Lovely beach, found a cute little crab and called him Jerry! Definitely recommend.

The group is went with all had a good time here the only problem was the wind was a bit to strong that it picked up the sand and felt like a million little pinches on our legs.

Holiday destination must! Check out everyone photos, it's exactly the same in real life. Really friendly locals. Nice to see a place that depicts our national anthem, haven't seen many places like this in current years.

Beautiful stunning beach! Lots of space and gorgeous views 😍😍😍

The beach is just beautiful,i really enjoyed my time there collecting shells and took some back to Cairns. Its so beautiful, enjoyed surfing and waves so amazing

What can I say? The whole beach from Maroochydore thru Alexandra Headland to Mooloolaba is gorgeous. The water is always warm and you can find a suitable area for all the family - even on a rough day, the eastern end of the beach is calm (near the Mooloolaba Spit Rock Wall).

Just beautiful and I was worried to take mum as she's I'll but we had our fish n chips like we did years ago.. everyone was social distancing .. it was good to see

I’ve been coming to this place since the early 90s with my family. It’s still amazing. Best place for shopping.

Got harassed and followed to my car by 2 security officers for taking a photo of the water where the restaurants are. I was filmed on their body cam and saw them noting down my rego as i was entering the car. I only took a photo to show my significant other because I’m from out of town. A lot of others were too but I was singled out. A respectful talk saying that photography wasnt allowed would have been better, but the way i was treated was like i was shoplifting or being a criminal. Wouldn’t recommend going here (Attached are the 3 “illegal” photos i took. Can’t believe that I was treated like this for these)

Im a man, I don’t love shopping. I have been in many countries around the 🌍 world. But sunshine plaza have something special, that’s why I spend lots of time here and I buy all what I need for home, for me and sometimes for my work in this amazing shopping centre. And my favourite thing about the plaza are this massage chairs haha Im addicted!!! 😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️ Thanks Plaza! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Mauricio 🇮🇹🍀

Many shops around, we were looking for a place to eat and found Grill’d and Yochi for a well-deserved yoghurt dessert after our meal.

I’m not usually someone who enjoys shopping, but Sunshine Plaza has completely changed that for me. The atmosphere is so open, vibrant, and relaxed that it never feels like your typical crowded shopping centre. The beautiful river running through the middle, the lush greenery, and the breezy layout make it feel more like a resort than a mall. There’s an amazing mix of shops and plenty of quiet corners to sit, relax, or grab a coffee with a view. The centre is spotless, well laid out, and the staff are always friendly. Parking is easy, and there are great entertainment options like the cinema and paddle boats — perfect for a chill day out. Even as someone who usually dreads shopping trips, I actually look forward to coming here. Sunshine Plaza is a gem on the Sunshine Coast!

My son was standing in the supermarket trolley, and because of the momentum, he tumbled out of it. David, the cleaner who reacted extremely quickly, grabbed him just in time and prevented his head from hitting the ground. I’m very grateful for his sense of responsibility and his amazing reflexes. This also reminded us that letting children stand in supermarket trolleys is very dangerous.

A fabulous family friendly shopping, entertainment, food and beverage destination. A massive variety of large and small independent stores and eateries, offering everything you could possibly want. Lots of parking (first 3 hours are free). There are cinemas; boat rides for the children on the internal/external canal/river. Loads of restaurants / cafes, popular pop up's, for every desired taste, with food from around the world and several are licensed venues. Enjoy a couple of hours, or the whole day. The centre has a number of toilets placed at various levels, which are clean and well maintained. There are multiple escalators and lifts well positioned. An information booth for any queries.

Lots of lovely produce and boutique products. Nice little market

Give the market a miss, the shops ate great for womens shopping though.

Very small,, needs more local arts and crafts...

Really relaxed and creative markets. There’s a lot of tremendous ability located at Cotton Tree. Definitely worth a wander.

Smaller markets, but good if you want to check out some local crafts.

Small intimate markets. Local shops are also open.

Wasn't much there when I went. Maybe better next time.

The guys were so friendly and helpful for using the boat and getting on and off shore. Easy to use. Easily fit our number of people. BBQ boat was great for lunch too!

We had the most incredible time on the river rush JetSki tour! Sam and Noah made us feel so comfortable and answered all our questions with patience and care. They made the experience well worth it. Noah was a wonderful tour guide and gave us the perfect experience!

We love these guys! My son and I love to hire a little boat to do a bit of fishing up the river, and the team at Swan are always super helpful and friendly. We’ve also hired a SUP. It’s now a regular school holiday hire for us 😀

Such a fun and relaxing activity to enjoy with friends or family at a great price! The boats are easy to operate, well-maintained, and come with everything you need for a few hours of fishing, swimming, or just chilling with a BBQ on the river. The staff team is fantastic—friendly, helpful, and really make the experience even better. Highly recommend!

Best ‘to do’ in town. Super friendly staff, great jet skis beautiful river trip and out into the ocean.

We hired the 12 seater BBQ boat last weekend. There was only 5 of us so we had plenty of room and a toilet also, which was nice. Only thing I'd think about next time is a ladder for getting on/off the boat as it was a tad difficult for my young kids to do on their own, but we managed. The staff are so helpful and really friendly. They go through everything in great detail and provide you heaps on info on what to do and where to go. We had the best time, was an awesome first experience with a bbq boat and my kids absolutely loved it! We will definitely be hiring a boat again in the future with these guys 👍👍👍

Fantastic experience! The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and we absolutely loved our time on the boat. Huge thanks to Dusty for looking after us.. Highly recommend!

PSA: Do NOT say you are sharing your meals! We asked for the bugs and a pasta as a main and they served and charged us for 2 x main servings of bugs which led to a very expensive dinner and way too much food. Otherwise everything was very tasty.

Really nice atmosphere. Great menu with enough choices to make you want to return. Open area seating with glassed in walls to the streets. Kilpatricks & scallops for entrees were delicious. Followed by the Wagyu & trout for mains. Both were delicious and large servings.

Market Bistro delivered a fantastic experience. The atmosphere is warm and lively. Service was spot-on from start to finish—welcoming at the door, attentive at the table, and knowledgeable about the menu and wine. Overall, a polished, enjoyable dining spot I’d happily return.

If you haven't been to Market Bistro, do yourself a favour! This classy restaurant, is one of the absolute bests on Sunshine Coast, located diagonally across from super cool, SC Council office building. Nick, Emma and team will certainly look after you. The food and beverage menu's present a variety of delicious offerings. The quality is second to none. Parking stations are all around...or just catch an uber or cab. See you again team MB. 😉 ❣️✔️👌

A wow find right near our accommodation! This restaurant immediately speaks volumes of character, ambience, and culinary culture. Although we didn't have a booking for our spontaneous evening, the staff quickly seated us at a fantastic table by the open kitchen. Our waiter was attentive and polite all night, expertly explaining the specials and keeping us well-hydrated. The food was exceptional. We shared the Brie entrée, followed by the Fish of the Day and Duck Tortellini for mains, and finished with the Crème Brûlée. The flavors were rich, the plating was masterful, and the whole experience was outstanding. Sitting by the kitchen added a unique touch, allowing us to see the peaceful hard work of the culinary team. If you are in Maroochydore, this is a must-stop for an incredible dining experience. We look forward to returning!

I have eaten here 4 times now. The food is amazing and the wine selection is excellent. Well worth a couples date night or a group gathering. Simo and the team are great.

Always fantastic....if you havent been its well worth the visit. Staff always attentive and food spot on. Week nights are nice and quiet easy to book.

Not my favourite restaurant experience. I expect this place has been too successful for its own good as it was certainly busy but I was underwhelmed. The food was edible but not extraordinary. Orders are taken at a central station that required lining up after making choices at your table. It's cost efficient but impersonal. The person taking our orders on the day was cold -- maybe not rude but they had a short attitude; maybe they were having a bad day. There was a mixup with our order that was addressed but it took a few attempts to get right. The whole experience was disappointing.

There was a bit of wait for the food to be served on a busy Thursday evening. However they found me a table quite quickly. The food tastes nice and is well presented. I tried the eggplant chips and fried pumpkin dumplings in veggie curry . The venue has some lovely green plants at the entrance.

The restaurant is tucked away in a quiet area of Maroochydore, but that didn't seem to stop people from going, as we were there on a Monday night and it was packed. The restaurant is a pub style where you order your food and drinks at the counter. But don't let that deter you, for the food was superb. And it was heaven for my wife who is a coeliac and was able to choose her dish from a separate gluten free menu. WE both chose from this menu as it enabled us to share the kingfish sashimi, the wood roasted teriyaki chicken and a side of steamed greens. The food was well cooked and extremely delicious. It was our best meal while we were on vacation on the Sunshine Coast.

So we went to this place as a group of 4 and between all of us we spent roughly $200 which works out roughly $50 a person, the servings were so small that we literally drove to another restaurant straight after to purchase an actual meal, which is in the photo below and that meal only cost $39 💀, we left feeling completely unsatisfied and ripped off. And to give some context I’m 6ft and 58kg so really doesn’t take much to feed me, further more the quality of the food was also very poor, all of us didn’t really enjoy it at all. Amongst our group were 2 asians who had no idea what they even got served and felt like their culture was insulted, the only reason we actually went here was because we seen there were positive reviews which was extremely misleading, and I do believe all these reviews are infact bots, their is absolutely no way these are real people. To give some more context I’ve never made review in my entire life until now and I’ve also never taken a photo of a meal until now, that is how ripped off I feel, and I also have very low expectations when it comes to food. I would have gotten a better meal from $2 go bucket from KFC, this place sucks and is a total scam

We had higher hopes for our lunch here, given the positive reviews, but it unfortunately fell short of our expectations. ​On the positive side, the restaurant is a great welcoming space with excellent decor, atmosphere, and seating. The service team was attentive, friendly, and absolutely wonderful throughout our visit. They were the definite highlight of the experience. ​However, the culinary experience was disappointing. Even though the restaurant was quiet, the wait time was long, which was surprising considering the number of chefs working. The food we received felt rushed, overcooked, and poorly presented. Ultimately, we found the meal very underwhelming and the portion-to-price ratio didn't seem justified. We hope this was simply a bad day in the kitchen, and we may consider trying again in the future.

Beautifully prepared food in taste and presentation. I had the pork and prawn dish,was a little spicy for me in the beginning but hitting half way through it was sweeter ,prawns were cooked nice but a little cold which wasn't expected,pork was done perfectly crispy not overly big pieces and tender . Loved it all in the end. Partner had the rendang he likes spicy and the Jasmin rice was so happy with it. It looked wonderful. Beef spring rolls are so moorish and served piping hot with a nice Mayo. Pork gyozas were done perfectly and not watery and sloppy like a lot of places. We went early just after opening so only a few people there which was great. Cocktail giddy geisha and a lemonade ordered all up $121 place is nicely decorated and uncluttered staff at bar are friendly

Love giddy geisha! I’m vegan and the food is just soooo good! The spring rolls, amazing… crispy eggplant… dyiinggg! And their pumpkin curry is sooook good! I eat here every couple of visits to the the sunny coast!

Did a birthday celebration in the main restaurant - food was good and service was ok. We went on a Friday for an early dinner and unfortunately it was so loud with the outdoor DJ and many people drinking along the front it is not the ideal place to have relaxing dinner. Would be better to go later in the evening and hope the rowdiness has calmed down but I can’t confirm. We were seated right next to the water which was nice but many people are sitting right next to you drinking which gives more a PUB vibe. The lights get really dark after 6pm so hard to see the menu or the food. Someone also smashed a beer glass at the front of the restaurant where people were drinking and it took awhile for staff to clear. Food was enjoyable and the dessert was delicious. Would not go back however.

Had a gorgeous dinner here, we had 3 different meals and all were delicious, I’ll let the photos do the talking! Was busy, great vibe, nice wine list and the staff were lovely. Highly recommend

Great place with an amazing view. The food was fantastic and the service super friendly and attentive. Doesn’t get much better than this if you’re looking for somewhere beautiful by the beach.

We had a fabulous lunch here! We opted to share our dishes so we could try a bit of everything and it did not disappoint. Mussels and eggplant salad were a stand out.

What a lovely day out! We came across this by accident because we were looking for a last minute feed only to come across this at the back of the cotton tree car park! Right on the water it is a beautiful and relaxing place coupled with beautiful food, it was a great place to find, and have been back since. Great food, great service and an amazing beach view.

Had a wonderful lunch here today, good menu options (not too many), the food arrived promptly which was surprising given the number of patrons. It was delicious. There was one mix up, there was no argument & it surprised me how quickly the correct meal came out. Delicious food & wine, great company & a magnificent vista. Thanks for making it so enjoyable.

I arrived at the restaurant and was waiting to be acknowledged by a staff member. A waitress walked right past me twice, completely ignoring my presence.I eventually approached her to ask for a table and how the ordering worked. She answered, "We are fully booked, only tapas outside." Without any sympathy, she handed me the tapas menu and walked away. She didn't ask how many people were in my party or what time I wanted to eat. There was no attempt to accommodate me, just a dry, careless service. It's a real shame, as the restaurant was completely empty, and I only wanted a quick lunch for one person, which would have been easily possible. I understand when a place is genuinely busy, but in this case, her lack of effort was completely unwarranted.

What a great little place that gives you the next level in food and service. The prefect spot to tell anyone who is looking for somewhere “nice” to go. Can’t fault any meal we had. Lamb, steak and vegetarian all superb

I just wanted to leave a review about how wonderful our wedding reception at Harry’s on Buderim was. Peter and the excellent staff made the night flow effortlessly from the moment we arrived. The food was excellent (as always) and they had set the tables to the simple elegant look I wanted ( thanks to Peter who was only too happy to have meeting beforehand). It was a night I will never forget thank you for making it so special Tyler

We had the most amazing experience at Harry’s on Buderim. The food was absolutely impeccable every dish was packed with flavour and beautifully presented. You can really taste the quality and care that goes into everything. The service was fantastic too, friendly, attentive, and made us feel so well looked after without being over the top. The setting is lovely and romantic, making it the perfect spot for a date night. Honestly one of the best dining experiences we’ve had on the Sunshine Coast — we’ll definitely be back.

Absolutely divine! Octopus entree was the best we have had, sirloin steak just perfect and the parsnips were sweet, pork was well flavoured and staff were very friendly, professional and attentive. We are looking forward to eating here again.

Delightful restaurant in a lovely setting at the foothills of Buderim forest. This is a high end establishment, with high end prices. We dined in the 'Fire Room', in one section of the building which had a wonderful open fire. This room was fully booked with 14 people dining here on this occasion, and unfortunately we found it a bit noisy in such a small room. There are plenty of other options where to dine, such as out on the decking overlooking a grassed area with trees surrounding, but the open fire was quite cozy. We all enjoyed our meal - adequate selection to cater for most peoples taste. Plenty of waitresses, and excellent service. Good selection of fine wines, with huge mark-up prices, this seems to be the practice at 'fine dining' restaurants. Be aware that there is Weekend Surcharge of 10% as well at 1.6% Card Surcharge. I've never heard of a 'weekend surcharge' before. Harry's on Buderim is a unique restaurant, well worth a visit for that special occasion.

It was the best dining experience I've had on the Sunshine Coast! Large portions, full of flavour, divine wine 🍷 😋... and the dessert selections were top tier! Definitely will be back here!!!!

I’m not one to write negative reviews but I feel I should share my experience. I took my boyfriend here for his birthday dinner earlier in the year and I haven’t been able to forget about our bad experience. I overheard the staff talking rudely about my partner and I because we called up earlier and asked if we could have a vegetarian option as apart of out courses. They originally agreed and said no problem but when we got there they said they can’t do it. They then decided they could but the staff along the balcony here talking about us saying “here we go, these two are making their own menu” “This will be good won’t it” sniggering, rolling their eyes and speaking in a rude and sarcastic tone. We could hear them because there were only 2 tables of people including us at this stage. We called in advance to check it was okay. If it wasn’t we would have been fine but they said no problem. Clearly not communicating with the chefs. The vegetarian option we were given was a disgusting mush of vegetables, chickpeas. Over spiced and no care put into it. Slopped on the plate because they were upset they had to do it. My partner and I both work in hospitality so understand and respect the work these people have to do. The rest of the food was good. But not amazing. The best thing was the small palate cleanser or sorbet. The waiters were cowboys, dumping other tables bottles of water on out table as they rushed past. Then collecting it later. Most bizarre, unprofessional dining experience I’ve ever had. We spent over $300 and were extremely embarrassed, uncomfortable and will never be back. I can see that people do have good experiences here but that wasn’t the case for us.

Nice atmosphere on a warm summer day. Interesting menu and large drinks selection. Really enjoyed the chicken tacos but not the pork. The unusual jalapeno poppers were ok for someone who doesn't like jalapeno peppers. Just some cream cheese with very little jalapeno chopped up in them.

We came here on a Monday night to celebrate my partner’s birthday. It was quiet but the ambience was great. We were greeted quickly and informed about their $10 margarita and unlimited chips and guacamole special. There were decent vegan options that were different to the usual Mexican choices we’re given. Everything was delicious. The corn chips weren’t the best which is why I’m giving 4/5 stars for food. Ideally it’d be a 4.5, though. We had a great time and were well looked after.

The lady behind the bar when I ordered really gave the vibe she didn’t want to be there. The food was very basic, certainly had better. The chicken bites over cooked and the nachos plain and boring. Corn chips were nice and crispy though Wouldn’t go back, staff inattentive and food sub standard

We were so incredibly happy with the staff at this venue. It was pouring rain, they had such a positive fun vibe about them. They accommodated everyone and were so chill. I never feel welcomed by restaurant staff but every single person we encountered here were awesome. Great drinks great food and chill vibe. I’m only going here from now on

This is a great place to hangout with friends. What an atmosphere …!!! Absolutely loved this place - I have been here couple of times and the quality of food has been constant. Loved the avocado tacos and corn Ribs😋😋😋. The ladies there do a beautiful job😍😍 This is my favourite go to Mexican place.

The chicken bites were raw. The staff were quick to replace the food but was not impressed with raw chicken

I was expecting great things from La Canteena but was slightly disappointed. The food is great and well proportioned, it just takes 35-40 mins for the order to arrive at the table. The wait time gave us a chance to enjoy some of the cocktails but even these were only average.....they had all the hallmarks of a good cocktail but the taste was not balanced. On a positive note the $10 Frozen Margarita and share pizzas are a win