tucked away down a side street, you will be transported to an urban alleyway restaurant, boasting bold flavours, slow cook meats, fine whiskeys and local craft beers.

5. La Casa Beach Bar

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$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Mooloolaba

At La Casa Beach Bar, we blend the vibrant flavours of Italy and Brazil to create a unique beachfront dining experience. Our menu features a variety of dishes, including coconut-crumbed prawns with garlic aioli, steak tartare with truffle oil, and grilled barramundi topped with fresh salsa. We also offer vegetarian and vegan options, such as our creamy burrata salad and Brazilian cheese balls made from crispy potato dough and melted cheese.Our atmosphere is lively and welcoming, with stunning views of Mooloolaba Beach. Guests can enjoy expertly crafted cocktails, including the classic Brazilian Caipirinha, while relaxing in our cozy seating areas. We host live music events, like the Flute Salad Duo, to enhance your dining experience. Our friendly staff is dedicated to providing exceptional service, ensuring every visit is memorable.

6. Green Zebra

4.7

Exceptional(2421)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Parrearra

Booked 10 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

7. Alex Surf Club

4.4

Awesome(1434)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Alexandra Headland

Booked 24 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!

8. Bocca Italian

4.7

Exceptional(1957)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bokarina

Booked 62 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.

9. Market Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(2201)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Maroochydore

Booked 31 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.

10. Juan Fifty

4.5

Awesome(395)

$$$$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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Tracey
Sunshine Coast •1 review
4.0
Dined on Jun 8, 2025
Lovely intimate restaurant with a beautiful Mediterranean fit out. Great food and cocktails and very attentive service.
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Casa RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Mooloolaba
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4.9
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Lyndal
Sunshine Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 7, 2025
The food was amazing having just moved to Sunshine Coast we were after a meat meal The food was so good the chicken wings the brisket the burgers will definitely go time and time again Great value for money 😁😁
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Dirty MoesPrice: Moderate• Barbecue• Mooloolaba
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4.4
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Steven
Perth •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 6, 2025
Great.. long wait for entries and could have suggested coming out one at a time rather than all at once as an option
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SperoPrice: Expensive• Greek• Mooloolaba
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4.4
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Luke
Sunshine Coast •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 11, 2025
The corn ribs are deliciouso as well as the soft shell crab bao.
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Backlane Bar & Street FoodPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Mooloolaba
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