Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Caloundra

10 restaurants available nearby

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1. Amici Restaurant - Caloundra

4.8

Exceptional(2717)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Caloundra

Booked 24 times today

In life, we all need friends to love, laugh and eat with. Amici is the Italian translation of friends. So whether you’re after the full dine in experience with the amazing service, delicious food and relaxed atmosphere or feel like staying in with our take away or home delivery, Amici wants to be a part of all your memories, like friends should be.

2. Bocca Italian

4.7

Exceptional(1799)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bokarina

Booked 75 times today

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.

3. STOA

4.6

Exceptional(71)

Price: Moderate

• Café • Bokarina

Booked 38 times today

Opening November! Soft opening hours will be 6am - 3pm, 7 days (kitchen 7am-2:30pm). Located in the heart of Bokarina, Stoa offers a sophisticated yet relaxed dining experience that blends contemporary flavors 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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4. Verona Fresh Italian

4.7

Exceptional(667)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Birtinya

Booked 22 times today

Traditional Napoli Style Pizzas from Allessandro Pintus, Italian & Australian Wines, Artesian Cocktails, an Extensive Gin & Tonic Menu with a focus on Australian Distilleries, House-made Pastas by Group Head Chef Daniel White & Kai Coffee with an experience second to none! ***Please Note***For same day online dinner bookings the cut off time is 5pm. To book after this time please call the venue on (07) 5227 8518 and our team can assist you.

5. Brightwater Hotel

4.5

Awesome(2045)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Mountain Creek

Booked 25 times today

Brightwater Hotel is the best pub on the Sunshine Coast! With its stunning lakeside location and beautiful waterfront views, the venue provides a wide range of entertainment and leisure facilities for the whole family. Offering guests a warm Sunshine Coast dining experience, Brightwater Hotel provides a wide range of fresh seafood dishes, MSA-grade steaks, and classic pub meals like pizza, pasta, and schnitzel. An indulgent variety of desserts are also on offer to indulge in or share. Ingredients are sourced from local food providers in surrounding areas like Mooloolaba and the Sunshine Coast hinterland.We have 5 function spaces including Pontoon and Pontoon Deck, The Lounge Deck, Pavilion Deck and our flagship venue, The Lakehouse Sunshine Coast which offers seating for up to 150 guests or space for a roving cocktail style event for up to 250 guests.Come in and meet our team or make your enquiry for your next function!

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6. Bella Venezia Restaurant and Bar

4.5

Awesome(2738)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Mooloolaba

Booked 27 times today

Bella Venezia Restaurant is the Sunshine Coast's favourite Italian Restaurant! Awarded the prestigious AGFG Chef's Hat in 2024 and 2023. Best Formal Italian Restaurant in SEQ - RCA 2023 Award and also the AGFG Best Regional Restaurant Sunshine Coast 2024 Reader’s Choice Award. For over 41 years Bella Venezia has been a dining institution on Mooloolaba Esplanade at Mooloolaba Beach. Our executive chef Ben Achurch presents a modern Italian menu. Ingredients are sourced from local farms and Mooloolaba's very own seafood port. Bella Venezia is recognised for its internationally acclaimed wine list with over 500 different labels on offer. Featuring wine from Australia, New Zealand, France and an impressive Italian selection.Some awards;AGFG Best Italian Restaurant 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 - "Readers Choice Award""3 GLASS RATING" 2020, 2021, 2022 2023 - Aust Wine List of the Year Awards Winner BEST WINE LIST IN QLD 2022 - Aust Wine List of the Year Awards

7. Green Zebra

4.6

Exceptional(2313)

Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Parrearra

Booked 29 times today

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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8. Pavilion Mooloolaba

4.4

Awesome(755)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Mooloolaba

Step through the archway, take a seat and enjoy uninterrupted sweeping views of Mooloolaba beach where every day feels like a European summer. From your morning coffee to your late-night espresso martini, your brunch cravings in the A.M. to your authentic pizza fix in the P.M. — whatever it is that welcomes you here, Pavilion Mooloolaba provides the perfect place to celebrate, to sip and to share.

9. Spero

4.2

Awesome(264)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Mooloolaba

Booked 36 times today

Spero is the kind of family-owned beach-style eatery that you might find in Corfu Town. The menu includes Greek favourites but goes far beyond as well, with a selection from tzatziki, calamari, spanakopita and Greek meatballs to saganaki grilled cheese or confit lamb shoulder. Spero specialises in the highest quality local produce with a perfect splash of Mediterranean flavours.

10. Casita Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(48)

Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Mooloolaba

Booked 5 times today

Nestled 100m from the white sands of Mooloolaba, this captivating Mediterranean wine bar seamlessly blends sophistication with a welcoming ambiance. It offers a curated selection of velvety wines, each sip resonating with the sun kissed flavours of the region. The atmosphere is an enchanting fusion of coastal charm and refined elegance, creating a memorable experience for patrons seeking both a touch of luxury and a relaxed retreat. Additionally, it offers a tempting selection of tapas, cheese, and charcuterie boards to compliment the exquisite wine offerings.

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Marni
Sunshine Coast •3 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Such a good variety of meals offering gluten free, dairy free options which is a must for myself when eating out. Great tasting coffee, plenty of drink options for all tastes. Service is excellent.
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STOAPrice: Moderate• Café• Bokarina
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4.6
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Liz
Sunshine Coast •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Amici is my favourite of all restaurants. Food is fresh , delicious and good value . The service is excellent with personal requests not going amiss. Ambiance is charming , with an element of romance , vitality and authentic energy. A highly recommended restaurant for all occasions .
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Amici Restaurant - CaloundraPrice: Expensive• Italian• Caloundra
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4.8
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Charmaine
Victoria •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We booked on line for my daughter’s birthday our table was ready when we arrived at 7 pm the staff and the atmosphere were fantastic and friendly. The food was delicious and authentic couldn’t fault any thing about our experience including the price ! Great value for a wonderful experience . I wish we had such a great Italian inspired restaurant in our own area ! Thankyou 🌼
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Verona Fresh ItalianPrice: Moderate• Italian• Birtinya
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4.7
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Annette
Sunshine Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Booked a table for 15 people for family birthday! Staff were excellent, food was excellent definitely our new place to go. Kids room meant they were kept entertained pre dinner. Thankyou
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Brightwater HotelPrice: Moderate• Australian• Mountain Creek
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4.5
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Sue VIP
Canberra •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Love this place. Fabulous food and great vibe. The garlic bread is next level! The cocktails and food are excellent and the service is friendly and professional.
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Bocca ItalianPrice: Moderate• Italian• Bokarina
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4.7

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10 restaurants available nearby

1. Amici Restaurant - Caloundra

2. Bocca Italian

3. STOA

4. Verona Fresh Italian

5. Brightwater Hotel

6. Bella Venezia Restaurant and Bar

7. Green Zebra

8. Pavilion Mooloolaba

9. Spero

10. Casita Wine Bar

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