Top 10 restaurants in the Moreton Bay area
The restaurants you need to try now!
When it comes to dining in the Moreton Bay Region there are exceptional fine-dining restaurants, local pubs and clubs, top cafés, and fresh fish ‘n’ chipperies.
We will share with you our top 10 recommendations.
1. Sandstone Point Hotel
Located at Sandstone Point overlooking the pristine waters of Pumicestone Passage and Bribie Island is the perfect family orientated, fun dining experience. The hotel has a playground for the little ones and a huge grass area for picnics, sport games and family fun making it a favourite location for tourists and locals. The hotel has multiple eating options including the main restaurant and Oyster Shed, or you can eat outside all the while enjoying the view. Sandstone Point also holds multiple Events, Concerts and Functions throughout the year.
2. Belvedere Hotel
Located on the Woody Point waterfront is the iconic Belvedere Hotel, you cannot miss it! The Belvedere Hotel is a favourite watering hole for locals and visitors alike. It’s charisma and picturesque appeal have given the hotel a long-standing reputation for being the place to meet, eat and drink on the Redcliffe Peninsula. Relax and take in their stunning sunsets. There is no wonder why this hotel is so popular as it is.
3. Suttons Beach Pavilion
Located on Suttons Beach is a family orientated, summer delight with the perfect view overlooking Moreton Bay, with multiple seating options downstairs including the Bar & Kitchen, Café, Fish & Chippery and Ice Creamery for everyone to enjoy. Upstairs you will find function/event rooms as well as a bar perfect for a Sunday session. Offering the finest local, fresh and seasonal produce for breakfast, lunch, dinner and takeaway.
4. Pilpel Restaurant
Recently reopening in Redcliffe in 2019 on the corner of Sutton St & Creek St. Redcliffe Pilpel offers dining in or Takeaway. This unique Israelian set menu will take you on a journey through the mouth-watering tastes and flavours of traditional Israeli cuisine and culture. A recent extension this year has seen the opening of the ‘Express Café’ in Newport which offers a laid-back canal frontage aspect for all to enjoy.
5. Tempest Restaurant
If you’re a seafood lover, this is for you! Located at Scarborough Boat Harbour on the Redcliffe Peninsula, Tempest offers absolute waterfront dining and the freshest seafood straight from the trawlers moored on their doorstep. The menu changes seasonally and is always designed to suit the customer and climate of the Redcliffe Peninsula. A wide range of fresh seafood is available, as well as non-seafood and vegan options, plus their entertaining Teppanyaki Restaurant.
5. The Rustic Olive
An award-winning Italian Restaurant on the Redcliffe waterfront, overlooking the stunning Moreton Bay. A family owned and run business since opening in 2007. The restaurant has proved popular with both locals and visitors to the peninsula, highly regarded for its tasty menu, inviting atmosphere and attentive, friendly service. A BYO establishment, The Rustic Olive offer in-house dining, takeaway and catering options.
7. Sea Salt & Vine
Dine right on the waterfront in Scarborough. This family-owned Café is a hidden delight. Offering breakfast, lunch and morning/afternoon tea, Sea Salt and Vine is both child and dog friendly. The Café menu is focused on contemporary Australian cuisine with some café favourites combined with a selection of modern affordable dishes.
8. Sunny’s Margate Beach
Located on the Margate waterfront with panoramic views of Moreton Bay and Moreton Island. Sunny’s offers versatile space that features a Restaurant, Café, and bar. The rooftop bar offers live music and DJ’s for any event or outing. Perfect for sunsets and Sunday drinks.
A classic pub feed! The Ambassador Hotel is located on the Redcliffe Waterfront. The hotel is a favourite for locals and visitors alike. With live music and great value for meals, the relaxed atmosphere will have you there for hours.
10. Basil & Vine Café
Located in Burpengary is an incredible Italian restaurant, built on passion and love of Italian culture/heritage. Creating tradition dishes using simple quality ingredients and not so much about fancy cooking techniques. The owner has created a relaxed dining experience that Italian family’s do so well, where eating is a family affair that involves talking, socialising and lots of food.
