Ambrosia Indian Restaurant (Gympie)

Craving Indian food? Then Ambrosia is the restaurant for you. Let the spices and curries tickle your taste buds and enjoy some chai tea with sweet desserts. Portions are generous and gluten free options plentiful.

• Web:

  www.ambrosiaindianrestaurant.com.au

• E-mail:

  ambrosiacurry@gmail.com

• Address:

  310/5 Woolgar Road, Gympie

• Phone:

  +61 7 5482 4446

• More info:

  Fully covered outdoor terrace available

Arkarra Gardens Café Restaurant (Dundowran Beach)

This stunning restaurant has a perfect balance between excellent food, great service, and beautiful surroundings in the form of tall trees, birds, and other native flora and fauna. Guests will dine in their own Balinese rotundas, allowing for private, intimate or possibly romantic dining experiences. The menu offers tasty dishes like sweet chilli chicken quesadilla, grilled king prawn, grilled chicken, and calamari salad.

• Web:

  www.arkarra.com.au

• E-mail:

  enquiries@arkarra.com.au

• Address:

  28/34 Panorama Drive, Dundowran Beach

• Phone:

  +61 7 4128 8069

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 8:30am–3pm, Sat–Sun 8am–3pm

Beach House Hotel (Scarness)

The Beach House Hotel is justifiably popular for lunch and dinners and is — as the name suggests — located right on the beach. On the menu you will find mouthwatering dishes like fish of the day, seafood basket, chicken parmigiana, steaks and pizzas.

• Web:

  www.beachhousehotel.com.au

• Address:

  344 The Esplanade, Scarness

• Phone:

  +61 7 4196 9366

• Opening hours:

  Daily 11:30am–8:30pm

• More info:

  Hotel cafe open 9am–9pm

Eat at Dan & Stephs (Hervey Bay)

Enjoy an "all day menu" with smart modern Australian cuisine at this popular restaurant with a relaxed and urban vibe. While eating a mouth-watering dish, take in the most amazing views of the bay. The menu provides dishes such as BBQ pulled pork, chicken and prawn noodles, roasted veggie salad, BBQ chicken pizza and prawn and watermelon salad. The restaurant is run by a power couple Dan & Steph, who won Australian "My Kitchen Rules" in 2013.

• Web:

  www.danandsteph.com.au

• E-mail:

  info@danandsteph.com.au

• Address:

  Shop 1b/449 The Esplanade, Hervey Bay

• Phone:

  +61 475 850 173

Kingston House Impressions (Gympie)

This modern restaurant in traditional surroundings is run by a couple with a passion for food – which by the way is delicious here. They serve light lunches and à la carte dinners. Here you can enjoy tasty dishes such as spicy seafood hot pot, szechuan pepper duck breast, grilled eye fillet mignon and pistachio crusted salmon.

• Web:

  www.kingstonhouseimpressions.com.au

• E-mail:

  restaurant@kingstonhouseimpressions.com.au

• Address:

  CRN of Channon and Barter Street, Gympie

• Phone:

  +61 7 5483 6733

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sat 11:30am–2:30pm, 5:30pm–8:30pm

Paolos Pizza Bar (Torquay)

Your place for quality pizza is Paolo's restaurant. But there is more to it than just the round dough: the menu features various pasta, lasagna and salad creations. The servings are generous and the prices affordable.

• Web:

  www.paolospizzabar.com.au

• Address:

  446 Charlton Esplanade, Torquay

• Phone:

  +61 7 4125 3100

• Opening hours:

  Thu–Monday 5–late, Tue & Wed closed

19XO Wine & Cocktail (Torquay)

This a fantastic little cocktail bar with floor to ceiling windows and adds a classy element to Hervey Bay. The bartenders are lovely and knowledgeable, and their cocktails are amazing. Try their cheese and cured meat boards or you order meals from nearby places. Drop in for afternoon or evening drinks and let your tastebuds rejoice.

• Address:

  414B Esplanade, Torquay

• Phone:

  +61 477 244 844

• Opening hours:

  Mon & Thu 5pm–10pm, Fri 5pm–midnight, Sat 2pm–midnight, Sun 2pm–7pm, Tue & Wed closed

Beach House Hotel (Scarness)

Relaxed entertainment venue overlooking the Hervey bay and offering bistro meals, wraps and sandwiches along with 60 taps , cocktails, and a huge assortment of local and imported beers and wines. At the Beach House Hotel, there's something for everyone, including a kid's room with regular face painting and activities in the evenings as well as a gaming room for the grown-ups.

• Web:

  www.beachhousehotel.com.au

• E-mail:

  info@beachhousehotel.com.au

• Address:

  344 The Esplanade, Scarness

• Phone:

  +61 7 4196 9366

• Opening hours:

  Bar open daily until 2am

Crafty Cargo (Torquay)

Crafty Cargo is probably the best place for beer in the area: 10 rotating taps and roughly 80 different cans to choose from, chill atmosphere and hearty food — the Echo Burger and chips are delicious. Graffiti covered walls, beer kegs and hanging lights add to the experience.

• Web:

  www.craftycargo.com.au

• E-mail:

  craftycargo@hotmail.com

• Address:

  Shop 8, 16 Bideford St (Entrance on Truro St) Torquay, Hervey Bay

• Opening hours:

  Wed–Sat noon–late, Sun noon–6pm, Mon & Tue closed

The Bay Central Tavern (Pialba)

The Bay Central Tavern is a laid-back rustic kind of pub with live music on Friday and Saturday nights. They have different themes throughout the year, so check out what is on while you are in town.

• Web:

  www.baycentraltavern.com.au

• E-mail:

  bay.central.tavern@alhgroup.com.au

• Address:

  155 Boat Harbour Drive, Pialba, Fraser Coast

• Phone:

  +61 7 4124 4111

• Opening hours:

  Sun–Wed 11:30am–8:30pm, Thu–Sat 11:30am–11:00pm

The Dock Bar & Restaurant (Urangan)

The Dock is an iconic urban industrial-themed bar that offers a cool vibe, complete with funky furniture and quirky features with classy cocktail menu, epic beer list, wicked wine list and tapas style food menu. Great hangout spot overlooking the marina.

• Web:

  www.thedockherveybay.com

• Address:

  Shop 6&7 Mantra Resort, Boat Marina, Buccaneer Drive, Urangan, Hervey Bay

• Opening hours:

  Mon & Tue 4pm–late, Wed–Sun 11:30am–late. Kitchen closes around 8:30

Bayaroma Cafe (Torquay)

Situated on the Esplanade in Torquay, Bayaroma Cafe stocks heaps of homemade biscuits, cakes and tempting sweets to match their delicious coffee.

• Web:

  www.bayaroma.com.au

• Address:

  428 The Esplanade, Torquay

• Phone:

  +61 480 269 752

• Opening hours:

  Daily 6am–2pm

Cafe Balaena (Urangan)

This cafe offers superb views, being at the waters edge at the Urangan Marina. It provides the ideal place to hang out while waiting for a ferry to Fraser Island or for a sunset cruise.

• Web:

  www.cafebalaena.com.au

• Address:

  7 Buccaneer Drive, Urangan, Fraser Coast

• Phone:

  +61 7 4125 4799

• Opening hours:

  Mon, Tue & Thu– Sat 7am–9pm, Wed 7am–2:30pm, Sun 7:30am–2:30pm

Enzo's on the Beach (Scarness)

Why not finish up a stroll on the beach at Hervey Bay with a cup of coffee at very cosy Enzo's? They serve a special blend of Italian coffee making this atmosphere even more relaxing.

• Web:

  www.enzosonthebeach.com.au

• E-mail:

  info@enzosonthebeach.com.au

• Address:

  351a Esplanade, Hervey Bay, Scarness

• Phone:

  +61 7 4124 6375

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Wed 6:30am–5pm, Thu 6:30am–9pm, Fri–Sat 6:30am–10pm, Sun 6:30am–9pm

Goody’s on the Beach (Toogoom)

Goody’s is a family-run seafood restaurant and cafe with a laid-back atmosphere, gorgeous beach views, and live music on the weekends.

• Web:

  www.goodysonthebeach.com

• E-mail:

  info@goodysonthebeach.com

• Address:

  54 Moreton Street, Toogoom

• Phone:

  +61 7 4128 0248

• Opening hours:

  Wed–Fri 8am–3pm, Sat–Sun 7:30am–3pm

• More info:

  Just off the Hervey Bay-Burrum Heads Road.

Oodies Cafe (Bundaberg North)

This hidden venue, located in the outskirts of Bundaberg, has something for any guest. Leather armchairs and walls adorned with artwork are the main features of what formerly was nothing else then a simple garage. Take a seat and order a good coffee while waiting for the breakfast bruschetta or a home-made savoury mince. Oodies are proud to accommodate guest with dietary restrictions.

• Web:

  www.oodies.com.au

• E-mail:

  oodiescafebundy@gmail.com

• Address:

  7 Kolan St, Bundaberg North

• Phone:

  +61 7 4153 5340

• Opening hours:

  Daily 6:30am–2pm

Pie & Pastry Paradise (Pialba)

Pie and Pastry Paradise is a must stop for everyone craving pies. The wide-ranging menu includes everything from vegetarian to vegan to gluten free pies and pastries. For lunch, try their award-winning Chunky Steak Pie or their Fruit Flans accompanied by a good coffee.

• Address:

  9 Main Street, Pialba

• Phone:

  +61 7 4124 1115

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 6am–5pm, Sat 6am–3pm