Moffat Beach
Beach-village cafés, craft drinks and contemporary dining with a relaxed surf-side outlook.
Eat & drink
A coastal table with its own rhythm.
Start with beachside coffee, linger over lunch and follow the light to a relaxed waterfront dinner.
Dining precincts
Pick a mood, then find a table.
Trading days and menus change. Check directly with each venue before making a special trip.
Bulcock Street & Esplanade
Central cafés, casual family meals and restaurants near the shops and Pumicestone Passage.
Kings Beach
Beachfront breakfasts, takeaway favourites and easy dinners after a full day by the water.
Eat like a local
Build the day around simple pleasures.
Caloundra dining is at its best when it follows the coastline.
- Early coffee before the coastal walk
- Long brunch in Moffat Beach
- Fish and chips beside the passage
- Sunset drinks near Bulcock Beach
- Fresh local produce and independent makers at community markets
Good to know
Plan a smoother meal.
Book popular sittings
Weekend brunches, school holidays and sunset dining can be busy. Reserve ahead where available.
Ask about dietary needs
Contact the venue directly for current allergen, vegetarian, vegan and children’s menu information.
Leave room to wander
Bulcock Street, the esplanade and Moffat Beach all reward a walk before or after your meal.
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