5 Noosa Heads restaurants you have to try
There is no shortage of good food in Noosa, with plenty of options for lovers of great food and drink, from authentic Italian and fresh seafood, to Asian-fusion and modern Indian. To help plan your dining experiences for your Noosa holiday, we’ve curated our list of the top 5 Noosa Heads restaurants to try on your next getaway.
Bang Bang Noosa
After bursting onto the Hasting Street food scene in 2021, Bang Bang is living up to the hype!
Offering an exotic Asian-fusion menu, Bang Bang features stand out dishes such as charred scallops, whole fried snapper and sticky pork belly. With a menu made for sharing, you can dig into a wide selection of Asian inspired flavours.
The cocktail list is also worth an honourable mention, we recommend the ‘Harvest Moon’ lemongrass and kaffir lime leaf infused gin cocktail.
Set in a relaxed atmosphere amongst tropical gardens and mood lighting, settle into easy conversation over flavoursome food and drinks on your next Noosa escape.
Ricky’s River Bar & Restaurant
For a memorable experience, don’t miss the opportunity to dine on the Noosa River at Ricky’s, a long time Noosa favourite.
The open plan and breezy restaurant is located on the Noosa River and features a mouth-watering menu that continues to impress locals and holidaymakers alike.
Book for lunch to take full advantage of the spectacular view and start with a glass of champagne or rose to settle you into long lunch bliss.
We recommend the roasted Morten Bay bug followed by the perfectly cooked 200g eye fillet steak… and the passionfruit soufflé to finish if you have any room left!
Pucca Restaurant & Gin Bar
Pucca is another newbie to the Noosa Heads food scene, offering a menu inspired by Euro Indian heritage. Think modern Indian with a twist, this fresh restaurant is making a name for itself with dishes like keralan coconut fish curry and gin cured hiramasa kingfish.
Pucca also offers a generous selection for the gin lovers out there, with local Noosa gins and international favourites ready to be expertly mixed and served.
It’s easy to sink into holiday-mode in it’s coastal inspired space, with great atmosphere and tunes to keep the party going! You’ll find it in Noosa Junction on Sunshine Beach Road.
Sumi Open Kitchen
Close to Pucca sits another local favourite, Sumi Open Kitchen. The intimate space, seating only 26 people, allows you to embark on a unique dining experience.
The name says it all, the sleek open kitchen and bar seating allows patrons to be part of the whole experience, watch your food be expertly prepared from start to finish.
Opt for 4 courses or dive into the delicious 6 course menu, for the full experience add on the sake paring. With a creative seasonal menu you can expect dishes like yellowfin tuna sashimi, prawn nori tempura and Bass Strait sirloin.
Season Restaurant Noosa
There’s a reason Season restaurant continues to find itself on ‘best Noosa food guides’, it’s always a great experience.
Book for lunch to take in the view of stunning Noosa main beach and enjoy easy conversation in the open air restaurant. Dive into a menu packed full of flavour and try some of their well-loved dishes like the harissa prawns, seafood yellow curry and braised lamb.
Walk off lunch with a stroll down the main beach boardwalk and take in the beautiful views that Noosa is so famous for.
Noosa Heads Accommodation
Want to stay close to these top Noosa Heads Restaurants, look no further than Little Cove Court. Located on Little Cove Beach, it’s a convenient 10 minute to Hastings Street and a 5 minute drive from Noosa Junction and Quamby Place.
With a selection of luxury 2 and 3 bedroom self-contained apartments to choose from, you can guarantee a relaxed and fun-filled beach holiday at Little Cove Court.
