Mooloolaba Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Mooloolaba

March 9, 2018 Darleen Reid

Magical Mooloolaba is the perfect combination of sophisticated serenity and vibrant energy. The beach gleams under the pulsing sun, and sparkling sapphire water beckons swimmers, surfers, bodyboarders and casual waders alike. Snorkelers and jetskiers will delight in the beautiful waters, while those who prefer even racier adventures can dive with sharks and mingle with undersea creatures. Plus, "Mooloolaba" is awfully fun to say.
Things to do in Mooloolaba

1. Augello's

The Esplanade, Mooloolaba, Queensland 4557, Australia Free Wifi, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Seafood, Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night HK$94 - HK$196 +61 7 5478 3199
Excellent
54%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 918 reviews

Augello's

Reviewed By Cleigh76 - Sippy Downs, Australia

Beautiful venue & fantastic food! The bruschetta is amazing! Ask for table #33? & you’ll get the booth which is brilliant! Situated right along Mooloolaba Esplanade. Parking off Brisbane Road. Augello’s also delivers & offers take out. Definitely recommend booking - always fully booked!Thank you for your review, Yes table number 33 is the booth with is a higher table than the rest which provides a nice, private feel whilst in the middle of a busy restaurant. We look forward to seeing you again Augellos

2. Bella Venezia Restaurant & Bar

95 The Esplanade, Mooloolaba, Queensland 4557, Australia Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards Bar, Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks, Late Night +61 7 5444 5844
Excellent
55%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
5%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 478 reviews

Bella Venezia Restaurant & Bar

The Bella Venezia Restaurant has been operating from this very location since January 1983. It is the longest established a la carte restaurant on the Sunshine Coast. Our menu demands that we source first rate ingredients sourced from local Sunshine Coast produce, seafood from the Mooloolaba seafood port & quality imported Italian ingredients. Each dish is designed to visually please and most importantly, taste amazing!

Reviewed By Lee M

Bella restaurant!! We were seated with an extremely friendly and knowledgeable waitress, who made our experience a one to remember. Our food came out fairly quickly and was unbelievably fantastic with the presentation of each plate being superb. Without a doubt, the best resturant in...MoreDear Lee, Thank you very much for your fantastic review! We are so pleased you enjoyed our excellent food and service! We appreciate and are grateful for your positive feedback and look forward to welcoming you again soon! Cheers the team at Bella Venezia!

3. Karma Waters Restaurant

Corner The Esplanade & 7 Venning St | Shop 5 Mantra Building, Mooloolaba, Queensland 4557, Australia Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Mediterranean, Portuguese, Australian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch HK$47 - HK$235 +61 7 5452 6722
Excellent
63%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1 reviews

Karma Waters Restaurant

Karma Waters offers beachfront dining with stunning ocean views right on Mooloolaba Esplanade. Blending modern Australian cuisine with Portuguese inspired flavours and spices, the Karma Waters menu boasts unique and hearty dishes. Using the best local produce, our kitchen creates dishes that capture the distinct flavours and spices Portuguese cuisine is known for. Our breakfast menu boasts generous dishes with a wide range of hearty, healthy and traditional dishes. Our lunch and dinner menus introduce our Portuguese influence with signature dishes such as the Espatada, Trinchado, Portuguese Seafood Rice, and Macau African Spicy Chicken. We are proud of our reputation as one of the best restaurants in Mooloolaba, having been voted as most outstanding restaurant in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. Stop in for one of our Karma Nights Specials, or sign up to the database for exclusive Locals Menus and Offers.

Reviewed By J-Richard-Whitehead - Manchester, United Kingdom

A family of four adults and three kids catered for very well. We have had several visits now and always very satisfied. The food and service is very good, served fast and very friendly .

4. Spice Bar

First Fl 123 Mooloolaba Esp, Mooloolaba, Queensland 4557, Australia Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Japanese, Asian, Fusion, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +61 7 5444 2022
Excellent
78%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 936 reviews

Spice Bar

Reviewed By Janelle R - Sunshine coast

first tip is try and book ahead and get a table outside for a group or at least one with a view. Lovely restaurant with well versed staff knowing the ins and outs of the menu. have been before and this time went for a slightly smaller degustation menu as only 2 of us. My favourite betel leaf was still on menu as were the delicious scallops. All in all a lovely way to spend an evening tasting morsels of great dishes finished with finesse and experience rather than a meal. To be honest by the end of eating i wouldn't have cared less about a view, but it a nice way to start with drinks. Also has a sit up bar.
Will go again.

5. Thai lotus

Shop 2 20 Brisbane Rd, Mooloolaba, Queensland 4557, Australia Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible Asian, Thai, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +64-7-5444-2144
Excellent
51%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 304 reviews

Thai lotus

Reviewed By Greg S - Mooloolaba, Australia

This is our local Thai restaurant. Have been going there for years. Food is always excellent and fresh with fun staff. Meals can be as Thai spicy as you want. Particularly enjoy Green Chicken Curry and chill stir fry. Price is always good value and it is BYO with no additional charges for corkage. Always busy with a great vibe.

6. Fish On Parkyn

25 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba, Queensland 4557, Australia Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Seafood, Australian, International, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +61 7 5444 4711
Excellent
65%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 524 reviews

Fish On Parkyn

Reviewed By bagsy542018 - Brisbane Region, Australia

Have been here two years ago and were blown away with the service and seafood menu. This time my wife has a strict diet and cannot have all foods. The owner went out of his way to organise the perfect supplement to her order of the snapper fillet. I had the menu snapper and both dishes were amazing.

7. Cala Luna Italian Restaurant

Beachfront Towers 4 Aerodrome Rd | 1st Floor Beachfront Towers, Maroochydore, Queensland 4558, Australia Takeout, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Accepts Credit Cards Italian, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner HK$118 - HK$228 +61 547 941 15
Excellent
67%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 265 reviews

Cala Luna Italian Restaurant

1st floor -Beachfront Towers Osvaldo and Rita welcome you to Cala Luna meaning Moon Bay. We want to share with you our joint families' regional cooking. Osvaldo from the Island of Sardegna and Rita's family from Veneto and Friuli. We look forward to making your evening with us an enjoyable one. Grazie e Buon Appetito

Reviewed By Tambo146 - Brisbane, Australia

My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience dining at Cala Luna. The service was impeccable, the seafood was local and delicious and their range of meals was extensive. We had the Moreton Bay Bug and Veal Scallopini. Both meals were good size and full of flavour.
Would definitely come back again if I was in the area.

8. The curry bowl Indian restaurant

Cartwright Square Shops Shop 7 115a Point Cartwright Dr, Buddina, Queensland 4575, Australia Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible Indian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Dinner 54780800
Excellent
77%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 154 reviews

The curry bowl Indian restaurant

Reviewed By ken l - Perth, Australia

The food here is outstanding,better than anything i have found in perth. Authentic Indian food at a fantastic price x2 entree,x2 mains x2naan bread and a friendly efficient waiter all for $63.00 !!!!!! brilliant a must try when in Buddina

9. One Up Bar & Bistro

121 Mooloolaba Esp | Lift Access Mantra Carpark, Mooloolaba, Queensland 4557, Australia Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Highchairs Available, Free Wifi Bar, Australian, Wine Bar, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks HK$63 - HK$228 +61 7 5478 2742
Excellent
50%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 234 reviews

One Up Bar & Bistro

COME ON UP to enjoy delicious, fresh modern Australian cuisine all served with a great selection of beverages and the finest views on the coast

Reviewed By 11Cab11 - Brisbane

Perfect spot to grab a table with an ocean view and sea breeze. Afternoon cocktails and a bowl of perfect hot chips - this is living!

10. The Velo Project

19 Careela St, Mooloolaba, Queensland 4557, Australia Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible Cafe, Australian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch HK$78 - HK$243 54448693
Excellent
70%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 338 reviews

The Velo Project

Reviewed By Steven Z

Where do the locals go in Mooloolaba for breakfast? Well I can tell you a fair few go to 'The Velo Project' and for good reason...
Tucked a few streets away from the Esplanade this funky local treat is one of the best cafe's to have a healthy clean breakfast in Mooloolaba. You know its good if the locals eat there! This place has a real 'paddock to plate' feel about it.
We ordered the 'Twisted Sister' and the 'Wild at heart' breakfast dishes. Drinks we had a Double Piccolo, weak Latte and later we took away a Detox juice on our way out.
Meals were well portioned, well presented and extremely tasty. Coffee's were the best we had in Mooloolaba. Everything was well priced and staff were excellent.
Will definitely go back and strongly recommend. 5 stars.

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