Top Family-Friendly Restaurants in the Sunshine Coast

While there are so many wonderful places to eat and drink on the Sunshine Coast, wonderful does not necessarily equal kid friendly. The last thing you want when you take your family to a cafe or restaurant is somewhere where everything is breakable, or you can't push your pram through without taking someone out, or where the kids are so bored, they’re making tomato sauce art on the table. So, we’ve compiled some of the Sunshine Coast’s best family-friendly restaurants for you below, just to make your life easier. 

1. The Local, Bli Bli

Beautifully located on the lake, The Local Bli Bli does a little bit of everything for its patrons. Part cafe, pub, restaurant and takeaway joint; Park and Co is an easy choice when in the area. Not only is there an adjoining playground for the kids, but dogs are welcome too!

For more info click here.

2. The Ginger Kitchen, Ginger Factory, Yandina

Part of the iconic Ginger Factory, the Ginger Kitchen provides a great place to have breakfast or lunch. Perfect for kids, the nearby playground is divided into younger and older kids’ areas, and the restaurant has a kid’s menu to order from. 

For more info click here or follow ginger_factory on Instagram

3. Coolum Beach Hotel, Coolum

This bistro is ideal for family dining, with an adjoining playground and “cool kids’ room” to keep children of all ages entertained. Not only that, but the menu is also sourced from local vendors and includes a menu just for the kids!

For more info click here or follow coolum.beach.hotel on Instagram.

4. Cafe Doonan, Doonan

In amongst the beautiful trees sits Cafe Doonan, where they pride themselves on being healthy and homemade. Outside there are sandpits and toy boxes for the kids to enjoy, and inside there are many books and toys to choose from. 

For more info click here or follow cafedoonan on Instagram.

5. Kelly’s of Peregian, Peregian

This beautiful little place is located in Peregian Village Square and specialises in Modern Australian cuisine. Not only can the kids enjoy the village square itself, but there is also an adjoining enclosed playground equipped with a slide, TV, toys and cubby.

For more info click here or follow kellys_peregian_beach on Instagram.

6. Chancellors Tavern, Sippy Downs

With a bar, bistro and beer garden, Chancellors Tavern is a gorgeous place to unwind and have a pub feed. Entertainment for kids includes a playground, ping pong tables and game lanes, leaving heaps of time for the parents to relax. 

For more info click here or follow chancellorstavern on Instagram.

7. North Shore Tavern, Pacific Paradise

Voted “Best Pub Food on the Coast”, North Shore Tavern has it all; a bistro, bottle-o, sports bar and gaming area just to start. With indoor and outdoor dining areas, the bistro also has a nearby kid’s room. They even have free face painting every Friday night!

For more info click here or follow northshoretavern on Instagram. 

8. The Velo Project, Mooloolaba

This little cafe features both indoor and outdoor seating and caters to a variety of specialty diet requirements. There is an outdoor, shaded play area for the kids as well as a yummy selection of kids’ items on the menu. 

For more info click here or follow theveloproject on Instagram.

9. Guru Life, Rosemount

This restaurant includes a deck that looks out over the adjoining garden and pond, a truly beautiful setting for a meal. The extensive outdoor area is perfect for kids to play in, and their kids’ menu includes fish and chips and pancakes.

For more info click here or follow guruliferestaurant on Instagram.

10. Kawana Waters Hotel, Kawana Waters

Situated on the marina, the family bistro at Kawana Waters Hotel truly does cater to everyone. There are both indoor and outdoor play areas for the kids, with the indoor playroom providing movies, games and colouring in.

For more info click here or follow kawanawatershotel on Instagram.

11. Coffee Cat on Kings, Caloundra

A cafe and restaurant literally on the beach itself, this is a place to eat and drink and forget your worries. Kids can play on the sand itself and enjoy a multitude of options on the kid’s menu. 

For more info click here or follow coffeecatonkingsbeach on Instagram.

12. Banana Bender Pub at Aussie World, Palmview

Priding itself on its laidback and Aussie style, Banana Bender Pub is quirky, colourful and most importantly, fun! Its close proximity to the classic theme park Aussie world makes this the dining destination every kid dreams of!

For more info click here or follow bananabenderpub on Instagram.

Still Hungry?

If you’re new to the Sunshine Coast or looking to relocate, it's important to know what places will suit you and your family. If you’re looking for even more ideas on where to take your kids for a meal, or maybe need advice on other family-friendly venues in the area; contact Keeta from Ocean Buyer’s Agency. Keeta is a proud local with extensive knowledge of the area who is committed to helping those wanting to live the amazing Sunshine Coast lifestyle fulfil their wildest dreams. To contact Keeta, click here.