Diners' Choice: Good for groups restaurants in South Sunshine Coast

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Updated May 05, 2025

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ONE BLOCK BACK

4.8

4.8 (256)

$40 and under

Café

Caloundra

About the restaurant

One Block Back is full of life, energy, great food and surprises. Created as a relaxing venue for guests to reconnect with one another in beautiful surroundings. Situated only a block back from stunning Moffat Beach.
We craft the hottest seasonally inspired menus, alongside top-notch coffee, quality service and an atmosphere you will get nowhere else on the Coast, we promise.

Top review

Kacey

Dined 5 days ago

The food and service were amazing at an absolutely gorgeous cafe!

Burpengary Tavern

4.8

4.8 (27)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Burpengary

About the restaurant

The Burpengary Tavern is one of Brisbane's oldest pubs, located in Burpengary QLD. We pride ourselves on serving fresh, bistro style meals, and pub favourites, along with a varied selection of beers and wines. We are also excited to showcase a large range of local breweries to tempt your thirst.

Come and enjoy yourself in our newly renovated beer garden, featuring live music and games for all to play. Other areas for our guests to relax in are our Gaming room, Sports bar, with TAB and Keno.

Come say Hi!

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Kyml

Dined 2 days ago

Good food at a reasonable price. Nice dining space with good service

Verona Fresh Italian

4.7

4.7 (716)

$40 and under

Italian

Birtinya

About the restaurant

Verona Fresh Italian Restaurant is a charming spot in Birtinya, Queensland. We serve a diverse selection of traditional Napoli-style pizzas and fresh house-made pastas, complemented by Italian and Australian wines, artisan cocktails, and Kai coffee. Our attentive staff provides exceptional service in a lively yet cozy atmosphere. Verona Fresh Italian is a must-visit for delicious food, outstanding service, and a welcoming vibe.

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stuart

Dined 5 days ago

Everything was delicious and our host was amazing. Very warm and friendly. Family Birthday gathering and it was fantastic venue for the occasion

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Spaghetti Alla Carbonara

Bocca Italian

4.7

4.7 (1938)

$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.

Top review

Leigh

Dined 1 day ago

Service was great. We always loved the food there.

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Arancini con baccala'

STOA

4.7

4.7 (152)

$40 and under

Café

Bokarina

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Bokarina, Stoa offers a sophisticated yet relaxed dining experience that blends contemporary flavours 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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Annabell

Dined 1 day ago

The staff at STOA are amazing, friendliest and most helpful staff you will have anywhere. Food is amazing, never a let down

Glasshouse Tavern

4.6

4.6 (354)

$40 and under

Pub

Glass House Mountains

About the restaurant

Glasshouse Tavern
Situated in the heart of the magnificent Glass House Mountains, you’ll find the Glasshouse Tavern on Reed Street, just off Steve Irwin way.
Located in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, you’ll find the newly renovated Glasshouse Tavern, where the classic country pub meets the refreshed modern feel. This family-friendly venue has you covered with, mouth watering smoked meats, char-grilled steaks, artisan made to order pizza’s, entrees that will tantalize your taste buds and wash it all down with one of our locally sources craft beers.

Our intimate gaming room features the latest lighting and dragon links, our gaming lounge has you covered with every channel while you sit back and enjoy a complimentary coffee.

We look forward to welcoming the whole family to our newly refreshed venue.

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Andrew

Dined on May 18, 2025

Great food had calamari starter and fish and chips, all was delicious well presented .

Baringa Tavern

4.4

4.4 (845)

$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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Adam

Dined 6 days ago

Customer service was incredible, Food was delicious and was surprisingly quick given the crowd. Well done!!

Viva Restaurant - Caloundra RSL

4.4

4.4 (629)

$40 and under

Australian

Caloundra

About the restaurant

Viva Restaurant at the Caloundra RSL is a dining experience that needs to be experienced to be believed. The Club is award-winning and without doubt, has the best food in Caloundra.

A family-friendly and sophisticated restaurant, Viva offers a comprehensive, well-priced menu with a variety of seating options for you to enjoy a dinner for two, a family outing a party celebration.

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Ian

Dined 6 days ago

The ribs were magnificent, and the steak was cooked to my liking (rare).

Beerwah Hotel

4.4

4.4 (664)

$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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John

Dined 1 day ago

Staff were Friendly and helpful, the food was great and the whole experience was Fantastic

Parklands Tavern

4.3

4.3 (948)

$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!

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johnVIP

Dined on May 16, 2025

Always a pleasure to relax over a tasty lunch in such pleasant surroundings and with such friencly staff

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