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Acqua Restaurant & Bar, Caloundra, QLD

Acqua Restaurant & Bar

4.5 (471)
$40 and under
Modern Australian
Corner of The Esplanade & Otranto Avenue Bulcock Beach, Caloundra, QLD 4551

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2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
ACQUA: A Waterfront Destination for Good Food & Great Times

Are you looking for a waterfront venue with exceptional food, great service, and a good vibe?

Acqua Restaurant & Bar has won the Reader's Choice Award in 2022 and the Diners' Choice Award in 2025 from AGFG, all voted by the locals.

Our menu is inspired by Mediterranean cuisine with a twist of Australian flavors. Our most popular dishes include our creamy, spicy, and tasty pasta, as well as our calamari and barramundi. Enjoy amazing cocktails, fabulous views, and a great vibe.

Let us be your host for your next visit to Caloundra!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Mediterranean, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Fri–Sun 7:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

What 471 people are saying

Acqua Restaurant & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Sunshine Coast

    Great for scenic views

  • Sunshine Coast

    Modern Australian

  • South Sunshine Coast

    Best Service

  • South Sunshine Coast

    Best Value

  • South Sunshine Coast

    Great for creative cocktails

  • South Sunshine Coast

    Healthy

  • South Sunshine Coast

    Great for fine wines

  • South Sunshine Coast

    Good for special occasions

  • South Sunshine Coast

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Acqua Restaurant & Bar offers "great service and delicious food" with a variety of menu options. Enjoy "beautiful views" while dining in a "lovely setting." The "friendly and attentive staff" ensure a memorable experience, and the "value for money" options make it a popular choice. Highly recommended for special occasions.

471 Reviews
  1. Paula

    Sunshine Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, good and cocktails. Super friendly staff.

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  2. Mary

    Sunshine Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice place, excellent table, good food, great service, would certainly recommend.
    Acqua Restaurant & BarResponded on May 19, 2025
    Hi Mary, Great to hear that you were able to enjoy your service. Hope we can see you again soon in the future. Kinly regards Peter Pham Restaurant Manager

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  3. Janette

    Brisbane5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The $28.00 Lunch Special Menu is excellent but would like to suggest a small amount of cream or ice cream with the "Chef's Dessert" would make it even better 👍😊
    Acqua Restaurant & BarResponded on May 19, 2025
    Hi Janette, Thank you for your feedback on our lunch menu. Just for your information, we do offer ice-cream as an extra if customers would like to add them to any of our dessert. Kinly regards Peter Pham Restaurant Manager

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  4. Betty

    Sunshine Coast4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had the Moreton bay bug and prawn risotto. It was delicious. The bruschetta and desserts were great too! Thankyou. See you again.
    Acqua Restaurant & BarResponded on May 19, 2025
    Hi Betty, One of our best sellers was indeed the Rissotto which pack of flavor. Hope we can see you again for more. Kinly regards Peter Pham Restaurant Manager

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  5. Lyn

    Sunshine Coast11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great dinner and the food was great. Considering what we had, the prices were reasonable. The service was outstanding and the staff very good. Love this restaurant, only complaint some noisy children.
    Acqua Restaurant & BarResponded on May 19, 2025
    Hi Lyn, Thank you for your honestly about our restaurant although we were enjoying the food & service at Acqua, the children noise was something that we can't change as we do have young family dine with us very often. Hope we can see you again soon for more great food. Kinly regards Peter Pham Restaurant Manager

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  6. Travis

    Gold Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked for Mothers Day. It was a set menu and food was delicious. Would highly recommend!! 👌🏻
    Acqua Restaurant & BarResponded on May 19, 2025
    Hi Travis, Hope we can make it a bit special for you & your family. Kinly regards Peter Pham Restaurant Manager

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  7. Monica

    Sunshine Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took mum there for Mother’s Day and the food was amazing, the staff friendly and attentive and it didn’t cost an arm and a leg. Will definitely be back
    Acqua Restaurant & BarResponded on May 19, 2025
    Hi Monica, Hope we can make Mother's Day special for you & your family. Cant wait to see you again soon. Kinly regards Peter Pham Restaurant Manager

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  8. Helen

    Sunshine Coast14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely ocean views. Excellent quick table & meal service. Plenty of menu & drink options to choose from to suit a variety of budgets. Delicious meals and highly recommended dining venue
    Acqua Restaurant & BarResponded on May 19, 2025
    Hi Helen, Great to hear that we are able to give our customers value out of our menus. Hope we can see you back again for more. Kinly regards Peter Pham Restaurant Manager

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  9. Melissa

    Sunshine Coast4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Acqua for an early Mother’s Day dinner. The service was impeccable and the food was delicious
    Acqua Restaurant & BarResponded on May 13, 2025
    Hi Melissa, Thank you for the great review. Hope we can see you again in the future. Kindly regards Peter Pham Restaurant Manager

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  10. Sharon

    Queensland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Acqua is a firm favourite. Always great service, food, value for money. Cannot go wrong here.
    Acqua Restaurant & BarResponded on May 19, 2025
    Hi Sharon, Thank you for your great review. Hope we can see you back again soon. Kinly regards Peter Pham Restaurant Manager

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FAQs

Acqua Restaurant & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (07) 5492 8155.

Acqua Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 471 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 8 times today
Google Map for Acqua Restaurant & Bar

Corner of The Esplanade & Otranto Avenue Bulcock Beach, Caloundra, QLD 4551

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Caloundra
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Fri–Sun 7:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Mediterranean, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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