The Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast Hinterlands in Queensland offer a diverse range of restaurants, cafes, and dining experiences for travelers. From fine dining at award-winning restaurants to casual dining at boutique cafes, the region caters to all tastes and preferences. Some notable restaurants in the area include Panchos Mudgeeraba and Trattoria MK III, offering a variety of Italian dishes and cocktail specials, Ginja Ninja Cafe & Bar, a funky Japanese café and bar known for its good food and graffiti-style wall murals, and Bavarian Grill Haus, a German-style restaurant and brewery in Mt Tamborine serving traditional German dishes and beverages. Other options include Pagliacci Cucina & Bar, a stylish Italian restaurant at Highland Park Shopping Centre, Masons Wines Restaurant offering local wines for tasting, The Long Apron at Spicers Clovelly Estate in Montville serving modern European cuisine, and The Tamarind in Maleny specializing in modern Asian cuisine with contemporary twists.
In addition to these restaurants, the region is home to numerous local markets, cooking schools, and wineries, providing ample opportunities to immerse oneself in the local culinary culture.