Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in South Sunshine Coast

OpenTable

Updated February 05, 2025

Looking for the best value restaurants in South Sunshine Coast? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Basil & Vine

4.6

4.6 (932)

$A40 and under

Italian

Burpengary

About the restaurant

Passion for food and love of all things Italian is what inspired Basil & Vine Café.
The Fargnoli family believe food is central to our Italian way of life and large family meals are customary in our household - Meals are relaxed affairs enjoying each other’s company and the sense of community.
Traditionally Italian dishes are made with simple ingredients that can be made or procured inexpensively such as pasta, bread, cheese, olive oil and tomatoes. Italian cuisine is all about using quality ingredients well and not so much about fancy cooking techniques.

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Bronwyn

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent meal as always, kids enjoyed their pasta and kids pizza as well.

Secrets on the Lake

4.7

4.7 (515)

$A41 to $A100

Australian

North Maleny

About the restaurant

Winner of the AGFG Peoples Choice Award 2019, Dining on the Deck is a truly special place, situated in the rainforest on the shores of Lake Baroon with panoramic views of the water, mountains and rainforest.
This intimate connection with nature is enhanced by the incredible food that is prepared in house by our talented team of chefs.

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Megan

Dined 1 day ago

Always lovely at Secrets, staff Always accommodating to requests

The Pocket Espresso Bar

4.5

4.5 (388)

$A40 and under

Australian

Caloundra

About the restaurant

At The Pocket Espresso Bar we’re about smiles. As it so happens, we also serve delicious food, next-level Guru coffee and crafty cocktails. Rejuvenate while enjoying stunning beach views of Moffat Beach or escape to our tropical courtyard while the kids run riot. Our menu is seasonally-evolving, and we make every effort to cater for all (no matter what crazy diet you're on). Togs, tattoos and walking sticks welcome. Get some sunshine in your pocket.

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Scott

Dined 2 days ago

My family enjoyed a mixer of meals Chicken tacos/ the family’s recipe butter chicken / calamari/pork belly and the barramundi dish. All the meals went amazing The cocktails were so great and the service was so friendly . Highly recommend

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Experience

Neighbourhood Night at The Pocket

Amici Restaurant - Caloundra

4.8

4.8 (2755)

$A41 to $A100

Italian

Caloundra

About the restaurant

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.

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Nicky

Dined 4 days ago

Exceptional. Food was flavoursome to perfection. Quality produce and professional attentive service. Highly recommend.

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4.7

4.7 (685)

$A40 and under

Italian

Birtinya

About the restaurant

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.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Beautiful food, great staff they were on the ball with everything. good environment so glad to speak to waiters as opposed to a QR code

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Spaghetti Alla Carbonara

Bocca Italian

4.7

4.7 (1862)

$A40 and under

Italian

Bokarina

About the restaurant

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.

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Peta

Dined 2 days ago

Service staff are always friendly and attentive. The flavour of each dish is always 10/10, Which is a standard we enjoy across all of the TKRG. When is the Mexican coming???

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Arancini con baccala'

STOA

4.7

4.7 (112)

$A40 and under

Café

Bokarina

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Bokarina, Stoa offers a sophisticated yet relaxed dining experience that blends contemporary flavours 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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Bronwyn

Dined 2 days ago

Great All Day Brekky menu, also great lunch menu. Food was very good, service was too.

King Ludwigs German Restaurant and Bavarian Beer Bar

4.7

4.7 (362)

$A41 to $A100

German

Maleny

About the restaurant

King Ludwigs Restaurant offers classic European Alpine cuisine, old school hospitality where the owner is still hands on and yes... one of the finest views of the Glasshouse Mountains and award winning dining. Our focus is on traditional, authentic Alpine Food & Beverages with a wider European influence.

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Steven

Dined 1 day ago

Service and atmosphere excellent. Would happily recommend for a great night out.

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Experience

Valentin's Day

ONE BLOCK BACK

4.7

4.7 (240)

$A40 and under

Café

Caloundra

About the restaurant

One Block Back is full of life, energy, great food and surprises. Created as a relaxing venue for guests to reconnect with one another in beautiful surroundings. Situated only a block back from stunning Moffat Beach.
We craft the hottest seasonally inspired menus, alongside top-notch coffee, quality service and an atmosphere you will get nowhere else on the Coast, we promise.

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Kylie

Dined 6 days ago

Customer service is excellent, food is always very good. I had the Japanese pancake with pork belly - wow! Will be back for this dish again. Our Lab was made to feel very welcome and enjoyed lots of attention. Highly recommend One Block back

Green Zebra

4.7

4.7 (2362)

$A40 and under

Modern Australian

Parrearra

About the restaurant

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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lorelle

Dined 1 day ago

Always a great food experience, great place to catch up with friends

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