Sips & Bites: Autumn 2026
What’s brewing, cooking and happening…
NEW NOSH:
Salty Mermaid Café has landed at Peregian Beach. Light, bright and big-hearted, Kelly and Lisa make everything in-house – and the vibes are as fresh as the salad.
From the team behind The Coolum Social comes The Civic Social at Noosa Civic – a breezy brunch-and-espresso hangout where the staff feel like family.
Maharani Marina is dishing up café-by-day, Indian-by-night with river breezes, royal spices and sunset views over Noosa Marina.
Tida Japanese Table has landed In Noosa Junction, serving authentic Japanese dishes, sake and Okinawan-style warmth.
Zabé Espresso Bar in Tewantin is moonlighting as a Japanese dinner spot, plating up authentic Japanese evenings Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 4.30pm to 7.30pm.
Origins Sunshine Beach is brewing something a little extra with collagen, lion’s mane and magnesium boosting your morning cup on Duke Street – wellness, but make it caffeinated.
SoulFish Seafoods is reeling in a new shop at 11b Venture Drive in the Noosa Industrial Estate with fresh fish, oysters, prawns, frozen seafood and ready-to-go meals from their new commercial kitchen.
Mr Spudley’s Veggie Patch has sprouted in Peregian Springs Shopping Centre. Grab farm-fresh fruit and veg when you pick up your copy of IN Noosa Magazine and Hello Sunshine Magazine from the nearby stands!
Cocktail lovers, meet Taka Boys Cocktail Bar – a new cocktail bar from Mizio and Federica serving signature cocktails, live DJ sessions and late-night hospitality, Tuesday to Sunday from 3pm.
DOG’S DAY
Peticular in Peregian Beach has opened a dedicated “Barkery” with handmade, human-grade dog treats from around Australia because why should humans have all the goodies?
MEAT TO YOU
Eumundi Meats is delivering the goods with its Meat Club – organic and free-range meats straight to your door so you can spend less time shopping and more time finessing your roast.
FRENCH FINISH?
With Fiona’s Fancies having closed its doors, whispers around Noosa Junction suggest that a French Pâtisserie could be on its way in The Pavilion. Watch this space…
AHOY THERE
And Noosa Boathouse is back to full restaurant service after renovations – grab a table and enjoy all the foodie favourites, fresh as the river air.
CIAO CICCHETTI
Locale Noosa is rolling out a new autumn menu and bringing back beloved cicchetti, just in time for those “let’s just share a few plates” evenings that always end in dessert and cocktails.
PUB PERFECT
Peregian Beach Hotel is promising its biggest menu shake-up yet with a brand-new autumn lineup. Any excuse to “research” long lunches.
BANDITA LATINA
Bandita is expanding its horizons to dish up South American flavours while still slinging our fave margys! Best enjoyed at sunset with a $15 Margy menu during Sunset Hour Mon–Thurs 4–5pm, Fri–Sat 3:30–5pm. Take advantage of a two-course lunch for $39pp including a glass of house wine, beer or soft drink, Tue–Fri 12–2:30pm.
WAGYU WOW
Miss Moneypenny’s has confirmed that yes, Wagyu Fat Roast Potatoes are a real thing and yes, they’re as good as they sound. Try them with the world’s best Prawn Toast created by Head chef Renata Murbach. Pop in and meet the friendly new owners and team.
PEACHY KEEN
Sunshine & Sons has brought back its cult-fave Wild Peach Gin as well as a limited-edition Mum’s Rose Bouquet Gin for Mother’s Day, with whispers of a Nil Desperandum Pineapple Rum on the horizon! The distillery was just been crowned Best Queensland Distillery at the 2026 Royal Queensland Distilled Spirits Awards for the second year running! Nil Desperandum Rum added more gongs to the trophy cabinet with its Premier Rum crowned Champion Rum/Cane Spirit and the Artfully Corrupted Spiced Rum crowned Champion Feature Rum/Cane Spirit. Get the sips on your lips at the distillery door from 10am daily and book in for a Cocktail Masterclass to really get into the spirit!
TASTE TEST
Head to Alsahwa Estate’s ēthos restaurant for Happy Hour Wed–Sat, 2:30–5pm. Divine cocktails, antipasto platters loaded with local and estate-made goodies – and golden sunsets under swaying palms. And keep an eye out for the Test Kitchen dinner series where culinary creativity will be on show.
LOCAL LOVE
Don’t miss Locals Day at Sardo Noosa every Thursday with 10% off your bill just for living in Noosa! Plus Wednesdays is BYO, no corkage. Around the corner at Colombo Foodies Noosa, Tuesday is BYO for lunch and dinner. Plus don’t miss the addictive in-house Sri Lankan spice blends from Chef Udee with the Locals Table of 3 Courses for $55; or for lunch, enjoy the two-pot lunch for $21.95 or Traditional Sri Lankan Five Curry lunch for $35.
MEET THE MAKER
Park & Cove’s Meet the Maker series is back with 2GR Wagyu x Heads of Noosa Brewing three-course feast with matching brews on Friday 27 March and Rocky Point Aquaculture x Witches Falls dishing up superb seafood and fantastic wines on Friday 24 April.
BE THE MAKER
The lovingly refurbished Kin Kin Hotel has launched a new workshop series including Easter Floral Workshops with Ellie from Cottonflower Studio on 26 and 28 March; and Cuvée Artisanal Chocolate Bonbon Making with Kirsty Mundt on 2 April. Plus don’t miss Nesh Simic x The Woodshed Champagne Masterclass on Sunday 29 March from 12.30pm – cheers to that!
HAT’S OFF
Noosa’s culinary talent has been recognised again in the 2026 Australian Good Food Guide Chef Hat Awards. Toasting their hats are: Bang Bang Noosa, Bask, Embassy XO, Lanai, Locale Noosa, Lucio’s Marina, Noosa Waterfront Restaurant, Rickys River Bar & Restaurant, Sum Yung Guys. Down the road in Mooloolaba, Bella Venezia Mooloolaba was awarded its fourth hat in a row and sister venue Fish House Steak & Grill earned its first hat within four months of opening!
TUNA TAKEOVER
Walker’s Tuna is flying the Sunshine Coast flag on the global stage, shortlisted for Australia’s Best Sustainable Seafood Brand in the 2026 MSC Sustainable Seafood Awards and heading to G’Day USA to launch the first Australian tuna into the US retail market.
DON’T MISS!
Noosa Food & Wine Festival is back from 11-14 June – 20 dining destinations, seven signature events, and star-studded chef and restaurant collaborations (Rickys x Essa, Bandita x Byrdi; The Woodshed Kin Kin x The Dining Room and Global Pairings at Park & Cove, amongst others. Selling fast!
GO GYMPIE!
GourMay Mary Valley is back with a month-long celebration with farm tours and tastings; decadent degustations, campfire cookouts, workshops and more. Hungry for more? Follow us at @innoosamag to subscribe to our weekly e-newsletter.
