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The Culinary Academy, Noosa Heads, AU-QLD

The Culinary Academy

4.6
4.6
69 Reviews
$A40 and under
Modern Australian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Innovative
  • Good for groups
The Culinary Academy is Noosa's leading Commercial Cookery and Hospitality training institution. Visit Culinary Noosa, the open-to-the-public training restaurant for a quality meal at a great price!

Our weekly menu is designed to match the student's learning outcomes and to evaluate specific skills.
We often offer at least 2 options to choose from.

Currently, we do not have a vegetarian option on the menu, but we will introduce one as soon as the training curriculum allows it.

*Due to the busyness and rush at payment time, there is now a "Sorry, no split bills" policy.
We are sorry to inform our valuable customers that we can't split bills. We thank you for your understanding.

We hope you enjoy your meal and support our culinary training facility.

The Culinary Noosa is a licensed venue offering a variety of white and red wines, beers and sparkling wine.

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What 69 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.9Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Sunshine Coast

    Best Value

  • Sunshine Coast

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Sunshine Coast

    Modern Australian

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Best Overall

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Best Food

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Best Value

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Good for business meals

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Innovative

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Good for groups

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Healthy

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Neighbourhood gem

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Great for outdoor dining

  • North Sunshine Coast

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Culinary Academy is a standout dining destination offering "fantastic food" and "great value for money." Diners appreciate the "beautifully presented" dishes and "delicious" flavors. The venue is praised for its "friendly, attentive staff" and "enthusiastic" student chefs. With a "wonderful concept" supporting students, it ensures a delightful experience.

69 Reviews
  1. Christine

    Sunshine Coast1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall very good and look forward to dining their again.

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  2. Stephen VIP

    Hawaii8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Menu looked exciting, we shared everything 50/50. Entree, souf;e was the winner, taste wise although wasn't very fluffy. Mains of Lamb and beef were so so - the raw chard was horrid- use another vegetable. Was really looking forward to deserts. Donuts were heavy and claggy. Crepe Suzette, was cold and the orange segments were full of pith. This is a teaching academy - teach students how to segment an orange! Even better send them to Flos down the road to taste what a good suzette should taste like.

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  3. Gregory

    Sunshine Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great experience. Food was delicious and the service with a smile.

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  4. Sue

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it. Can’t wait to book again I will be looking out for when they do dinner

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  5. Andy VIP

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked for the fish menu. Was a perfect experience, I honestly enjoyed every part of the menu. Great value and it allows the new chefs to practice their skills. The Hd chef came to our table for a chat which was very cool to see her big smile after our compliments. Well done. We will definitely be a repeat customer.

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  6. Wendy

    Sunshine Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to eat and support the next hospitality workers.

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  7. Judith

    Sunshine Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Fantastic food and great service . A great culinary experience by student chefs.

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  8. Debra

    Sunshine Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Best Cheesecake we have ever had. Staff lovely. Really enjoyed our dinner.
    The Culinary AcademyResponded on 9 December 2024
    Thank you for your lovely review! We will let our students know you loved the cheesecake and the service. We hope to see you back soon.

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  9. deborah

    Hawaii3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Fresh food, well presented, tasty, served by a lovely crew of young people all learning how the hospitality industry works. We have been on two occasions and more than impressed. Excellent value for money in an economy where going out for dinner has become out of reach for many. Do yourself a favour and support The Culinary Academy.
    The Culinary AcademyResponded on 9 December 2024
    Thank you for the kind words and for dining with us again! Your support helps our students learn and grow, and we're glad our meals and service have made your visits memorable. Thanks for being a part of our community, and we hope to serve you again soon!

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  10. salena

    Tropical QLD3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love sampling the students food and service always a joy to be surrounded by positive students
    The Culinary AcademyResponded on 28 November 2024
    Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoy the food and service provided by our students. It's always a pleasure to hear that the positive energy of our students enhances your dining experience. We look forward to your next visit

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The Culinary Academy is rated 4.6 stars by 69 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for The Culinary Academy

28 Sunshine Beach Rd, Noosa Heads, AU-QLD 4567

Additional information

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  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed 11:45 am–2:15 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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