Take pleasure in the waterfront views at Noosaville's Gusto Riverfront Restaurant. Using the nose to tail food philosophy, patrons can expect meals like farmhouse duck liver pate or prawn and garlic ravioli. Well known and loved by locals and tourists, stay for a long lunch or for a dinner to celebrate that special occasion watching sailboats pass as the sun sets on the calm river.

Noosa Boathouse delivers a quintessential Sunshine Coast dining experience spread across three relaxed levels overlooking the Noosa River. Downstairs is all about casual fish and chips and sunset drinks on the deck, while the restaurant upstairs offers a more refined take on coastal dining with fresh seafood, vibrant salads and beautifully balanced modern Australian plates. The rooftop sunset bar is the real showstopper, drawing locals and visitors for cocktails as the sky turns gold over the water. It’s breezy, social and unmistakably Noosa.

Bang Bang Noosa is right in the popular restaurant precinct of Hastings Street in the Sunshine Coast resort town of Noosa Heads.

This Asian Fusion restaurant serves all the classics, from betel leaf and sticky braised beef ribs to sashimi and of course a few curries, all with a modern twist.  Don't forget to try one of their cocktails!

Friday-Sunday 12pm-10pm, Monday-Friday 5pm-10pm.

Photography: Courtesy of Bang Bang Noosa

Bang on the boardwalk in prime people watching territory, Sails is as close as you'll come to the water without getting wet. The stylish interior evokes a quintessentially Noosa atmosphere. Located at basement level is their wine bar, Rumba which is a working cellar storing all of their red wines, dessert wine and vintage champagnes. Professional sunny faced service makes dining here an absolute pleasure.

If you were any closer to the beach you'd need a beach towel. The bench table at the front Seasons is the hot seat designed for daydreaming and the view of the hypnotic horizon will have you asking yourself what you've done to deserve this. Holidaymakers in thongs and sarongs sit back to back with regulars who have popped in for their daily coffee and a squiz at the local paper. The sun sparkles on the water at breakfast and at dinner, the moon's reflection on the white wash makes it look as though it is about to wash up on the shore.

Miss Moneypenny's, located on beautiful Hastings Street, Noosa, is a stylish venue with a relaxed atmosphere and a focus on social dining that offers a diverse range of cocktails, alongside globally influenced Modern Mediterranean cuisine. Architecturally designed, Miss Moneypenny's lends itself to private functions, including formal and informal functions, weddings, corporate events and cocktail classes the perfect setting for any occasion.

Situated on Noosa River is Noosa Waterfront, featuring contemporary Australian cuisine with a strong Italian influence. The dining room is an impressive steel and glass creation, with high ceilings and views of the river and the parklands. The restaurant can be reached by road or by boat. For those who prefer to find their own place to sit in the sunshine, or perhaps the shade of the nearby Moreton Bay Figs, takeaway meals are available during the daytime.

Among the pandanus palms of the chilled beachfront village at Sunshine Beach, Sum Yung Guys is a modern Asian restaurant that's as cool as it is casual. The menu is inspired by South East Asian classics including confit duck red curry and green papaya salad. Dishes are designed to be shared and best enjoyed with a group so you can try as many things as possible. Sum Yung Guys is fully licensed and does not offer BYO.

Located in the balmy seaside town of Noosa is the trendy Locale. The open and airy setting is surrounded by palm trees that dance in the refreshing sea breeze, ideal for an intimate dining experience. Inspired by Italian cuisine, the classics are given a far North Queensland injection of flavour with ingredients like locally spanner crab pasta and sorbet with persimmon. The idyllic restaurant is also available to hire for functions, private dining and weddings.

Light Years is a modern Asian bar and diner on Sunshine Beach Road in Noosa Heads that’s effortlessly cool and equally delicious. The menu takes cues from Vietnam, Thai, Chinese and Japanese flavours and is best enjoyed with a group. The cauliflower with coconut and dill is a standout, as is the miso caramel fried eggplant and hot and sour crispy pork ribs. Make a booking or arrive on opening to snag a table and avoid disappoint.