Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Sunshine Coast

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Updated June 05, 2025

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

ONE BLOCK BACK

4.7

4.7 (261)

$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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Sumayyah

Dined 3 days ago

Very accomodating, great atmosphere. Flavorful food with gorgeous presentation

The Pocket Espresso Bar

4.6

4.6 (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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Rococo Bistro - Noosa

4.4

4.4 (806)

$40 and under

Contemporary Italian

Noosaville / Noosa Heads

About the restaurant

Set amid Noosa’s world-renowned Hastings Street, Rococo epitomises simply the best hospitality Noosa has to offer.
Dine alfresco to the chill tunes of our resident DJ’s. Enjoy a cocktail or a vintage wine while watching the foot traffic waltz by. Dine on contemporary Italian cuisine created by Executive Chef Lance McKenzie and sample some of the region’s great produce.
Rococo is a multi-award-winning restaurant; relaxed and casually sophisticated with exceptional service, culminating in an unforgettable dining experience.

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Scott

Dined on May 30, 2025

Food and service were outstanding, the restaurant could have managed a large group in the restaurant a little better.

Ricks Garage

4.4

4.4 (380)

$40 and under

American

Palmwoods

About the restaurant

Please note we only take bookings for group of 8 or more, if your group size is less than this, no booking are taken, as we will accommodate for you when you arrive!

Anyone who loves Qld’s Sunshine Coast will love Ricks Garage, Palmwoods licensed Restaurant and Bar. It’s the one destination that you have to check off your “to do list” when you visit the amazing Sunshine Coast. Ricks Garage is a household name – rockabilly music, hot rods and pin-up dress. Add in quality local food, a vibrant atmosphere, and family entertainment. It’s clear to see why Ricks is a Sunshine Coast institution.

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Joseph

Dined 4 days ago

Great spot with a quirky ambiance. Great space for kids, dog friendly and largely under cover. Definitely go again.

Viva Restaurant - Caloundra RSL

4.4

4.4 (632)

$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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Rob

Dined on Jun 7, 2025

Great food as always, delicious and fresh, service was good

Beerwah Hotel

4.4

4.4 (668)

$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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Jacqui

Dined 5 days ago

The roast of the day is always good and value for money. We always enjoy our meals here and there are plenty of options. Country pub vibe.

Si Baby

4.3

4.3 (342)

$41 to $100

Italian

Newport

About the restaurant

Sì Baby, located at Newport Marketplace in Queensland, offers an authentic slice of Italy with its fun, vibrant atmosphere. Known for its wood-fired pizzas made from 48-hour hand-stretched dough and fresh, high-quality ingredients like San Marzano tomatoes, the restaurant also serves handmade pasta dishes such as spaghetti, rigatoni, and tagliatelle. The Marana Forni Neapolitan oven ensures each dish is cooked to perfection, offering a delightful dining experience. With a waterfront view, it’s a perfect spot for indulging in Italian cuisine, complemented by a curated selection of wine and beer. Si Baby is your neighbourhood Italian restaurant and pizzeria at its core located on a stunning waterfront location. It's about comfort, coziness and generosity.

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Janelle

Dined on May 21, 2025

Great service, great choice of food, lovely meals, good value

Little Sparrow Noosa

4.3

4.3 (148)

$40 and under

Greek

Noosaville / Noosa Heads

About the restaurant

Dive into an ocean of flavors at our premier seafood destination, inspired by the rich culinary tapestry of Greece. Every dish we serve is a celebration of the sea, seasoned with Mediterranean traditions and spiced with Greek hospitality. From the shimmering waters to your dinner table, we promise a dining experience that's fresh, flavorful, and unforgettable.

Join us tonight for a voyage through Greece's most cherished recipes, all lovingly crafted with the finest seafood selections. Whether you're a seasoned seafood lover or embarking on your first Grecian culinary adventure, there's a seat for you at our table.

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KristenVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Booked the Little Sparrow last minute and we weren't disappointed. Great tasty food, excellent service. A little cold in winter but the food made up for it. Will visit again.

The Mill Restaurant

4.2

4.2 (1141)

$40 and under

Modern Australian

Morayfield

About the restaurant

The award-winning Mill Restaurant offers members and guests full-table service featuring a full modern-Australian menu.

The Mill Restaurant menu takes club-dining to the next level with a range of modern Australian cuisine! There’s a variety of entrees and children’s meals, including fresh seafood, pasta, salads, poultry, lamb and steaks. Our menu includes a variety of vegetarian dishes and we also offer a separate plant-based menu for vegan diners.

The Mill Restaurant features:
- Full-table service
- Modern-Australian A-la-carte menu
- Extensive beverage menu including wine, craft beers, cocktails & premium spirits
- Family-friendly

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Wayne

Dined 7 days ago

Always good at the Mill. Book and get in early is best.

Crackerjack

4.2

4.2 (14)

$41 to $100

Contemporary Asian

Cooroy

About the restaurant

Discover the Sunshine Coast Hinterland’s newest dining hotspot, Crackerjack in Cooroy. Helmed by Executive Chef Jake Pregnell, whose culinary pedigree includes stints at Rick Shores, Hôntô, and Spirit House, Crackerjack delivers an elevated yet approachable Asian-inspired menu for sharing.

Signature dishes like the Beer Battered Bug Roti Taco, Prawn Toast, and the rich, slow-cooked Massaman Beef Curry take centre stage, showcasing bold flavours that promise an unforgettable dining experience.

Nestled in the heart of Cooroy, Crackerjack blends vibrant Asian cuisine with nostalgic lawn bowls vibes & classic pub charm. The venue boasts a family-friendly atmosphere, featuring a kids’ playground, air-conditioned interiors, an outdoor beer garden, a bowling green, and spacious function rooms for private events. And of course, it wouldn’t be complete without Your Mates brews on tap to keep the good times flowing.

Experience the finest Asian-inspired dining in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

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Leanne

Dined on May 30, 2025

We arrived to a friendly staff member who was very welcoming… fun vibes! Meals came quickly and were delicious. Small mix up on our order which was rectified super quickly and it was “on the house” as a thank you… we will definitely be back! Highly recommend!

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