Dining

The splendid climate is perfect for al fresco dining and Hervey Bay’s Esplanade and marina offer plenty of great dining experiences with views to the sea, as do the towns all along the Fraser Coast. Maryborough also has some fine dining with plenty of good restaurants overlooking the Burnett River. You can find a wide range of international cuisines but seafood is, of course, the speciality here including the famous Hervey Bay scallops.

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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The Sand Bar

Sand Bar's spacious decks allow glimpses of the Great Sandy Strait and poolside dining offers a true taste of the Aussie lifestyle. It's a great place to break your boating day. The young ones will be amused in the gaming arcade and two adjacent swimming pools, while the adults can refuel with gourmet pizza, …

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