Diners' Choice: Best Ambience restaurants in North Sunshine Coast

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Updated 05 November 2024

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BAR DECO

4.9

4.9 (404)

$A41 to $A100

European

Yandina

About the restaurant

European Bar & Restaurant

Specialises in honest and uncomplicated European cuisine done well, Belgian beers, European wines, classic and house made cocktails.

Chef Alex Hughes honours our European traditions whilst celebrating the beautiful premium local produce that the Sunshine Coast has to offer.

"The interior alone is timeless, effortlessly sexy and does a fine job of solidifying this place as somewhere you’ll totally want to hang out. Basically, if we were to rate this place on the atmosphere alone, we’d be dishing up a big, fat 10."
- Urban List -

Bookings Recommended - Kitchen Open All Day - Weekly Specials

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RobertA

Dined on 16 Nov 2024

Great service, food & ambience. Been before and will go again. A great place to dine.

Humble on Duke

5.0

5 (456)

$A41 to $A100

Modern Australian

Sunshine Beach

About the restaurant

Here at Humble on Duke we are all about good honest food, fantastic Australian wine and great service.
We are an intimate venue with one chef serving Modern Australian with flavours and spices from the Middle East & Mediterranean. If you are here for a quick meal, that's not us, we are not just a vehicle for food but a dining experience so allow 2hrs-2.5 hours to dine with us.
Our menu designed by Stacey Conner showcases fresh & local produce from around Noosa and up the Queensland coast.

We are a small intimate venue, so book ahead to avoid disappointment.
You can dine on either of our share menus which will consist of a range of snacks, a large dish to share with your choice of add-ons.

We take groups of up to 6 guests & children dine on the same menu at the same cost, we do this so that you get the experience you deserve and other guests in our tiny home can also enjoy themselves. If you would like to enquire about a group larger than 6 please email info@humbleonduke.com.au.
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Addievip

Dined 7 days ago

Amazing food with very thoughtful staff! Would highly recommend for a dinner outside of the main touristy areas of Noosa

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Chef's Choice Menu $155pp

Locale Restaurant and Bar Noosa

4.7

4.7 (2217)

$A40 and under

Italian

Noosa Heads

About the restaurant

The decor is like a restaurant in NY, Melbourne or Europe and they have added detail with sophistication yet it appears simple and sleek lines with subtle lighting that gives a great atmosphere. There are different areas to sit from the bar to lounge, table seating or a small outdoor area.

Drawing heavily on Italian tradition, Locale Noosa offers a seasonally changing menu using the best in local produce and premium imported ingredients. Surrounded by lush gardens, Locale Noosa sits in a protected corner of Hastings Street just a few steps from the golden sands of Noosa Main Beach. Our seasonal menu features handmade pasta, traditional italian antipasti and desserts alongside an impressive selection of wines, beers and cocktails.

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Ellevip

Dined 7 days ago

Stunning the service is incredible and food amazing spinner crab pasta a must

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Experience

New Year's Eve - 2nd Sitting Dinner

Bandita - Noosa

4.7

4.7 (403)

$A41 to $A100

Mexican

Noosa Heads

About the restaurant

Wood fired modern Mexican kitchen and bar on the Noosa River with a local neighbourhood vibe. A share style menu created by Jason Jones, showcasing local suppliers and produce from the Sunshine Coast. Alfresco and inside dining - perfect for lunch, dinner or watching the sunset.

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Lauren

Dined on 21 Nov 2024

Food was absolutely delicious, service was so fast and friendly. Price was proportionate to the serving sizes. My favourite was the pork taco and the corn chips and guacamole. 😄🙌

Rickys River Bar and Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (3188)

$A41 to $A100

Seafood

Noosa Heads

About the restaurant

Set on the banks of the beautiful Noosa River, Rickys River Bar & Restaurant delivers a dining experience that encapsulates the Noosa lifestyle. Rickys offers a delicious menu featuring a wonderful selection of fresh seafood and the very best local produce. With sweeping views of the Noosa River, Rickys is the perfect place for a leisurely lunch, a sunset dinner or a relaxing cocktail in their River Bar.

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Clayton

Dined 5 days ago

Eating at Ricky’s is a consistently wonderful experience in quality of food, service and location. We live in the ACT but Ricky’s is a must do on every holiday. My wife and I rate this as our all time favourite restaurant anywhere in the world. I recommend you visit.

Sails Noosa

4.7

4.7 (3295)

$A101 and over

Modern Australian

Noosa Heads

About the restaurant

Located overlooking Noosa Main Beach, Sails Restaurant offers sophisticated yet relaxed dining.

Executive Chef, Paul Leete, presents a creative fusion of modern Australian cuisine, while keeping a strong focus on fresh, seasonal produce.

Paul combines ingredients, sourced with integrity, to create clean, thoughtful and uncomplicated menus.

Sails Restaurant also features a multi award winning wine list showcasing more than 500 wines, with a focus on great Australian, New Zealand and French winemakers.

Open from 12pm daily for lunch and dinner.

Sails Restaurant is open for all Public Holidays through the Christmas and Easter periods.

When placing your reservation, please understand that requests for specific tables cannot be guaranteed. We appreciated that everyone who books with us wants to sit close to the beach front, therefore we allocate these tables according to how far in advance you book.

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Fiona

Dined 5 days ago

Exceptional food, great service and of course the view is amazing

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4.7

4.7 (237)

$A41 to $A100

Peruvian

Noosa Heads

About the restaurant

Our modern Peruvian restaurant in Noosa offers a vibrant and exciting culinary experience inspired by the rich traditions of Peru. Our menu features fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and bold, complex spices that celebrate the unique flavors of Peruvian cuisine. Our talented chefs create a fusion of traditional dishes with a modern twist, such as classic ceviche and grilled octopus, showcasing their extensive training and experience.

The restaurant provides a stylish and contemporary atmosphere, including a full bar serving a range of artisanal cocktails, local beers, and fine wines. Whether it's a romantic dinner, a night out with friends, or a corporate event, our restaurant is the perfect setting for any occasion.

Our goal is to provide an unforgettable dining experience that combines exceptional food, attentive service, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Join us for a taste of Peru on the Sunshine Coast at our modern Peruvian restaurant in Noosa.

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Taylah

Dined 2 days ago

We had a quick lunch here yesterday and loved it, so I booked for our last night of holidays tonight. Both the food and service were amazing. We went with some of the recommendations from our waiter, who was friendly and full of knowledge. Standout was the lobster Taco and Lomo de Res. My only fault is we didn't come sooner. See you on our next holiday!

Embassy XO

4.7

4.7 (999)

$A41 to $A100

Contemporary Asian

Noosa Heads

About the restaurant

Restaurant . Wine Bar . Cellars
The cuisine at Embassy XO weaves its way through China and South East Asia, balancing flavours, textures and exciting spices. Embassy XO prides itself on sourcing local produce and supporting our local suppliers which allows our menu to focus on fresh seasonal ingredients. 75% of the fresh produce used is from Head Chef James Wu’s farm in Cootharaba, in many ways it is a farm to table experience.
Having achieved 2 Goblets in the Australian Wine List of the Awards for 6 consecutive years, our wine list has an eclectic mix of classics to newer players in the wine world. It is a tight list with a focus on producers that farm sustainably. Whether you are a wine aficionado, gin drinker or a humble beer lover, our drinks list has something to appeal to everyone.
Embassy XO overlooks Sunshine Beach. We boast soft lighting and exotic, modern décor distinguished by majestic seed pod inspired lights, a winter fireplace, dark timber, and stylish Asian furnishings

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Michael

Dined 3 days ago

The team at Embassy Xo were very helpful, services was fast and efficient and food as always brilliant. A must attend location for us

Boiling Pot Brewing Co

4.7

4.7 (221)

$A40 and under

Brewery

Noosa Heads

About the restaurant

Our taproom is a place you can hang out, enjoy quality food, easy drinking beers and have a great time in a relaxed environment.
All of our beers are brewed here on the premises just behind the bar. In addition to our range of Boiling Pot beers we have a fully licensed bar showcasing a diverse range of wines and an array of locally distilled spirits.
Our cuisine is inspired by the regions of Europe giving us the opportunity to incorporate the freshest local produce where ever possible and match our dishes with the seasons. The menu is designed to be shared. Our pizza’s are hand made in a traditional and authentic Roman style and cooked in our stone pizza oven.

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Mick

Dined on 31 Oct 2024

Just happy to have the Boiling Pot close & convenient

Rococo Bistro - Noosa

4.3

4.3 (774)

$A40 and under

Contemporary Italian

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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Matt

Dined on 18 Nov 2024

Always good on our annual vacation in Noosa. I had the lamb rump and it was delicious. 2 others had the barramundi and they loved it. Our last guest had a vegetarian pasta dish which they thoroughly enjoyed. Just a great dining experience. Service was friendly and attentive.

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