Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Sunshine Coast

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Mountain View Café

4.8

4.8 (21)

$40 and under

Café

Maleny

About the restaurant

Mountain View Café is situated on the edge of a subtropical rainforest on a ridge overlooking the Glass House Mountains in Maleny. The venue provides one of the Sunshine Coast’s most spectacular views and is housed within the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, a living remnant of the animal and plant life that once covered the Blackall Ranges.

Top review

Ruth

Dined 7 days ago

The food and service was wonderful and the views superb

Green Zebra

4.7

4.7 (2423)

$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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Jan

Dined 7 days ago

Lovely restaurant with good outlook and lovely atmosphere. Staff excellent. Friendly, helpful and efficient. Second time there and highly recommend.

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Popular dish

Calamari Fritti

Popular dish

Mixed Souvlaki Platter

Popular dish

Chicken Croquettes

The Pocket Espresso Bar

4.7

4.7 (399)

$40 and under

Australian

Caloundra

About the restaurant

At The Pocket Espresso Bar we’re about smiles. As it so happens, we also serve delicious food, next-level Guru coffee and crafty cocktails. Rejuvenate while enjoying stunning beach views of Moffat Beach or escape to our tropical courtyard while the kids run riot. Our menu is seasonally-evolving, and we make every effort to cater for all (no matter what crazy diet you're on). Togs, tattoos and walking sticks welcome. Get some sunshine in your pocket.

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Holly

Dined on May 24, 2025

We always love eating at the Pocket. Great food and lots of GF options for the Coeliac in our family.

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Experience

Neighbourhood Night at The Pocket

Experience

SMOKEY SUNDAY

Secrets on the Lake

4.7

4.7 (550)

$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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Wendy

Dined on Jun 16, 2025

Wonderful staff, wonderful atmosphere great value meals

ONE BLOCK BACK

4.7

4.7 (262)

$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.

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Tony

Dined 6 days ago

So much to choose from, beautiful coffee, very gardens courtyard ambience . Nice friendly staff Def going back to drool over cabinet treats.

STOA

4.7

4.7 (163)

$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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Kadir

Dined 3 days ago

All round superb All round superb All round superb

Glasshouse Tavern

4.6

4.6 (355)

$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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Jessica

Dined on Jun 12, 2025

Always helpful. Great atmosphere. Great with kids, especially the playground, and camera on it you can see from inside! A++ always.

Coffee Cat on Kings Beach

4.5

4.5 (596)

$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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Kathy

Dined on Jun 8, 2025

A great view, lovely view and friendly, helpful staff

Kondalilla Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (445)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Montville

About the restaurant

As part of Kondalilla Eco Resort, we share the same values of Relax, Revive, Recharge within our restaurant space, whilst also providing modern and wholesome dishes.

Our Chefs are committed to creating a sustainable, eco friendly, inclusive space; utilising home grown and locally sourced fruit, vegetables, ethically sourced Australian seafood and premium quality meats to create well balanced, flavoursome, seasonal menus rich in nutrition and style.

Enjoy a leisurely lunch on our spacious deck amongst the trees, an intimate dinner under the stars or bring the family for a relaxing Sunday afternoon and enjoy live tunes, whilst the kids play in our enclosed playground. Offering a variety of indoor dining spaces, from our bar area with a cosy fireplace for the cooler months, a private dining room suited for groups of up to 10 people and our main dining space with a view of the deck.

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Jan

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent Service, Great Food, a very relaxing and enjoyable lunch

Palmwoods Hotel

4.3

4.3 (732)

$40 and under

Pub

Palmwoods

About the restaurant

Nestled in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, built in 1912, The Palmwoods Hotel is a family-owned pub with a stellar reputation for its quality entertainment, laidback atmosphere and great food, including legendary steaks, irresistible seafood, and the best chicken parmigiana on the Sunshine Coast. Our ironic century old pub has all the character and values of yester year with the comfort of today. We pride ourselves on our good old fashion hospitality and delicious food. We are committed to bringing our visitors amazing local produce that is meticulously prepared by our talented team of chefs to deliver the most mouth-watering food you’ll experience in a coast pub. We’ve created our menus so there’s something for everyone with plenty of vegetarian, gluten-free and even vegan options available on-top of our world class steaks and seafood. Everything from sauces to sweets are made from scratch.

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Sandy

Dined 4 days ago

We are new residents to Palmwoods and go to the Palmwoods Hotel often, either with neighbours or friends from Melbourne & have always had a brilliant meal. When I pre book, I always ask for a balcony table which gives the nicest ambiance. Service is great & the meals are fabulous. We had the combination pizza yesterday which was loaded with rump steak & chorizo…. It was delicious & I’m not normally a fan of pizza’s. The hotel pride themselves by serving great food at reasonable prices.

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